Barbara J. DeLuca, of Yardley, PA and Naples Fl. died on Saturday May 6, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was 74.

Born in Friendship, TN, she was a resident of Chicago before moving to Bucks County 30 years ago.

She was the beloved wife of 26 years to Alfonso “Al” DeLuca and was the daughter of the late J. H. and Maydean Stone Warren.

Barbara and her husband Al have been residents of Bucks County for the past 26 years. She was a communicant of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown. Barbara and her Husband Al loved to travel and have spent many happy years wintering in Naples FL where they enjoyed playing golf with family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and entertaining family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all who came to know and love her.

In addition to her husband Al , Barbara  is survived by his children Vincent G. and Joni DeLuca, James A. and Joancarol DeLuca, Cynthia A. and Anthony R. Geonnotti Jr. , and Joseph A. and Rita DeLuca and the late Gregory P. DeLuca. She is also survived by his 16 grandchildren; Kathryn and Jeremy Benza, Matthew and Jami DeLuca, Kevin DeLuca, Nicholas DeLuca, Christopher DeLuca, James DeLuca, Andrew DeLuca, Gregory DeLuca, Anthony and Kristin Geonnotti, Kristina and Todd Wengert, Justin and Carolyn Geonnotti, Alexander Geonnotti, Arriel and Bill  Mecca, Joseph DeLuca, Alyssa DeLuca, Ashlee DeLuca and his 13 great-grandchildren William, Anna and Alexandra Geonnotti, Madison, Todd Jr., Nicholas  Wengert, Daniel, Riley and Joseph Benza, Anthony, Patrick, Grace and Francis DeLuca. She is also survived by her 2 sisters, Leah P. Alfieri (Vincent) and Cheryl Dempsey.

Barbara’s Mass of Christian Burial was privately held at the Church of St. Andrew, Newtown with interment following in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne. 

The family would appreciate contributions in her memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St., Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Frances J. Smith of Holland, died peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 83.

Born in Minersville, PA, Franny was the beloved wife for 61 years to the late John L. Smith Jr., and the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Sherokman Segelski.

Franny has been a resident of Holland since 1964 and a founding member of St. Bede the Venerable Church. She devoted her life to her husband, their 8 children and their 15 grandchildren. Nothing was more important to Franny than her family. She will be greatly missed, but her memory will be cherished by everyone who experienced her love and kindness during her lifetime.

Franny is survived by her loving and devoted eight children and spouses; Kate Carr, John L. Smith, III, Michael Smith, James T. Smith, Esq. and his wife Debra Klebanoff, Esq., Dr. Paul D. Smith, Maureen Smith, Joseph Smith and his wife Sherry and David 'Duke' Smith. She is also survived by her 15 beloved grandchildren, her brother Richard Segelski and his wife Donna, her sisters-in-law, Connie Barbacane and Barbara Smith, and her cousin by marriage, Cynthia Kupniewski, who she affectionately referred to as “her sister.”

Franny’s family will receive friends on Friday, May 12th from 9:30 A.M. until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at 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. 

Francis Louis Pepe of Ashland, MA died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Kathleen Daniel Nursing Home in Framingham, MA. He was 81.

Frank was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine T. McCarren Pepe.

Born in Buffalo, New York, he was a 40 year resident of Bucks County before moving to Massachusetts ten years ago. He was the son of the late Louis and Sarah Siracuse Pepe, and brother to the late Anne Marie Pepe Talty.

Frank graduated from Canisius College in Buffalo in 1956. He worked for over 45 years as a store manager and executive in retail, beginning his career at Sears, followed by executive positions at home improvement chains Panelrama and Mr. Goodbuys, then retiring from Sears.

Frank is survived by his children, Robert L. Pepe of New York, NY; Gregory J. Pepe of New York, NY; Joyce E. Wilson of Ellicott City, MD; and Linda A. Pepe and her wife Laurene Hunt of Ashland, MA. His three grandchildren Katie Wilson Henry, Kyle Wilson, Sean Wilson; and sister Janice Pepe Talty also survive him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 13 at 10:00am in St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA. Frank’s interment will follow in Our Lady Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown.

Mark P. Newbold died quietly at his home in Chalfont, PA, on April 30, 2017.  He was 63.

The son of William P. and Elizabeth W. Newbold of Langhorne, he lived in the Bucks County area most of his life. Mark graduated from George School, Newtown, PA, and attended New Mexico State University. He worked in construction and in 1983 founded Triangle Construction Company in Langhorne. Since 2007 he has been parts manager at Lawn Barn home and garden equipment in Woodbourne, PA.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Victoria (Schenk) Newbold, his twin brother James H. W. Newbold (Deborah) of Wrightstown, elder brother W. Webster Newbold (Janet) of Anderson, IN, and many nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law in his wife’s family, as well as many cousins. He and Victoria attend Calvary Chapel Central Bucks Church in Chalfont.

Mark was known to his family and many friends as a kind and generous person, who was dependable and diligent, possessing remarkable technical ability as well as a sharp wit. He was a devoted husband and son, attentive to his parents and parents-in-law in their final years. Believing the promises of the gospel, Mark put his trust in Christ for eternal life. All who knew him will greatly miss his strong, loyal, and loving presence.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 9:30AM until his Memorial Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA.  His interment will be held at a later date. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Bucks County SPCA, PO Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Faith C. Penta of Doylestown passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017 with her loving family by her side at Wesley Enhanced Living of Doylestown.  She was 81.

Faith was the beloved wife of 29 years to Michael J. Penta Jr. 

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine Nevins Cassin.

Faith was a devoted wife and mother and she cherished her husband and children.  She was passionate about her work in the medical field and her position as a medical secretary. 

Faith loved to talk, laugh and have fun.  She enjoyed sharing stories with others and made friends everywhere she went.  As her kindergarten teacher once wrote, “Faith is quite a little chatter-box!” 

Having an eclectic range of interests, Faith was an avid fan of Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana and Disney’s Snow White.  She enjoyed listening and dancing to music from Johnny Mathis to Michael Jackson.

Faith adored animals and had an immense love for each of her pets; with many happy childhood memories of her horse Snuffy, to most recently her cat Pumpkin, who held a special place in her heart. 

Faith touched the lives of many.  She held her dear friends close to her heart, and held her family even closer.  Her memory and the love she left behind will be held forever in our hearts.

In addition to her husband, Faith is survived by her children: daughter Cynthia D. Magee and her husband Richard D. Magee, Jr.; and son Gregory E. Davis; her step-children: Elizabeth L. Penta; Michael J. Penta III and his wife Melisa Penta; and her step-grandson Leo Heywood.

Faith’s family will receive friends on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 9:00 am until her Funeral Service at 10:30 am at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown Township, PA 18927.  Interment will follow in Doylestown Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931, or to a Humane Society of the donor’s choice.

Allan Jay Shaftel, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania died peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Chandler Hall. His devoted family was at his side.

Allan is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Natalie Hacku Shaftel as well as his 5 children and their spouses, Cynthia and Bruce Nathan, Michael Shaftel, Hal and Jennifer Shaftel, Benjamin and Alison Shaftel, and Jennifer and Aric Rentschler. He is also survived by his 10 devoted grandchildren, Julia, Hannah, Katrina, Chase, Beckett, Emma, Gavin, Nolan, Colin, and Finley. He will be greatly missed.

Allan was born in Brooklyn, NY. He was the loving son of the late Jules and Fae Halpern Shaftel.

Allan was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served in France during the years 1954-1956. He attended Long Island University and earned a degree in accounting. Allan had been president and the chief executive officer of UMC Electronics, Inc. in North Haven, Connecticut. After leaving UMC Electronics, Allan commenced a proud and illustrious career at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, becoming its Chief Financial Officer. Following his retirement in 2000, Allan became a consultant for the EHL Consulting Firm.

Allan was a high school varsity basketball player, a skier, and a yachtsman, and in later years he continued to enjoy watching most sports. He treasured the times he got to spend with his beloved children and grandchildren.

Visitation for friends and family will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 10:30- 12:00 at the Joseph A. Fluehr 111 Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.  A Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 PM. A private burial will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Make a Wish Foundation

Ashton Harvey of Princeton, N.J., passed away peacefully on April 29, 2017, at the age of 88.  Born on February 26, 1929 in New York City to Dr. Harold D. Harvey and Katharine Davis, Ashton graduated from Pomfret School and from Princeton University in 1951.  He was the beloved husband of Isabel Moore of Trenton, N.J., who tragically suffered a major stroke in 1971.  He lovingly cared for her until her passing in 2007.  He served in the Intelligence Department of the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., before returning to Princeton, taking a job as a financial adviser for Janney Montgomery Scott, a member of the New York Stock Exchange.  In 1970, he and his partners formed the investment advisory firm Delafield, Harvey, Tabell. Located in Princeton, N.J., the firm was bought by U.S. Trust in 1983.  He remained with the company until his full retirement in 2012. 

In 1991, Ash married Marion Kulley Dunham of Princeton. Together they embarked on countless adventures, sharing his love of the west, Block Island, fly-fishing, sailing and exploring the world.  Ash and Marion exemplified the definition of “soul mates.”  

Despite his influence and success in the financial world, Ash was happiest working and walking the land he cherished: chopping wood, mending stone walls, building bird houses, or towing his wagon behind his beloved 1936 Allis Chalmers tractor.  Ash was a true steward of the land, active in the D & R Greenway Land Trust of Princeton, the Block Island Land Trust, the Block Island Nature Conservancy and numerous other nonprofits.  He was on the Board of Directors at Lee Development Group in Silver Spring, MD., and at D & R Greenway.  In 2002, Ash formed the Harvey Family Charitable Foundation, an organization set up to help “those who are hurting.”  He allowed family members to delegate funds each year, a legacy that will continue. He was a role model to us all.  

Ash is survived by his wife Marion; his three children, Ben, Edward and Julie; his two stepchildren, Andrea Dunham Riccio and Danny Dunham; his seven grandchildren; and his sister Dorothy Davis of Plymouth, MA.  A celebration of Ash's life will take place on Friday, June 2, at 11:00am at the D & R Greenway in Princeton, New Jersey.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the nonprofit HomeFront at 1880 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 and homefrontnj.org.

Annette G. Pachuta of Montgomeryville (Lansdale), Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the age of 96.

She resided at Sunrise Assisted Living of Blue Bell, even after losing her husband of more than 73 years, Joseph, who passed in May of 2015.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Annette and her beloved Joseph were married in January 1942 at the outbreak of World War II. From that point onward, she worked tirelessly while lovingly rearing her family. Her professional career extended from factory work to her expertise as a transportation invoice data input specialist. She worked 2^nd shift until she was 80 years old.

A devoted and loving mother, Annette is survived by her three sons Roger (Margery) of Allen, Texas; Mark (Jean) of Lansdale, Pennsylvania and Paul (Lisa) of Temecula, California. Grandchildren include Scott and Holly (Rocco); Christopher and Matthew Todd; and Maxwell, Rexford, Pierce and Harrison. She also has five cherished great-grandchildren. Annette is survived by one sister-in-law, Judy Johnston and was predeceased by 3 brothers Charles Holloway (late Melody), Robert Allen Holloway (late Helen) and the late Virgil Johnston, Jr.

Annette was a woman of focused purposeness, but thoroughly enjoyed dancing, simple gatherings and the cheerfulness of close family and friends. In life, her family meant everything to her.

Annette’s family will receive condolences on Monday, May 8th from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Service at 11:30 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be Private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.   http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ 

Rosemary L. Albert of Lansdale died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday April 28, 2017 after a long illness. She was 61.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Chalfont, Rosemary lived much of her later life in Blue Bell and Lansdale. She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Rosemary Rath Albert.

Rosemary was a graduate of Central Bucks West, class of 1973, and received her degree in Biology in 1977 from Delaware Valley College. She continued her education and graduated from Chestnut Hill College with her Nursing degree and worked for a few years at Chestnut Hill Hospital. In 1984, Rosemary started a 24-year career working in the Pharmaceutical industry, for firms such as Sanofi SA, Merck, and Johnson and Johnson using her Biology and Nursing knowledge and experience.

For the past 6 years, Rosemary had worked as a legal nurse, consulting for various legal entities using her pharmaceutical experiences, until her illness prevented her from working.

Rosemary was a woman of many strengths and skills; she loved her family, was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking for friends, and enjoyed contributing to a number of local charities. Rosemary received her strength not only from her family but from the love of her life and partner, Jacob M. Hoffman, Jr., who was with her at every turn during her illness. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and neighbors.

Rosemary is survived by her sister, Anne Grant and Anne’s husband Warren and two sons, Robert J. and Paul C. Grant; her brothers Robert G. Albert and Thomas A. Albert; as well as her dear partner, Jacob M. Hoffman, Jr.

Rosemary’s family will receive condolences on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 10:00 am until the start of her Prayer Service at 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA. Interment will be private. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to Casual for a Cause c/o Souderton Area High School; 625 Lower Rd., Souderton, PA 18964.

Joseph C. Lennon Sr. of Osprey, FL and Feasterville, PA passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Chandler Hall Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89.

He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen L. Musselman Lennon.

Born in Jamaica Plain, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Margaret R. Norton Lennon. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Coast Guard during World War II.

Joe founded County Business Systems in 1970, Image One Corp. in 1994 and Lencor, LLC in 2003, along with numerous other business ventures over the years. He loved to work and met many colleagues that became good friends over the years.

His greatest passion was sailing the Chesapeake Bay with his family and friends on his boat “Summer Wind”. It was always an adventure. Everyone has a story to tell. But once he found Siesta Key, FL, it was hard to get him back North. He told everyone he met how it has the best beach in the USA. He fell in love with the area and bought a condo on the beach and the rest is history. His family shared many vacations and happy memories there.

Joe will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather by his children Joseph C. Lennon, Jr., Nancy A. Allen and her husband Richard, Kathleen M. Tate and her husband Mark, William M. Lennon and his wife Grace, and Diane K. Lennon. He was the proud grandfather to Steven Tomlinson (Elysia), Brian Tomlinson, Stacy Creighton (Mike), Christopher Rodgers, Daniel Rodgers (Beth), Killian Lennon and Callahan Lennon and Great-Grandfather to Brian Tomlinson, Jr., Danika Tomlinson, Bryce Tomlinson, Quinn Tomlinson, Elias Tomlinson, Kaylee Creighton, JR Creighton, and William Rodgers. He is also survived by his sister Mary Lynch and her husband Ed, brothers William Lennon and his wife Mary and John Lennon and his late wife Laraine, numerous nieces and nephews and his loving companion Elaine Gwynn.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Joe’s life on Thursday, May 4 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. On Friday, May 5 at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940, visitation will be from 10:00-11:15am and his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30am. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Chandler Hall, 99 Barclay St., Newtown, PA 18940 or the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).