Karen Ann Harvey of Tunkhannock, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2017.  She was 57.   

She was the wife of John X. Harvey with whom she had shared 17 years of marriage.

Born in Freeport, NY she was a daughter of the late Henry G. and Helen V. Fitchett Zettler.

A graduate of Council Rock High School she went to earn her Associates degree in Food Services from Bucks County Community College.  She was employed for many years in food services.

Karen was among the most selfless people you could ever meet.  She was always giving to those around her and took great pride in volunteering with local soup kitchens and feeding the homeless in the area.  There were even times that if she came across a homeless individual she would drive to the nearest fast food restaurant, purchase them food, and turn around and bring it right back to them.  Although having moved many times in recent years, she was always quick to lay down roots no matter where she landed.  She will be dearly missed as a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sisters, Linda Ksensik and her husband, Robert, and Debra Patrick and her husband, Tom.  She also leaves behind her nephews, Chris, Ryan, and Michael; and her beloved cat, Sweet Potato, who meant the world to her.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, December 23, 2017 from 1:00 PM until her Memorial Service 2:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.  Her interment will be private.

For those desiring, donations may be made in her name to Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen, 54 Warren St., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

Elizabeth Ann Gillick, of Southampton, PA died peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Willowbrook Court at Southampton Estates. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of the late James G. Gillick.

Born in Hackensack, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Mary Crombie Larmann. 

Elizabeth had a long career as a registered nurse, having retired from Abington Hospital.  She was strong, but also very humble and kindhearted. “Betty” touched the hearts of everyone she met and will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving children and their spouses, William Gillick, Ann and Harry Skidmore, James and Lori Gillick, Joan and Daniel Kane, and Albert and Karen Gillick; her 10 cherished grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Albert F. Larmann.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 10:00 until the start of her Funeral Mass, 11:00am, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. Feasterville, PA 19053. Her interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Kathleen Merchel (nee Wills) 67 of Richboro died peacefully on Dec. 14, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of Thomas Merchel, daughter of Grace McColgan Wills and the late Harry, loving mother of Thomas, Jr. (Diana) and devoted grandmother of Jenna and Michael.  She is also survived by her sisters Patricia Henneberry (Charles), Jacquelyn Smith (Walter), brother Harry Wills III (Alexandra), and numerous nieces and nephews.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 10:30am until her Funeral Mass 12 Noon in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Convent of Divine Love for the benefit of the Pink Sisters, 2212 Green St. Phila. PA 19130. 

Sophie A. Zubyk, better known as “Sally” or “Babci” to many, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Neshaminy Manor.  She was 95. 

Sally was the beloved wife of the late Michael Zubyk and was preceded in death by her son, Michael Thomas, and daughter in law, Nancy Zubyk.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Angela Mis Lubas.

Sally had been a long time resident of Bucks County and previously resided in Chalfont and Philadelphia.  She worked for 15 years for W.T. Grant and later another 15 years for Rite Aid. 

To say Sally was a selfless individual would be an understatement as she dedicated her entire life to caring for others.  She loved to travel, spend time with her adoring family and was also a well known resident of Neshaminy Manor where she could always be counted on for selling raffle tickets each week.  She will be dearly missed by all the countless people whose lives she touched. Her loving family would like to thank Neshaminy Manor for all their loving care over the years.

Surviving are her grandchildren, Linda Hamarlow (Michael), Michael Zubyk, James Zubyk (Jennifer), and Sandi McEwen.  She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren, Brian, Tyler, Benjamin, Jordyn, and Jake. 

In addition to her husband, her son and her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Josephine Shields, Jean Curtis, Helen Lubas, and Joseph Lubas. 

Relatives and friends are invited to gather and celebrate Sally’s life on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 5:00 PM until the start of her Funeral Service at 7:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901.  Her interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Charles V. Abert III of Pipersville left this life to be with his Lord and Savior.  He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home.  He was 75.

Chuck was the beloved husband of 27 years to Linda Campbell Abert.  Chuck and Linda were high school classmates at Morristown High School. They met again at their 20th high school reunion and their friendship developed into a deep and abiding love. Chuck's devotion to Linda, the children and grandchildren was renowned.

Chuck was a loving stepfather to Bob and Scott Campbell with whom he shared interests and time together on the golf course, snowmobiling, and at family gatherings. Chuck was known by family and close friends as the "grill master," especially at gatherings at their family farm.  "Pop Pop's" chicken was a favorite with his grandchildren.

Chuck was a member of ROTC at Trinity College, San Antonio, Texas. After graduation he joined the US Army and was a Battery Commander, First Lieutenant, Artillery.  Following his military service, he worked for many years as sales manager for US Concrete.

After retirement Chuck took pride in his manicured lawn and gardens. He served his community as a bus driver for Central Bucks School District. The special needs students on his route knew him as "Mr. Chuck," their bus driver and their loving caring friend.

In addition to his wife, Chuck is survived by his sons, Keith C. Albert (Lisa), Robert G. Campbell (Carey), and Scott D. Campbell.  He also leaves behind six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 10:00 – 10:45 AM at Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, 1856 Forest Grove Rd., Forest Grove, PA 18922 where his Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chuck’s memory to the American Cancer Society to which he was committed most of his life, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

William J. Boyle, Jr. of Holland died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Abington Hospital Jefferson Health in Abington. He was 81.

Bill was the beloved husband of 59 years to Helen M. Buchholz Boyle.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William J. Sr. and Christina Lorch Boyle and the father of the late Timothy C. Boyle Sr.

Bill was a resident of Holland for over 40 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and a communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church. Bill was a talented Sales Representative with over 20 years of dedicated service for the Re-Steel Supply Company, Inc. with 47 years in the industry. In his leisure, he enjoyed socializing with his family and friends. He was known to many as the “Mayor of Richboro” with his daily breakfast club at Jake’s and was very knowledgeable about various topics especially history. Bill will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his wife Helen, Bill is survived by his son Michael P. Boyle and his wife Elaine of Hatboro and his sister, Barbara Ann Shilkitus and her husband Frank of Philadelphia. Bill is also survived by his 2 grandchildren, Briana and her fiancé Anthony and Timothy and his fiance Samantha, his great grandchildren Noah and Wesley and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, December 19^th from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, Pa 18966. Bill’s interment will follow in Union Cemetery in Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of a donor’s choice.

Helen A. Glitzer of Doylestown, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Pine Run Health Care Center, Doylestown.

Born in Morea, PA, Helen was the beloved wife of the late John R. Glitzer who died in 1989, daughter of the late John W. and Helen C. Marcusky Merinsky. She was predeceased by her 3 brothers, John Merinsky, Victor Merinsky and Edward Merinsky, 3 sisters Mary Merinsky and Leona Zakrewski and Florence Sheehan who died December 14, 2017.

Helen was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School.

She married her sweetheart John in 1943 and was married for 46 wonderful years. Helen was a resident of Richboro from 1954 until she moved to the Pine Run Communities in 2016. She was a faithful communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Richboro.

Helen worked for the Council Rock School District, in the cafeteria and dietary department of Council Rock High Schools from 1972 until she retired in 2007. She loved watching her grandchildren over summer break, baking for family gatherings, tending to her flower beds and watching the birds enjoy her hard work. Her focus was on her family and her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and she will be sadly missed by all. 

Helen is survived by her dear children and their spouses Ronald R. Glitzer and his wife Linda, Robert J. Glitzer and his wife Linda, Gerald P. Glitzer and his wife Lori and Gregory R. Glitzer and his wife Cheryl. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Helen’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday December 19, 2017 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Helen's name may be made to a Charity of the Donor’s choice.

Eleanor I. McCluskey of Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. 

She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Anna Brogley McCluskey. Eleanor was the beloved sister of the late Edward and James McCluskey, Anna Breitenbach and Mary Nicholas and the sister-in-law of the late Charles Stratton. 

Eleanor is surived by her sister, Frances Stratton, her brother-in-law Bill Breitenbach and by numerous nieces and nephews. For many years, Eleanor was a Sales Associate at Macy's in the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday Dec. 18^th from 9:00 a.m. until her Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Eleanor's interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.               

Franklin O. Peters, of Holland, PA, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown, PA. He was 86 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Voegele Peters; the father of the late Susan Peters and the brother of the late Stanley Peters and Priscilla Walton.

Born in Bangor, ME, he was the son of the late Franklin O. and Ila Boynton Peters. As a longtime financial planner, he was the founder and past president of Delaware Valley Brokerage Services in Bristol, PA. He was a member and past president of Bristol Rotary and a member of the Office of Special Investigations.

Franklin loved to travel; he and Elizabeth enjoyed destinations both domestically and internationally. A kind-hearted and generous person, Franklin had friends all over the country and will be missed by many.

In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, he is survived by his children, Catherine Craig, Franklin “Pete” Peters, Jr., Jeanne Darcy, Mark Peters and Nancy DuLong; and his step-children, Kenneth Heist, Jon Heist, Karen Heist and Kristine Pizzolo. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, friends and neighbors, including dear friends, Patricia and Rick Fresses.

Family and friends are invited to his visitation on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 8:30am until the start of his prayer service, 10:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Franklin’s memory may be directed to Elizabeth Peters.

Mary E. Pell of Philadelphia, PA died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Neshaminy Manor Home in Warrington.  She was 97.

Born in Tampa, FL, Mary was the beloved wife of the late Louis E. Pell and the daughter of the late Lewis D. and Muriel Rautzen Case.

Mary enjoyed playing cards with her dear friends, but most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her beloved family.  She will be greatly missed, but loved forever by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her loving and devoted children: Judith M. Calvanese and her husband Louis of Ivyland, Suzanne M. Watson of Manassas, VA, and Louis E. Pell of Philadelphia (the late Karen Trunk).  She is also the dear grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 16.

Mary’s family will receive friends on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass at 10:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954. Entombment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.