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.

Mary F. (nee Martin) Fenerty, of Ambler (formerly of Northeast Phila.), died on August 6, 2017.

Mary was the  beloved wife of the  late James M. “Bud” Fenerty, dearest mother of  James M. Fenerty, Jr. (Mary T.), Margaret M. Vernacchio (late Anthony), Maureen A. Campbell , Gerald J. Fenerty (Lisa).  She was the dear sister of Gerald Martin (Judy), John Martin (late Ruth), late James and Joseph Martin.  She was also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am at St Jerome’s Church, 8100 Colfax St. Phila.  Interment  will take place in Resurrection Cemetery 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,

After a full and fruitful life, Emma J. Gaul passed away peacefully on August 6, 2017, surrounded by her family at home in Feasterville. She was 96 years of age. 

Emma was the beloved wife of the late William A. Gaul who passed away in 1991.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Guido "Steve", and Pia "Bea" DeStefano Cucchiella, sister of the late Sophie Marko and Alfred Cucchiella, and mother-in-law of the late Timothy Deans.

After graduating from Simon Gratz high school, she took a series of secretarial jobs, culminating in an executive secretarial position at the law firm of Eastburn & Gray.

At a time when few women practiced law, the senior partner's appreciation of her performance was such that he offered to finance her college and legal education; an ambition she was then considering.

However she quickly decided that having a family was, in fact, her highest priority, and chose a different direction.

Following their marriage in 1948, she and her husband Bill created a general construction company, which they ran together for the rest of their lives. She managed the office at home and tended the family while he supervised various job sites. They started off building single family homes and apartments, but soon switched to the commercial construction of churches, banks, schools, and industrial buildings, sprinkled throughout the Philadelphia suburbs.

After Bill retired, they took several trips to European locations. Emma and Bill both took great pleasure in the birth of their grandchildren; Emily and Anna.  After he passed away, she continued to be very invested in their lives.  Baby sitting and taking them on a wide variety of trips and activities was clearly a major focus for her throughout their childhood. At the same time, Emma also pursued a broad range of cultural activities with many girlfriends, as well as her niece Debbie, via numerous bus excursions.

Since her stroke in 2014, she spent most of her time at home in the care and company of her family. Although she was constrained regarding her range of activities during this period, her essential optimism and love of life never waned.

Emma is survived by her children, William, Donna, and James Gaul, and his wife, Robin. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Emily Canarini and her husband Christopher, and Anna Gaul, as well as her niece, Deborah Barrett and husband Lewis, and daughter Kristen Sztukowski.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 9:30 AM until Emma's Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053.  Her interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to one of two charities: Inglis House (Ability Fund), 2600 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, www.inglis.org/donate/the-ability-fund, or, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 www.themmrf.org

Theresa E. Pomper, died peacefully at home in Richboro, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She was 85 years old.

She was the beloved wife for 47 years, of the late Ludwig J. Pomper.

Born in Taylor, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Margaret Ellen Ginley Russell. She was the sister of the late Gerald and Edward Russell.

Theresa will be missed and remembered by her loving children and their spouses, John L. (Beth) Pomper, Michelle (John) Pomper, Gregory Pomper and Stephen (Olga) Pomper; her grandchildren, John, Nick, Rachel (Sean), Ashley (Matt), Kacey, Austin, Luke and Trudy; and her great granddaughter, Olivia. She is also survived by her brother William Russell and her sisters, Mary Ulrich and Lois Agnew.

Relatives and friends are invited to Theresa’s viewing on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 9:00-10:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr,III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, and to her Funeral Mass, 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954. Her entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 400 Freedom Dr., Newtown, PA 18940.

          Phyllis G. Hazard BSN, RN of Trevose died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 4, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was 80.

          Phyllis was the beloved wife of 52 years to Robert Hazard.

          Born in Hatfield PA, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Helen Nace Frankenfield.

          Phyllis graduated from Abington School of Nursing and then from the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  Phyllis will be greatly missed and eternally loved as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.         

          In addition to her husband Robert, Phyllis is survived by her loving daughter Gail L. Geehring and her husband Michael and her dear grandsons Sean P. Boyer and Zachary A. Geehring.

          Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate her life at 11:00am on Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Somerton United Methodist Church, 13073 Bustleton Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19116.  Interment will be private.

          In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Somerton United Methodist Church at the aforementioned address. 

Walter Woltjen of Warrington died Friday, August 4, 2017 at Arden Courts of Warminster surrounded by his loving family. He was 66.

Walter was the beloved husband of 44 years to Mary K. Gerner Woltjen.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Walter and Catherine Carrigan Woltjen Layton.

Walter was a former resident of the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia before moving to Warrington in 1986. He had a long career as a telephone installer starting with Bell Telephone working in the Tri-County area from 1968 until his retirement in 2007. In his leisure, he was a dedicated Philadelphia Phillies fan and often viewed many a ball game. Walter was the consummate family man and enjoyed quality time spent with his family, especially his cherished grandchildren. He will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Mary, Walter is survived by his children, M. Colleen Myers of Lititz, PA, Erin K. Churico and her husband Rick of Douglassville, Neil W. Woltjen of Warrington and Danny W. Woltjen and his wife, Jaie of Chalfont, his 11 grandchildren, Sabrinia, Shelby, Kaila, Luke, Trevor, Aidan, Bridget, Audrey, Liam, Eli and Max and his dog Macie.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, August 10^th from 9:00am until his Funeral Service 11:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Walter’s interment with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne. 

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Walter’s memory to the Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, http://greaterpawv.wish.org.