Frank S. Yukanis Jr. of Warminster and formerly of Buckingham, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 with his loving wife and family by his side at Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health.  He was 81. 

Frank was the beloved husband of Eileen Faber Yukanis with whom he had shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Frank and Fannie Kephart.

In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his children, Jeffrey Yukanis and his wife, Colleen and Sharon Willard (the late John Willard), and his sister Jean Meyer.  He is also survived by his three grandchildren, John Willard and Brianna and Andrew Yukanis and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his baby son, Frank Walter Yukanis. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Nativity Of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974.  His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to The American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Rd., Suite 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Margaret A. “Peggy” Dougherty of Langhorne passed away at her home on Saturday August 26, 2017 with her loving husband and family by her side.  She was 56.

Peggy was the loving wife of Joseph J. Dougherty.

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of John S. Kernan and the late Margaret Custer Kernan and the loving mother of the late Michael J. Dougherty.

Peggy loved music, especially David Bowie and Bob Dylan.  She also enjoyed caring for the family pets and countless trips to her family’s farm in Hallstead, PA, especially during the fall season.  Although Peggy enjoyed these and many other things, family was by far the most important thing to her.  She was tirelessly devoted to caring for her husband and their sons and will be dearly missed as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many.

In addition to her husband, Peggy is survived by her sons, Jason, Brian, Andrew, and Dylan Dougherty; her brothers, John, Michael, and Mark Kernan and her sister, Jane Kernan.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday August 31, 2017 from 9:30 AM until her funeral mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.  Her interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Rosemary Pileggi, of Doylestown, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Temple University Hospital with family at her side.  She was 85.

She was the loving wife of the late Stanley Clearfield to whom she was married for six years.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Mary Grispon Pileggi and sister of the late Margie McHugh, and Frank, John, and Vincent Pileggi.

Rosemary grew up in Elkins Park and was a 1950 graduate of Cheltenham High School.  After high school she took a job with Bell Telephone and worked with them as a supervisor for many years before retiring. During her retirement, she enjoyed dancing and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her two brothers Joseph and Thomas Pileggi and her two sisters; Maryann Terramani and Anna Gabbamonte.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Rosemary took great joy in being interested in and involved with her large Italian family.  She also enjoyed her friends at the apartment complex where she lived in Doylestown. 

Relatives and friends are invited to a gathering on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 9:30 AM until her service and time of sharing, 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.  Her interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

Myrtle F. Flood, of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017, at Buckingham Valley Nursing Home. She was 92.

She was the beloved wife of 42 years to the late John F. Flood. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillie Imhof Holt and mother-in-law of the late Harold J. Brown.

Myrtle was a resident of Doylestown for the past several years. She was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School, and worked for many years as a cashier at Temple University Dental School, until her retirement in 1986.  Myrtle was an avid reader and loved to do crossword puzzles. She cherished her children and her life was all about family, her children came first and foremost, but the sparkle in her eyes came from seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Myrtle is survived by her devoted children; Elizabeth M.  Bergman and her husband Wayne, Madelyn M. Brown, Mary Jo Esbensen and her husband Thomas, James X. Flood and his Fiancé Lisa Oteri and Margaret M. Bock and her husband Louis. She is also survived by her dear 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday August 30, 2017 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd. Doylestown. Interment will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to K P S E F (New Jersey School for the Deaf), Care of:  Kim Arrigo VP, 8 Kirk Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638. 

William Petsis of Warminster and formerly a long time resident of Holland passed away with his family by his side on Friday, August 25, 2017 at his home. He was 87.

William was the beloved husband of Joann C. Falkenstein Petsis.  In November of this year the two would have celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia he was a son of the late Peter and Olympia Hassis Petsis and was preceded in death by several siblings.

Bill attended Drexel University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.  He led a long career, working hard to be a good provider for his wife and children.  Bill had a great love of music, especially jazz, classical, and opera and enjoyed sharing that appreciation with his friends and family.  Along with his wife, he enjoyed visiting the race track and enjoyed countless trips to Atlantic City.  Bill was quick witted, generous, a lover of animals, and fiercely devoted to those he loved.  He will be dearly missed as a devoted husband, father, uncle, brother and friend.

In addition to his wife Bill is survived by his children, Amy Petsis and Jeffrey Petsis and his wife, Angela.  He also leaves behind several surviving siblings and countless nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 9:00 AM until his Memorial Service at 9:45 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment with Military Honors will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Salvation Army, 615 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Anne P. "Nancy" Bachich Marcinkevich of Warminster went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 25, 2017, surrounded by her family at Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home in Warrington. She was 76.

Nancy was born in Philadelphia on September 16, 1940, to the late Michael and Anna (Lenehan) Norris.

She is survived by her loving children, Bernadette Repisky (Pavel), Helene Dunn (Thomas) and Ronald Bachich; nine grandchildren, Philip, Morgan, Claire, Nicole, Andrew, Tyler, Shane, Colette and Logan; and her sisters, Mary Henry (William) of Philadelphia, and Joan Keating (Robert) of Freeland, PA, and many nieces and nephews, as well as daughter-in-law Kelly Bachich. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Marcinkevich.

Nancy was a proud graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia. She valued Catholic education and sent her children to Nativity of Our Lord School and Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster.

Upon her graduation from high school, Nancy worked as a legal secretary for attorney James E. Beasley, Sr., in the city. She retired as a Customer Service Representative for FedEx, but her most rewarding work, other than her years as a Stay At Home Mom, was working in the Wood Boys' cafeteria as the "French Fry Lady." She loved the high-energy, friendly environment and the kids.

Nancy celebrated her Irish heritage and was able to visit the homeland several times. She loved to decorate for every holiday and occasion, and gather family and friends around the table. She gardened, loved all of God's creatures, and never failed to take in a stray.

As a Mother and Mom Mom, she was an ardent supporter of her children and grandchildren, attending their many sports and activities (with camera in hand!).

Her family is thankful for and appreciates the wonderful care she received by Solana, Neshaminy Manor and Caring Hospice.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday September 2, 2017, from 9 a.m. until her Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 856 Euclid Ave., Warrington, PA, 18976. Her interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy's memory to the SPCA of Bucks County, the Alzheimer's Association or to the AWHS Scholarship Fund, ATTN: Gary Zimmaro, 655 York Rd., Warminster, PA 18974.   A scholarship will be established in her name.

Warren J. Meyer of Maple Glen, PA, former resident of Belle Meade, Southern Pines, and Seven Lakes, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Dresher, PA.  He was 93.

Born in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Elsie Goellner Meyer.  Warren was a graduate of Duke University.  He married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Henne, and shared 71 years of marriage until Ruth passed away in November, 2015.

Warren enjoyed being a highly competent gardener and master of all tasks in the home and yard.  He loved the outdoors.  He was an accomplished golfer, engineer, business owner, Dad, Grampy and Great- Grampy.  Warren was respected and loved by all.  He and Ruth were especially devoted to each other, raising a family, travelling the world and sharing his sense of humor with family and friends.

Surviving are Warren’s children, Glenn Meyer and his wife, Kathy, Alan Meyer and his wife, Pam, and Janis McCarthy (the late Robert).  He also leaves behind seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

As a U.S. Navy veteran, Warren and Ruth will be interred at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, PA. 

Donations may be made in his memory to Soroptimist International of Indian Rock, P.O. Box 1061, Newtown, PA  18940, for the Ruth and Warren Meyer Women’s Scholarship or  the Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care, 1500 W. Indiana Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387.

Mary E. McLaughlin of Holland died peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2017 at Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation in Langhorne. She was 85.

Mary was the beloved wife of 62 years to Francis J. McLaughlin.

Born in Glenside, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Kane Brophy.

Mary was devoted to her husband and their family.  She loved to laugh and was able to share that love with everyone that surrounded her in life.  She will be greatly missed, but the love she gave to everyone will be eternally cherished in their hearts and minds.

In addition to her husband Francis, Mary is survived by her son Francis G. McLaughlin and his wife Michelle, her daughter Lisa McLaughlin, grandchildren Sean (Tanya) Caitlin Martineaux (Devon), Robert, and Thomas, and her great grandchildren Sean and Paige.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Monday Evening, August 28^th from 6:00 to 8:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954 and on Tuesday, August 29^th at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am.  Interment will follow Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

If desired, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 399 Market Street Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

John F. “Jack” Reedman of Belleair, FL and formerly of Langhorne died peacefully after a lengthy illness on Thursday, August 24, 2017.   He was 63.

He was the son of the late Thomas F. Reedman Sr. and Frances Wambold Reedman.

Jack worked for many years alongside his family at Reedman Auto World.

Jack is survived by his brothers Thomas F. Reedman Jr. and his wife Connie, Robert Reedman and his wife Kathi, David Reedman and his sister Lisamarie Chrutchfield and her husband David.  He is also survived by his uncle and aunts: Stanley E. and Judith Reedman and Joan B. McKee and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jack’s family will receive friends on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 999 Reading Avenue, Yardley, PA 19067.  Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville. 

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

Carol Ann Dragon of Holland died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown surrounded by her loving family. She was 78.

Carol was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Dragon.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Bodnar Elias.

Carol was a long time resident of Holland. She was a graduate of Arizona State University and taught in France, California and Bristol Township for 38 years. Carol traveled all over Europe and enjoyed spending time in Florida and the Jersey Shore where she would try to swim and walk daily. She played the piano and sang in the church choir and gave generously of her time and consideration with the Meals on Wheels program. Carol volunteered her time as an usher at the Walnut Theatres and attended many opera’s in New York and also in Sarasota, Florida. She will be truly missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Carol is survived by her brother Robert Alexander Elias of Seaside Park, NJ  and her sisters, Bonita “Bonnie” Porczynski of Florida,  Nancy Rowe and Patricia “Patty” Foreman, both of Seaside Park, NJ. She is also survived by nephews, Theodore and Timothy Porczynski and James Johnathan, Michael Rowe and David Elias and her niece Jeanne Elias along with her 6 great nephews and 3 great nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass Monday, August 28^th at 11:00am in the Barn Chapel at the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 654 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA 18901. Carol’s entombment will follow immediately in the Shrine Cemetery.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Carol’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.