Carolyn L. Morrison of Richboro died peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 82.

Born in Philadelphia, Carolyn was the beloved wife of the late Maxwell E. Morrison, daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Carson) Lang. Carolyn was a resident of Richboro for the past 56 years.

Carolyn was a graduate of Germantown High School, class of 1952. She attended the University of Pennsylvania for a short time. Most of her career was spent as an Office Manager for the late Dr. Earl K. Connors of Langhorne and the late Dr. Howard Leister of Newtown.

To say that Carolyn was family focused was an understatement; she gave her heart and soul to her daughters and grandchildren. Carolyn gave her time and talents to those less fortunate; she helped with Aid for Friends and knitted blankets and hats for people in need through her participation with her Knitting Club.  She will be remembered for her gracious smile, warm embrace and loving ways.

Carolyn is survived by her dear children Bonnie Sykes of Richboro, Colleen Morrison of Richboro and Valerie Sanders and her husband Bruce of Warwick. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Leah VanNieuwburg and her husband Bradley, Jenna Lynn Geragi, and step grandchildren; Thor Sanders and his wife Holly  and Leslie Martinez and her step great grandchildren; Troy, Lily, Abby, Ty, Izzy and Donovan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Thursday evening April 20, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Friday morning April 21, from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00am at Advent Lutheran Church 45 Worthington Mill Rd. (Second St. Pike and Worthington Mill Rd.) Richboro. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Advent Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 840, Richboro, PA 18954.

Gidio Ciavaglia

Remember the Number 2.

The first time you met Gidio Ciavaglia, chances were excellent that he’d ask you to remember that number before launching into the story behind it, which goes like this:

He served overseas in the U.S. Army during World War II for two years – 1943 to 1945.

He made two landings: once in Italy, once in southern France.

He was wounded twice: once in Italy, once in southern France.

He received two Purple Hearts: one in Italy and one in southern France.

He received two Bronze stars: one in Italy and one in southern France.

The story ended with, "That’s it."

If you met Gidio Ciavaglia, chances are good that you heard this story more than two times. He retold it until the day he died on April 15, 2017.  He was 92 --six weeks shy of 93.

Gidio – pronounced GEE-DEE-O – was a great story teller. He had lots of stories, most worth repeating two, three, 100 times, which he often did.  If you asked Gid, as he was often called, what was the secret to a long life, he’d likely answer:  Peace and quiet. Plus, don’t get married until you are at least 40 and make sure it’s to a nice Italian girl.

His parents didn’t give him a middle name and no one is quite sure where his first name came from. As a kid, he was known as “the fruit from Orchard Street” because he would bust out in hysterical laughter during inappropriate points in the movies. He once broke up with his future wife by telling her he had to rototill his garden and didn’t have time to take her out on dates.

During World War II, Private First Class Ciavaglia worked in the U.S. Army Second battalion’s ammunition and pioneer platoon in the 30th Infantry 3rd Division. He laid and removed field mines as part of his duties. His nickname was The Bull.

He captured two German soldiers during the war, but rarely talked about his service time. He was a self-taught portrait artist who would sketch the celebrities on the TV-guide cover when he was bored.

In his later years, he owned a dozen baseball caps, each emblazoned with some variation of World War II veteran and combat wounded. He wore one every day, everywhere. His favorite shirts and jackets were emblazoned with his veteran status, as well. His favorite jacket, a bright lavender unlined satin one, he wore proudly when it was 30 degrees outside, unless his family hid it from him. He was known for saluting people.

After returning from the war, Gidio returned to his job as a machinist at SKF Industries in Philadelphia where he worked more than 40 years, earning a gold pocket watch at his retirement in 1989. He built a three-bedroom ranch house with 2-inch thick hardwood floors, fieldstone fireplace and plaster walls on an acre lot in Holland. He lived in it until January 18, 2017, when he entered, first the hospital, then rehab.

He survived metastatic melanoma at age 74. He cultivated a quarter-acre home garden until he was in his late 80s, and gave away most of what he grew. He lost an index finger at the first knuckle in a machine. He was a former league bowler and shot a mean game of pool into his 90s.

A first generation Italian American, Gidio married a first generation Italian American girl at age 42. He frequently reminded people he married the most perfect woman, aside from his mother. They had three children, Joann Ciavaglia, of Bensalem; Tina (Ciavaglia) Scannapieco, of Wayne; and the late Joseph Ciavaglia, of Bensalem.  Later in life, he had one fat cat named Mia, but who he called Weezy and complained followed him everywhere. He is survived by two grand-children Samantha Scannapieco and Joseph Scannapieco and four grand kitties: Norton, Cedar, Noelle, and Mom Ciavaglia. He also is survived by two nieces, five nephews, and many friends including Original Neshaminy Mall Club members Joe Sicilia, and Junior DeBiase, Aunt Mary and Eugene Bilotti, Maureen and Bob Hickey, Allen Rupp, Pam CIA, the Sunday LA Fit Breakfast Club, Agron and Sam Shay and the Hartman family.  He was preceded in death by his son Joseph; wife, Louise; older brother Joseph Ciavaglia; and parents, Oddo and Giovanna “Jenny” Ciavaglia.

Family, friends, fellow veterans, strangers are invited to call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Assumption BVM Catholic Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, where Gidio was a devoted parishioner for more than 50 years. The viewing will be followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Middletown. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent in his name to Bingo’s Foundation, P.O. Box 7130, Penndel, Pa 19047, or Shamrock Reins at http://www.shamrockreins.org/general-donation.html

Wayne Louis Maurer of Holland died Friday, April 14, 2017 at age 70.

Wayne was the beloved husband of 47 years to Betty Sliwinski Maurer.

Wayne was a resident of Holland for 44 years, having grown up in Philadelphia. He was a graduate of Drexel University where he received his Undergraduate and Masters Degrees. Wayne was a Certified Public Accountant who had a distinguished career working with various firms in both PA and NJ. He was a faithful Communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland. He enjoyed playing basketball and watching the Phillies and Eagles. For over 35 years, Wayne and Betty enjoyed having special dinners with their close group of friends. Wayne will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Betty, Wayne is survived by his dearest children, David Maurer and his girlfriend Skeets Baker of Phoenix, AZ; Dawn Handel and her husband Eric of Richboro; and Debra Maurer of Holland. He is also survived by his sister Elaine Craig and his three cherished grandchildren, Aspen, Haley, and Devan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 on Wednesday, April 19^th from 6:00-8:00pm. There will also be a viewing in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966, on Thursday, April 20^th from 10:00-11:00am followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Wayne’s interment will be private. 

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Wayne’s memory to the San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Avenue, West End, NJ 07740.

Edith Agnes March, longtime resident of Holland, peacefully passed from this life to life eternal on Friday, April 14, 2017. She was 96 years old.

Edith was the beloved wife of the late Henry K. March and they were together for 72 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Agnes Peters Neumayer and sister of the late Henry C. Neumayer.

A member of the Northampton Presbyterian Church in Holland for 52 years, Edith sang in the church choir and was active in many church activities throughout those years. She was a member of Good Shepherd, St. Bede’s and the Northampton Senior Citizens’ Groups along with being a at-home contributor to the Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Ivyland. She lovingly produced many shawls for those in need.

Edith had a gift for numbers which aided her in the insurance industry, in the family business, March For Menswear Haberdashery in Olney, Philadelphia, PA and as a tax examiner with the Internal Revenue Service for 17 years. However, her first love was her family. She loved her visits with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and would sit for hours reliving memories of their visits through many, many photos.

Edith will be dearly missed by her loving children, Barbara E. Schneider and Wayne H. (Patricia) March; her grandchildren Robert Tulanowski, Robin (Evan) Weber, Brian (Lauren) Schneider; her great grandchildren: Taylor, Landon, Bryton, Madison; and several nieces and a nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to Edith’s Memorial Service at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Northampton Presbyterian Church, 539 Buck Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton Presbyterian Church, 539 Buck Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

William B. Taggart "Bill" of Langhorne, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne PA.  He was 83. 

Bill was born on August 20, 1933 in Newark, NJ to William V. L. and Louise W. (Thurber) Taggart, the youngest of 3 children.

He was the beloved husband of the late Cecilia E. (Lavan) Taggart.

In 1956, Bill began a long and successful career in the Banking Industry until his retirement in 1993. After 24 years in Budd Lake, NJ, he and his wife retired to Ocala, FL.  He was soon widowed but found a way to live life fully - traveling the world for the better part of 15 years. Bill moved to Langhorne, PA in 2013 to be closer to his family.

Bill was a proud Army veteran, having served 8 years from 1953 -1961 and during the Korean War.  He served as a volunteer fire fighter for the Budd Lake Fire Company from 1969-1993, having held the position of President for 5 years between 1978-1984.

A self-described backyard mechanic, he could be found on any given weekend with a car in varying states of repair - teaching his kids along the way who (to this day) aren’t afraid of changing a tire or checking under the hood. Bill was also an avid reader, history buff, lover of music – especially Big Band and Sinatra, and most notably a faithful/dedicated NY Giants Fan!

Known for his enduring sense of humor and loved by many names - Commander Whitehead, Captain, Budd Lake Bill, Inspector 12, Uncle Ba Ba, Papa Bear, or simply Bill or Dad - he touched so many lives in so many ways and will forever be remembered for his BIG heart and open door to anyone for any reason.  A larger than life personality - with a little “gruff” around the edges - who left a lasting and loving impression on everyone he met.

He is survived by his four children, Cynthia A. (Taggart) Kaeble and her husband, Richard, of Yardley, PA; Diane L. Taggart and her husband, Bill King, of Newtown, PA; William D. Taggart and his wife, Amy, of Woodstock, GA; and Barbara A. Taggart and her husband, Rayen Hall, of Newtown, PA.  He is also survived by his 8 loving grandchildren, Danielle & Rick Kaeble; Abigail & Shane King-Taggart; Brandon & Mackenzie Taggart and Ashley & Cole Taggart-Hall. He also leaves three step grandchildren, Ryan, Christopher and Courtney King – as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Virginia (Taggart) Stiles and Joan (Taggart) Page.

Services and interment will be held in early July.  Details will be announced soon. 

A life long animal lover; in his later years he enjoyed visiting with his grand doggies and kitties. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Alpha Bravo Canine, P.O. Box 16030 Philadelphia, PA 19114.  www.alphabravocanine.org. Alpha Bravo Canine’s mission is to provide trained service dogs to U.S military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other combat related disabilities.

Leonard A. Pinto, of Warrington, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St. Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare. He was 87.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Kingsland Reynolds.

Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angelina Calabretti Pinto

Lenny grew up in the Bronx, NY and Fort Lee, NJ and Madison, NJ for several years before moving to the area a few months ago.  He served in the US Army during World War II and found a love of traveling which took him many places around the world, but his favorite was Italy.  Lenny spoke Italian and felt very comfortable in Italy. So comfortable that on one of his many trips there he bought a home in Bari, Italy.

For over 45 years Lenny worked with the United States Post Office as a purchasing agent, before retiring in 1985.  He enjoyed skiing and being outdoors.  Lenny was very kindhearted and genuine.  He was devoted to his parents and family and faithfully took care of them.  The love and dedication he showed to his family and friends will fondly be remembered and appreciated.

In addition to his loving wife, Lenny is survived by Kathleen’s children; Kathy and James Mahan of Tennessee, William Reynolds of Pottstown, PA, Tammy Wengyn and her husband Joseph of Chalfont, his two brothers Peter Pinto of Florida, Frank Pinto and his wife Leslie of Florida, he is also survived by grandchildren; Brian, Tara, James, Laura, Max and Annabeth and his faithful dog, Angel.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 12:00 Noon, until his Funeral Mass 1:00PM at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914.  His interment will be held privately at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914 or to Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care, 523 Plymouth Rd Suite 225, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Margaret Mary Schwartzberg of Holland passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was 94.

Margaret Mary was the beloved wife of the late Harold L. Schwartzberg. 

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph L. and Margaret Ryan McGlynn and was preceded in death by her siblings, late William McGlynn, The Hon. Joseph L. McGlynn Jr., and Thomas McGlynn.

An accomplished artist, Margaret Mary won a full scholarship to attend Moore Institute of Art and studied Illustration and Advertising Design.  After graduation she worked as an advertising illustrator, a US Navy illustrator with high security clearance during WWII and later as a merchandising display artist.  Already a professional artist, Margaret Mary later studied at the American School at Fontainebleau, France.  She illustrated a children's coloring book about the recently beatified Blessed Miriam Teresa.

Margaret Mary married Hal in 1956 but lost him entirely too soon in 1975.  After Hal's death she returned to work and served as an administrator at Archbishop Wood High school for Girls until her retirement. 

Margaret Mary loved visiting with her large family and she did so often.  Last year she fulfilled a lifelong dream to visit Israel with some of her children and grandchildren.  She profoundly influenced her family and others with quiet strength and great humility. 

Margaret Mary is survived by her children, H. Lee Schwartzberg Jr. Esq. and his wife, Susan, Barbara B. Daly and her husband, Michael, Klair T. Miller and her husband, William, Andrew J. Schwartzberg and his partner, Beth Baker, Stephanie M. Schwartzberg Esq., and Maria D. Stumpf and her husband, William; her cherished grandchildren, Alexandra, Rachel, Justin, Michael, Jr., Alexander K., Margaret Ryan, Joseph, J. Maximilian, Rebecca K., William J. Jr., Margaret Sarah, Jared, Elizabeth and J. Ryan.  She also leaves behind her brothers, Edwin McGlynn and Stephen McGlynn and her sister A. Klair McGlynn Filarsky. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday April 17th from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Tuesday, April 18th  at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.  Margaret Mary’s interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church in Loving Memory of Harold L. and Margaret Mary Schwartzberg.  A small stained glass window depicting St Joseph is planned.

Heather I. Kozin, of Doylestown died suddenly on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at her residence. She was 43.

Heather was the beloved wife of Adam K. Kozin.

Born in Leesburg, VA she was the daughter of Frances L. Sheehan Peer and the late John L., sister of the late Jason Lee Peer, and granddaughter of the late Thomas J. Sheehan and the late Virlis and Rosie Jo Peer.

In addition to her beloved husband and loving mother, Heather is survived by her dear children Jason Lee and Darby Rose Kozin.  She is also survived by her father and mother-in-law Raymond and Sally Anne Kozin, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Heather’s family will receive friends on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 6:00pm until a sharing of remembrances by family and friends at 7:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.  Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Lenape Valley Foundation, 500 North West State St. Doylestown, PA 18901.

Emma B. Stark of Langhorne, whose candle was lit on August 9, 1927 and burned brightly for 89 years, was dimmed on April 9, 2017 as she passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at Holy Redeemer Hospice.

 Emma was the beloved wife of the late Werner G. Stark with whom she had shared 34 years of marriage. 

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Elizabeth K. Wohlgemuth Gauch. 

Emma attended Olney High School and Standard Evening High before going on to lead a long career in bookkeeping.  Following her retirement, she was employed for many years as a cashier at the former Genuardi’s Family Market in Langhorne. 

Family was the center of Emma’s world and she enjoyed many family cruises to all over the world and countless visits to the family home in Ocean City, NJ.  She also enjoyed gardening and reading.  Either way, as long as Emma was with the people she loved, she was happy.  She will be dearly missed.

Surviving are Emma’s children, Dianne K. Ratka and her husband, Thomas and Robert W. Stark and his wife, Melody with whom she resided; her adoring grandchildren, Nicholas Ratka, Lauryn and Olivia Stark, and Robert Stark, Jr.  She also leaves behind her brother, Frederick Gauch and his wife, Gundi, and many nieces and nephews.    

Relatives and friends are invited to Emma’s graveside service on Friday, April 14, 2017 at 9:30 AM at Sunset Memorial Park, 333 County Line Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053, where those attending are asked to assemble at the cemetery’s main entrance at 9:15 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 877 Street Rd., Southampton, PA 18966.

Judy E. Linaberry, of Perkasie, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 9, 2017. She celebrated her 75^th birthday on April 3^rd.

Born in Bristol, TN, but grew up in Robards, KY, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Beulah Chinn.

Judy will be missed by her loving husband of 12 years, William J. Linaberry, her children and their spouses, Lori and Gary Messner and Lisa and the late Timothy Park; grandchildren, Matthew Goebner, Janel Park, Kendal Park, Andrew Messner; great granddaughter, Riley; step-children, Diane Elder (Dick), William Linaberry (Michele), Linda White (Fran), Richard Linaberry, Scott Linaberry (Andrea); and a dear brother, Bub Chinn (Sue).

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bonnie Jean Johnson, Lola Mae Darr and Ruth Ann Kinnison, son-in-law, Timothy Park and granddaughter, Shauna Park.

Judy and Bill loved to travel and especially to spend time enjoying their home on Lake Wallenpaupack. She especially loved to bake specialty breads for her family and friends.

Judy will forever be remembered for her fun loving spirit, southern accent and caring and gentle manner that will always be cherished.

Judy’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain from10:00 am until her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private.

IIn lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or National Kidney Foundation, 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 301, Philadelphia, PA 19102.