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.

Robert E. Williams of Holland died peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017, at Brookdale Northampton, in Richboro.

Born in Russell, Kentucky, Mr. Williams was the beloved husband of the late Anna Marie Cegielska Williams who died in 1999. He was the devoted son of the late Harry O. and Emma Frances Trowbridge Williams.

Robert was a resident of Holland for the past 59 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, and was discharged with the rank of Aviation Metalsmith 3^rd class in 1947. His professional career spanned over 30 years as a Chemist with the Congoleum Corporation of America, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed ocean cruises, playing golf with his buddies and being a member of the American Legion Post # 440, Newtown.    

Robert is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Graveside Service and Military Honors at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to American Legion Post # 440, 41 Linden Ave. Newtown, PA 18940.  

Lois Elaine Guderley Remer of Southampton died peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. She was 88 years old.

Born in Chicago, IL, on June 13, 1929, daughter of the late George H. Washington Guderley and Alma Matthies Guderley, Lois was the beloved wife of Norman A. Remer for the past 65 years.

Lois graduated from Kelvyn Park High School and Wright Junior College in Chicago. She attended the University of Illinois for several terms where she met the love of her life, Norman.

Lois and Norman married in February of 1952. They lived in Chicago, Wilmington, Colonial Heights, Virginia, and Pasadena, Texas. In 1966 they settled in Southampton where they have lived for the past 51 years.   

A member of the North and Southampton Reformed Church, Lois participated in the Mary Rebecca Circle. She was membership chair of the Friends of the Southampton Free Library for many years. Lois worked for a few years in seasonal positions at Burpee, where she made a number of friendships which have lasted a lifetime. She had a great sense of humor, was a fantastic cook, and loved to read (especially mysteries), travel, and spend time with family and friends.

Lois had a tremendous talent and could sew just about anything. She also enjoyed gardening, sailing, and listening to classical and big band music.

Lois will be remembered for her gracious smile and loving ways and her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

In addition to her beloved husband Norman, Lois is survived by her son James N. Remer and daughter-in-law Donna, her daughter Janice M. Scandlin and son-in-law James, one grandson Benjamin R. Remer, her sister-in-law Lois Guderley, a niece, Susan, and nephew, George. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, George W. Guderley, and her grandson, Matthew J. Remer.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 10:30 am until noon. A Funeral Service will follow at 12:00. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the North and Southampton Reformed Church, 1386 Bristol Rd., Churchville, PA 18966, or the Upper Southampton Free Library, 947 Street Rd., Southampton PA. 18966. 

Robert Dudley Acker of Churchville died peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Chandler Hall Hospice.  He was 77.

Born in Binghamton, NY Robert was the beloved husband of 53 years to Diane Walle Acker and son of the late Dudley and Helen Farley Acker.

Robert was a Veteran of the Army who served our country during the Vietnam War.  He was a graduate of New York Institute of Technology in 1967 where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree.  For over 25 years he traveled throughout the United States performing Franchise Sales on everything from Hotel to Restaurant chains focusing on primarily on the East and West Coasts. 

He was a family man who would stop at nothing to help his family and be there to support them.  He held a fond affection for the family pets and also for all animals.  Since his retirement, Robert relished in the hobby of purchasing and selling Golden Age Comics.  Robert will be greatly missed but for ever remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to his beloved wife Diane, Robert is survived by his loving sons and their spouses: Grant and Natasha of Crockett, CA, Brett and Honora Jackson of Wayne, PA, and Todd and Emily of Philadelphia.  He is also survived by his dear grandsons Alexander and Arthur.

Robert’s family will receive friends on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 5:00pm until his Memorial Service at 7:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will be held privately at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to PAWS, 1810 Grant Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19115.

Regina A. Byrne of Southampton and formerly of Gray’s Ferry, Philadelphia passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at her home.  She was 86. 

Regina was the loving wife of William J. Byrne and mother of the late Regina Lynch. 

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Michael and Marie Quigg Cronin. 

Regina was a dedicated employee of the City of Philadelphia for 32 years, having retired from the role of Leader 2 within the city’s recreation department.  She loved her work which included running both girls and women’s basketball leagues.  Regina took great pride in the fact that she touched countless lives throughout her career. 

She will be missed as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. 

In addition to her husband, Regina leaves behind her children, Mary Joan Pellicciotti  and her husband, Bill and William J. Byrne and his wife, Patricia.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Sr. Helen Marie Cronin; and her son-in-law, Brian Lynch. 

In addition to her daughter and parents, she was preceded in death by five siblings. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday from 6:00 PM until her Funeral Mass 8:00 PM at St. Gabriel’s Church, 2917 Dickinson St., Philadelphia, PA 19146.  Her interment will take place Saturday 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.  Relatives and friends may assemble for the procession to the cemetery at 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Office of Mission Advancement, Sisters of Christian Charity, 350 Bernardsville Road, Mendham, NJ 07945. 

Dorothy Maher Ksensik of Newtown died peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at her home with her devoted family at her side. She was 90.

Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Ksensik was a resident of Newtown for the past 53 years. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Edwin S. Ksensik, daughter of the late John J. and Marie Schnell Maher, sister of the late Eileen Maher and John J. Maher, II.

Dorothy was a graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1945. She was an active and daily communicant of St. Andrew Parish, Newtown. Dorothy was a faithful member of Aide for Friends, she enjoyed making meals for those less fortunate.

Dorothy was very talented with her hands she loved crocheting and baking and keeping up with all the real news by watching only Fox News.  Family came first and foremost with Dorothy, her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought a smile to her face and a twinkle in her eyes. She was loved by many but cherished by her family.

Dorothy is survived by her devoted children and their spouses Carol F. Olesh and her husband Daniel, Robert   Ksensik and his wife Linda, John J. Ksensik and his wife Terry, Kathleen A. Keyser and her husband Warren, her sister Mary Moriarty and the late Michael. She was the proud grandmother and great grandmother of Jessica Goodnack, Christopher and Ryan Ksensik, Catherine Fistner, Elizabeth, Amy and Sarah Keyser and 2 great grandchildren Madeline and Johnathan Goodnack.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday December 15, from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:30am at the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143.