Thomas J Costello, of Lansdale, formerly of Philadelphia, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Holy Redeemer Hospice. He was 72.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Edmond and Dolores Nash Costello.

Tom was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1962.  He proudly served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War. Tom’s professional career spanned over 30 years, working as a service technician in the Fire Protection industry, having worked for Grinnell Fire Protection Company and for over 17 years with Keystone Fire Protection.

Tom had many hobbies, all of which he made sure his children and grandchildren had the opportunity to be part of, as a family they enjoyed fishing, watching the Philadelphia teams on TV together, attending car shows, listening to music especially “Doo-Wop”. He would often find a quiet place around the house to read. His grandchildren were the sparkle in his eyes; he made sure he attended as many of their sporting events he could. Tom and a group of fishing buddies often headed to Wisconsin, to fish for Wall Eye, Northern Pike and Muskie and some of the fish stories would keep you laughing for hours, because Tom was allergic to fish, but so enjoyed fishing.

He will be sadly missed for his warm smile and very firm handshake.

Tom is survived by his two sons Christopher Costello and his wife Maria and Matthew Costello (and Cheryl Muldoon), his 3 brothers and their wives; Francis Costello and his wife Carol, Joseph Costello and his wife Marguerite, Ed Costello and his wife Annmarie, and his sister Denise Costello. He is also survived by his six grandchildren; Zoe, Olivia, David, Hannah, Jason and Eva.

Tom’s family will receive relatives and friends on Monday August 14 2017 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St. Phila, PA 19103.

James T. Bodkin "Jim" passed away peacefully at his home in Ivyland, PA on Thursday, August 10, 2017, with his loving family by his side.  He was 82. 

He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret R. Begley Bodkin with whom he shared 52 years of marriage until her death in 2015.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Alice Derrickson Bodkin.

Jim attended St Brigid’s grade school and was a 1953 graduate of Roman Catholic High School, where he developed friendships that endured throughout most of his life.

Jim served his country as a United States Marine from 1953 to 1956 achieving the rank of Sergeant, establishing a family trend. Following his service in the Marine Corps he worked at General Electric, started a family, and entered the Real Estate profession which he loved.  In 1974 Jim moved his wife and five children from Philadelphia to Bucks County where they raised their children in an Irish Catholic conservative manner, filling the years with countless memories, experiences and laughs. Following his retirement from Real Estate, Jim became a School Bus Driver for students in the Council Rock School District where he especially enjoyed his fellow bus drivers and his part in ensuring the students were safe, well behaved, and respectful in the absence of their parents.

Jim was a devout parishioner of St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church for the past 43 years.  During the past few years he participated with enthusiasm in the church’s Adult Faith Formation.

Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grand father.  Blessed with a quick wit, a propensity to tease and joke, Jim liked to bust people’s chops and reminded us all to “don’t sweat the small stuff—and it’s all small stuff”. The courage he displayed while facing his death is a testament to his faith. 

Jim is survived by; his children, James P.Bodkin, Annamarie Gresko (Gary), Michael S. Bodkin, Thomas W. Bodkin, Margaret E. Quinlisk (John); his grandchildren, James (Krista), Kayla (Shawn), Danielle, Meghan, Michael, Kayleigh, Katie and Dennis; his great grandchildren Kyleigh and Paxton; and two sisters, Marian McNabb and Alice Taylor.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Thomas and sister, Patricia Cashman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday August 16, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and his Funeral Mass on Thursday August 17^th at 7:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, Pa 18954. His interment will follow at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown at 9:00 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ name may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Church, Adult Faith Formation, at the address above. Please note Adult Faith Formation in the memo line.

Robert Holden Stewart, of Churchville, PA died on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Shirley Grow Stewart.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry and Eva Hirner Stewart.

Robert grew up in Philadelphia and after graduating from North East High School he went to work with his father in the family masonry business.  In addition to working with his father he joined the Carpenter’s Union and became skilled in his craft.  However in 1949 he joined the US Navy and served his country. Not soon after his honorable discharge from the Navy he reenlisted, this time with the Army and served nine more years, which included a tour of duty in the Korean Conflict

After returning home, Robert rejoined the Carpenters Union and remained there for many years.  In 1968 he married his beloved Shirley and they began their life together.  He took a job with the Amtrak in 1979 and they moved to Churchville in 1980.  They quickly settled into their life in Churchville and made many good friends.  He loved to work and tinker around his house and would constantly be doing something.  He was always on the move and enjoyed working with his hands. During the summers he would be found planting flowers, rebuilding lawn equipment or any numerous things that needed to be done.  Occasionally he took time for himself.  He enjoyed reading a book but loved to golf and enjoyed many rounds with close friends.

In addition to his loving wife, his sister Ruth Stewart of Kennett Square survives him.  He was preceded in death by his sister Janet Shepherd. 

His Funeral Service and Interment with Military Honors will be held privately in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

Anthony N. Obert-Thorn, Jr. of Warrington and formerly a resident of Huntingdon Valley and Philadelphia passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital.  He was 93.

Anthony was the beloved husband of Mildred P. Stanczak Obert-Thorn.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Anton N. and Anna Lees Obert-Thorn and brother of the late Harry Obert-Thorn and Theresa Halmagyi.

Anthony graduated from Northeast High School before going on to serve proudly with the United States Army and Army Air Corps during the Second World War.  Following his service to his country, he led a long career as an insurance broker with Keystone Insurance, retiring after 29 years.  Following his retirement he was employed by the Pennsylvania State Workers Insurance Fund for ten years.  Along with his wife, he was a parishioner of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer in North Wales.

In addition to his wife, Anthony is survived by his children, Mark A. Obert-Thorn and his wife, Catharine and Melanie Eve Obert-Thorn Longenhagen.  He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Caitlin Gasco and her husband, John, Melanie E. Longenhagen and Michael G. Longenhagen Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd., North Wales, PA 19454.  His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to Settlement Music School, Attn: Amelia Schmertz, Chief Advancement Officer, PO Box 63966, Philadelphia, PA 19147-3966.

Balazs “Bo” László Fazekas of Penns Park PA went peacefully to eternal sleep on Wednesday August 9, 2017 at the Briarleaf Nursing & Convalescent Home in Doylestown. He was 81.

Balazs was the beloved husband of 47 years to Rose Marie A.  Fazekas (nee Char), who preceded him in death.

Born in Budapest Hungary just before the dawn of WWII, he spent much of the war years with his older brother Károly at his aunt’s farm in Transylvania, while his mother and older sister Sári stayed in the capitol city. He escaped Communist Hungary just after the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and lived in a refugee camp until arrangements could  be made for his emmigration to the United States.

He worked in Camden and Philadelphia, then finally in Warminster Bucks County with PennWalt (now Alfa Laval), where he retired as a machinist in 2000 after 32 years of service.

Balazs was the devoted father of Joseph C. Fazekas of Philadelphia and Erica A. Stewart of Perkasie. He is also survived by his sister Sári in Budapest Hungary and his 2 cherished grandchildren, Parker Rose Stewart and Avery Joy Stewart.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 9:30am until his Funeral Service 10:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, 438 Cedar Road, Fox Chase, PA 19111. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation/Philadelphia and Delaware Valley, 1500 Walnut St., Suite 301, Phila., PA 19102.

Monroe Kimmel passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at The Birches of Newtown after a long battle with Alzheimers. Monroe was 84 years of age.

Born in Gordon, PA, he was the son of the late Doris and Robert Kimmel and attended Ashland High School. On graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force and became an aero-medical technician. After serving, he attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and obtained his degree in pharmacy. He went on to work for Johnson and Johnson and then purchased The Drug Store in Chalfont, which he operated for 15 years.

He loved golfing, tennis, Eagles football games with his son, a good cigar, and civil war history; but most of all, barbecues and family gatherings.

Monroe was preceded in death by his precious grandson, Alex; and will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Terry Daidone Kimmel, his children, Dr. Robert Kimmel (Cheryl Freund Kimmel), Roseann Sellen (John Sellen); his grandchildren, Nicholas, Casey (Rachel), Dr. Robert Kimmel, Jr. (Mikal-Lyn), Christopher, Elyse; and his great grandchildren, Hayden and Vera Rose.

Friends and relatives are invited to Monroe’s visitation on Tuesday, August 15 from 10:00 until the start of his funeral service, 11:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Internment will follow at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution in his name may be made to the National Alzheimers Association, PO Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090-6011.

          Frances Elizabeth Perri died peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Richboro Rehabilitation Center.  She was 90.

          Born in Philadelphia, she was the beloved wife of the late Michael O. Perri, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth MacEvoy Vesey and sister of the late James Vesey and Mary DeSales.

          Frances is survived by her loving and devoted children: Nancy Garvin and her husband John, Frances Willar and her husband James, and Michael Perri.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Lizanne Schmidt and her husband Matthew and Sean Garvin and his wife Toini, 4 great grandchildren Madison, Ashleigh, Gia and Jade, her sister-in-law Mary Vesey, and numerous nieces and nephews.

          Frances’ family is invited to gather together on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 9:00am until her Funeral Service 10:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

          In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 110 W. Wissahicken Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031. 

Lorraine F. Walsh, of Langhorne, PA died on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center with her family by her side. She was 85.

She was the beloved wife of the late James Walsh and mother of the late James J. Walsh and Diane K. Walsh.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Julius and Cecelia Grubiack Gonsiewski.

Lorraine grew up in Philadelphia and attended Nazareth Academy.  During that time she was voted three times as May Queen, which entails presenting flowers to the Blessed Mother statue during the ceremony.  In 1950 she graduated with honors and received a full scholarship to Fordham University in New York; however, she did not attend.

Lorraine became a private secretary at Davidson Trucking Company.  She then continued on to become a private secretary at a division of Barrett Industries in Philadelphia until she married James Walsh of Philadelphia on April 23, 1955.

For many years Lorraine lived at Attleboro where she made many friends.  She enjoyed visits from her family; especially, her granddaughters when they would bring their dog, Willy, with them to see her.

She is survived by her three children: James (and Carol) Walsh of Plano, TX, Linda (and Gary) Petrillo of Newtown and Donna Walsh.  She is also survived by her sister Dorothy Nardone of Richboro and her 3 granddaughters: Alissa, Natalie and Christina.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 9:30 am until her Funeral Mass 10:30 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.  Her interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

Eileen Jane (Regan) Hansen of Warminster was called home to her Lord on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Christ’s Home Retirement Community in Warminster. She was 83.

Eileen was predeceased by her husband Paul L. Hansen, Sr.

Born and raised in Jenkintown and Wyncote, Eileen was the daughter of the late Patrick Joseph and Mary Maye Regan.

She was daughter of Irish immigrants and was proud of her Irish heritage and roots. Eileen was a member of the MacSwiney Irish Social Club in Jenkintown, which was founded by her late father, where she enjoyed singing and dancing.  Eileen enjoyed her adult life in Warminster, her residence for 55 years. She was a woman of true faith and conviction. Her devotion to her God was paramount in her life and in the up-bringing of her children. Eileen’s greatest joys were family dinners, blessing her grandchildren and sipping tea.

Eileen was the proud mother of Paul Lindsey Hansen Jr., Sharon Eileen Sloan and her husband James, Patrick Joseph Hansen and Anne Louise Hansen. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joshua James Sloan and Gabrielle Regan Sloan; Stephanie Attilio (and her husband Patrick) and Lindsey Hansen, Eileen’s beloved daughter-in-law, Veronica Hansen. Additionally, Eileen is survived by her sister Mary Werner, and by her step-grandchildren Hillary, Carol Ann and Gregory Porter and their beloved mother Nancy Hansen.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Eileen’s life on Friday, August 11^th, with a viewing at 9:30 am and her funeral service at 10:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. (Eileen’s private interment for family will be held at a future date.) All are welcome at a luncheon immediately following the service will be hosted at Washington Crossing Inn, 1295 General Washington Memorial Boulevard, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977. 

In lieu of flowers, Eileen’s family would be honored to have you to make a tribute gift in her memory to one of the following:

The McKeown Foundation

Christ’s Home Alzheimer’s patients and families like Eileen’s have been directly blessed through the generous donations and hard work of The McKeown Foundation, who is proud to support Alzheimer’s care, research and education. The McKeown Foundation, formed in 2007, was established as a family-run organization to support individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and the families affected by it.

You can make a tribute donation in Eileen’s honor here:

McKeown Foundation

PO Box 291

Dresher Pa 19025

http://www.mckeownfoundation.org/donate-to-the-mckeown-foundation/

ChoiceOne Pregnancy Resource Center

ChoiceOne is a pro-life, Gospel-centered ministry for local young women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Established in 1982, ChoiceOne’s vision is to be the first choice for women for pro-life alternatives, counselling, employment training, parenting classes and medical care. Eileen was a faithful supporter of pro-life ministries and would be honored by your support of ChoiceOne.

You can make a tribute donation in Eileen’s honor here:

ChoiceOne
2222 Trenton Road,
Levittown, PA 19056

http://choiceonesupport.org/donate/

Paul J. McCool, of Langhorne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Marguerite Reap McCool.

Born in Jermyn, PA, he was a son of the late James and Mary (Cain) McCool.

Paul grew up in Kingston, PA graduated from Kingston High School in 1949 and continued onto Millersville University for his undergraduate degree.  He then went on to Penn State University where he received his Master’s Degree in Education Administration. 

For over 62 years Paul has called Bucks County his home and where he began his career in education; first an educator, then principal and ultimately an administrator, all with the Bristol Township School District for 38 years.  He was an avid sports fan and would watch anything as long as there were numbers on their backs; especially if his grandchildren were playing. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, telling bad jokes, playing golf, reading on the deck and being with and surrounded by his entire family who loved him dearly.

He never met a stranger; he will be missed by anyone who had the pleasure to meet him.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children Paul J. McCool Jr. and his wife Tammy of Deer Park, IL, Maureen Baker and her husband Michael of Newtown, Mark McCool and his wife Carlene of Doylestown, Michael McCool and his wife Carolyn of Ocala, FL, and his sister-in law Virginia McCool of Delaware. He is also survived by his eight loving grandchildren: Paul III, Caitlin, Ryan, Caryssa, Courtney, Mark, James and Jeffrey and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Sunday, August 13, 2017 from 6:00-8:00PM, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 and on Monday, August 14, from 11:00AM until his Funeral Mass12:00PM in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.  His interment will be held privately in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Poor Clares of the Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare Langhorne, PA. 1271 Langhorne Newtown Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047.