Noelle L. Chieffo died Monday, March 13, 2017. She was 29 years old.

Born in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of Lynn Hunziker Chieffo and Charles Chieffo. and granddaughter of the late Ruth and Al Hunziker and Laura and Samuel Chieffo.

Noelle was gregarious and outspoken, enjoying the company of anyone around her. Her presence was tangible, even as she entered a room. Noelle loved poetry, motorcycles, and fast cars. She was fun and adventurous and enjoyed life on her own terms.

In addition to her parents, Noelle is survived by her beloved son Nico Charles; her brother Charles “Chaz” Chieffo and her sister Amber “Ambie” Chieffo. 

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 1:00pm until her Time of Remembrance, at 3:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA 19150.

Marie Barbara Subers (nee Wolfinger), age 92, died on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Yardley, PA.

Marie was born on January 27, 1925 in Bristol Township, Bucks County, PA to Lillian (Singmaster) and Franklin Pierce Wolfinger. She grew up in Edgely, PA with her two sisters, Betty and Lucille, and brothers; Frank, Bill, and Bob. Marie graduated from Bristol High School in 1942 and was an active member of her class reunion committee for many years.

On December 5, 1943, Marie married US Navy Seaman First Class Russell Subers. The wedding was held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edgely during a short leave of duty granted Russell by the Navy. Russell served onboard the Destroyer Escort USS Booth and saw action in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific Theaters during WW II.

At the conclusion of war in 1945, the couple purchased property, built a home in Edgely, and soon became members of the Emilie Methodist Church. Russell and Marie had three children: Gary, Todd, and Jenny. In 1963, the family moved to a beautiful home near Newtown, PA that she and Russell designed and built. The family transferred their membership to the Washington Crossing Methodist Church. Later, Marie was pleased to be included as one of the original members of the New Life Christian Church in Newtown when it was formed.

Soon after marrying Russell, Marie worked at Popkin’s Shoe Store on Mill Street in Bristol where she learned about business, customer service, and finance. This experience taught her the skills she would use to start her own business. Inspired by a painting she saw of a canal bridge, she enrolled in oil painting lessons. Marie initially directed her talents at creating paintings; however, her artistic interests soon expanded to include ceramics. In 1958, Marie and Russell opened “The Art Shop”, an artist supply and ceramics business in Edgely. She was active in ceramic shows, taught painting classes, and earned artistic awards. Through her and Russell’s hard work and determination, the Art Shop was very successful, and by 1976, it was clear that the business required a larger facility. She and Russell designed and built a new 10,000 square foot building for the Art Shop on Trenton Road in Levittown, PA and relocated the well-known business there. Over the years, Marie taught and inspired a countless number of people how to discover and express their own creative abilities. Many customers and employees became her life-long friends.

Sadly, in 1992 after 49 years of marriage, Marie lost her husband and best friend, Russell, to cancer. She chose to stay in her home near Newtown and enjoy the things she and Russell built. Marie was happiest when surrounded by her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was thrilled to be called “Great Mommom” by Devin and Kendall Huffman; Christopher and Michael deHaan; and Micah Subers. They always brought her lots of joy and laughter.

Marie is survived by her children – daughter Jenny Subers; son Todd and his wife, Janet (Stoughton); son Gary and his wife, Diane (Krauss); and by her grandchildren – Lori Subers; Kevin Subers and his wife Shannon Smythe; Lisa (Subers) and her husband, Rich Huffman; and Tara (Subers) and her husband, Rob deHaan.

Marie is missed and will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. A heart felt “Thank You” from Marie’s family to the staff at Sunrise of Lower Makefield for the compassionate and loving care they gave Marie each day.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 12:00 PM until her Funeral Service 1:00 PM at the New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Drive, in Newtown, PA 18940. The Reverend Dr. Norman J. Leve, Jr. will officiate the service.  Her interment will follow at the Newtown Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the New Life Christian Church, at the above address or to a charity of your choice.

Christopher A. Leyh of Newtown passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at his residence. He was 43.

Born in Columbus, OH he was a son of Sheila A. Roddy and Jeffrey R. Leyh.

Christopher graduated from Holy Ghost Preparatory School and later attained his Bachelors degree in marketing from Temple University. He was a talented athlete, having played soccer, baseball and his favorite sport of golf. He was a man of great integrity and will be dearly missed as a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend.

In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his sister, Kelly Jeffries and her husband, Jan; his nieces, Cassidy and Tristan Jeffries and his nephew Connor Jeffries. He also leaves behind his grandmother Yolanda Leyh and his step-mother, MaryJo Leyh.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Leyh.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Christopher A. Leyh Memorial Fund at any TD Bank Location. 

The world mourned on March 11^th, 2017, when Donna Marie Hahn, age 52, passed.  A light as bright as hers may only burn so long.

Donna was the beloved wife of 13 years to Matthew Hahn.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Charles Tapper and Kathleen McGlone Tapper of Lansdale and daughter in law of Sally & Bill Himmelspach of Michigan and the late Thomas Hahn & Juanita Hahn.

Donna was more than a nurse by trade she was a nurse by birth.  Unable to watch someone suffer she spent 21 years as an ICU & ER nurse.

In addition to her husband she is survived by her children James DeHoman of Norfolk, VA, Christina DeHoman of Philadelphia, and Daniel DeHoman of Philadelphia, her sisters, Kathleen Tapper of Lansdale, Bridget Roach of Sellersville, and Caitlin Tapper of Norristown. She is also survived by her sweet & devilish granddaughter Emma Miechle.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 East Butler Ave, (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.  Her intement will be held privately at a later date in Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Gift of Life, 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.  www.donors1.org

Phyllis Fox of Horsham, PA, died peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Jefferson Health-Abington Hospice at Warminster. She was 75.

She was the beloved wife of John J. Fox, Jr. for 54 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marcella Matteson Waters and mother of the late John (Jackie) J. Fox, III.

A longtime resident of Hatboro Horsham, Phyllis was a 1959 graduate of St. Huberts Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA. She was employed as a bookkeeper at the Food Distribution Inc., in Philadelphia before becoming a medical secretary for Abington Medical Specialists and Mainline G.I.

While she enjoyed her work, her family was always her priority. Summers were spent camping at the Long Beach RV Resort and Campground. Phyllis loved all types of puzzles and passed along her love of books to her children. As a breast cancer survivor, Phyllis had a tremendous outlook on life and had an appreciation for her role in caring for her husband and family.

In addition to her husband, John, Phyllis is survived by her children and their spouses; Patty and Clay Lepley, Ellie and Mike Suder and Scott and Dottie Fox; along with her brother Joe Waters; her sister, Marcy Szwedowski and her aunt, and namesake, Mildred Abrams; her loving grandchildren and their spouses, Clay and Gray Lepley, Tom Lepley, Melissa and Fabio Nussberger, Katie Suder, Cindy Fox and Hailey Fox; and her 3 special great grandchildren Toccoa Lepley, Rory Lepley, and Louis Nussberger. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 10:00am until the time of her funeral service at 11:00am at 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, memorial contributions may be made to the Abington Health Foundation-Heart and Vascular Institute at 1200 Old York Rd. Abington, PA 19001 or online at: https://give.abingtonhealth.org/donate-now#.WMbpDW_yuUk

Gale Roth-Flail of Newtown passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2017 with her loving husband and family by her side at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown after a valiant struggle against Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was 67.

Gale was the beloved wife of Russell Flail with whom she shared over 40 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Melbourne L. Roth Sr., and Edna James Roth.

Gale was proud to be a Registered Nurse having earned her degree in Nursing from Penn State University. She was employed for many years for the former Eastern State School and Hospital and had most recently been providing compassionate care to the residents of Pickering Manor in Newtown.

In addition to being a wonderful wife and mother, Gale had many interests and hobbies which included cooking, gardening, pottery, crafting, music, youth baseball, thrift stores, and children’s books. Gale was always willing to be a caregiver to family and friends going through illnesses and other problems. She particularly loved the company of children and the elderly and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

As a child Gale moved with her family to the West Bristol section of Bucks County. A very involved student, Gale graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1967 where she was a member of the National Honors Society, Future Nurses Club, and Editor-in-Chief of her yearbook.

Since childhood, Gale always knew she wanted to be a nurse. She worked several years as a lunch truck driver while pursuing this goal before receiving her degree from Penn State.

A longtime resident of Newtown, Gale was a member of The Society of Friends at Wrightstown Meeting, and spent several years as a First Day School teacher. She would frequently volunteer to help out at her children’s schools and also volunteered her service to Newtown youth baseball for many years despite her busy schedule.

Gale was a creative person who expressed this creativity through various craft projects. She was skilled at creating pottery mosaics, calligraphies, and annual handcrafted Christmas ornaments.

Gale loved to listen to music whenever she could. In particular she enjoyed singer-songwriters including Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Warren Zevon, Bob Marley, Karla Bonoff, J.D. Souther, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, ZZ Ward, and many others.

Gale was grateful for the compassionate care of the many doctors, nurses, and aides who cared for her during her difficult illness. Her immediate family is also thankful for the great support offered by many relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Gale is survived by her sons, Rick Flail and his wife, Stephanie, Tyler, Shane, and Brett Flail; her granddaughter who she adored, Harper Flail; her siblings, Melbourne L. Roth, Jr., Cheryl Veith and her husband, Fred, Karen Barrett, and Dawn Roth-Beishl and her husband, Matt. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews, Danielle, Free, Michael, Ariel, her Godson Jeff, Josh, Olivia, and Ava and her great-nieces and nephews, Ella, Nao, Milo, her Godson Sammy, Isabelle, and J.J all of whom she loved dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 10:30 AM until her Celebration of Life in the Manner of Friends at 12:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the charity of one’s choosing.

Francine M. Allonardo of Northeast Philadelphia died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, PA.  She was 95.

Born in Philadelphia, Francine was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Allonardo, daughter of the late Peter and Jean Castoria Iaccarino, sister to the late Anthony, Salvatore, Louis Iaccarino, and Jean Brehm, and mother-in-law to the late Richard Stansbury and John Salera.

Francine was deeply devoted to her faith and was an active parishioner at Maternity B.V.M. Church and member of the Legion of Mary.  She served as a Eucharistic Minister who not only shared the Holy Eucharist with those at mass but also visited with those that were homebound.  Francine worked for many years up until her retirement after her 90^th birthday with PNC Bank.  During the leisure time Francine had, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved family.  Francine will be greatly missed, but forever cherished by everyone whose life she had touched.

Francine is survived by her loving and devoted daughters: Margaret Pilotta and her husband Nick, Jean Stansbury, and Jolyn Salera and her companion James Lesniewski.  She is also survived by her three loving grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass at 10:00am on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church, 9220 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115. Interment will be private at a later date in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

KANTER,

Allen L., 89 the founder, Owner and Chairman of the Board of Mid-Atlantic Packaging, Inc. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Valentina (nee Tschepikiewski) for 41 years. Devoted father of Daniel Kanter (Joan Kahn), Julie Burke (John), Stefanie Kanter, and the late Christopher Kanter.  Also survived by his grandchildren, Justin, Lindsay, Jennifer, Rachael, and Carley. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Max and Sarah (nee Balaban) Kanter. 

Allen was a pioneer and innovator in the packaging industry. He holds 29 patents for innovative box designs, paving the way for new ideas for packaging and marketing. He was the heart and soul of the company, investing in state of the art technology to keep his company on the leading edge of packaging.

Mid-Atlantic Packaging is a founding member of the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC).  Allen’s vision of being on the ground floor is one of the many demonstrations of his forward thinking to innovate and lead.  His business partnerships with many leading edge companies helped to grow Mid –Atlantic Packaging as a successful company for 56 years, and his investment and vision for the future will allow his legacy in the corrugated box industry to continue on. 

He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater. His generosity was evident in the help he provided to orphanages in Japan.  This generosity continued through his life.  He was an avid supporter of the Devon Horse Show and Dressage at Devon.  He has also supported many causes including scholarship funding at Gwynedd Mercy Academy, North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club, The Variety Club, City Team of Chester, and area hospitals.

Allen lived a full life.  He was an outstanding athlete throughout his entire life, participating in the Penn Relays as a young man, and also was an avid sports fisherman, competitive tennis player and runner. 

Allen’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446 from 9:30-10:30 AM, followed by his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.  His interment will be private in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Allen’s memory to The Variety Club of Philadelphia www.varietyphila.org or mail to P.O. Box 609, Worcester, PA 19490 which benefits children with developmental disabilities or to City Team – 634 Sproul St., Chester, PA 19013 which assists those in extreme poverty and those struggling with addiction.

Elizabeth “Betty” R. Killackey of Yardley passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Chandler Hall in Newtown. She was 81.

Betty was the beloved wife of the late John Gabriel Killackey of Yardley. Born in Yonkers, New York, Betty was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary McGuirk Combs and the mother of the late Joseph P. Killackey of Philadelphia.

Betty survived 33 years of Parkinson’s Disease with grace, bravery and fortitude. She was an inspiration to all that knew her and she refused to let her illness define her. She was a devoted friend, a fervent reader of books, an avid fan of baseball and was famous for her sweet tooth. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all of her family and those who knew her.

Betty is survived by her children, John Killackey, Jr. of Morrisville, Elizabeth Killackey, Esq. (Jeffrey Soderberg, Esq.) of Wayne, Patrick Killackey (Elizabeth Fraser) of Brooklyn, Dr. Mary Killackey (John DeCell) of New Orleans and Brendan Killackey of Doylestown. She is also survived by her cherished sister Ann Nehrbauer of Hastings, NY and Maggie Killackey of Wayne, NJ. She was the adored grandmother of John, Rachel, Brian, Daniel, Margaux, Tommy, Katherine, Matthew, Amelia, Michael, Will and Charlotte.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Friday, March 10^th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday, March 11th in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00am. Interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Yardley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, http://www.apdaparkinson.org.

Roy William Riemenschneider III "Bill" of Perkasie died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 4, 2017. He was 56.

Bill was the beloved husband of Joan Lee Gavaghan (Joanie).

Born in Abington, he was the son of June Di Joseph Riemenschneider of Glenside and the late Roy William Riemenschneider Jr.

Bill started his career in the insurance business over 30 years ago after graduating from West Virginia University with a degree in Forestry. He was an outstanding athlete especially in football. As a football quarterback, Bill was a true leader both on and off the field.  Bill enjoyed summer vacations with his family at the beach and boating in Ocean City, Maryland as well as spending time at the mountain house he built with his son near the Pine Creek.  He also enjoyed playing golf and tending to his vegetable garden and apple trees.  In the winter he enjoyed skiing, hunting and working at area boat shows. One of Bill’s favorite vacations was a trip to Sonoma, CA touring the wine country and tasting the wines.  He was big fan of sports, including the Phillies, Eagles, Penn State and West Virginia Mountaineers. Bill was very active in the community coaching Little League and various football teams over the years and as a successful business owner sponsoring many local organizations including Manna on Main in Lansdale.  He was a former member of the Abington Shade Tree Commission, the Hilltown Township Parks and Recreation Committee and an active member of the King of Prussia Ski Club.

In addition to Bill’s wife, Joan and mother, June (Phil), he is survived by his children Michael Riemenschneider and his wife Samantha of Ardsley, Krista Spillane and her husband Ryan of Ardsley, Kayla Morini and her husband Joseph of Willow Grove and their mother Sandra Fragale Riemenschneider (Tami) of Ardsley.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Leighanne, Miley Rose, Karter and Kallie Rose and his  brothers, James Riemenschneider (Tracey) of Doylestown and Andrew Riemenschneider (Amy) of Hatboro, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, March 9^th from 5:00-8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and on Friday, March 10^th from 10 am until his Funeral Service at 11am at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 120 Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038. Bill’s interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Bill’s memory to the Sierra Club. www.SierraClub.org