Frances A. Sabatini of Newtown died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 89.

Frances was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Louis J. Sabatini.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Genaro and Anna Rucci Sorge, the mother of the late Marianne Heebner, mother in law of the late Frank Heebner  and the sister of the late Michael and John Sorge.

Frances was a former resident of Plymouth Meeting before moving to Newtown in 1995. She was a communicant of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Newtown and had volunteered countless hours of her time with the American Red Cross. Her unwavering compassion was exuded thru her devout dedication and care of her loved ones.

Frances is survived by her children, Michele Petrillo and her husband Dr. Charles Petrillo of Washington Crossing, PA and Dr. John Sabatini and his wife Gabriella of Wrightstown.  She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Christian, Gabriele, Brianna, Jessica, Erica, Cal, Catherine and Giavonna and her many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Thursday, January 31^st from 6:00-8:00pm and on Friday Feb.1^st from 8:30-9:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am in the St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem. 

If so desired, please consider a contribution in her memory to The Marion Bolger Recreational Program/Special Needs Children at Saint David's Parish, 314 North Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Carmen (Lewis) Bryant, of Philadelphia, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse. She was 81.

Born on July 18, 1937 in Philadelphia, she was the loving daughter of the late Hampton and Catherine (Cobbs) Lewis.

Carmen was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, attending West Philadelphia High School.  She enjoyed summers with her family in New Rochelle, NY, as well as the beaches of Atlantic City, NJ.    

In 1966, Carmen gave birth to her “one” son, Craig, whom she dedicated her life to nurturing. She and Craig lived in Philadelphia, PA, Lindenwold and Willingboro, NJ, before finally settling back in Philadelphia.

Carmen was a driven woman - holding several jobs, most notably, her career with the Willingboro Police Department as a radio dispatcher.  She also spent time at Jerry’s Corner, where she held a storefront space selling second-hand items.  She eventually retired and became a caregiver to her grandsons. 

She was an extremely generous person who gave her time to anyone who was in need.  She didn’t have much herself, but always sought to give others the things that she thought they needed without provocation.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and her “sister” friends - attending parties or just enjoying a homecooked meal.  Everyone knows that Carmen appreciated a good phone call – and if you were lucky – she’d call you to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ on your special day. 

She is survived by her “one” son, and his wife Gina of Chalfont, and her three dear grandchildren; Myles, Noah and Chloe; and many friends who are too numerous to name.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 1:00 until her Funeral Mass, at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Raymond of Penafort Church, 1350 E Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19150.  The Mass will be immediately followed by a repast in the church hall, and her interment will be held privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Raymond of Penafort Church, 1350 E Vernon Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19150.

Stephen S. Makgill passed away peacefully January 27, 2019 at his home in Newtown, PA. He was 89 years old. Stephen was the beloved husband of 63 years to Joan Woods Makgill.

Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Stephen graduated from the University of Michigan. He worked at The Travelers Companies in Hartford, CT for 20 years, during which time he lived with his wife and family in Windsor, CT. and became a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society.  He and his family moved to Berwyn, PA when he became President of the Pennsylvania and Delaware Compensation Rating Bureaus. After his retirement in 1989 Steve and Joan moved to Fripp Island, SC where they spent 27 years in happy retirement.  They loved to travel, play golf and tennis, and Steve loved to fish. They were also able to visit family and friends in New Zealand often.  In 2017 they moved to Cary, NC and lived at Woodland Terrace for a year and a half before moving to Chandler Hall in Newtown, PA.

In addition to his devoted wife, Stephen is survived by his four loving children: Kathleen Makgill & husband Greg Sisk of Malaga, Spain, Stephen, Makgill,  Jr. & wife Kelly of Zebulon, NC, Heather & husband William Lyon of New Hope, PA, and Allison Makgill & husband Trevor Giles of Cheltenham, England. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and his older brother David Makgill of Waiuku, New Zealand.

A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or Chandler Hall – Hicks Residence at www.ch.kendal.org/giving/

Mary “Ginny” Cherry of Trevose died peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019  surrounded by her loving family. She was 91.

Ginny was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late William F. Cherry.

Born in Philadelphia, Ginny was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel Guether Kavanagh and the mother of the late William J. Cherry.

Ginny was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Trevose in 1955. She was a communicate of Assumption B.V.M. Church in Feasterville and in her leisure time, she enjoyed attending the Neshaminy Senior Center in Trevose. Ginny enjoyed being near the water; whether swimming at the Somerton Springs Pools or in the ocean at the Jersey Shore. She also loved going out and singing at local establishments. Ginny was extremely family oriented and devoted countless time to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ginny will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Ginny is survived by her loving and devoted children  Thomas J. Cherry and wife Jane of Churchville, Dawn M. Schoenleber and her husband Karl of Columbia, SC and James T. Cherry of Feasterville and her daughter in law Linda Cherry of Perkasie. She is also survived by her 8 loving grandchildren and14 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday February 1^st from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am  in the Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA 19053. Ginny’s interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Respect Life Committee at the above named church or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.PanCan.org.

Eileen McCafferty of Fairless Hills passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at her residence. She was 54.

Born in Meadowbrook, Eileen was the daughter of the late Gerald Paul and Doris Lafferty McCafferty.

Eileen was a former resident of Churchville before moving to Fairless Hills. She had worked various positions throughout her life and most recently was involved with animal care. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle person and will be missed by all.

Eileen in survived by her son Patrick Milligan, her sister Maureen Ricco and her husband Jay and her brother Gerald McCafferty.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 9:00am until her  Funeral Mass 10:00am on Saturday, February 16^th  in the Chapel of St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Eileen’s interment will be on a future day in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Francis Thomas Wakeham of Anne’s Choice in Warminster and formerly of Port Jefferson, NY died peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was 78.

Born in Brooklyn, NY Frank was the beloved husband of Catharine Ledwith Ashley Wakeham and the son of the late Francis Joseph and Minnie Bickford Wakeham.

Throughout his life, Frank was recognized and loved for his kind eyes, his welcoming smile, his comforting hugs, his easy-going sense of humor, his indomitable spirit, his inexhaustible work ethic, and his generous heart. He found a bond and immediate rapport with every person he ever met, and he never put himself before anyone else. He lived his life authentically, grounded in his faith and love for his family and friends.

As a child growing up in Park Slope in Brooklyn, Frank learned to work hard and play hard. He sold rags and delivered pharmacy orders to fund his passion for American Flyer model trains and started a social club, The Knights, to bring his friends together. He spent nearly every free hour outside, in the street playing stickball or in Prospect Park playing baseball and football. As a young man, Frank worked with his father building skyscrapers in New York, learning construction and engineering skills that would serve him well for the rest of his life. He attended Hunter College and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from New York Institute of Technology.

In 1965, Frank married the love of his life, Cathy, establishing the 53-year partnership that would serve as the foundation of his enduring and far-reaching legacy. Over the next half century, his passion for life, his ability to find joy in every experience, his humble generosity, and the safety and security of his gentle-giant welcoming chest and sheltering embrace touched so many hearts and created too many treasured memories to count. The reflections of his spirit and boundless love can be seen in the eyes, smiles, and hearts of his six children, 13 grandchildren, nieces and nephews, life-long friends, and so many others – keeping him alive in the minds and souls of all who knew him.

After getting the last of his six children through college and reaching his well-deserved retirement, Frank and Cathy reinvented themselves, traveling across the country in an RV, selling the house in Port Jefferson, buying a house in Florida and one in Pennsylvania, celebrating their lives and accomplishments, and spending loving time with each other, with friends, and with family. While all who knew him would certainly say he left too soon, there isn’t a single person who would say his or her life isn’t better for having had Frank in it.

Frank was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Wakeham.          

In addition to his wife Catharine, Frank is survived by his loving and devoted children: Francis G. Wakeham and his wife Nancy of Virginia Beach, VA; Frederick M. Wakeham and his wife Toni of Corpus Christi, TX; Ann “Nan” G. DeGraw of Southampton, PA; Paul T. Wakeham of Doylestown, PA; Catharine “Kit” M. Sullivan and her husband Ryan of Huntington, NY; and Ashley E. Pitts and her husband Tim of Bexley, OH. He is also survived by his sisters Linda Carroll and Janet Saunders and by his 13 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Sunday evening, January 27, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow at Doylestown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the charitable organization that was closest to his heart, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Donald C. Hoffmann, Sr. of Richboro, and Surf City, NJ died of complications from COPD on Friday Jan. 25, 2019, at his home with his family. He was 81.

Born in Philadelphia, he was beloved husband of Janice Bobb Hoffmann for 60 years, son of the late Frederick and Anna Hoffmann, and brother of the late Frederick H. Hoffmann.

Donald graduated from Olney High School in January, 1955, where he played junior-varsity soccer for one year and varsity soccer for 3 years. He graduated from Millersville State Teachers College (Millersville University) in May of 1958, with a BS in Education, and began teaching at William Tennant High School in the Centennial School District in September of 1958. He moved to the new Klinger Junior High School when it opened.  There he designed the layouts of the wood and metal shops and served as chairman of the Arts Department. He also coached the junior high school soccer team. In 1965, Don completed his Master’s Degree in Education from Trenton State College (College of New Jersey).

In 1968, as one facet of a Federal ESEA Title III grant, written by Dr. Henry Ray and awarded to Centennial Schools, Don developed and implemented a program of industrial arts for kindergarten through grade six.

In 1980, Don was named “Teacher of the Year” at the 28^th Annual Conference of the Industrial Arts Association of Pennsylvania. A Life Member of the American Industrial Arts Association, he was honored as an “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” in the spring of 1981.

Don was a charter member of Advent Ev. Lutheran Church and served in many capacities over the years. The late Pastor William Walton and Don designed a baptismal font, which was then built in walnut by Don. It continues to be in use today. 

In addition to his beloved wife, Don is also survived by his daughter, Christel D. Hoffmann; son, Donald C. Jr., and his wife  Cynthia Fox-Hoffmann;  1 granddaughter, Kiersten Hoffmann; and several nieces and nephews.

Don’s family will receive condolences from 10 am until his services  at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, at Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church at 45 Worthington Mill Rd, Richboro. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald’s name to the above church at P.O. box 840, Richboro PA 18954-0840.

Stephen Francis Morrin of Morrisville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 66.  

Born in Philadelphia to parents John and Florence Morrin, Stephen was a lifetime resident of Bucks County. Steve is survived by his mother Roberta Florence (Arnold) Morrin, his wife Linda Kennedy Morrin and their two sons: Christopher John and Joseph Matthew Morrin, his brother Robert and wife Sarah, and many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.

Stephen was a graduate of Neshaminy High School, class of 1971 and attended Bucks County Community College and Maxwell Institute in Norristown. He was a Programmer Analyst for Calkins News Inc. the former owners of the Bucks County Courier Times and Intelligencer from 1987 until his retirement in 2012.

Stephen was a double transplant survivor (kidney and pancreas). He loved the outdoors playing tennis; flying radio controlled airplanes with his sons and was a classic car enthusiast.  He will be forever loved and missed by his devoted family and many friends.

A special thank you for the incredible care, support and friendship of Southeastern Home Health Services (Jenna and John) during the last fourteen months of Steve’s ongoing health complications.       

Stephen’s family will receive condolences on Saturday February 2, from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass at 10:00am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Ave. Penndel. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial Contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to: NGAP: National Greyhound Adoption Program, 10901 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.   

Karen Elizabeth Reuter Kozlowski of South Orange, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at her home with her loving husband and children by her side.  She was 62.

Karen was the loving wife of Steven Kozlowski with whom she had shared 5 amazing years of life and love.

Born in Little Falls, NJ she was the daughter of the late Robert Richard Reuter and Rose Mary (Abbrescia) Reuter.   

A Graduate of Passaic Valley Regional High School (class of 1975), Karen Became an accomplished Make-up Artist in the film and television industry. Her extensive career included working on many TV commercials and TV shows, including Saturday Night Live,  Pee Wee’s Playhouse, The Sopranos, The Beautiful Life, Project Runway, The Big Gay Sketch Show, Rise, and Mercy. She was department head of the hit show Orange is the New Black, and was recently nominated for the Best contemporary Make-up in Television and New Media Series.

She credits her interest in Make-up from watching horror movies, which she enjoyed viewing with her grown children. Make-up Big screen credits include: The Greatest Showman, 28 Days, Step up 3D, Private Parts, and many others.

Karen had an unwavering passion for Jesus which she was quick to share with others. As the Spiritual Care Volunteer Leader at Liquid Church- Essex county (Nutley), she used her God given gifts of unconditional love to care for the individual and group needs of her Liquid  Church family. Her caring did not end on Sunday mornings but extended into Sunday evenings as she graciously hosted and lead her local church Life Group.

She was always quick to tell stories and amidst her family With Eden, Anton, Damon, and Simone, there were plenty of humorous situations to go around and Karen was part each and every crazy moment they shared together. Most recently, she found the love of her life, Steven Kozlowski and as she said, next to being a mom, September 2, 2017 was the best day ever.

In addition to her husband, Karen is survived by her children; Eden, Anton, Damon, and Simone Fabbo, her sister Sue Reuter, brother in law James Wynd, her nieces Erin, and Adrienne; and her step-children; Karin, and Steven (Stevie) Kozlowski.

A memorial Service celebrating the life of Karen will be held on Saturday February 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Liquid Church Mountainside, 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside, NJ 07092.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s memory to the Susan G. Komen Foundation at ww5.komen.org.  

Cathleen Q. Stewart of Doylestown died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 54.

Born in Wimbledon, England, Cathleen was the daughter of the late George Edwin and Alyce Quinlan Stewart.

Cathleen was a resident of Doylestown since 2011. She was a graduate of Butler University where she received her degree in Business Administration, and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she received her Master’s in health care administration. Cathleen had a distinguished career as an Executive Director with a number of Senior Living Communities. She traveled extensively and enjoyed going to the movies, playing golf, reading, running and knitting. Cathleen was extremely family focused and always dedicated quality time to her family.

Cathleen is survived by her children; Quinlan Walther, Neve Walther, Dalton Walther, Damian Walther, her partner John Ford, and her brothers and sisters, Christoph Stewart, Mo Popper, Beth Stewart, Sheila Shook, and Greg Stewart. She is also survived by her granddaughter Harper Walther and her dog Liam. 

A celebration of her life will be privately held by the family. Donations in memory of Cathleen may be made to Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or online at Butler.edu/gifts