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. 

Helen T. Slater (née Flavin) of Newtown passed away at Manor Care Health Services in Yardley on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.  She was 87.

Helen was an administrative assistant in the legal and financial professions for many decades, finally entering full-time retirement at age 85.

An early member of the Philadelphia Girls Rowing Club, Helen won three Schuykill Navy racing medals for quad sculls in 1948 and 1949.  Helen's love and wide knowledge of the arts extended to literature, theatre, the symphony and opera. In 1984 she earned an Associates Degree (AA) from Miami-Dade College.

Helen's life was, above all, a life of service. During her 32 years in Miami, FL she taught and helped run CCD (Sunday school) programs at various parishes. In the 1980s she helped to found the Elier Dacal Foundation, providing assistance to people living with AIDS. Since moving to Bucks County in 1992, she was an active parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Church. Among her several key roles there, she served in the RCIA and as a Eucharistic Minister. She volunteered for two agencies providing rides to the doctor for those in need, and served as instructor for Welcoming the Stranger, providing free ESL classes to Syrian refugee families and immigrants from numerous lands. Despite declining health, in her final months residing at the Friends' Home in Newtown, she continued to give her time reading aloud to her visually impaired neighbors.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 10,1929, Helen was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Davitt Flavin and sister of the late Betty Ford, Kit Field, Peggy Jones, and Jim Flavin.  She is survived by loving son and son-in-law John Slater and Patrick Wang of Vancouver, Canada. She'll be long remembered as Aunt Ducky, matriarch to a vast and adoring family of nieces and nephews, their children and grandchildren, with an equally vast network of loving friends, fellow parishioners, and co-workers.

As close as sisters were Helen's most intimate friends, the late Mimi Smith, Virginia Bagley, and Leda Pearl, who helped Helen succeed as a single, working mom in Miami, and her two closest surviving friends, Ann Damron and Sue Torelli, who was by her side almost daily in recent years. The late Harry Starr Slater, father of Helen's son John, always held a place of love in her heart.

Helen’s family will receive friends on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 752 Big Oak Rd., Morrisville, PA 19067.  Her interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations in her memory to Welcoming the Stranger at www.welcomingthestranger.org 

James G. Serdenis, formerly a long-time Ft. Myers resident passed away on April 18, 2017 with his loving family by his side at home in New Hope, PA. He was 88.

James was the beloved husband of 57 years to Helen A. Kusiorski Serdenis.

Born in Detroit, MI he was a son of the late George and Mary Zantis Serdenis.

James was employed as a commercial artist for Ford Motor Company for 40 years and following his retirement moved to Ft. Myers, FL. During his time in Florida he worked on countless paintings and sculptures which he shared openly with friends and family. He also enjoyed fishing and was known for playing his luck on various lottery games.

He will be dearly missed as a loving husband, Uncle, and friend to many.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his niece and nephews, Paula Conzelman, Michael Mekanik, and Steven Mekanik; his sister-in-law, Joan Mekanik, as well as countless great-nieces and nephews.

James’ services were held privately in Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to a charity of your choosing

Ophelia Weatherholtz Berry of Newtown died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was 88.

Born in Luray, VA Ophelia was the beloved wife of the late James M. Berry, daughter of the late Carl B. and Edna Weatherholtz, and grandmother of the late Tracy L. McGlynn.

She was family focused and gave her heart and soul to her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, spending as much time with them as possible. She spent her days with her dog Peanut who she loved very much.  She always put others in front of herself making sure everyone was cared for and happy. She was an avid baker and famous for her cheesecake, chocolate pie, and homemade rolls which she prepared for those delicious family Sunday dinners. She loved to read and would often talk about different books she had read.  A favorite past time of hers was going to her condo in Daytona Beach, which she would often bring her grandchildren. Most recently nothing made her more happy than those visits from her great grandchildren which would bring a big smile and filled her with joy. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and by all who came to know her.

Ophelia is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Ludwig of Newtown, and Linda Fletcher of Newtown.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Karen McGlynn of Newtown, Christine Heise (Matt) of Holland, and Jessica Fletcher, Newtown, her cherished great grandchildren, Ella and James Heise, her 3 sisters, Jean Farr of Maryland, Mary Funkhouser and Judy Bly of Virginia as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday Eve, April 21^st from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Service in Newtown Presbyterian Church, 25 N Chancellor St., Newtown, PA 18940 at 10:00am on Saturday, April 22^nd.  Interment will follow at the Newtown Cemetery.

Marilynn Vogt Burger of Bensalem, PA left this Earth to tend the flower gardens in heaven on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Chandler Hall Nursing Home in Newtown, PA. She was 74 and her beloved family was by her side.

Marilynn was a devoted wife of almost 50 years to her loving husband, the late John L. Burger.

Born in Washington DC, Marilynn was the cherished daughter of the late Charles Clifford Vogt and Charlotte Wager Vogt.

Marilynn grew up in Bethesda, MD, graduating with a Nursing degree from the University of Maryland. She met John, her husband—also a Maryland graduate—on the beach in Ocean City, MD. After working as an ER nurse she moved with her husband to Philadelphia and lovingly raised their three children. Around countless school, sports, and dance events that she actively supported, she worked in customer service roles for several retail companies. In her leisure, she loved spoiling her children and grandchildren with her uniquely thoughtful gifts, playing and watching tennis, flower gardening outdoors, and spending time at the beach.

Marilynn will dearly miss her beloved children and their spouses, John M. Burger and his wife Elaine of Madison, NJ, Charles L. Burger and his wife Debbie of Quakertown, PA, and Sandie K. Glover and her husband Aaron of Monkton, MD. She is also survived by and so proud of her five grandchildren, who she taught, entertained, and related to so well, Matthew, James, Olivia, Melanie, and Stephen; and her brother Larry and Carol Vogt, and family, of Shoemakersville, PA. Marilynn’s spark, beautiful smile, and generous, caring soul will be missed by neighbors, former colleagues, caregivers—especially Jody, and Beth and the compassionate staff at Chandler Hall—and countless friends, among them life-long friends Marianne and Phil Bosche.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, April 25^th from 5:00pm until the Funeral Service at 6:30pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954, www.fluehr.com/resources for directions and lodging. Marilynn’s interment will be private.

If so desired, please consider making contributions in Marilynn’s memory to a cancer or heart charity of your choice.

Joseph C. Griesbaum of Holland, PA, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at Chandler Hall Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old.

He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy Young Griesbaum for 46 years.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Joseph S. and Agnes O’Donnell Griesbaum and brother of the late Jean Filotei. He moved to the Bucks County area at the age of 15, and was a graduate of Pennsbury High School. He received his Bachelor Degree in Education from Western Carolina. Having worked in the steel industry for most of his career, he rose to the position of Director of Human Relations. Joseph was a proud US Marine, an avid football player and enthusiast, and a true family-man at heart. He lived for his family and friends, and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters.

Joseph is survived by his children, Jill M. Kahley and Joseph W. Griesbaum; and his granddaughters, Megan M. Kahley and Erin B. Kahley.

Family and friends are invited to attend Joseph’s visitation on Wednesday, April 26 from 11:30am until the start of his Funeral Service, 12:30pm at the Joseph Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214.