Douglas Sherman Morgan ‘60

          Douglas Morgan passed away on June 30, 2017 in Ambler, PA.

          Doug was born in Mt. Carmel, PA on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1935. He was 81 years old. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in 1953, where he played quarterback and cornerback for the successful football “Red Tornadoes” of 1952. Doug ran for three touchdowns and passed for two, achieving a team record of 9 wins, 2 losses.

          He then attended Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in Lancaster, PA, studying architectural drafting. During his time at Stevens, he again played quarterback and defensive back for the football team with a record of 9 wins, 1 loss.

          He joined the US Army in March 1954 and spent 1 ¾ years in Aschaffenburg, Germany before returning to the States to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Bainbridge, Maryland. He entered the US Naval Academy in 1956 with the class of 1960.  Upon graduation, he received a commission in the US Army Artillery as a second lieutenant. Doug then went to parachute training, earning jump wings, then on to Fort Sill and Fort Bliss for artillery and missile training. After four years in the US army, three of which were served in Augsburg, Germany, he resigned his commission as a captain at Fort Benning, Georgia, with the 11^th Air Assault Division and received an honorable discharge.

          He entered civilian life, first as a turn supervisor with US Steel, then changed careers to the pharmaceutical industry with Vicks, Bard, Rorer, and finally ending his 33 year career in 1999 with Wyeth Laboratories in Radnor, PA

          He married the love of his life, Margaret “Peg” Tafe from Philadelphia and lived in Upper Dublin Township, PA for the past 31 years. Peg and Doug operated Riptide East (Home of the College Jams) in Stone Harbor, Ocean City, and Peddlers Village.

          In addition to his wife, Doug is survived by his son Michael Morgan and his wife Dana, his Step-Daughter Donna Marie Santoro and her husband Christopher.  He is also survived by his dear grandchildren: Alex, Matthew, and Alec and his brothers Lewis and Frank Morgan

          Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 10:30am until his Funeral Mass at 11:30am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd, Holland, PA 18966.  Interment with Military Funeral Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675

Isadore M. Fichera of New Hope died Friday, June 30, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 86.

Isadore was the beloved husband of 64 years to Lydia M. Rodriguez Fichera.

Born in New York, New York, he was the son of the late Rosario and Rosaria Finocchiaro Fichera and the father of the late Debra Fichera.

Isadore was a former resident of Langhorne before recently moving to the Village of Buckingham Springs in New Hope. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and during his working years, he remained diligent in providing for the needs of his family. Isadore enjoyed sports and was a devoted fan of the Yankees and the Giants. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Lydia, Isadore is survived by his children, Michael Fichera and his wife Linda Scotto of Doylestown and Susan Fichera and her husband Scott Yaw of Wycombe. Isadore is also survived by his 5 cherished grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, July 6^th from 11:00am until his Funeral Service 11:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Isadore’s interment will be private.

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

John J. “Jack” Fox, Jr. of Horsham, PA, died peacefully on June 29, 2017 at Abington Hospice at Warminster. He was 76.

He was the husband of his beloved late wife of 54 years, Phyllis Waters Fox, who passed away in March.  

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, John was the son of the late John J. and Mina Ebner Fox, father of the late John J. “Jackie” Fox, III; brother of the late James T. Fox, Sr. and uncle of the late James T. Fox, Jr. MD.

A longtime resident of the Hatboro-Horsham area, Jack was a graduate of Father Judge High School.  He enjoyed a long career as a diesel mechanic.  With over 50 years in the industry, he worked for Signal Delivery in Philadelphia and retired from Ryder Trucking in Horsham. He cherished spending time with his family and time spent on or near the water, whether fishing, boating, scuba diving, swimming or a day at the beach, was his true passion.  He also spent time riding motorcycles and tinkering around the house.  Jack and his wife enjoyed summers camping at Longbeach RV Resort.

Jack will be greatly missed by his children and their spouses, Patty (Clay) Lepley, Ellie (Mike) Suder and Scott (Dottie) Fox; his loving grandchildren, Clay (Gray) Lepley, Tom Lepley, Melissa (Fabio) Nussberger, Katie Suder, Cindy Fox, and Hailey Fox; great grandchildren, Toccoa Lepley, Rory Lepley and Louis Nussberger; his sister Dolores (Bill) Haughney and several sister and brother in laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to Jack’s visitation on July 22, 2017 from 9:00am until the start of his service, 10:00am, Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave (at Sandy Ridge Rd) New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Abington Hospice at Warminster at 225 Newtown Rd. Warminster, PA 18974. 

Florence K. Cuerou of Lansdale passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Holland on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was 94.

Florence was the beloved wife of the late Thomas R. Cuerou who predeceased her on December 14, 1983.

Born in Riverdale, New York and raised in Howard Beach, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Florence Weinheimer Shea.

Florence was very active in the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Greenlawn, NY where she was Co-Director of the CCD program for twenty years and was also a Girl Scout leader for her three daughters. In 1995, she re-located to Lansdale where she was very active in the Central Bucks Senior Center and St. Jude’s Senior Center. Florence was a communicant of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church in North Wales and will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

          Florence is survived by her loving children Lorraine R. Creely (Raymond A.) of Falls Church, VA, Paul F. Cuerou (Catherine U.) of Pipersville,  Adrianne R. Wright (Richard G.) of Holland, and Claudia R. Blandi (Anthony G.) of Mamaroneck, NY. Florence is also survived by her 9 cherished grandchildren, Matthew Baxter (Colleen), Sean Cuerou(Erin), Brian Wright (Laura), Michael Cuerou, Andrew J. Wright, Thomas Blandi, Stephen Wright, Catherine Cuerou and Eric Creely and her 2 great grandchildren Mackenzie and Samantha Baxter.

          Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday, July 1, 2017  in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd, Holland, PA 18966 f rom 9:00AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00AM. Florence’s interment will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 11:30AM at Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery, Flushing, New York.

          If so desired, please consider a contribution in Florence’s memory to  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. 

Our beloved mother Florence J. Cook of Furlong, PA and formerly of Ewing, NJ died peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, with her family by her side. She was 94.

Born in Allentown, NJ, Florence was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Edward J. Cook, daughter of the late Ely and Sarah Hutchinson Hausser and was predeceased by her 4 siblings.

Florence was a graduate of Allentown High School, class of 1940. She and her husband were the owners of The Lambertville Antique Flea Market from 1971 until she turned it over to her daughter Beverly in 1980 who along with her husband operated it until 2003.  She served as the director of the Women’s Craft Show at the New Jersey Fairgrounds in Trenton over 50 years ago. Florence had an eye for Antiques and the value they had, she was never idle.  Florence apprenticed and became a very talented refinisher herself under Robert Whitley of Solebury, a master craftsman furniture maker and refinisher.

During her retirement, Florence loved spending time residing with her husband in Maine and Florida, and in her leisure Florence enjoyed knitting, crocheting, ceramics and playing poker with family and friends. She with be sadly missed for her loving and gentle ways.  

Florence is survived by her dear children; Pamela  S. Cook, Beverly C. Errhalt and her husband Herwig and , Edward R. Cook and his wife Michele. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Florence’s family will greet family and friends on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 10:00 am until her Memorial Service at 11:00 am at the New Life Christian Church 4 Freedom Drive, Newtown, PA. 18940.  The Rev. Dr. Norman J. Leve, Jr. will be officiating. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to New Life Christian Church Memorial Fund at the address above.          

Josephine Postiglione of Warrington and Doylestown, PA died peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Neshaminy Manor Home  in Warrington where she received excellent care and was truly loved. She was 86.

Born in Brooklyn, New York she was the beloved wife of the late Rudolf Postiglione and the devoted daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine Corraro Dimino.

God and family came first and foremost in her life with her greatest blessings being her husband, children and grandchildren. After the birth of her six children Josephine worked at Wagner College helping to provide a higher education for several of her children while loving the campus environment. She was a true matriarch who managed to be a strong yet caring role model for her children and grand children alike. She will be sadly missed and is deeply loved.

Josephine is survived by her devoted children; Thomas and his wife Loretta, Richard and his wife Monica, John and his wife Christine, Mary Messina and her husband Roger, Marc and his wife Sarah and Michael and his wife Jennifer. She is also survived by her 19 grandchildren; Shawn, Lauren, T.J., Julia, Jenna, Anthony, Nicholas, Christopher, Francesca, Vincent, Joseph, Rachel, Catherine, Emily, Paul, David, Clare, Anne and Madison.

Josephine’s  family will receive condolences on Tuesday, July 11th from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 E. State St. Doylestown. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Josephine’s memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 302, Phila., PA 19106.

Albert E. “Ernie” Myatt of Holland, and formerly a 28 year resident of Newtown, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, with his loving wife and family by his side.  He was 86.

Ernie was the beloved husband of 63 years to Jeanette D. Pressnell Myatt.

Born in Portsmouth, England, he was the son of the late Harry and Annie Watson Myatt.

Ernie attended the Duke of York’s Royal Military School from age 11 until graduation, and went on to complete Officer’s Training, followed by five years of service to the British Army, during which time he was stationed in Africa.

Ernie later met his sweetheart, Jeanette.  The two were married in Dover, England in 1954 and immigrated to the United States in 1955, where Ernie led a successful career as a purchasing agent for Newman Paper Company in Philadelphia, retiring after 40 years.  He enjoyed golfing, tennis, and most of all spending time with his adoring family, who will miss him dearly.

In addition to his wife, Ernie is survived by his daughters, Nicola Laich and her husband, David, and Allison Miele and her husband, Andrew; his grandchildren, David Laich and his wife, Heather, and Diana Sutton and her husband, Christopher; and his great-grandchildren, Charles, Hannah, and Sadie Sutton and Miles Laich.  Ernie also leaves his brother, Leslie “Scott” Myatt and his wife, Anne; his loving niece and nephews; and his devoted friends, Tommy and Diane Ronan and Millie and Joe Cepparulo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine “Renee” Sieruc.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Ernie’s family on Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ernie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Pauline Anne Haynes, (nee DiTommaso) of Southampton, PA passed peacefully on June 25, 2017. 

Pauline was the beloved mother of Patricia M. Cowden (late William), Carolyn N. Thompson (Dr. Joseph T.), and the late Paul T. Haynes.  She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Jeanne Haynes, 12 dear grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966 from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass 10:00 am.  Interment Jesus Bread of Life Cemetery Mt. Laurel, NJ. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Pediatric Oncology Department at Children’s Hospital of Phila. 3401 Civic Center Blvd. Phila, PA 19104 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 26 Broadway, 14^th Floor New York, NY 10004.

Dolores M. Quinn of Doylestown passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 with her loving husband and family by her side at Jefferson University Hospital.  She was 81.

Dolores was the loving and devoted wife of Robert H. Quinn.  The two would have celebrated 62 years of marriage in November.

Born in Hartford, CT she was the daughter of the late Walter and Madeline (Bolecek) Supina.

Dolores was raised in Penns Park, PA.  A graduate of Council Rock High School, she went on to earn her Associate’s degree from West Chester University.  Dolores was very involved in her local community.  She was an active volunteer with Meals on Wheels for 22 years, and with music being an important part of her life, she was a member of the Joyful Singers who helped to brighten the days of local nursing home residents with their performances.  Dolores had also fostered countless friendships through her involvement in water aerobics at the Doylestown YMCA.  She loved to play the piano and adored the opera and classical music.

Devoted to her faith, Dolores was an active and long-time parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Most of all, she will be remembered for her huge heart and gentle spirit.  She never had a bad word to say about anyone and will be missed as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.  She made every meal from scratch and was a talented cook and fabulous hostess.  If you were a guest in her home, you could count on being well fed.  She understood that true wealth came from loving others.  She exemplified selflessness by sacrificing much for her family and friends.   In the dictionary, next to the word, kindness-you will see her name-Dolores Quinn.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her six children: Gregory Quinn, Carol Marzano, David Quinn and his wife, Erin, Steven Quinn and his wife, Brenda, Lawrence Quinn, and Christopher Quinn and his wife, Karen.  She is also survived by her eight grandchildren:  Daniel, Jessica, Julie, Brendon, Brenna, Maxwell, Connor and Lauren and her brothers, Walter Supina, Louis Supina and his wife, Mary, Paul Supina and his wife, Frances, and Robert Supina and his wife, Gail.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Sean.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 E. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.  Her interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Julia Verrecchia (nee Pisano), age 89, of Philadelphia and Sardegna, Italy, passed away on June 23, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital.

Julia was born in Sardegna, Italy on Feb 8, 1928. As a young woman, she become a nun and cared for orphans. She was sent to the United States in 1951 to carry on her mission.  Soon after arriving in the US, she left the order and moved to Philadelphia.  In becoming a citizen and learning English, she found love in a fellow Italian immigrant, Antonio Verrecchia. The two were married in 1959 in Philadelphia. 

Julia was a loving mother and grandmother, her passion for food and music allowed her to spoil her four grandchildren with a bottomless cookie jar, and wonderful meals that she created for the family to share.  While standing at the stove, with a wooden spoon in hand she sang cheerful Italian songs.  Her love for her homeland brought her back to Sardegna, and she and her husband split her time between her two countries. Several years after her husband’s death, she moved back to the Philadelphia-area to stay close to her family.

She is survived by her children Maria Middleberg and her husband Barry, Gabriele Verrecchia and his wife Kathleen, Anna Duca and her husband Stephen; four grandchildren: Lee Middleburg, Jenna Pizzi, Courtney Verrecchia, Anthony Verrecchia and his wife Brittany; and a great-grandson, Anthony J. Verrecchia.

Julia's family will recieve friends on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 6pm until the memorial service  in her honor  at 6:30 p.m. in the Joseph A. Fluehr  III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Julia’s Funeral Mass will be held on July 6, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Saint Joan of Arc Church 100 Willow Bend Road, Marlton, NJ 08053.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ’s Home Children’s Services 800 York Road, Warminster, PA 18974.