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).

Josephine Jewel Turner (nee String) was reunited with our Lord on April 26, 2017, with her family by her side. She was proud to have celebrated her 24^th birthday for over six decades. Josephine graduated from West Catholic High School and Rosemont College and received her Master’s degree from Penn State.

Jo held an eternal torch for her husband, the love of her life, William P. Turner, who predeceased her.

Jo was the proud mother of her three children, Bill, Kathy and Jeanne, and enjoyed every moment she spent with them. ‘Mom Mom’ was adored and constantly teased by her five grandchildren, Brianne, Benton, Kaitlin, Megan and Erin. She was so proud of each of them. She also found new energy through her two great grandsons, Cade and Cash. She held a special love, bond and friendship with her daughter in law, Debbie Turner Schultz.

Jo was blessed to have a devoted brother and friend, Ralph Pasceri, with whom she spent countless hours of laughing, story-telling and love.

‘Mrs. Turner’ passionately taught science at Archbishop Ryan High School for 30 years. She made science and ecology lessons part of her daily life, at home and in school. She also enjoyed dabbling in crafts, refinishing furniture, sewing and gardening. She had a love of fast cars, jewelry and peas.

She was actively involved in her parish of St. Vincent de Paul and had many friends there, who were a beautiful addition to her lifelong friendships and her special circle from Ryan.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate her rich life on Sunday, April 30^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd) Richboro, PA 18954 from 6:00-8:00PM and on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 from 9:30AM until her Funeral Mass at 10:30AM. Please wear celebratory clothes to honor Josephine’s joy of sharing in eternal life. Her interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Operation Smile 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. This charity was a passion for Jo.

Marlene G. Kiernicki of Holland died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.  She was 70.

Born in Bloomsburg, PA Marlene was the beloved wife of 50 years to Stanley F. Kiernicki and the daughter of the late Leonard L. and Naomi R. Edgar Witchey.

Marlene has been a longtime resident of Holland who previously has resided for brief periods in her life in Chester, PA and Hopatcong, NJ.  She was active in her daughters’ activities, and was even their Girl Scout leader while living in Hopatcong and again in Holland.  Marlene volunteered and eventually became the board treasurer for Churchville Nature Center.  She enjoyed Organic gardening at her home, the Nature Center, and with the Herb Club at Tamanend Park.  Marlene will be greatly missed but always remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

In addition to her husband Stanley, Marlene is survived by her loving daughters Deborah Kiernicki and Linda Kiernicki-Hager, her grandson Gavin Kiernicki, and her siblings: Sharon Barshaw and Leonard Witchey Jr.

Services and interment for Marlene will be conducted privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 1531 Upper Stump Rd. Chalfont, PA 18914. 

James Chookagian of New Britain passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital, in Doylestown, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86.

James was the beloved husband to the late Diana (Marino) Chookagian.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank and Lillian (Krikorian) Chookagian, who came to America from Armenia to escape the Armenian Genocide. Jim is survived by his dearest children, James Chookagian, Jr. (Rose) of Quakertown, Diane Scholl of New Britain, and Lisa Rodgers (Peter) of Perkasie. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren: Adam Scholl (Holly), Raphael Chookagian (Kim), Kelly Thompson (Dan), Christopher, Katelyn and Diana Chookagian, Jarrett and Eric Rodgers, and his 6 great-grandchildren: Ronin Chookagian, Zachary, Sydney and Baby Thompson, and Logan and Grayson Scholl. He is also survived by his sister Eleanor Peterson (Pete) of New Britain and was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Fred Chookagian.

In 1948, Jim graduated from Northeast High School in Philadelphia, where his love of history began. Jim planned on continuing his education and becoming a high school history teacher, but he needed to go to work to help support his family. He began working for a drycleaner, and eventually went on to own 4 dry cleaning stores in Montgomery County until 1976. He then went on to become a bus driver for SEPTA for 15 years before retiring in 1993. Jim won numerous driver safety awards and commendation letters from SEPTA as well as commendations from customers on his bus route. Jim and his wife, Diana, moved to New Britain Borough in 1964. He was a proud U.S. Army Korean War veteran. In his leisure, he enjoyed following and engaging in lively political discussions, as well as fostering his love of history. Jim always put his family first and enjoyed family dinners and celebrations when the entire family would get together. He will be truly missed by his family and by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, April 28, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914. Jim’s interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery in New Britain.

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.

Geraldine N. Hampson of Bensalem died Sunday, April 23, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was 78.

Geraldine was the beloved wife of 63 years to David G. Hampson.

Born in Fall River, MA, Geraldine was the beloved daughter of Lucille Dyer and the late Michael Mazur. She spent her childhood years in Warren, RI and raised her family in Bensalem, PA.

Gerrie was a homemaker known for her special touches that made the family house warm and welcoming, especially for the little ones who loved to be around their Nan. She will forever be remembered as Nanny – the only one who could make holidays and birthdays special with her language of love -- an awesome meal, the perfect gift, and the comfort of her hug.

In addition to her beloved husband David, Geraldine is survived by her children, Nancy Bertsch and her husband Joe, Donna Hampson, Sandy Hampson, Michael Hampson and his wife Celine, Debbie Hampson and David Hampson. Geraldine is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, April 27^th from 11:30am until her Funeral Mass 12:30pm in St. Ephrem Church, 5200 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. Geraldine’s interment will be private.

If so desired, contributions in Geraldine’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Robert J. Hager of Feasterville and formerly of Holland died suddenly on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was 53.

Bob was the best friend and beloved husband of 25 years to Linda M. Kiernicki-Hager.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the loving son of Joan James Hager and the late William.

Bob was a graduate of Council Rock North’s Class of 1981. During his time at Council Rock North Bob enjoyed bowling and playing baseball both for the school and the Babe Ruth Baseball League. Bob went on to attend Bucks County Community College and Penn State University.

In later years, Bob attended a Technical School for computer programming and immediately upon completion he went to work in the computer programming business, before most recently joining Game Stop. In his leisure, he enjoyed Fly and Bass Fishing, trips to Lake Nockamixon, camping in the Poconos and watching the Eagles and Phillies. But, most important to Bob were the times he shared with his close friends and dear family, especially his cookouts where he was the Master Griller.

In addition to his wife Linda, Bob is survived by his mother Joan Hager and his step-dad, Thomas Stanton; his father and mother-in-law, Stanley and Marlene Kiernicki; his sister, Tricia Hager; his sister-in-law Deborah Kiernicki; and his nephews: Gavin Kiernicki and Christopher Hager.

Bob’s family will receive friends and family on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 1:00pm until a sharing of remembrances at 2:30pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made in support of Bob’s family at www.gofundme.com/bob-hager-memorial-fund