David E. Luff of Holland, died peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at his residence. He was 85.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Betty A. Jones Luff. Born in Holland on the family farm, he was the son of the late Horace and Lydia Mann Luff, and was also predeceased by his 5 sisters and 2 brothers.

Dave was a life long resident of Northampton Township, he was a graduate of Richboro High School, class of 1943. Dave followed in his father’s footsteps and worked on the farm for many years, he knew the value of the earth and all he could produce.

In 1965, he went to work for the Dilks Fuel Oil Company in Newtown as a service technician where worked for over 30 years until his retirement in 1997.

Dave was a quiet unassuming man who loved his wife and family, he was talented carpenter and could make almost anything with his hands, he even built his own home. A mans home is his castle and Dave took pride in his, both inside, as well as his gardens. He was a member and former Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, Defiance Lodge # 335, Newtown, and he was an avid Phillies fan. Dave will be remembered for is smile and gracious hand shake. He will be deeply missed by his devoted family and friends.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children and their spouses; Kenneth J. Luff and his wife Melanie of Montrose, PA, Mark D. Luff and his wife Kathy of Furlong and LeighAnn Bello and her husband Kenneth L. Jr. of Newtown, he is also survived by his 8 dear grandchildren; Emily P. Boyle (Chris), Keleigh Luff, David Bello, Kristina Luff, Travis D. Luff, Rachael Bello, Valerie and Adam Luff and 2 great grandchildren Logan and Navaleah Boyle.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Saturday February 5, 2011 from 9:30 am until his Funeral Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 875 N. Easton Rd. Doylestown, PA 18902