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

Marie L. Ferreira, of Ivyland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Hospital.  Meadowbrook, PA. She was 90.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, Marie was the loving wife of 45 years to the late Mario D. Ferreira and the daughter of the late Candido and Clotilde Fernandes Martins.

Marie was a graduate of Battin High School; she did several years of undergraduate school. She was a natural-born artist; Marie enjoyed her work as a freelance silhouette artist and loved singing, sewing and water-color painting. Family was her priority and she cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Marie was a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Richboro, PA.

Marie is survived by her loving children Michelle C. Mathas, Lydie C. Johnson, Camille A. Casani and her husband Thomas, Raymond C. Ferreira and his wife Delia, and David H. Ferreira and his wife Cecilia. Marie also leaves behind her brother Mario Martins and her 12 loving grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Monday evening, April 24, from 5:00 pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro PA, and again on Tuesday, April 25, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro from 9:30 am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am. Entombment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marie’s name may be made to either of the following libraries for "art initiatives": Middlesex Library, 1300 Mountain Ave., Middlesex, N.J. 08846, or Free Library of Northampton Township, 25 Upper Holland Rd. Richboro, PA 18954.

1stLt. Garrett C. Cheung, of the United States Marine Corps passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2017 in Oak Island, NC while stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.  He was 25. 

Garrett was the beloved son of Alexander C. and Florence Kwok Cheung and the loving brother of Brigette Cheung. 

A native of Philadelphia, Garrett graduated from Conestoga High School in 2009, where he excelled in academics earning, among many others, the Congressional District Scholar award and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Penn State University in 2012. 

Garrett was selected as a Baccalaureate Fellow with the National Institutes of Health where he performed research on Developmental Neuroscience.  He was also an active member of the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company.

In 2015 Garrett followed his heart to join the United States Marine Corps. He was commissioned as an officer on November 24, 2015, and became Heavy Equipment Platoon Commander, Engineer Support Company of the 2D Combat Engineer Battalion.  His service with the US Marine Corps is an accomplishment of which he was most proud. 

An avid runner since high school, Garrett completed several marathons.  He was a Philadelphia Flyers Fan, enjoyed travelling around the world, fine cuisines and quality coffee. 

Garrett was upstanding, selfless, gentle, cheerful, and the list goes on.  There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed and how fortunate those who knew and loved him are to have had him in their lives.    

In addition to his parents, Alexander and Florence, and his sister Brigette, Garrett leaves behind his paternal grandmother, Cheng Luenying as well as countless aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, friends, and comrades in arms. 

Garrett’s Funeral Services were held privately in Richboro, PA followed by Interment with Full Military Honors in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers Garrett’s family would appreciate that donations be made in his honor to either of the two following foundations that were close to his heart: 

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society https://donate.nmcrs.org/page/contribute/donate2015 or

CHOP: Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia https://give.chop.edu/page/content/give

Maureen A. “Molly” McGinty of Chalfont passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, April 20, 2017.  She was 57.

Molly was the beloved wife of 31 years to James McGinty. 

Born in Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Dan and Irene Engbarth Ragan. 

Molly graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from Temple University.  She most recently was employed as a Home Health Aide and took great pride in her work with the people she served. 

Molly also enjoyed gardening reading and most importantly spending precious time with her family and friends who she loved dearly.   

In addition to her husband, Molly is survived by her daughter, Sarah McGinty; her brothers, Michael Ragan and his wife, Judy, David Ragan and his wife, Kimberly, and Rev. Gerald C. Ragan; her sister-in-law, Jane Ragan, and her brother-in-law, Michael Sweeney. 

Molly was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Sweeney and her brother, Daniel Ragan. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), and again on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.  Molly’s interment will follow in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown.

Louis Charles Roll of Holland, PA died peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He was 86.

Lou was the beloved husband of the late Sarah Anne Kologiski Roll for 61 years. He was the loving father of 3 daughters, Deborah Pekula (Michael), Laurie Larr (Richard Steadman), and Sally Danowsky (Joseph); and loving grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 2.

Lou enjoyed a long-time career as a mechanical engineer and industrial truck designer with what began as Yale & Towne in Northeast Philadelphia and eventually became NACCO Materials Handling Group, from which he retired as a Director of Product Engineering in 1994. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, music, and spending time with his family and friends. He was always ready with a smile, a good joke, a favorite song, and a supportive and lending hand. He was dearly loved and will be profoundly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 1:00 pm until the start of a Time of Remembrance at 2:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Louis’s interment will take place privately.

Geraldine Zimmerman Cooper of Doylestown passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at age 74.  She was the beloved wife of 54 years to Louis R. Cooper, Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Zimmerman and sister to the late Edward and Henry Zimmerman, the late Anna King, and surviving sibling Joan Yost.

Geraldine worked for many years alongside her husband in the operation of their family business, which they founded in 1976.  Among all her personal achievements, none were greater than the family she had raised with her husband.  Geraldine will be greatly missed by all, but she will always be loved as a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud Nana.

In addition to her husband Louis, Geraldine is survived by her children and their spouses: Terry Maginnis and Paul, Louis R. Cooper, Jr. and Jami, Vicki Cooper-Doughty and Steve, and Nancy Williamson and Matt.  She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren and her sister Joan Yost.

Geraldine’s family will receive friends on Friday, April 28, 2016 from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Creamery Road, Doylestown, Pa 18902.  Interment will be private at St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to Final Farewell, 93 Old York Rd. Suite 1 #403 Jenkintown, PA 19046.