Margie E. “Betty” Castelli passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at her home at New Seasons of New Britain, PA.  She was 94.

Margie was the loving wife of the late Frank E. Castelli.

Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late George C. and Fay C. (Apmeyer) Glass.

Betty was a graduate of William Penn High School.  Prior to her marriage she became a member of the Catholic faith through St. Joan of Arc Church, where they remained faithful parishoners for many years.  Betty was an avid reader and also a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Monticello Chapter DCDAR.

Most of all, Betty was fiercely devoted to her family and will be dearly missed as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Surviving are her children, Marcia L. Guzauskas and her husband, Jim and Gregory E. Castelli and his wife, Ginny.  She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Andria, Elizabeth, Matthew, and Victoria and her great-grandson, Nicolas.  Betty was also eagerly anticipating the arrival of her second great-grandchild.

Relatives and friends may greet the family on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 1:00 PM until her Funeral Mass 1:30 PM at St. Joan of Arc Church, 359 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033.  Her interment will follow in Hershey Cemetery.

David R. Morris Jr. of Trevose died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. He was 49.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the David R. Sr. and Regina Bisceglie Morris.

David was a lifelong resident of Bucks County having formerly resided in Trevose and Churchville. He was an auto painter for many years who worked with various companies including the Fred Beans Organization. David lived his life the fullest and enjoyed being outdoors and would spend countless hours fishing and camping with his family and friends. He enjoyed cars and customizing them to his liking.  David had always enjoyed when friends and family were able to get together.  He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his parents, David is survived by his children, Timothy Morris, Samantha Morris and Madison Morris, along with his brothers, Joseph Morris and his wife Yvonne, Michael Morris, and his sister, Gina Myers and her husband John.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday October 30th 2017 from 11:30AM  and for his Memorial Service at 12:30PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. David’s interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

Mary Elizabeth Haggerty Mullaney passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 92.

Mary was the loving wife of the late George F. Mullaney.

Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Daniel A. and Elizabeth Harrington Haggerty.

Mary was a devoted Catholic and most recently attended St. Andrew’s Church in Newtown. She prayed the Rosary every day and always kept the special intentions of those she loved in her daily prayers.

To Mary, education was paramount and to say she was an avid reader would be an understatement.She was also sure to keep herself well informed by watching the news. Mary was a proud member of the Republican Party, loved to travel having previously been to Ireland and other parts of Europe. Mary also enjoyed scratch off lottery tickets, trips to the casinos and cooking for her friends and family. Mary loved flowers and gardening. She will be dearly missed by all.

Surviving are her children, Robert Mullaney (Elizabeth), Kevin Mullaney (Patty), Eileen Wilkie (Dave), Maryann Maurer (Paul), and Betsy Prince. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, David (Kiwi), Megan, Daniel, Christine (Dimitri), William, Stephen, Jacqueline, Christopher, Kayla, Kyle, Natalie, Ryan, and Aidan; and her great-grandson, Nicholas.

In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her sister and her husband, Eileen Ivers (Bill) and her cousin and her husband May Bode (Ferdinand), who was like a sister to her.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Her interment will follow in the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made in honor of Mary’s love of books to the local library of the donors choosing.

Jane E. Kleibert of Ann’s Choice in Warminster died Tuesday, April 17, 2017 at her residence. She was 82.

Jane was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Kleibert.

Born in Philadelphia, Jane was the beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Anna O’Gorman Myers.

Jane was a resident of Bucks County for over 60 years having recently residing in Ann’s Choice in Warminster. She had a distinguished career as a certified financial planner that spanned 30 years until her retirement. In her leisure, she enjoyed reading and history, especially World War II. She traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. She had a unique gift of maintaining her friendships that she fostered with her friends throughout her lifetime. Jane will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Jane is survived by her two daughters, Susan Allen and her husband Robert of Yardley and Kathleen Kleibert of Mount Pocono, In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren, Laura Heflin and her husband Brent, Zachary Roach, Kristen von Ahnen and her husband William; and her two great grandchildren, Braden and Madeline.

Jane’s family will receive condolences, and share memories, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 10:30am until the start of a Time of Remembrance at 11:00am at the Chapel at Ann’s Choice, 30000 Ann’s Choice Way Warminster, PA 18974. Jane’s interment will take place privately, at a later date.

Contributions in Jane’s memory may be made to Neighborhood Outreach Foundation, PO Box 159, Washington Crossing, PA 18977.

William C. Guenzel of Levittown and formerly of Newtown and Huntingdon Valley passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was 91. 

Born in Philadelphia, PA Bill was the beloved husband of the late Lois E. Kelly Guenzel and the son of the late Herman A. and Louise H. Rissmann Guenzel. 

Bill was a Gunner’s Mate in the U.S. Navy During World War II and served in the South Pacific Theater during the war.  Prior to his retirement, Bill was employed as an Engineer and Manager by Strick Trailers and Theurer Trailers.  He was a Licensed Airplane Pilot and Ham Radio operator (K3MJP).  Bill was also an avid fisherman, skier, kayaker, and golfer, but he truly enjoyed any outdoor activity. 

Bill is survived by his loving children Mark Guenzel and his wife Debra of Levittown, Kathy Murray and her husband Ralph of Newark, DE, He was also the proud Opa of Erika, Karl, and Emilee. 

William’s family will receive friends on Thursday, October 19^th from 11:00am until his Funeral Service 12 Noon in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, Pa 18954. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the favorite charity of the donor.

Sidney James “Jim” Barber III of Kennett Square and formerly of Holland died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Inn at Freedom Village in Brandywine, PA. He was 80.

Jim was the beloved husband of 58 years to Leonore M. Shell Barber. 

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Sidney James, Jr. and Ethel Laird Barber and brother of the late June Barber Mills. 

Jim attended Temple University and earned his bachelors degree in Business Administration.  While attending Temple University, Jim was an active brother of Sigma PI Fraternity.  He served in the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guard during the 1960’s, and had life long career as a civilian Contracting Officer with the Department of the Navy at NADC/NAWC in Warminster, PA.  Jim enjoyed golfing with friends and times spent fishing and boating in the waters of Ocean City New Jersey, but he truly cherished the times he spent with his close friends and dearest family at many gatherings throughout his life.  Jim will be greatly missed but loved eternally, by everyone whose life he has touched. 

In addition to his wife Leonore, Jim is survived by his sons Christopher J. Barber of Philadelphia and Robert L. Barber of Los Angeles, CA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, October 18^th from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 11:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, Pa 18954. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery in Huntingdon Valley, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to either the Longwood Fire Company, 1001 E. Baltimore Pike Kennet Square, PA 19348 or to the Fishermen’s Community Hospital, 3301 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050. 

Esther Jamison Fromuth of Southampton, and formerly of Feasterville and Trevose, died peacefully at the age of 91 on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Southampton Estates.

She was the beloved wife of the late Harry C. Fromuth, Jr. for 64 years.  She was the daughter of the late William and Elva Blinn Jamison, and the mother of the late Mary Alford (d. August 14, 2017).

Born in 1926 on the Jamison family farm near Newtown, Esther was a life-long resident of Bucks County, later residing in Feasterville and Trevose for 63 years before moving to Southampton in early 2014.  She was a graduate of Richboro High School, class of 1944, and received a degree in Education and Home Economics in 1948 from Penn State University. Esther was employed by the Neshaminy School District for 20 years, first as a full time elementary school teacher from 1948 to 1951, and then as a substitute teacher while she and her husband Harry raised their three children.

Esther was a member of the North and Southampton Reformed Church, and prior to that was a member of the Feasterville Community Reformed Church.  She faithfully participated in and supported church activities throughout her lifetime.  She also volunteered with her husband Harry to prepare and deliver Meals on Wheels and was a volunteer for many years with the St. Mary Medical Center.

Esther and her husband took their children on annual family camping trips, and later traveled throughout North America and Europe.  She was an excellent cook and prepared delicious meals for her family as well as for holiday and birthday celebrations. Esther also loved music and enjoyed playing the piano. Most of all, she enjoyed being with her family.  She supported her growing children in all their activities, and later her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her great pride and happiness.  

Esther loved her family and treasured her friends.  She had a peaceful, generous manner that was recognized and appreciated by all who knew her.  Her warmth built friendships and strengthened communities wherever she lived, and her love of children opened their hearts to her.  Her simple acts of kindness made countless days brighter, and she left a legacy of goodness for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Esther is survived by her 2 sons, Richard K. Fromuth and his wife, Marion Cavallaro of Yardley and Robert C. Fromuth and his wife, Michelle Wolfe, of Landenberg, PA.  In addition, she is survived by her eight loving grandchildren:  Maggie Mitchell and her husband Josh; Christopher Fromuth; Michael Fromuth and his wife Kathryn; Kelly Fromuth; Robin Brennan and her husband Thomas; Robert Fromuth; Patrick Fromuth; and Matthew Alford and his fiancée Lauren Berardo.  She is survived as well by her 3 great grandchildren; Ryan Fromuth, Nora Brennan and Isaac Mitchell. She is also survived by her brother Walter Jamison and his wife Polly of Newtown, and 2 sisters-in-law; Eleanor Clayton (late Carlton) of Southampton and Katherine Heritage (late Alfred) of Holland.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday October 28, 2017 from 12 Noon until a memorial service for Esther at 1:00pm at the North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1386 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966.  Interment will follow in Churchville Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Esther’s memory may be made to North & Southampton Reformed Church at the above address.

Catherine M. May of Holland passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Twining Village, Holland.  She was 89. 

Catherine was the beloved wife of the late William J. May.

She was the daughter of the late John and Jane Brown Murphy and the loving grandmother of the late Andrew May.  In addition to her husband and grandson, Catherine was preceded in death by her brother, John Murphy and her sister, Mary Jane Murphy.

Surviving Catherine are her children, Jane Anne MacWright and her husband, Thomas, William J. May, Jr. and his wife, Rhonda, and Diane May Gallagher and her husband, Dr. John; her dear grandchildren, John (Kathleen), Margaret (Alexander), Thomas (Carolina), Stephen (Caitlin), Catherine (Daniel), William, Michael, Alexa, Jeanne Marie, and Julia; and her great-grandchildren, Jacob, Micaela, Benjamin, John, Mateo, Declan and Noah.  She also leaves behind her sister, Elizabeth Gues (Raymond). 

Born in Philadelphia, Catherine attended St. Leonard’s Academy. For many years she worked for Catholic Charities, Trenton Diocese and was deeply devoted to her Catholic Faith.  Above all else, Catherine was the heart of her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She will be missed for her warm smile and loving ways. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 9:00am to 10:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.  Her interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 383 West State St. Trenton, NJ. 08607-1423.

          James L. Kelly, of Haycock, PA died in his sleep at home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was 79.

          Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the only child of the late James A. and Catherine (Short) Kelly.

          He proudly served in the US Army. He spent his professional life in the food and retail industry, having been employed with A&P/Super Fresh for 42 years. James was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a good friend to many. He was a car enthusiast, loved going to the shooting range, reading and was known to many as “the candy man”. He will be most remembered by the joy he had in telling a good joke and the love he had for his dog, Patty.

          James is survived by his companion of 20 years Elaine Hall, his 6 children and 3 step-children, Kathleen Kelly (Rich), Susan Wilcox (Kempton), James Kelly (Catherine), Peggy Gentry (Steve), Michael Kelly (Claudette), Ann-Marie Ibrahim (Bill), Lisa Pizzo (Carmen), Mark Hall, and Kelly Ann Higgs (Edward). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Taylor, Jack, Samantha, Kempton Jr., Jacqueline, Aidan, Sami, Jenna, Dane and Andrew. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Phyllis A. Kelly of 17 years and his second wife of 17 years, Andrea C. Kelly.

          James’ family will receive condolences on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 12:30pm until the start of his prayer service, 2:30pm, at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will take place privately.

          In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you share a random act of kindness with an elderly or disabled person.

Louise Rathgeber, a long time resident of Bucks County, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Buckingham Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was 95.

She was the beloved wife of the late Albert J. Rathgeber and mother of the late Patricia C. Warner.

Born in Fox Creek, VA she was the daughter of the late Lyda and Etta Mae Cornet Goss.

Mrs. Rathgeber was an active part of her community, having previously owned Ann’s Place Coffee Shop in Wrightstown and she was very active with the Altar Guild for Family of God Lutheran Church.  Additionally was a member of Soroptomist International of Indian Rock, enjoyed sewing, and was known for her willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need.  She will be missed.

Surviving are her children, Zelda C. Almonrode and Jesse L. Jones (Brenda).  She also leaves behind her nine grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Breece, Gwyn, and Nell Goss and Wanda Woodrow.

In addition to her husband and daughter, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Vernon Goss and Jack Frances.

Services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Family of God Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 362, Buckingham, PA 18912.