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List as of 5/1/2008
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Last, First, year, comment

Ahn Sr., Wesley R., 2003,  
Akinfosile, Forrestine,  ,  
Algeo, Brad,  ,  
Aller, Paul,  ,  
Anderson , Parke E., 1999,  
Andinolfi, Ciro,  ,  
Angermann, William, 1996,  
Appel, Edward A., 2006,  
Aronson, Frank, 2001,  
Asness, Manny, 2004,  
Avery, Stetson (Bud), 2008,  
Babiarz, John, 1998,  
Baddorf, Carl E., 1999, (Miriam (Betty) Baddorf 2000)
Bair, Earl,  ,  
Ballaro, Chuck, 1998,  
Balonis, Robert M., 2008,  
Barlow, Robert,  ,  
Barno, Walter,  ,  
Barr, Darrin, 1997,  
Barrett, Alfred, 1989,  
Bartberger, Charlie, 1997,  
Basciano, Al,  ,  
Bashore, Clete, 1995,  
Bass, Aaron, 2008,  
Bates, Albert, 2000,  
Bazow, Emil, 2001,  
Becker, Robert,  ,  
Bello , Robert (Bob), 2005,  
Bellows, Morris,  ,  
Bock, Eugene , 2000,  
Bogusky, Andrew, 2000,  
Boka, Frank Joseph, 2007,  
Bollard, Bob, 1998,  
Bolmarcich, Larry, 1997,  
Boose, Stuart, 2004,  
Boyce, Theodore J., 2005,  
Brenner, Bill,  ,  
Brown, Jim,  ,  
Brown, William, 2002,  
Buck, Frances E., 2007,  
Cahill, Paul,  ,  
Campbell , Carl, 2000,  
Canavo, Pasqual(Al),  ,  
Carr, Charlie,  ,  
Catone, Vince, 2001,  
Caviller, Floyd,  ,  
Celli, Jim, 2001,  
Chambers, Dick,  ,  
Chapman , John A., 2007,  
Childers, Richard F., 2007,  
Cipriano, Michael,  ,  
Cohen, Mary Lou, 2006,  
Coop, Dr. J. J.,  ,  
Crippen, Cynthia, 2001,  
Dale, Robert, 2007,  
Davidson, James J., 2003,  
Davis , Harry, 2003,  
DeLaurentis, Anthony,  ,  
DeLeon, Alexis, 1996,  
DelleRose, Charles, 2001,  
DePalantino, Eleanor J.,  ,  
DiPalma, Ron, 2006,  
Doerfel, Harold, 1984, (Helen Doerfel 2006)
Dorff, John Joseph, 2002,  
Douglass, Fran,  ,  
Drelick, Jean, 2002,  
DuHaime, Arthur R. II, 2002,  
Dunn, Lee A., 2007,  
Dupee, Bernard H., 2005,  
Eck, George and Margaret, 2005,  
Eckert, Ray, 2000,  
Eddowes, Florence ,  ,  
Edwards, Lawrence V., 2003,  
Ellsworth, Mary N., 2007,  
Farley, Rosemary, 2005,  
Field, James E., 2006,  
Finizie, Lyonel,  ,  
Fisher, Clair, 2001,  
Fitzpatrick, Lisa, 2001,  
Fiumara, Sylvia M., 2007,  
Frederick , Florence ,  ,  
Freitag, Valentine (Wally), 2003,  
Frisch, George,  ,  
Furta, Margaret Claire, 2003,  
Gallagher, James, 2003,  
Garofalo, Frank,  ,  
Garofalo, Rosalie T., 2005,  
Gaydos, Joseph John, 2008,  
Gianios, Christy,  ,  
Giannascoli, Bob, 2002,  
Gilles, Rosalie,  ,  
Gittings, Lee, 2002,  
Gleiter, Werner,  ,  
Glenn, James, 1997,  
Godshall, John,  ,  
Greco, Louis, 2003,  
Green, Hal,  ,  
Grzwacz, Walter,  ,  
Guarino, Louis,  ,  
Guidos, Joeseph,  ,  
Gustafson, Walter,  ,  
Gutt, Al,  ,  
Hammond , David C., 2006,  
Hand, Paul,  ,  
Hansen, Harry, 2005,  
Harrison , Ben,  ,  
Hayes, Ellen, 1991,  
Heitzman, Irene, 2006,  
Hendler, Edwin Ph.D., 2008,  
Herbert, Dennis Joseph, 2005,  
Hilger, Mary, 1994,  
Hollingsworth, Gil,  , Former TD
Horan, John,  ,  
Horan, Ruth,  ,  
Horton, Ralph C., 2005,  
Howard, Margaret Hildenberger, 1985,  
Huey, Homer,  ,  
Iatesta, Matt,  ,  
Jacobs, Chuck, 2002,  
Jaconski, Helen,  ,  
James, Richard P., 2006,  
Jewell, Ezra, 1999,  
Kacergis, Joseph, 2006,  
Kane, Daniel J., 2007,  
Kaniss, Sam, 2005,  
Kannair, Richard, 2004,  
Kauker, Jack,  ,  
Keane, John,  ,  
Keener, Edward,  ,  
Keifer, John,  ,  
King, Sue,  ,  
Klock, David Bruce, 2002,  
Klump, Bob, 1996,  
Knebel, Bill, 2000,  
Knouse, Roy , 2001,  
Koochembere, Chris,  ,  
Krause, Alwin O., 2007,  
Kreshover, Neil,  ,  
Kreuter, Mike,  ,  
Kromer, Vern,  ,  
Krutter, Dr. Harry,  ,  
Kulick, John, 2005,  
Kupetz, John M., 2007, With wife Mary Ann in tragic car accident
Kydd, Dr. George,  ,  
Langen, William A., 2007,  
Law, William,  ,  
Lawler, John, 2001,  
Lazarus, Beverly ,  ,  
Lee, John, 2007,  
Lehman, Larry,  ,  
Leitsch, Herb, 1999,  
Lesoravage, Edward, 1999,  
Leupold, Walt,  ,  
Linke, Edward,  ,  
Lippel, Louis, 1993,  
Lis, Frank L., 1999,  
Loggia, Nick, 2001,  
Luecke, Carla (Mackey), 2005,  
Lyons , Joan M., 2004, Wife of Bill Lyons
Mackiernan, Don,  ,  
Maloy, Edward, 2002,  
Mancinelli, Dino,  ,  
Markow, John W., 2004,  
Marshall , Frank, 2005,  
Maslin, Bill, 1989,  
Mason, Russ,  ,  
Mattucci, Mario,  ,  
McCauley, Dan, 1989,  
McCreary, Delisa, 2001,  
McCullough, John, 1991,  
McFarland, Jim,  ,  
McFetridge, Robert G., 2004,  
McGrath, Barbara A., 2005,  
McManimie, William, 2005,  
Mellon, John J., 2004,  
Metcalf, Norwood J. (Woody), 2007,  
Micklin, Ted,  ,  
Mickus, Tony, 2000,  
Middelton, William, 2002,  
Miller, George F., 2005,  
Miller, Joseph F., 2004,  
Mills, Dan, 2003,  
Monastra, John, 2006,  
Moore , Kathleen, 2002,  
Morgan, John,  ,  
Morris, Bernice F., 2006,  
Morris, Lee G., 2006,  
Morrissey, Philip T., 2004,  
Ngo, David, 1997,  
Nichparenko, Edith M., 2003,  
Niemzura, Edward, 1993,  
Nikander, Eileen, 2004,  
Nissley, Scott,  ,  
Oakley, Bob,  ,  
Odom, Tom,  ,  
O'Donnell, Bill,  ,  
O'Donnell, Gene,  ,  
Ohora, Jim,  ,  
Olenick, Stanley M., 2007,  
Oliveri, Paul, 2005,  
Packard, Albert,  ,  
Palatucci, Jerry,  ,  
Pelosi, Louis, 2004,  
Pembroke, Peg,  ,  
Petrone, Vince, 2005,  
Pisechko, Don,  ,  
Pohle, Char, 2006, Wife of Bill Pohle
Polis, Dr. Bill,  ,  
Preedy, Desmond F., 2008,  
Purchase, Martha, 2006,  
Radzai, Roy Raymond, 2007,  
Reeves, John M., 2001,  
Reisinger, Lillian, 2007,  
Rickner, Edward, 2007,  
Ridley, Gilbert, 2003,  
Ritz, Joe, 2003,  
Roach, James Alton, 2004,  
Ross, Marc,  ,  
Rossnick, Ida, 2005,  
Rosso, Dan, 1985,  
Routzan, Rae,  ,  
Rud, Russell, 2002,  
Russo, Anthony J., 2004,  
Russo, Lou,  ,  
Sammer, Joseph N., 2007,  
Santini, John L., 2004,  
Savage, Donald,  ,  
Schmidt, Harry Charles, 2007,  
Schmidt, Harry Karl, 2007,  
Schnipper, Joe, 2003,  
Schrandt, William,  ,  
Shmukler, Dr. Herman,  ,  
Sikora, Stephen Joseph, 1999,  
Sizgorich, Samuek, 2002,  
Sloane, Murray ,  ,  
Snuffin, William, 2003,  
Sprunger, Lee,  ,  
Stampfl, Dr. Rudy,  ,  
Stein, Harry,  ,  
Stewart, CDR Edward,  ,  
Stewart, Christine, 2004,  
Swift, Joseph J., 2008,  
Tatnall, George, 2004,  
Tavani, Nick, 2005,  
Thomas, Squire, 1999,  
Tinari, Erminia M., 2004,  
Tinari Sr., Ralph, 2005,  
Tither, Joe,  ,  
Toland, Gerald D., 2008, 
Tollison, Wendy Stewart, 2006, 
Toth, Andy, 2003, 
Toth, Gladys Cummings, 2007, 
Tremblay, Harold G., 2003, 
Trilling, Ted, 2002, 
Tunstall, Walter, 1998, 
Turnock, Ted, 2006, 
Uphoff, Frank, , 
Uslin, Louis, 2004, 
Vaccaro, Joe, 2005, 
Vafakos, Basil, 2005, 
Vaughn, Ron, , 
Vekteris, Stanley , 2002, 
Ventriglia, Tony, 2006, 
Verdi, Jim, 2006, 
Vogel, Charles, , 
Voss, George P., 2008, 1
Walter, Peggy, 2002, 
Walter, Robert, , 
Ware, Diane (Sierzega), 2002, 
Watts , Bernie, , 
Welk, Horace B., 2003, 
Werb, Donald, 2004, 
West, Herb, , 
Wirtz, William, , 
Woodward, Clifford, , 
Yannuzzi, Edward A., 2006, 
Yates, Jack, , 
Yentzer, Harold, 2004, 
Zabelicky, Richard, , 
Zimmerman, David, , 
Zimmerman, Ruth, , 
Zuegel, Irene, 2002, 


Detailed obituaries where available follow:
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JEAN DRELICK

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WILLIAM MIDDELTON

This was in today's Intellingencer. Bill worked in Public Works code 833.
WILLIAM D. MIDDLETON    
William D. Middleton of Ivyland passed away on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at his home. He was 67.

He was the beloved husband of Christina D. (Higginson) Middleton.

Born in Camden, N. J., he was the son of Eleanor Neithercott of Ivyland.

Mr. Middleton retired from the Air Force and Naval Air Development Center, where he worked as a planner estimator.

He was the loving father of Donna Dunkle of Lemoore, Calif., and Audra Vassalluzzo of Southampton; and the grandfather of Iain, Erin and Alishia Dunkle. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 8p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Decker Funeral Home, 216 York Road, Warminster, Where friends will be received after 7 p.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made in Mr. Middleton's memory to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 3551 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19140

  
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You may or may not be aware that Sam pasted away.  A few of us attended the
viewing Berni, Keith, Dick Williams.   Sam died of cancer.   Below is the
notice of Sam death.  
 
SAMUEK SIZGORICH

SIZGORICH SAMUEL, on Oct. 30, 2002, longtime companion of Lois Gardner and
``Rascal' father of Sharon Sizgorich and Beverly Sizgorich; brother of Rose
Mrvica, Mary Sizgorich, Thomas Sizgorich and the late Jerry Sizgorich,
former spouse of Diane Fritch. A member of the Huntingdon Valley Ski Club.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Sat., Nov. 2, 2002,
at 10 A.M. at St. James R.C. Church, 8320 Brookside Rd., Elkins Park.
Friends may call from 8 to 9:15 A.M. at WETZEL AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 501 N.
Easton Rd., Willow Grove. Int. Hillside Cem. Memorial contributions
preferred to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, 7701 Burholme Ave., Phila., PA
19111.www.wetzelandson.com  
 
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on
10/31/2002. 

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RUSSEL RUD

   For the NADC personnel, here's the details from Russell Rud's obituary to
supplement what Larry Ott had sent you.  This obituary appeared in the 11
November edition of the Bucks County Courier Times.

   "Russell Rud, age 56, of Langhorne, died suddenly on Nov. 7, 2002 at
Bayshore Hospital, Bayshore, NJ.  Born in Manheim, Germany, Russell
immigrated to the United States from the Ukraine in 1949 with his family and
was a resident of the Newtown-Langhorne area all of his life.

    He was a retired physicist having worked for the Dept. of the U.S. Navy
at Johnsville Naval Development Center for 30 years.  Russell loved animals
and science, and enjoyed geology and collecting fossils.

    Russell is survived by his sister, Lija McCoy, with whom he resided.  He
is also survived by a niece and her husband, Victoria and Jim Eline and
their children, Tyler and Samantha; and his cousin, Natalie and Michael
Lazorenko and their family of Montreal, Canada.

    Private services will be held at the convenience of the family under the
direction of the Swartz/Givnish Funeral Home, Newtown.  Memorial
contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 527
W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA  18914."


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Edith M. Nichparenko

    Edith M. (Finn) Nichparenko died Thursday, Jan 16 2003, at her
residence. She was 66.

She was the beloved wife of the late John T. Nichparenko.

    Born in Philadelphia, she had lived in Willow Grove for the past 30
years.

    Mrs. Nichparenko  was a retired employee of the Department of the Navy.
She had worked at the Navy Supply Depot in Philadelphia and Johnsville Naval
Air Development Center in Warminster.

    She was a member of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia and the Upper
Moreland Willow Grove Historical Society. She was deeply interested in
conservation and ecology, and loved animals.

    She is survived by her sister, Joan Chambres of Elkins Park, and many
cousins and friends.

    Relatives and friends are invited to her service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday
in the Wm. Rowen Grant Funeral Home, Street Road and Second Street Pike,
Southampton, where the family will receive friends from 9 until the time of
service.

    In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Fox Chase
Hospice, 7701 Burholme Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19111.


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DAN MILLS

    I am sorry to tell you that Dan Mills passed away on Saturday February
1, 2003. Dan came to NADC with the Navy and stayed to have an illustrious
career developing ASW and AEW radar systems in the Electronics
Department.Dan was a mentor to many of the newcomers to the Radar Branch
over the years, including myself.He will be missed.
    Funeral details are expected to be in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the
Doylestown Intelligencer.
Bill

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JAMES GALLAGHER

James Gallagher of Churchville PA passed away on Saturday at Warminster Hospital.  Jim was a senior contracting officer and Contracts Branch Chief from the mid 60's until his retirement in February 1978.  His viewing will be at the Campbell Funeral Home on Second Street Pike (near the Spread Eagle Inn at Almshouse Road) from 8:30 until 10:15 am on Wednesday 2/5/03.  The Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11:00 am at St. Vincent De Paul Church on Hatboro Rd. just south of Tanner's Dairy.

Jim was a great guy who never had a negative word to say about anyone.  He and his wife Mary raised eight kids.  Rest in peace Jim.

Frank Drummond
    
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Margaret Claire Furta

Margaret Claire Furta, formerly of Hatboro, went to be with the Lord, Monday
morning, Feb. 24, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio, where she had resided with her
daughter, Dolores M. Hanson. She was 86.

Her loving husband, John Furta, preceded her in death on July 16, 1998.
Margaret was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Lottie Stewart.

She retired as a technical librarian at Johnsville Naval Air Development
Center, where she worked for more than 30 years.

She was a lifelong member of Lehman Memorial Methodist Church in Hatboro and
an active participant with Senior Citizens in Hatboro. ^ÓPeg,^Ô as she was
known by many, was a musician, a poet and a believing child of God.

In addition to her daughter, Margaret is survived by her son, Robert T.
Spillane of Cornelius, N. C. and her eight loving grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. She will be sorely missed.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb.28, at Lehman
Memorial United Methodist Church, 300 S. York Road, Hatboro, where relatives
and friends may call after 10. Burial will follow in Hatboro Cemetery on
Fulmor Avenue.

James R. Baskwill Funeral Home, Hatboro.

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HARRY DAVIS

Harry F. Davis, passed away on March 15, 2003.

He was the husband of the late Shirley (nee Muffett); father of Lynn (John
T.) McNamara. Also survived by one granddaughter, Cheryl, and one great
grandson, Sean A.

Relatives, friends, members of the W.R. Bray Lodge #410, F. & A.M. are
invited to his memorial service, Friday evening, 6 p.m., at the Bensalem
United Methodist Church, 4300 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, Pa. 19020.
Interment, private. Friends may call Friday evening 5 p.m. until time of
service.

Memorials may be made in his name to the above named church.

Edgar S. Robinson Funeral Home.

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JOE RITZ

From: JOSEPH N. FARACE 

Dear Friends: Today I lost a friend.. I think you may have known him.. His
Name is Joe Ritz.. I meet Joe my first day at

NADC (10-57). In those days we worked together in the Development &
Support division.. We worked side by side for many

years. Joe Died this morning at about 9 AM.. He had Cancer and was
suffering, and was in much pain.. His death was caused

by a stroke.. Joe Lived at 2909 Lynn Ave., Hatboro, Pa. 19004.. He will
have services at, " Wetzel and Sons Funeral Home ".

It's located 501 Easton Rd., Willow Grove, Pa. 19090.. 215-659-0911.. May
my old friend Joe rest in peace..

Sadly, Joseph N. Farace

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ANDY TOTH

  Andy Toth, a real Navy Veteran--he served in World War 2 And Korea as a
Chief Petty Officer,and 40 years at NADC--passed away on Thursday, April  3,
2003.
 Andy was a pioneer in the Airborne Early Warning operations in WW2 and
continued as a Research & Development contributor at the Center. He had
original idea of the JOYSTICK to track and mark radar targets.
  Andy was a valued member of many flight test teams. He had a knack of
sensing when something had to be done and would always do it. It was a
pleasure to have known and worked with Andy.
May he rest in peace.

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JAMES DAVIDSON

      James J. Davidson Jr.
      The Intelligencer


      James J. Davidson Jr., a resident of Hatboro since 1950, died
Sunday, May 11, 2003. He was 95.

      He was the longtime, loving companion of Lillian Riexinger.

      Born in Canonsburg, Pa., he was the son of the late James J.
Davidson Sr. and the late Rose (Wilshaw) Davidson.

      James was a 1949 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

      He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the
Pacific Theater, 1st Marine Division Attachment.

      He was employed by the former Johnsville Naval Center as an engineer
in the aeronautics division, retiring in 1986.

      James is survived by his son, James Jay Davidson III of
Lambertville, N.J. Also surviving are two grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.

      Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15, in James
R. Baskwill Funeral Home, 20 W. Montgomery Ave., Hatboro, where relatives
will greet friends after 10 a.m. Interment will be in Hatboro Cemetery.

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LOUIS GRECO

Louis F. Greco
The Intelligencer

Louis F. Greco of Hatboro died Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Homestead
Convalescent Home, Willow Grove. He was 85.
Born in Donora, Pa., he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Louise
Petruzzi Greco.
Mr. Greco had been employed as an aircraft mechanic in the modification unit
at the former Johnsville Naval Air Station, where he worked for 33 years,
retiring in 1977.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 676, Glenside and a member
of the American Legion Post 308, Willow Grove as well as the Knights of
Columbus Council 8530, Horsham.
He is survived by his daughter, Louise B. Weisberg and her husband, Morton;
his granddaughter, Lisa K. Longobardi; his great-grandchildren, Crystal Rose
and Nicholas Albert Longobardi; his sister, Josephine Boshetti; and his dear
friend, Florence Mitchell.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing at 6 p.m. Wednesday and
from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home, West
Avenue and Cedar Street, Jenkintown. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at
10 a.m. Thursday at St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church, 235 E. County Line
Road, Hatboro. Entombment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park,
Prospectville.


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Horace B. Welk

Horace B. Welk, age 83, died on Sunday, June 15, 2003, at Abington Memorial
Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia, he had lived in Churchville for the past
46 years.  He had previously been a resident of Philadelphia.

Mr. Welk was a Supervisory Engineer at the Naval Air Development Center,
Warminster.  He retired from the Naval Air Development Center in1975, after
completing 35 years of service.  He was a graduate of Germantown High
School and Drexel University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Mechanical Engineering.  He was the holder of eight patents, four from
the Navy and four from private industry, all in the area of automatic
flight control technology.

Mr. Welk served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the South Pacific Theater
of Operations, when he was discharged with the rank of Tech Sergeant at the
conclusion of the war.  Following his retirement from the Naval Air
Development Center, Mr. Welk became active in real estate and served on the
Board of Directors of several real estate corporations and retired from the
real estate field as the Broker of Record at the EdwardLange1 Real Estate
Corporation in Feasterville.

During his lifetime, Mr. Welk served as President of the West Bucks County
Lions Club and as a Director of the Bucks County Association for the
Blind.  He was also a member of the Feasterville Rotary Club, the
Feasterville Business Men's Association,Bucks County Board of Realtors,the
American Legion and the VFW.

Horace was the beloved husband of Anna L. Muir Welk.  He was the devoted
father of Donald R. Welk of Warrington, Christine E. Clegg of Vineland,
N.J. and the late Gail Welk; loving grandfather of Paul and Michael
Clegg,and Kristin, Matthew, and Diana Welk.

Relatives and friends are invited to his service Thursday 11 a.m. at the
Wm. Rowen Grant Funeral Home, Street Rd. & 2ndStreet Pike, Southampton. The
family will receive friends from 10a.m. until the time of the service. The
interment will be in Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the charity of the
donor's choice.

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GILBERT RIDLEY

      Beloved black leader dies
      By BEN FINLEY
      Bucks County Courier Times
     
        
      Gilbert Ridley, a well-known African-American leader in Bucks County who forced an oil company to change its policy toward minority customers, died Sunday in Lower Bucks Hospital at the age of 77. 

      Mr. Ridley was a former candidate for the state General Assembly. He served on the Bucks County Human Relations Council and worked as a community liaison and youth mentor for Bucks County Community College. He also worked as an Equal Employment Opportunity officer at the former Naval Air Development Center in Warminster.

      In 1998, Mr. Ridley's efforts, along with his lawyer Clyde Waite, changed the corporate policy of the international oil company Amoco. The new policy sought to avoid unfair characterizations against minority customers at its gas stations.

      Mr. Ridley had been falsely accused of stealing $26 worth of gas from the Amoco food shop on Lincoln Highway in Falls. 

      He said the accusation was made because he was black. 

      "He was outraged by the treatment. And he was committed to doing something about it," said Waite, who works in a Newtown Borough law firm. "He was not going to be intimidated just because it was a large oil company."

      Mr. Ridley was about to file suit against the company when he and Waite sat down with Amoco representatives.

      "They recognized that what was done by their attendant was wrong," Waite said.

      The company offered a monetary settlement, which Mr. Ridley accepted while urging the company to change its policy.

      "Mr. Ridley was not terribly interested in money. He only wanted to have the company recognize that it was subjecting a whole class of people to discriminatory treatment," Waite said. 

      Mr. Ridley ran on the Democratic ticket for a spot in the state House for the 178th District in 1990. He was living in Churchville at the time. His opponent was Republican Roy Reinard, who won the election.

      During the election Mr. Ridley focused on traffic, development and education. During that time he said he wasn't running against Reinard but for Gilbert Ridley.

      "For an underfunded, minority Democrat in Bucks County, he made quite a showing," said his daughter Michele Ridley-Cook of Springfield, Va.

      Mr. Ridley was born in Victoria, Va., and moved with his family to Sound Bound Brook, N.J., in the field-to-factory migration of African Americans in the 1920s and 1930s. He moved to Bucks after working in a Navy depot in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

      Mr. Ridley relocated to Morrisville in the early 1970s when he began work as an Equal Employment Opportunity officer at the former Naval Air Development Center in Warminster. He traveled around the country recruiting minorities in college to work as engineers at the naval center, Ridley-Cook said.

      He also served on the Bucks County Human Relations Council for many years. There he was a deputy chairman who helped mediate disputes between police and community members in the county.

      "Gil was particularly good at community intervention," said former borough council Chairwoman Teri Siegel of Yardley. "He was able to go to town meetings and ease tensions. He was very beloved in the community."

      Some of Mr. Ridley's major contributions to Bucks County came when he served as a community liaison and youth mentor at Bucks County Community College.

      He worked to encourage students to stay in school, and to seek a degree in higher education. He also worked closely with international students and students of color with the target of helping them succeed in college, said Bucks County Community College president James Linksz.

      "Gil was the kind of person who could go into the community and get people to rally around and support other students," Linksz said.

      Mr. Ridley also developed a summer program to keep at-risk junior high school students in school.

      Even after he retired from BCCC, Mr. Ridley continued to come back to the school to connect with students and the community.

      "Gil never retired completely, mentally or ever from being committed to the students," Linksz said. "We fully expected to see him this summer."

      No official cause of death has been released, but it is thought to be heart related, said Mr. Ridley's wife, Lillian Ridley.

      Mr. Ridley was living with his wife in Lower Makefield at the time of his death. 

      Ben Finley can be reached at 215-322-9783 or bfinley@phillyBurbs.com. 
     

      June 17, 2003 5:13 AM  
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Harold G. Tremblay

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Harold G. Tremblay died Sunday, July 6, 2003, at his
residence after a long illness. He was 81.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Lois (Lindell) Tremblay.

Born Nov. 17, 1921 in Lynn, Mass,. He was the son of the late Charles and
Frances (Thompson) Tremblay.

He was awarded a four-year scholarship to Tufts University where he
completed his bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He went
on to do postgraduate studies at M.I.T., Princeton, University of
Pennsylvania, Penn State and Naval Post Graduate School.

In his career he achieved and received various awards. He was the first
director of the computer lab at the Naval Air Development Center. His
computer simulator helped to train the original Mercury astronauts. He was a
recipient of the Barnaby Award in 1990. He worked for the Navy for more than
40 years and completed his career at DSG.

He was the loving father of George, Greg and Rich Tremblay and Trudy Veon;
devoted grandfather of Matthew, Amy, Gwen, Scott, Susan, Kevin, Ben, Danny,
Molly, Douglas, Steven and Cooper; and the great-grandfather of three.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July
9, at Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 N. Easton Road, Willow Grove. A
private service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday. Relatives and friends are
invited to his graveside service at 1:15 p.m. Thursday at Whitemarsh
Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Horsham. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Caring Hospice, 400 Commerce Drive, Suite C, Fort Washington,
Pa. 19034.


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WILLIAM SNUFFIN

Sorry to have to pass this information on to you but a regular member of
our Pizza Group has passed away--Bill Snuffin. We saw his obituary in the
Friday Courier Times. Bill passed away on Wednesday, July 9, at Abington
memorial Hospital. He was 78 years old. Funeral Services will be held
privately for family members. The family has asked for memorial
contributions to the American Cancer Society. I will take $25 from our
pizza "kitty" and make a contribution from the NADC Retirees.

Keep 'em flying, Al

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Lawrence V. Edwards

Lawrence V. Edwards of Jamison died Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Pine Run
Health Care Center. He was 74.

Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday,
July 17, in St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison.
Friends may call at the church after 10. Interment will be private.

Contributions in Lawrence's memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital, 595
W. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901. Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home,

Doylestown


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Wesley R. Ahn Sr.
(Sun, Sep/07/2003)


Wesley R. Ahn Sr., a resident of Warrington since 1959, died Wednesday,
Sept. 3, 2003, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 91.

Wesley was the husband of the late Loretta (O'Connell) Ahn.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Walter and Florence (Wolf)
Ahn.

Wesley was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served with the Navy
Seabees in the Pacific.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the federal government as a
firefighter at the Philadelphia Navy Shipyard and Johnsville Air Development
Center.

Mr. Ahn was a member of the American Legion of Doylestown and the National
Association of Retired Federal Employees.

He is survived by two sons, Wesley Jr. and his wife, Linda, and William. He
also is survived by two brothers, Norman and Wilbur; four grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Shelly Funeral
Home, 1460 Easton Road, Warrington, where the family will receive friends
after 9. Interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville.

If desired, memorials in Wesley's name may be sent to the charity of the
donor's choice.


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Manny Asness, an NADC/NAWC physicist for 42 years, died 5 Jan 2004.

Manny was in the Sonar Sensors Division at NADC for several years.

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Philip T. Morrissey
(Mon, Jan/19/2004)


Philip T. Morrissey died Jan. 17, 2004, after a lengthy illness at Abington
Memorial Hospital.

Born in 1940 in Lawrence, Mass., he and his family relocated to the Hatboro
area in 1943, where Philip became a virtual lifelong resident.

A 1960 graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School, he worked for the U.S.
Navy at Willow Grove Joint Reserve Base and the Naval Air Development Center
in Warminster for 30 years.

He married Elizabeth Bolenius in 1965 and settled in the Horsham area, where
they raised two sons.

Philip and his wife have had a long-term commitment to head trauma
rehabilitation and were active with a wide range of organizations devoted to
both family support groups and brain injury research initiatives.

His other interests included gardening and all sports, particularly the
Philadelphia Eagles.

In addition to his wife of 38 years, he is survived by two sons, Philip and
Michael and an extended family of three sisters, two brothers, 13 nephews,
and five nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen and a
niece, Marci Klenk.

Relatives and friends will be received by Philip's family from 6 to 9 p.m.
on Tuesday, Jan 20, in Schneider Funeral Home, 431 N. York Road, Hatboro and
are invited to attend his funeral service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday in St.
John's Roman Catholic Church, Easton (Route 611) and County Line roads,
Warrington. Interment will follow in St. Neumann Cemetery, Warrington
Township.

If desired, memorials in Philip's memory may be made to Success
Rehabilitation Inc., 5666 Alymer Road, Quakertown, PA 19051 or to the
American Lung Association, Suite 525, Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA
19462.

Phil was the operator of our sewage plant.

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James Alton Roach
Resident of Ivyland

James Alton Roach, of Ivyland, died Sunday, January 25, 2004, at the age of
81. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Ann (Finney) Roach with
whom he had celebrated 48 years of marriage.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Jim had resided in Ivyland for 43 years and was a
member, former Deacon, Elder and Treasurer of Ivyland Presbyterian Church. A
25 year member of the W. K. Bray Lodge #410 F & A.M., of Hatboro, he also
belonged to the Lehigh Consistory Valley of Allentown where he was the
recipient of their Masonic Service Award, was a member and former treasurer
of the Royal Arch Chapter in Doylestown, member and former Chaplain of the
Cryptic Council, Doylestown, and a member of the Lu Lu Temple Shrine. Jim
also served as a volunteer at the Washington Crossing Foundation and
following his marriage to Betty was a member of the Violet Tennis Club.
J A research Engineer for the U.S. Navy, Jim held over 46 patents in the
electrical engineering, nuclear handling and radio communication fields. He
began his work at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1942, and then worked at the
Hume Laboratory connected with Columbia University and later at Lakehurst,
N.J., in the sonar research field. In 1964 he received his Bachelor of
Science Degree in Electronic Engineering from Drexel University. He later
worked at the former Johnsville Naval Air Development Center, Warminster,
retiring in 1986. Following retirement Jim worked as a legislative aid for
the following State Representatives; late Benjamin Wilson, Paul J. Clymer
and Roy Reinard. He is survived by a daughter, Carol E. Mattes, of
Germantown, Md.; a son, James A. Roach, Jr., and his wife, Dawn, of Hatboro;
and a sister in Fla.

 Relatives and friends will be received by his family on Thursday evening
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Schneider Funeral Home, 431 N. York Road,
Hatboro (Masonic Service at 8:00 p.m.), and are invited to attend his
Service on Friday at 10:30 a.m., in the Ivyland Presbyterian Church, 51
Gough Ave., Ivyland, where his family will receive friends from  a.m. until
time of Service. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Memorial Park and
Cemetery, Warminster.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Jim's memory to the W. K. Bray
Lodge #410 F&A.M., PO. Box 294, Hatboro, PA 19040.

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Richard Kannair

Richard Dodd Kannair, a 23-year resident of Warminster, died Wednesday, Feb.
11, 2004, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He
was 66.

        He was the beloved husband for 40 years of Martha P. Wells Kannair.

        Born in Jamestown, N.Y., he was the son of the late Clayton James
and Elizabeth O^ÒBrien Kannair.

        Prior to moving to Warminster, Richard and his family had lived in
many areas of the United States, where he served God and country in the U.S.
Navy, for 26 years. His distinguished military career began in the Navy at
Anacosta, Ga., and ended at the Naval Air Station in Willow Grove in the
capacity of flight engineer with the rank of chief petty officer.

        Following his military career, Richard stayed in the Bucks County
area and accepted a position as facilities coordinator in the closing of the
Naval Air Development Center in Warminster.

        Not yet finished serving his fellow man, Richard later accepted a
temporary position as a van driver at Abington Memorial Hospital,
transporting employees.

        It was then that he gave in to retirement and enjoyed spending time
with his four cocker spaniels that he loved so very much.

        An avid Harley Davidson rider, he was a member of the Bucks County
Hog Association.

        In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his loving sons,
Mark D. Kannair and his wife, Brenda, of Middletown, Conn. And Charles D.
Kannair of Pitts, Pa.; and his loving grandchildren, Brittany N. and
Christian D. Kannair. Also surviving is his very special and dear friend, E.
Carol Ritchie. He was preceded in death by his dear friend, the late Dr.
Edward N. Ritchie.

        Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at
noon Monday, Feb. 16, at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800
Newtown-Richboro Road at Holland Road, Richboro, where they may call after
11a.m. on Monday and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Interment will be held
privately.

        In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard^Òs memory may be made to
a charity of one^Òs choice.

Richard was in charge of the Public Works Work reception desk.

> To All
>
> Dick lost his fight with cancer yesterday 11 Feb 2004 at 0300. Martha
> and his two sons were with him at their home in Warminster. The viewing
> and services will be held at the Faulkner Funeral home in Richboro PA.
> Viewing is schedule for Sunday evening and the Service for Monday. I
> expect to find out the exact details later today and I'll pass them on.
> Please pass this email to anyone that you might think of. As some what
> of an after thought Dick was one of my closest friends, more like family
> and I shall miss him very much. It also brings to mind how busy we all
> get and can't seem to get together very often. I for one will try to
> shift my priorities because we're not getting any younger. Keep safe and
> may God bless you.
>
> Joe sammer
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LOUIS USLIN

Louis T. Uslin, 69 died of an apparent heart attack March 20, 2004 in his
residence at Tyson Farm at Grandview Road, Perry Twp., Berks Co.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Louis A. and Elizabeth W.
(Tyson).  He worked as an electrical engineer for Johnsville Naval Air
Development Center, retiring in 1994.  Mr. Uslin graduated from Bensalem High
School in
1952, Lehigh University 1956, and University of Pennsylvania with Masters in
1960.

Survivors include son Louis J. of Clark Summit; two daughters, Brenda (Uslin)
Fijalkowski of Millersville, Suzanne (Uslin) O'Brien of Harrisburg; sister,
Elizabeth Anderson of Levittown.  He was predeceased by son William B. Uslin
1999.  Also survived by five grandchildren.

Services 11:00 a.m Wednesday in the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, 40 South
4th Street, Hamburg.  Call 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.

Interment in Zion Cemetery, Perry Township


Lou died on his farm in Hamburg, PA in March 2004.  He raised beef.  He called 911 when he
had trouble breathing but by the time they got there he was gone.  He lived
alone with his dog.  He had worked  in Code 40, the Navigation group.

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EILEEN NIKANDER

Services for Eileen Nikander, a negotiator in the Contracting =
Directorate at NADC, have been scheduled as follows:

Viewing

            Tuesday, 13 Apr 2004

            6:30 PM

            Chiavarelli Funeral Home

            215-646-1155

            951 E. Butler Ave.

            Ambler, PA

Funeral

            Wednesday, 14 Apr 2004

            Visitors will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 AM

            Funeral Mass, 10:30 AM

            St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church

            215-672-2881

            37 Witmer Rd.

            Horsham, PA =20

If you like, you can send flowers and/or memorials or if you wish to =
make a personal donation, donations, in Eileen's name, can be sent to =
the

Rena Rowan Breast Cancer Center

C/O Penn Medical Center

3535 Market St.

Suite 750

Phila., PA  19104


C4I Philly will also be collecting donations for the family, please =
contact Barb Wiley, 215-214-8012 or Betty Kriegel, 215-214-8101.

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STUART BOOSE

>
> Avionics Team, It is with a heavy heart that I and Mr. Hollingsworth on
> behalf of the 4.5 Avionics Department report the death of Mr. Stuart
> Boose. Mr. Boose was found in his home in Patuxent Point, Calvert County
> this morning by co-workers who became concerned when he did not arrive
> at work. His immediate family has been contacted. They are located in
> California, Florida, and New Jersey. Our sincerest condolences go out to
> them and to all his close 4.5 co-workers who in many ways were an > ">
> extended family> "> . Arrangements will be announced when available.
>
> v/r
> Bob Boyd
>
> CAPT Robert K. Boyd
> Avionics Engineering (Air-4.5)
> Phone (301) 342-0064
> robert.k.boyd@navy.mil
>

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Erminia M. Tinari
Bucks County Courier Times

Erminia M. Tinari, 59, of Exeter, died Thursday morning, August 12, 2004, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Born in Jenkins Township, she was the daughter of Josephine Yonski Armalay of Plains, and the late Louis Armalay.

Erminia was a graduate of Neshaminy High School, Langhorne, and was employed for Willow Grove Naval Station; Naval Air Development Center of Warminster and currently for the Va Medical Center, Plains, as a medical transcriber. She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains.

Erminia was an artist and a poet, and her poem entitled "The Story", inspired by the tragedy of 9/11 was published in the Citizens Voice Newspaper.

Surviving in addition to her mother are her daughter Lisa, Exeter; son Louis, Clark Summit; brothers Daniel Armalay, Albrightsville; Jerome Armalay, Plains; sisters Dolores Kutney, Plains and Theresa Chiumento, Yatesville; nephews and nieces.

Funeral will be held Monday at 9am from the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 South Main Street, Plains, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Plains. Interment will be held in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville.

Friends may call Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Memorial donations if desired may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Rd., Plains, Pa. 18705.

Ermine worked in the Public Works Department.    

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Joseph F. Miller
(Wed, Sep/08/2004)


Joseph F. Miller of Haycock Run died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, at Doylestown Hospital. He was 68.

He was the husband of Barbara Miller.

Born Dec. 12, 1935, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth Miller.

Joseph graduated from Quakertown High School and Pennsylvania State University with an associate's degree in electronics engineering.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

During his career, he worked for American Electronic Laboratories, the Naval Air Development Center, Chelton Electrostatics of Marlow, England, where he served as director of engineering research and development, and for the Veridian Corp.

He was the internationally recognized expert in design of radar and communication antennas for anti-war systems for the military's high-performance aircraft. Through his work, Joe was fortunate to travel throughout most of the United States and Europe, but he felt most at home on his farm, where he grew up.

In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his four sons: Jeff and his wife, Susan, Jayme and his wife, Marybeth, Marty and his wife, Julie, and Chris. Also surviving are his five grandchildren and his sister, Betty and her husband, Roy, and many nieces and nephews.

A service for family and friends will be held privately. Shelly Funeral Home,Plumsteadville

Joe worked in Code 50 at building 115 and 120.

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DON WERB

Don F. Werb died on September 2, 2004; one day after his 71st Birthday.  He had undergone chemotherapy for 1-1/2 years for Bladder cancer that spread to his liver, lymph nodes and lung.  He died peacefully and without pain in Stuart, Florida.  Don, I and our three daughters lived for the past 23 years in West Palm Beach.  The girls and our 4 grandchildren live just a short distance away. Don always spoke fondly of working at NADC and missed it very much.  Burial will be this Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Leesburg at our family plot.  For those of you who remember his father, Fred, you will know exactly what Don looked like these past months.
Regards to all, Margi Werb 

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Joan M. Lyons
>From The Intelligencer

Joan M. Lyons of Warrington died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at her residence.
She was 71.

She was the wife for 47 years to William F. Lyons Jr.

Born in Abington, she was the daughter of the late John Donahue and
Catherine Delaney. She was the mother of William F. III (Cathy) of
Harrisburg, Katie Lyons, Christina DiBiaso (Kevin) and Andrew D.
(Pauline), all of Warrington, and James C. (Vitalia) of New Britain. She
was the grandmother of William F. IV, Hallie, Danny, Mary, John, Kelly,
Amanda, Mary Elizabeth, Sarah, Sean, Christina and Liam; and the sister of
Dorothy Bessler, Kay Houtz, Larry and John Donahue Jr., Jane Gallen, the
late Mary Worthington and Joseph Donahue.

Mrs. Lyons was employed as an X-ray technician at Abington Hospital.

A homemaker, she raised five children and was also the owner of a floral
design business for 20 years.

She was a very active volunteer in her church and community including, the
Bucks County Prison and Rehabilitation Center, Warrington Ambulance Corps,
Doylestown Hospital Hospice and Full Circle Thrift Shop. She was a
recipient of the Thousand Points of Light award from President George H.W
Bush. She loved reading, gardening, tea and conversation, and summers in
Sea Isle with her grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8:30 to
9:30 a.m. Saturday at Louis Swift Plunkett Funeral Home, 529 N. York Road,
Hatboro. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St.
Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 856 Euclid Ave., Warrington. Interment
will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Warrington Township.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Eastern Pennsylvania Down Syndrome
Center, P.O. Box 60, Trexlertown, PA 18087, would be appreciated. Louis
Swift Plunkett Funeral Home,

Hatboro

October 21, 2004 12:00 AM

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Robert G. McFetridge

(Tue, Nov/23/2004)

Robert G. McFetridge, a resident of Warrington since 1979 and formerly of Germantown, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, at Neshaminy Manor, Doylestown. He was 78.

He was the husband for 51 years to Mary (Harkins) McFetridge.

Born in Philadelphia on Dec. 5, 1926, he was the son of Harry and Helen Osmond McFetridge.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and as a fighter pilot during the Korean War.

Mr. McFetridge was employed for more than 35 years in federal service as a civil engineer. He worked at Johnsville Naval Air Development Center and Willow Grove Naval Air Base.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Mr. McFetridge is survived by his sons, Bruce of Alexandria, Va., Jeff of Jacksonville, Fla., David of Warrington and Robert, also of Warrington; three brothers, Frank, George and Gene; two sisters, Joan McFetridge and Helene McFetridge; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Rowles.

His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Euclid Avenue, Warrington. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Shelly Funeral Home, 1460 Easton Road, Warrington. Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Warrington Township.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Doylestown Hospital Hospice, 595 W. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901. Shelly Funeral Home,

Warrington

Bob worked in PW engineering.

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Christine Stewart

Bucks County Courier Times

Christine Stewart (nee Filistowicz) of Ocean View, Del., formerly of Southampton, Pa., died on December 14, 2004 after a lengthy illness.

Beloved wife of David and cherished mother of David M. (Susan) of Quakertown, Pa., Michael D. (Patricia) of Chalfont, Pa., and Christine Johansson (Mark) of Greensboro, N.C. Loving grandmother of Shannon Stewart and Steven Johansson. 

She was a graduate of Nazareth Academy and a secretary at Naval Air Development Center (NADC) in Warminster for 25 years. She was deeply devoted to her family and planned many family trips and loved to travel.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 2nd Street Pike and Knowles Avenue, Southampton, Pa., followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.

Arrangements by Wm. Rowen Grant Funeral Home, Inc.
December 18, 2004 12:00 AM 

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GEORGE TATNALL

I am sorry to pass additional bad news at this holiday season, but I learned
today of the passing of George Tatnall, earlier this week.  George had
retired long before the move to Pax.  Those that remember the base being
called Johnsville may remember George.

Since I have already interjected another email in the system.  I would like
to agree with those that said the base was usually referred to the base as
"Johnsville" back in the 60's and into the 70's. I remember several times
telling people in Washington or elsewhere, where I was from and they would
ask if that was the place that had the flood.   I believe the "Johnsville"
use faded and the "NADC" use emerged when they closed the post office in
Johnsville and our address changed to Warminster.  It is somewhat ironic
that we went back to using our location as an identifier rather than the
"NADC"  when we were merged with multiple locations under NAWC.

   Jim McNamara

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John L. Santini

SANTINI
JOHN L. On Dec 26, 2004 of Mechanicsville, Md formerly of Oreland, PA;
beloved husband of Dolores Ann (nee Ahern) Santini; beloved father of Jason
Santini, Kristin Santini and Evan Santini; beloved son of Mary T. (nee
Taroli) and the late Fernando Santini. Relatives and friends are invited to
his Funeral Wed. 10 A.M. O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Rd.,
Springfield, PA and to his Viewing Tues. Eve after 6:30 P.M. Funeral Mass
Wed 11 A.M. Church of St. Alice, Upper Darby, PA. Int. SS. Peter and Paul
Cem. In his memory the family would appreciate contributions to Hospice of
St. Mary's, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, Md 20650. (Parking on Premises)
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on
12/27/2004.


Doug, This is an excellent article from our local paper on the late John
Santini. Would you mind posting it on the Web site.

Bruce Whiteman
David.Whiteman@navy.mil


BY IAN BLYTH
STAFF WRITER

After twice beating aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin.s lymphoma, a form of
cancer that affects the immune system, doctors at the Georgetown
University Hospital on Dec. 16 gave John Santini a week to live.

.When I took him there, they told us there was absolutely nothing more
that they could do for him because it was everywhere now,. John.s wife,
Dee, 57, said. .John said, .Enough is enough, I want to go home to die...
His family assembled at their house in Mechanicsville to spend their last
Christmas with Santini.

Two of his three children . Jason, 29, and Kristin, 26, . rushed home from
Pennsylvania. His youngest son, Evan, 23, who graduated from St. Mary.s
Ryken and Towson, was already there waiting.

.The only medicine he was on was painkillers,. Dee said. .What people
don.t understand is that I describe it as a wonderful week with him.
Everybody made their peace and said goodbye. It was happy, it was sad. We
cried, we laughed. John was totally at peace with himself.
.I think knowing that he.s finally at peace and not suffering made a big
difference. Up until Christmas day he was coherent. Christmas day is when
he went to that next level..

Evan played on Towson.s lacrosse team. Santini did his best to attend all
of Evan.s games, even when the cancer made his immune system so weak that
an onset of the common cold could mean death.
As Santini slipped away, his last words gripped the family.
.He kept telling us that he loved us,. Evan said.
.He kept repeating that,. Dee added.

A day after Christmas, Santini, Evan.s role model and biggest fan, died in
his home at the age of 59. The following Saturday, John.s mother, Mary,
70, of Old Forge, Pa., passed away.

Santini was born and raised in Philadelphia. The family had his body
returned there to be buried. After taking care of the funeral arrangements
in Philadelphia, the family went to Old Forge to attend Mary.s funeral.
John Sothoron, Evan.s lacrosse coach at St. Mary.s Ryken, became good
friends with Santini. Sothoron.s son, Reed, played with Evan at St. Mary.s
Ryken and was his teammate again when both moved on to Towson.
Reed Sothoron was named to the 2004 Division I all-American team. Reed is
a third-generation all-American. His father, John, was an all-American
lacrosse goalie at Towson, and his grandfather, Norwood, was an
all-American midfielder and quarterback for the football team at the
University of Maryland. John and Reed are the first father-son
all-Americans at Towson.

.The impressive thing is that he never complained, never said, .Why me?..
Sothoron said. .I think a lot of people would have given up. His immune
system was so low that he had to sit 200 feet away all bundled up. But
watching his son play kept him going. He loved every single second of it..
Santini, who was a software engineer at the Patuxent River Naval Air
Station, was first diagnosed with cancer in December of 2002, almost two
months before Evan began his third season with the Tigers.

.He went in for surgery the first week of December, right after
Thanksgiving,. Dee said. .He had the tumor removed, then he was diagnosed
with non-Hodgkin.s lymphoma. They knew it was cancer but they didn.t know
what kind, so after they removed the tumor in his cheek area, that.s when
it was confirmed that it was non-Hodgkin.s lymphoma..
John and Dee decided to wait until their children came home for Christmas
to break the news to them.

.John didn.t want to tell the children in the beginning until we found out
for sure,. Dee said. .John didn.t want to tell Evan before because he had
finals and he didn.t want to upset him. Our two older children live in
Philadelphia and the first time we were together as a family was Christmas
Eve. That.s when we told them..

The news shocked the family, but Evan remembered how his father didn.t
want his condition to affect the family.

.The first thing he said was that he wasn.t worried about his cancer,.
Evan said. .He was worried about us worrying about him. So he was like, .I
will be happy and I will be fine if I know you.re fine. Then he said, .You
have to go back to school. You have school and lacrosse.. He put himself
second to us always. Just having that, him being so strong about me being
in school and playing lacrosse, that helped.

.It was a motivator for me. I wanted to do well in school, wanted to do
well in lacrosse, because I knew it meant so much to him..
Evan played every game in 2003, his third season playing defense for
Towson.

Santini attended most, if not all, of Evan.s games that season, even while
he received chemotherapy and radiation therapy to fight the cancer.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy
uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells.

.He sat away from the crowd,. Dee said. .By getting chemo, he was very
susceptible. With his immune system what it was he could have died . a
common cold could have killed him. He would always have a couple layers on
because he was always very cold..

Santini received his first stem-cell transplant in April of 2003. By
September he had beat cancer and went on a trip to Ireland with Dee.
In November of 2003, Santini found another lump on his right cheek. By
December the cancer had resurfaced, and this time Santini opted not to
have the surgery.

.They did radiation, chemotherapy, and more radiation,. Dee said. .John
exceeded the amount of any chemotherapy anybody could have. It did was it
was supposed to do, it took the tumor away..

Santini also participated in an experimental program with the National
Institute of Health in Bethesda. The program involved a form of
self-chemotherapy for Santini.

.And we scheduled it so that we could be at Evan.s games in the afternoon
and leave the game as soon as it was over and be in Bethesda so he could
start his treatment,. Dee said. .He self-infused chemo over a five-day
period and we had to go back every day to have the infusion changed. He
timed it so it would run out and we.d have just enough time to get to NIH
from Towson just before it ran out and they.d hook him up with the next
24-hour infusion..

The chemotherapy, radiation therapy and treatment helped Santini defeat
cancer again.

Evan gained a starting position on the team in 2004.
.During games, I.d always look up and try to find my mom and dad,. Evan
said. .Depending on how he.d feel that morning they would decide on
whether he would come up or not. It was always that anticipation and then
an emotional boost when I would see him. One night, my mom and dad got to
come out, and Mr. Sothoron and I got to talking and he said, .I don.t know
if you realize it or not but your dad lives to come watch you play. It
gives him two hours a week not to think about his illness. That gives him
something to just put everything behind him and just think about that..
.Up until that I didn.t realize. Once I did, lacrosse had a whole new
meaning to me..

The Tigers won their second straight Colonel Athletic Association
conference title in 2004, but Towson ended its season with a 15-8 loss to
Georgetown in the first round of the NCAA Division I playoffs.
Santini missed a few of Evan.s games in 2004. Evan made sure that someone
videotaped every missed game so they could watch them together.
Santini received his second stem-cell transplant in May of 2004.
.After he had the second transplant is when I would bring home the tapes
of the games he didn.t see,. Evan said. .Even then, after everything he.d
gone through, I.m done playing lacrosse, the season is over, he.s sitting
here watching the games. He.d stop plays, rewind and ask me what I was
thinking..

Evan graduated from Towson in August of 2004 and stayed at home to help
his father.

In October, Santini discovered another lump on his cheek and went through
five more weeks of radiation therapy.  With the help of his son and wife,
Santini made it through November and to Dec. 16, when the doctors
delivered the grave news.
One fan stuck out
Towson coach Tony Seaman.s name is synonymous with success in Division I
lacrosse.

Seaman, 1 of 10 active Division I college lacrosse head coaches with over
200 career wins, is two weeks away from his seventh season with the
Tigers.

Seaman is 1 of 2 active Division I head coaches to have taken teams to the
NCAA Tournament more than 15 times and is also one of two active coaches
to have earned the National Coach of the Year honor at two different
Division I schools . Towson and the University of Pennsylvania.
He has 24 years of coaching experience.

On top of that, Seaman is the only coach in Division I history to take
three separate schools . Towson, Penn and Johns Hopkins . to the NCAA
Tournament.

The coach has watched a lot of games, called countless plays and met many
fans in that time, but one sticks out in his mind.
.In my lengthy coaching career, I.ve come across a number of parents and
no one has impressed me as much as John has,. Seaman said. .Incredible .
that.s about the best way to say it. He had two wonderful boys, a great
daughter and a wonderful wife. We have a tremendous group of parents that
go to our games. To be truthful, he could have been in the greatest health
and he would have come to every game. I don.t know if I saw him miss a
home or away game.

.In the end, he was very sickly. In the 70-degree heat, I.d see him with
winter coats and winter pants trying to maintain body heat. Certainly, we
made it available for him to sit in the press box, but any time he could
sit in the stands he would. He was an amazing battler to me. He.s been an
inspiration to me like one of those characters in the Readers Digest.s
inspirational stories. No matter what happens to me health-wise, I will
always think back to the way he fought..

Seaman first met John and Dee as part of his recruitment process. Seaman
believes recruiting isn.t just about watching a player in a high school
game.

.One of things I always do when I recruit is I look into the background of
the family,. Seaman said. .It makes it a lot easier as a coach to know the
background of the kid..

By meeting the parents, Seaman not only gets an idea of what the
prospective athlete will be able to bring to the team, but also whether or
not he .will make good decisions. when he.s away from the team.
.In Evan.s case, there was never a doubt when I met both his dad and mom
that the boy was brought up the right way,. Seaman said.
The coach realized right away that the athlete would be a .great player to
have on the team,. but Seaman also admitted that he didn.t expect Evan to
accomplish as much as he did.

.He had great character,. Seaman said. .In talking to John [Sothoron], if
found out that Evan was always the first one to practice and the last one
to leave. Those kind of guys make themselves a better player. I didn.t
think he.d take a starting position when I first saw him. At the time, if
I had to bet money on it, I would.ve said no. But he proved me wrong..
Seaman watched Evan work from playing in the last half of his freshman
season on the man-down, or short-handed, defense to participating in 12
games his sophomore year.

Evan had three ground balls, caused four turnovers and played in almost
every game his junior year. By his senior year, Evan.s work paid off as he
earned a starting position on the team.

.I think he played every minute of every game,. Seaman said. .As a senior,
he was definitely a role model . a great inspiration to any kid who has a
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John W. "Kell" Markow

MARKOW
JOHN W. 'KELL' suddenly Dec. 25, 2004, beloved husband of Rosemary A. (nee
Fulmer), and devoted father of Matthew J. (Carolyn) and Beth Markow; also
survived by his dear grandson Ethan Matthew. Relatives, friends, and former
employees of NADC are invited to his Funeral Mass Wed. 11 A.M. at St.
Joseph's Church, Easton and County Line Rds., Warrington where friends may
call after 9:30 A.M. Right of Committal St. John Neumann Cem. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions to Ancillae-Assumpta Academy, 2025 Church
Rd., Wyncote, PA 19095 would be appreciated by the family.
(JOSEPH A. QUINN, INC.)
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on
12/27/2004.

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WILLIAM McMANIMIE


William H. McManimie Bucks County Courier Times William H. McManimie, age
82, of Bensalem, died on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Wood River Village
where he has resided for the past four years. Born in Modale, Iowa, Mr.
McManimie was a long time resident of the Magnolia Hill section of
Levittown before moving to Bensalem. He was an electronics engineer at the
Naval Air Development Center in Warminster for many years until retiring.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and Korea and achieved the rank of
Chief Petty Officer. Mr. McManimie was a long time member of the Yardley
Country Club and was also active in area square dance clubs. He will
always to fondly remembered as a "happy camper" in all senses of the word.
Mr. McManimie is the beloved husband of nearly 60 years to Jean C.
McManimie (nee Pfleiger). He is the loving father of Connie Kilroy and
Glenn McManimie and his wife Colleen (nee McFadden). He will be sadly
missed by his granddaughters Dana (Slipp) Weissenberg and her husband Dan,
Jaimee (Slipp) Donahue and her husband David and Alison McManimie; his
grandsons Ryan and Scott McManimie and his great granddaughrer Alexis
Weissenberg. Funeral arrangements are private under the direction of the
James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Levittown. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Matt Tasker Benefit Fund (For Spinal Cord Injury
Research), 235 Glenside Ave., Morrisville, Pa. 19067

Doug,
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I thought maybe you could post
this to the NADC list, Mr. McManimie was a very close friend of my
family and I know many at the center new him well.
Thanks, Doug Bancroft

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Paul Oliveri
The Intelligencer

Paul Oliveri of Warminster passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, surrounded
by his loving family. He was 80.

He was the beloved husband of Mary T. Oliveri for more than 50 years.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Ignazio and Rose Oliveri.
He moved to Bucks County many years ago.

Paul served in and was employed by the U.S. Navy for 53 years. He served
in World War II and was employed as a senior engineer at the Johnsville
Naval Air Development Center in Warminster. When he retired in 1996, he
had the honor of being the longest employed person at the naval station.

Paul was the patriarch and foundation to a loving family that spans over
five generations.

In addition to his wife and family that cared for him, he is survived by
four grandchildren, Deborah L. McFadden and her husband, Daniel E., of
Horsham, Mark P. Steinberg and his wife, Lisa, of Clayton, N.J., Jennifer
Reading of Warminster and Lisa Tucholski and her husband, Russell, of
Hatboro; nine great-grandchildren, Bria Banks and her husband, Joseph, of
Warminster, Brayan McFadden of Lansdale, Kyle McFadden of Horsham, Ciara,
Rebecca and Justin Steinberg of Clayton, Kaitlyn and Christopher Reading
of Warminster and newborn, Connor William Tucholski of Hatboro; and three
great-great-grandchildren, Nikolas, Jakob and Lukas Banks of Warminster.
Paul will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law, Carol Reading; two
nephews, Ken Yowell and his wife, Cindy, Russ Yowell and his wife, Lynn;
close family friend and caretaker, Alice Banks, and many family members in
New York and Florida. He was preceded in death by his children, William
Reading, Joan Steinberg and her husband, Lewis Jr. and brother, Carl Ol
iveri.

Relatives and friends will be received by his family from 9:30 to 10:30
a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Schneider Funeral Home, 431 N. York Road,
Hatboro, followed by his funeral Mass in Nativity of Our Lord Catholic
Church, 625 W. Street Road, Warminster. Entombment will follow in Hillside
Cemetery. Schneider Funeral Home,

Hatboro

January 23, 2005 12:00 AM

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Dennis Joseph Herbert

HERBERT DENNIS JOSEPH, age 58, of Southampton, PA, on Jan. 22, 2005,
beloved husband of Margie (nee Cantwell), loving father of Bernadette
Hsros (Nick), Dennis Jr., (Alicia) Julianne Duffy (Maj. Dennis, USAF)
James (Erin), Cassie, Jeanne, Aimee, Emily and John, brother of Tom
(Rose), Michael, and Eve Mahoney (Brian); also survived by his 8
grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to His Viewing Wed. Eve
6-9 P.M. at JAMES J. McGHEE FUNERAL HOME, 2nd St. Pike and Belmont Ave.,
Southampton, PA NO VIEWING on THURS. Funeral Mass Thurs. 10 A.M. Funeral
Mass Thurs. 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Southampton, PA
Int. St. John Neumann Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent
to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Bldg. Fund, 611 Knowles Ave.,
Southampton, Pa. 18966 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Av.,
Phila. PA 19143. Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily
News on 1/25/2005.

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George F. Miller of Southampton passed away on January 15, 2005.
George was a graduate of Penn State and was an electrical engineer at the
Johnsville Naval Air station. Beloved husband of Ruth D. Miller. Services
and interment are private.

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Ralph C. Horton
(Sun, Feb/06/2005)


Ralph C. Horton of Barefoot Bay, Fla. died unexpectedly Jan. 24, 2005, at Sebastian River Medical Center, Roseland, Fla.

He was the husband of the late Alice McQuire Horton.

Born April 13, 1918, in Philadelphia, he spent most of his life in Bucks County, moving to Barefoot Bay in 1995 from Cape May, N.J.

Mr. Horton retired from Johnsville Naval Air Station, Johnsville.

He was an avid outdoorsman and an expert in archery, hunting and fishing. He was editor and owner of Pennsylvania 
Fishing Magazine and host of a radio show on WBUX in Bucks County. He was ambassador for the State of New Jersey 
Department of Tourism. He was a member of the Mason-Dixon Press, a field judge for dog shows,
 a judge for bass fishing tournaments and a member of the Elks, Moose and Orioles organizations.

Survivors include his son, William Horton and his sister, Dorothy H. Weiss, both of New Hope; a brother, Robert Horton of Holland; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Jan. 28, 2005, in Sebastian, Fla. Interment will be held privately.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Reed & Steinbach Funeral Home,

Doylestown

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Bernard H. Dupee,  April 12, 2005

Age 78 of Lansdale. Husband of the late Leonora (Reese) Dupee and
father of Matthew D. Dupee and his wife, Susan. Memorial service
for relatives and friends Wed. April 20 at 7:30 PM in the Trinity 
Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St, Lansdale, PA 19466. The family 
will greet friends at the c hurch between 6 and 7:30 PM. In Lieu 
of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Trinity
Lutheran Church.
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The Intelligencer

Edward A. Yannuzzi

Edward A. Yannuzzi, a 46-year resident of Feasterville, passed away
peacefully Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, after a stroke. He was 75.

He was the beloved husband of Marge Macias Yannuzzi for 53 years.

Born in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Anthony and Lucy Nazzaro
Yannuzzi.

He was a graduate of Newark Central High School, Class of 1947. He
received his degree in physics and electrical engineering from the
University of Texas, El Paso.

Ed was a member of the Senior Executive Service at the Naval Air
Development Center at Johnsville Naval Air Station in Warminster for more
than 32 years.

He served his country not only as a civilian government employee, but he
also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

A loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, Edward enjoyed an active
life at home, with his church, and with his many grandchildren. He lived
life to the fullest. His love of life, his country and his family kept him
very busy, and it is his profound commitment to life that his family and
friends will deeply miss.

He was an active communicant of the Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary
Catholic Church in Feasterville.

A steadfast Republican, he supported both state and county party members.

The pride of his life was his loving family, especially his beloved wife
and their children and grandchildren. When he wasn't with family he
enjoyed working in his garden and doing volunteer work.

He was the father of the late Rick E. Yannuzzi.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Nanette
Yannuzzi-Macias and her husband, Johnny, of Oberlin, Ohio, Paul E.
Yannuzzi of Southampton, Don E. Yannuzzi of Feasterville, and Nadine M.
Robinson of Langhorne; his five brothers, Larry Yannuzzi of Belleville,
N.J., Paul Yannuzzi of Bedminster, N.J., Joseph Yannuzzi of Newark, Del.,
Donald Yannuzzi of Metuchen, N.J., and Carmen Yannuzzi of Bloomfield,
N.J.; his sister, Viola Pellerito of Newark; his 15 dear grandchildren;
and many nephews and nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings from 7 to 9
Thursday evening Aug. 10, at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800
Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, and from 10 a.m. on
Friday until his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Assumption BVM Church, 1900
Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville. Interment will be in Our Lady of Grace
Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to
Blessed Margaret of Castello, Home for Crisis Pregnancies, P.O. Box 361,
Bensalem, PA 19020. Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home,

Richboro

www.fluehr.com

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Lee G. Morris - 10/2006

Lee G. Morris of Chalfont passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at Abington
Memorial Hospital. He was 75. He was the beloved husband of Christel R.
Morris, to whom he was married for 50 years.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was the son of the late Leroy and Nan
Griffiths Morris.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1952, and served as a Russian
linguist and an analyst, with an extended tour in West Germany.

Mr. Morris earned an associate's degree from Wilkes College, a bachelor of
science degree from Pennsylvania State University, and a master's degree
in engineering from Pennsylvania State University.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Morris was employed as an electrical engineer
by NADC. He also worked for NAVMAR as a senior systems engineer, VEDA as a
senior staff consultant, and as a technical advisor for Pennsylvania State
University.

He was a member of the Hatboro Masonic Lodge.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael Morris; two
daughters, Michelle Ngan and her husband, Clif, and Colette Morris; his
grandchildren, Christopher Morris and Melissa Jones; and his
great-grandchildren, Seth and Thomas Jones and Mia and Aiden Morris.

His funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Chalfont
United Methodist Church, Route 202 and Meadowbrook Lane, Chalfont, where
the visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Following the service, interment will
be in Doylestown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contribution in his name may be made to Doctors
Without Borders, P.O. Box 5030 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030. Reed and
Steinbach Funeral Home, Doylestown

www.reedandsteinbach.com
 

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Edward A. Appel

Edward A. Appel of Jamison, formerly of Warminster, passed away peacefully
at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, four days short of his 81st
birthday.

Born in Abington, he was the son of the late Agnes and Augustus Appel.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elsie of Jamison; his daughter,
Penny of Abbottstown, Pa., and her husband, Skip; grandson Scott and
great-grandchildren Ryan and Corey; granddaughter Staci and her husband,
Tom, and their children, Kaitlyn, Lindsay and Jacob; his daughter, Aggie
of Doylestown and her husband, John; grandson, John and his wife, Lean,
and great-grandchildren, Shannon and Bridget; his daughter, Terry of
Hamilton, N.J., and her husband, Peter, and their children, Peter Arthur
and Arielle.

Mr. Appel was an outgoing, fun, loving man who will be missed by many
friends and relatives. He was active in many organizations during his
lifetime.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving a Bronze Star
and a Purple Heart.

He retired from working at the Naval Air Development Center in Johnsville
after 40 years of employment.

Mr. Appel was a lifetime member of Warwick Township Fire Co. for 42 years,
serving terms as president of the fire company and captain of the fire
police. He served 20 years as the emergency management coordinator for
Bucks County, was fire marshal for Warwick Township for four years and was
active in local politics, serving as a township committeeman.

Ed will be remembered as an avid nature lover, a ham radio operator, an HO
train enthusiast, a model airplane builder, a collector of what-nots, and
a man of skills beyond belief.

As of now, no services are planned. The family just asks that you think of
a fond memory of Ed and share it with someone you love.

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 The Intelligencer

Martha Purchase

Martha Purchase, a resident of Churchville for more than 40 years, passed
away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at Warminster Hospital. She was 79.

She was the devoted wife of the late Albert G. Purchase Jr.

Born in Willistown Township, Chester County, she was the daughter of the
late Frank and Martha (Jefferson) Hart. She graduated from Abington Senior
High School in 1946. Prior to living in Bucks County, she had lived in
East Oak Lane.

Mrs. Purchase was a retired accounting technician. She had been employed
by the Naval Air Development Center in Warminster.

She was a member of Church of the Redemption in Southampton and many
charitable organizations. She was especially focused on the Aids for
Friends chapter at the church.

Martha was the loving mother of Pam DiDonato (Randy Hofmeister) and Phil
Purchase (Amy); and the dear "Memom" to her grandchildren, Amy, Jim and
Robert DiDonato and Kyle and Ryan Purchase. She was preceded in death by
her brothers, Bill and Robert Hart.

Relatives and friends are invited to her memorial service at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Church of the Redemption, 1101 Second Street Pike,
Southampton, PA 18966, where friends may pay respects to the family from 9
a.m. Interment will be in Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church at
the above address. Wm. Rowen Grant Funeral Home, Southampton

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I am sad to report the passing of Norma, Wife of the late Emil and mother
of Steve, both NADC/NAWC employees.


                        Norma J. Bazow

Norma J. Bazow of Warminster passed away on Saturday, December 2 at
Pickering Manor. She was 73 years old. Born October 2, 1933, she was the
daughter of the late Fredrick and Regina Jones of Olean, N.Y. On April 10,
1954 she married Emil S. Bazow who passed away on July 9, 2001. Norma and
Emil were married for a blissful 46 years.

Mrs. Bazow was a graduate of St. Mary.s Academy and Olean High School. A
resident of Warminster since 1961, she was employed at Toll's Jewelers for
the last 16 years. Norma will be remembered as a caring wife, mother,
grandmother and friend.

She is survived by three children, Stephan Bazow of Great Falls, Va.,
Terence (Kathleen) Bazow of Fairfax, Va., and Susan Romanyszyn of
Warminster, Pa.; one brother, John Jones of Palm Harbor, Fla.; two
sisters, Patricia Lounsberry of Bolivar, N.Y. and Jeanne Nolan of
Rochester, N.Y.; and five grandchildren, Kurtis Bazow, Dennis Bazow, Brad
Bazow, Jenna Bazow and Julia Romanyszyn.

She was predeceased by a brother, James Jones, in 1961. Relatives and
friends will be received on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St.
Joseph.s Roman Catholic Church, Easton and County Line roads in
Warminster. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment
will be at St. John Neumann Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made to a
charity of the donor.s choice in memory of Mrs. Bazow.


                       A TRIBUTE TO NORMA BAZOW
                        A LOVING WIFE, MOTHER,
                GRANDMOTHER, MOTHER-IN-LAW AND FRIEND

One can never know where life will take us or when death will shake us,
but the memories we share of Norma.s life will help take away our tears.
Many of you here today have known Norma a very long time and know she was
blessed with a beautiful life . engulfed by the love of her husband,
family and friends.

Norma was born on October 2nd 1933. She was the oldest child of Fred and
Regina Jones. She had two sisters, Patty, and Dolly and two brothers Jack
and James.

Norma found love, the precious jewel of human life, early in life when she
met Emil in high school. The treasured partnership of Norma and Emil,
married on April 10th 1954, was one of true, deep and everlasting love.
Motivated by love, Norma nurtured and was devoted to her children Steve,
Terry and Sue. She was proud of her children and as a mother will do, she
worried about them and gave them advice until the very end.

Norma had many friends whom she kept eternally. Each and every one of her
friends was dear to her. Steve, Terry, Sue and I have heard countless
stories about each and every one of you and how you supported her through
out the years. You were like family to Norma. We are grateful to you. To
bring the story back to the beginning, the love that Norma and Emil shared
was not just a temporary joining that lasted for their lifetime here on
earth, but an eternal union that will last forever in heaven. On this day,
the souls of Norma and Emil are once again joined in everlasting love.

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Joseph N. Sammer

Joseph N. Sammer of Warminster passed from this world Tuesday, Jan. 9,
2007, at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 62.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Donna M. (Jorstad) Sammer.

Born in Zwardon, Poland, he was the son of the late Alois and Agatha
(Schwarz) Sammer, formerly of Lebanon, Pa., and Germany. He grew up in
Lebanon and was a 1963 graduate of Lebanon High School.

After a distinguished 23-year career in the U.S. Navy, he retired from
active duty in 1986 as a master chief petty officer.

He received an associate's degree in science from Delaware Valley College.
Most recently, he worked as the assistant program manager for Logistics
(APML) for the Royal Australian Air Force (F/A-18).

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law,
Theresa Kirsch of Horsham, Patricia and Thomas Johnston of West
Norriton, and Kathleen Sammer-Moustakas and George Moustakas of Willow
Grove; and the joy of his life, his grandchildren, Sarah Kirsch, Megan
Johnston, and Dawson Kirsch. He also is survived by his brothers, Wilhelm
and Ferdinand Sammer, both of Lebanon; his sister, Klara (Sammer) Taylor
of Jeffersonville, N.H.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ferdinand I of
Germany, and his beloved sister, Theresa (Sammer) Miller of Harrisburg.

A viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, in St. Joseph's
Church in Warrington. His funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately
after at 10:30 a.m., with the burial following in St. John Neumann
Cemetery, Warrington Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, One Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
Shelly Funeral Home, Warrington

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Kane, Daniel J. III, suddenly Jan 11, 2007, age 56 years. Beloved son of
the late Daniel J Jr. and mary C. (nee Lomman), devoted brother of Mary
Anne (Thomas) Ryan,  Thomas D. (Lori) and the late William J.; Nephew of
William Lomman and the late Jules Pocalko; uncle of Thomas, Timothy, and
Joseph. Relative, friends and employees of Johnsville Naval Air Station
NADC are invited to viewing, Tuesday 9:45 to 10:30 AM, St. John Bosco
Church, 235 E. County line Road, Warminster, PA. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM
Int. Resurrection Cem. Mass cards are preferred. Arr. By Hollen Funeral
Home (Thomas J. Fluehr F.D.), 215-698-2500

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Lee A. Dunn

Lee A. Dunn, of Churchville, passed away suddenly January 3, 2007 at the
age of 77.

Lee was the beloved husband of Julia "Sis" the love of his life for over
50 years. Lee was loved by his five children, Robin, Sharon, Michele, Kim,
and Tony; his ten grandchildren he adored, and many friends.

Lee was born in Philadelphia and was very proud of his heritage and his
city. Lee will always be remembered by those who knew him for his gift of
making everyone feel special and loved. Lee lived a full life and had many
accomplishments. His hard work, military service, love of horses, music,
fishing, golfing, bowling and his wonderful sense of humor always brought
a smile to everyone.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, January 6, 2007
from 9 to 11 a.m. and to his funeral service 11 a.m. at Campbell & Thomas
Funeral Home, 905 Second Street Pike (at Bustleton Pike) Richboro. His
interment will be privately held.

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Mary N. Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH MARY N., 70, of Pennsburg, formerly of Warminster, on January 8,
2007, in Quakertown Center Genesis Health Care; wife of James J.
Ellsworth, Sr. In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, 3
daughters, one brother, 5 sisters and 5 grandchildren. Services will be
held January 11 at 11:00 A.M. in Quakertown United Methodist Church, 1875
Freier Rd., Quakertown. Call 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the church.
Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. STRUNK FUNERAL HOME, INC.
(www.crstrunk.com  ), 821 W. Broad St.,
Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the
American Cancer Society, High Point Professional Building, 700 Horizon
Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, Pa. 18914.

Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News on
1/9/2007.

Notice 

Today's Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News death notices


From: "Price, Blaine  CTR NAVAIR 439 Room 1C" 

Doug,
I don't have a copy of the obituary, but Mary Ellsworth of the Pottstown
area (formally of Warminster) passed away, Jan 8, 2007.  She worked as a
Budget Analyst, I believe in the Comptroller Department.  She was 70.  I
believe the obit is in one of the Quakertown papers.  Maybe someone else
can shed some light on it.  I found out here in Pax, because she when
they lived down here she went to the same Church as I do.
bp

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Harry Karl Schmidt

Ivyland Resident

Harry Karl Schmidt, of Ivyland, Pa. died on January 18, 2007, at home.

He was 58 years old and a resident of Northampton Township for 53 years.
Mr. Schmidt was a graduate of Council Rock High School, Newtown, Pa. and a
Vietnam Veteran serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He received his
B.S. degree in Journalism from Bowling Green University, Bowling Green,
Ohio in 1972 and an M.A. in Management and Supervision from Central
Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant Mich. in 1976. Mr. Schmidt retired in
1995 from the Naval Air Development Center, Warminster, Pa. where he was
employed as a Technical Writer and Editor. He was a life member of the
Disabled American Veterans, the Reading Railroad Historical Society, and
the Society of the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

Mr. Schmidt is survived by his parents, Harry C. Schmidt and Grace I.
Schmidt; and his two sons, Gregory Paul of Newtown, Pa. and Jeffrey Karl
of Ft. Campbell , Ky.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the
Society of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Scholarship Fund, c/o PO Box 44173,
Washington, D.C. 20026-4173.

Services will be private and Mr. Schmidt's remains will be interred at
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

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We just received word that a Service of Remembrance has been scheduled
for Friday Jan. 26, 2007 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  The service will held at
Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown Maryland.  You can visit the
funeral home's website at

http://obit.brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com/obit_display.cgi?id=374474&listing=Current

Frank Joseph Boka, Sr.
Born in Levittown, PA on Jan. 14, 1956
Departed on Jan. 22, 2007 and resided in Leonardtown, MD.

There is information about the service, directions to the funeral home
and a guestbook if you are so inclined.

We will, of course, forward any additional information as soon as we
have it.  Please feel free to forward this to any other interested
parties.

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Bill Langen (USN Retd. - CDR) died Feb.10th in Woodbury, NJ.
He was 85 yrs. of age.
Bill left NADC in 1980 as Head of the Air Vehicle Tech. Dept.
Memorial at Willow grove on 2 March (11:00AM).

Picture and video tribute at www.boucherfuneralhome.com

William A. Langen
(January 20, 1922 - February 10, 2007)

 William A. Langen, Jr., 85, formerly of Doylestown, PA, passed away on
February 10, 2007 at his home in Woodbury, NJ. He was born January 20,
1922, in Union City, NJ, to William A. Langen and Carla (von Kuewnick)
Langen. His wife, Helen, predeceased him in 1994 and his sister, Lilian,
in 2003.


Bill grew up in Hoboken, NJ, graduating from A.J. Demarest High School in
1940. He met Helen Falls there as a student; he married her in 1943 on the
same day that he got his Navy wings in catapult seaplanes at Pensacola,
Florida. Bill spent time as a flight instructor at Bunker Hill NAS in
Indiana before being sent to seaplane training at Pensacola and a squadron
in Jacksonville. Following a serious crash with a student pilot and for
the rest of his life he called himself .Lucky Langen.. Bill flew
.everything except jets..


After the war, Bill returned to New York University for his aeronautical
engineering degree graduating in 1951. He accomplished this while working
multiple jobs to support his wife and two young daughters. His first
professional position was designing airships for Goodyear at their North
Canton, OH, plant; he returned to active Navy duty for airship pilot
training at Lakehurst, NJ in 1953. He remarked that he flew
heavier-than-air, and then flew lighter-than-air. He considered himself
lucky to accumulate over 3200 flight hours prior to his 1982 retirement as
a Commander.

Bill continued to work for the United States Navy in a civilian capacity,
first at the Naval Air Engineering Center, Philadelphia and later at the
Naval Air Development Center (Johnsville), Warminster, PA, retiring as
Director of Air Vehicle Technology in 1980. He went into private practice
as a professional engineer, and was involved in many interesting projects
with various companies.


Bill and Helen moved to Hilton Head, SC, in 1991; she died there in 1994,
and he returned to his beloved Doylestown, becoming an integral part of
many military and engineering associations. He also served on the board at
Westwyk, his residence until his move to Woodbury Mews in late 2006.
Sharing many activities with Carol Crompton, a very special friend,
enriched the last decade of his life.


Three daughters and sons-in-law, six grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren and his brother-in-law survive him. They include:
Carol and Bill McCorey, of Beaufort, SC; her children Steven Calogero of
Lompoc, CA, and Pamela and Paul Sperry, of Johns Island, SC and
great-grandchildren Eliza and Emily Sperry. Ellen and Malcolm Dawson, of
Sewell, NJ; their children Jane and Dale Midgett and Susan and Scott
Rosenberger of Mantua, NJ and great-grandchildren Cameron Midgett, and
Lauren and Andrew Rosenberger. Victoria and Frederick Cuneo, of
Moorestown, NJ, and her children, James and Helen Phelan. Brother-in-law
Robert Falls (Joan) of Etlan, VA.


In lieu of flowers, please consider two museums that Bill was a vital part
of developing and was dedicated to preserving. They are the Delaware
Valley Historical Aircraft Museum Association, NAS JRB Willow Grove, PA
19090 (http://www.dvhaa.org). Also, the National Museum of Naval Aviation,
1750 Radford Blvd, Ste. C., Pensacola, FL 32508,
(http://naval.aviation.museum/home.html).


A memorial service is planned for March 2 at Willow Grove Naval Air
Station Chapel at 11 AM. Please visit:
https://home.comcast.net/~williamlangen/ for entrance details.

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Stanley M. Olenick

Stanley M. Olenick of New Hope died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at Doylestown
Hospital. He was 63.

Born in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., Mr. Olenick was a longtime resident of New
Hope.

He was an electrical engineer with the Department of the Navy for 35
years, first at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and later at the Naval Air
Development Center in Warminster, before retiring 12 years ago.

A graduate of Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, Mr. Olenick earned a
degree in electrical engineering from Pratt Institute of Technology in
Brooklyn.

As a Boy Scout, he established, set the criteria and was awarded the first
merit badge in personal finance. He held a private pilot's license. As a
sideline, he did the printing for the Raven Restaurant in New Hope.

He was the son of the late Michael W. Olenick. He is survived by his
mother, Estella Mazurowski Olenick of Astoria; his brother and
sister-in-law, Michael and Kim Olenick of New Hyde Park, N.Y.; his aunts,
Mary Wojtusiak of Middle Village, N.Y. and Stetchie Olenick of Windham,
N.Y.; and his cousin and her husband, Arlene and Paul Kucan of Windham.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 1,
in St. Martin of Tours Church, Riverstone Circle at Route 179, New Hope.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. Thursday
at Van Horn-McDonough Funeral Home, 21 York St., Lambertville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Long
Island, 3281 Veterans' Highway, Suite E-13, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779. Van
Horn-McDonough Funeral Home,

Lambertville, NJ

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Richard was an Electrical Engineer in the Public Works Design Division.


Richard F. Childers Czajka

PA United States CHILDERS (CZAJKA) RICHARD F., FEB. 4, 2007, of Narberth,
PA. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Childers. Loving brother of John R
Czajka of Toledo, OH. and Jerome P. Czajka of Arlington, TX. Services and
interment private. McCONAGHY F.H., ARDMORE www.mcconaghyfuneralhome.com


Published on February 11, 2007, Page , Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA) and
Philadelphia Daily News (PA)

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Frances E. Buck, 79, passed away on June 1, 2007.
Frances served in the Army Air Force and graduated from Drexel University
and retired after 31 years as an Aerospace Engineer at NADC, Warminster.

His service is Tuesday, June 5, at 11 AM at Nativity of our Lord Church in
Warminster. Friends may call from 10AM until the service at 11AM.

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Roy Raymond Radzai, 75 of Quakertown formerly of Roslyn and Haycock died
Friday May 18, 2007 in his home. He was the husband of Regina M.
(Roadfuss) Radzai. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last
June.

After 35 years of service Roy retired in 1987 from the NADC, Warminster as
Division Head of the Graphics, Motion Picture, Still Photography, TV
Production and Technical Library. After his retirement he was a
photographic consultant for Semcor in Warminster.

Born in Mt. Carmel he was the son of the late Leo and Martha (Kornacki)
Radzai.

He was a past president of the Roslyn Boys Club where he coached both
soccer and softball and served as the team photographer. He also was a
soccer coach for the Quakertown Youth Soccer Club. He was also a dedicated
volunteer for the development of the Upper Perk YMCA Skate Park.

Roy was a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church in Quakertown.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Roy G. (Elizabeth)
of Quakertown, Renee R. Slattery (Thomas) of East Greenville, Ronald H.
(Michelle) of Quakertown, Randall T. of Washington, NJ, Robert M. (Kelly)
of Richlandtown and Richard R. (Selena) of Quakertown. A brother Leo
(Jean) of Limerick, three sisters Ramona Halko (Walter) of Philadelphia,
Martha Welsh (Thomas) of Red Hill and Maureen Richards (Henry) of
Philadelphia. 13 grandchildren, Ashley, Ronald, Ryan, Thomas, Brittany,
Brandon, Mitchell, Christopher, Michael, Austin, Matthew, Allyson and
Samantha.

A mass will be held on Wednesday May 23, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St.
Isidore's Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA
18951. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday evening May 22, from 7:00
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc.
(www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951 and on Wednesday
from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to GrandView Hospice 700 Lawn Ave.
Sellersville, PA 18960 or to the Upper Bucks Relay for Life c/o the
funeral home at the above address.

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Alwin O. Krause

Alwin O. Krause of Richlandtown died Monday, June 4, 2007, at the Hospice
House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. He was 91.

He was the husband for 68 years of Helen Brucker Krause.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frederick and Adoline
Dalman Krause.

Al lived in Ottsville for many years, prior to moving to Richlandtown in
1952.

He was employed at the former NADC in Warminster as a metalsmith for 31
years, retiring in 1972.

During the l970s, he was a member of the Richland Township Planning
Commission, and, during the l980s, he served as president of the Benner
Hall Recreational Facility in Richlandtown. Al was an avid hunter and he
enjoyed the outdoors.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Alwin H. Krause of
Chugiak, Alaska, and a daughter, Marilyn S. Andreski and her husband,
Philip, of Colorado Springs, Colo. Also surviving are seven grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 7, at the Bell Tower Chapel at Whitemarsh Memorial Park,
Limekiln Pike and Horsham Road, Prospectville. Reed and Steinbach Funeral
Home, Doylestown

www.reedandsteinbach.com

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Norwood J. Metcalf

Norwood J. Woody Metcalf, 60, of Quakertown, passed away Monday, June 4,
2007 in Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Township. He shared 34 years of
marriage with his wife, Patricia (McGowan) Metcalf. Born in Wilkes-Barre,
he was a son of Martha A.(Griffiths) Metcalf of Gouldsboro, and the late
Norwood J. Metcalf. Woody graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School,
Philadelphia, and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He
worked for the Navy as a civilian in research and development at the
Warminster Naval Air Development Center and NAVMAR in Warminster. He was a
history buff and enjoyed physical fitness. Woody was a member of Central
Moravian Church, Bethlehem. Survivors: In addition to his wife, daughters,
Bryn A. Cressman and her husband, Jamie, of Hellertown, Shay K. Drumbore
and her husband, Scott, of Sellersville; son, Ryan J. Metcalf of
Fayetteville, N.C., currently serving with the 82nd Airborne Division of
the Army; sisters, Bonnie L. Nathan and her husband, Bruce, of Larchmont,
N.Y., Robyn L. Metcalf of Gouldsboro; brother, Jeffery S. Metcalf of
Gouldsboro; grandchildren Austin, Tyler, Makayla, Avery and Maryn.
Services: Family will receive friends from 9:30-10 a.m. on Friday, June 8
in the Old Chapel of Central Moravian Church, Heckewelder Place,
Bethlehem, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial will be in
Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem. Arrangements entrusted to the Long Funeral
Home, Bethlehem. Online condolences may be made at:
www.longfuneralhome.com. Contributions: Disabled American Veterans,
National Headquarters, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

Full info and picture at:

http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000088728819X

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All,

It is with great sadness that I wish to spread the word about the
passing of a long time friend and co-worker, John Lee.

John passed away over the weekend after a long battle with cancer.

John worked at NADC Warminster PA from 1973 until its closing.  He
relocated with the group to Pax River in 1996 and retired in September
2006.

John has been working as a contractor since his retirement, providing
exemplary technical support to several programs.

The details of the funeral have not been finalized, but I understand
that the arrangements will be made through Raymond Funeral Service in La
Plata MD.

 http://www.raymondfuneralservice.com/

If I receive any additional details I'll be sure to pass them along.

Regards,

Kevin Birney
Division Director
AIR 4.5.5 - Radar and Antenna Systems Division Naval Air Systems Command
301-342-9134

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John M. Kupetz/Mary Ann Kupetz

Mary Ann Kupetz, age 70, and John M. Kupetz, age 73, both of Horsham,
passed away tragically on Friday, July 6, 2007.

Mary Ann and John had celebrated 44 years of marriage.

Mary Ann was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Domansky) Kopena.

John was a son of the late George and Anna (Kadorsky) Kupetz.

Mary Ann and John were both from the small coal-mining town of Mary-D, Pa.
They moved to Horsham in 1962 after they were married.

Mary Ann recently retired from the customer service department at H & R
Radio in Hatboro after 20 years of employment.

John was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Korean War. He
then served with the Department of Defense at the Naval Air Development
Center in Warminster for more than 30 years. He retired as chief of
police. John had recently been employed for 13 years with Towne and
Country Auto Parts.

Mary Ann and John liked to travel, were avid polka music fans and loved
life's simple things, like spending time with their family, especially
their two grandchildren.

They are survived by two daughters, Karen Borzymowski and her husband,
Ted, of Fallston, Md., and Janet Pratt and her husband, Jim, of northeast
Philadelphia; and two granddaughters, Rachel and Brooke Borzymowski. Mary
Ann is also survived by a sister, Rosemarie DeMatteo; and a niece,
Christine Lenhart and her husband, Ray, of New Tripoli, Pa.

Relatives and friends will be received by their family from 3 to 5 p.m.
and again from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Schneider Funeral Home, 431 N.
York Road, Hatboro. Their funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 321 Witmer Road, Horsham.
Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery,
Tuscarora, Pa.

If desired, memorials may be made in memory of Mary Ann Kupetz to Kelly
Gynecologic Oncology Service Fund, c/o Amy Helsel, Director Department
Programs, Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 1 Charles Center, 100 N.
Charles St., Suite 489, Baltimore, MD 21201. Schneider Funeral Home,
Hatboro

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The Intelligencer

Sylvia M. Fiumara, a longtime resident of Doylestown, passed away
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, after a two and a half year battle with ovarian
cancer.

Born in Manhattan, N.Y. on June 29, 1948, she was a daughter of the late
Pasquale and Erminia (DiMario) Fiumara.

For 40 years, Sylvia was employed with the Department of Defense, working
at the Defense Personnel Support Center, Naval Air Development Center, and
Naval Air Technical Services Facility, before retiring from Fort Dix.

Sylvia is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Louis
Picciocchi; her nieces and nephews, Marlene and Andrew Hartzell, Elaine
and Andrew Landmesser, Steven and Donna Picciocchi, and Patrick
Picciocchi; and five great-nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Sylvia's funeral Mass to be
celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church, 235 E. State St., Doylestown. The family will receive friends from
7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Shelly
Funeral Home, 1460 Easton Road, Warrington. Interment will follow in St.
John Neumann Cemetery, Warrington Township.

If desired, memorials in the form of Mass cards or contributions in
Sylvia's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718,
Oklahoma City, OK 73123, Rosenfeld Cancer Center, c/o Abington Memorial
Hospital, 1200 Old York Road, Abington PA 19001, or to Gilda's Club, P.O.
Doug,

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Harry worked in Public Works Maintenance Control and is the father of Karl
Schmidt who previously passed.

Harry Charles Schmidt

Bucks County Courier Times

Harry Charles Schmidt

Harry Charles Schmidt, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at =
Richboro Care Center. He was 90 years old.=20

Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Harry came to Bucks County in the =
early 1950's and built his home with his own two hands in Ivyland, Pa. =
He liverd there with his family for 54 years.=20

Harry served with the Navy Seabees throughout the Pacific Campaign of =
World War II. He always looked back on the war as the greatest journey =
of his life.

After the war, Harry was employed at the New York Shipyard in =
Philadelphia and then as a supervisor with NADC (formerly Johnsville =
Naval Air Station). He retirend in the mid 1970's after over 20 years of =
service.=20

Harry was a long time Mason; he felt that their values were very =
important and always incorprated them into his daily life. His favorite =
past times were reading and listening to music. His favorite artist was =
Philadelphia's own Mario Lonza.=20

Harry is predeceased by his only son, Harry Karl; his parents Conrad and =
Lillian; and his three siblings Conrad Jr., Jack, and Laura. He is =
survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Grace Irene; and his two =
grandchildren Gregory Paul and Jeffrey Karl.=20

Harry had chosen to be cremated and his remains will be interred at =
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

Donations in Harry's name may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box =
269, Alexandria, Va., 22313.

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Doug,

I worked with Gladys Cummings Toth in the old D/S Division of AEEL 1957-1958 when she worked for
Al Scarcelli. My dad was in the Navy with Andy; and I went to Gladys's retirement party at
Bernie Shay's Castle in Hatboro when she had her first child.

Dave


Glad Toth

Glad Toth, a resident of Horsham Township since 1958, died Wednesday, Nov.
28, 2007, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 81

She was the wife of Andrew Toth, who died in 2003.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late George and Ella
Cummings.

Glad was a graduate of Kensington High School for Girls and the
Philadelphia Bible College.

Prior to retirement, she was a draft person at the Naval Air Development
Center in Warminster.

Glad was an active member of the Neshaminy Warwick Presbyterian Church,
Hartsville, where she was a deacon and had been involved in the Women's
Circle.

She was an active Girl Scout Leader and a member of the Red Hat Society.
She also volunteered at the Coordinating Council of Health and Welfare in
Warminster.

In addition to her family, she enjoyed bowling, traveling, gardening, and
her pets.

Glad will be greatly missed by her surviving family of one son, Andrew and
his wife, Zeina, of Tripoli; two daughters, Cindy Toth-Smarsh of Solebury
and Cherie Cross and her husband, Matthew, of North Wales; her
grandchildren, Kirby, Jack, Kelby, Hana, Haley, and Leila; and two
sisters, Nancy Cummings and Ella Wright.

Her funeral service will be at noon on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Neshaminy
Warwick Presbyterian Church, 1410 Meetinghouse Road (at Bristol Road),
Hartsville, where the family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the
time of the service. Interment will follow the service in the church
cemetery.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Alzheimer's
Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140, Rockville, MD 20850.
Shelly Funeral Home,Warrington

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John A. Chapman II

John Alden Chapman II, known to friends and family as
Jack, of Doylestown died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007. He was
81.

Born April 9, 1926, in Framingham, Mass., he was the
son of the late Marjorie Brigham Chapman and John A.
Chapman.

John grew up in New England and attended the United
States Naval Academy.

Following his graduation in 1948, he served in the
U.S. Navy until he retired as commander in 1971. His
last tour of duty was spent at the Naval Air
Development Center in Warminster, where he served as
supply officer.

He spent his retirement years in Plumstead Township
with his wife, Jane E. (Mahaffey) Chapman, who died
Nov. 23, 1993.

In recent years he enjoyed attending the theater,
going to his favorite Bucks County restaurants, and
exercising at the Doylestown YMCA. He was a
well-liked, well-respected, generous man who will be
lovingly remembered and sorely missed by his friends
and family.

He is survived by his son, John A. Chapman III and his
wife, Patricia A. (Klose) Chapman, and their children,
Taylor and Jane, of Doylestown; his daughter,
Elisabeth A. Chapman and her husband, William D.
Jemison, and their son, Jason, of Easton, Pa.; and his
longtime companion, Ann Stevick of Doylestown.

Services will be held privately at the request of the
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The following was passed on to me by Roger Holler 

Ginny Dale called this morning to let me know that Bob Dale passed away on
Sunday.

Bob Dale worked at NADC from 1965 to 1977(?). He was a Mechanical Engineer
working in the Area of ASW sonobuoys. He worked for Henry Suter, George
Gimber, Ed Cotilla, and Tony Madera. He was the Branch head of the
Hydromechanics Branch of the Sonar Sensors Division of AETD. In the late
1960s and in the 1970s, he was pioneered the investigation of cable
strumming and the reduction of hydromechanical noise in sonobuoys. He
authored numerous papers and NADC reports and mentored Joe McCandless, Jim
McEachern, and myself. He had a tremendous impact on the improvement of
sonobuoys, in particular the AN/SSQ-53 DIFAR.

A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Evangelical Church, St.
Paul's Road, off of 6th Street in Redhill, PA, on Friday, December 14th,
at 11 am.

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From: "Heal, Gordon B.  CIV NAVAIRSYSCOM PMA-271, E-6"
    

Doug -
     Gerald Toland worked at NADC in the acoustics group for a number of
years. He passed away last week following complications from heart-valve
replacement. His obituary is attached.

Regards, Gordy


Toland, Gerald D.

TOLAND GERALD D., 82, of Warminster, Jan. 4, 2008. Beloved husband of
Catherine M. and loving father of 4 children. Relatives and friends will
be received by his family on Wed. January 9 from 10-11 A.M. in St. John
Bosco Church, 235 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro and are invited to attend
his Funeral Mass at 11 A.M. Int. St. John Neumann Cem. Memorials may be
made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arr.: SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME

Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News from
1/7/2008 - 1/8/2008.

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This was passed on to me by Ed Kozarek. The obit, I believe, is in both
the Inquirer and the Doylestown Inteligencer.


George P. Voss retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. and former contracter at NADC passed
away on March 7, 2008. Prior to becoming and officer he was stationed at
NADC as an enlisted man in Aircraft Manitainanace. His wife Esther
(Ortolani) also worked at NADC. He has a daughter Tanya Sucic and husband
Charles and a son Douglas. He is a brother of Ann Maher and grandfather of
Devon Sucic.

Family will receive friends On Wednesday, March 12, 10 to 11 AM at Our
Lady of Good Counsel Church, 2nd Street Pike Southampton. Funeral Mass is
at 11 AM. Internment is private.

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The Intelligencer

Joseph John Gaydos

Joseph John Gaydos of Elkins Park died on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at his
residence. He was 75.

Born in Ebervale, Luzerne County, Pa., he was the son of the late Nicholas
and Mary Cheslak Gaydos.

Mr. Gaydos was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Navy.

He worked for more than 20 years with the Department of the Navy, at the
Johnsville Naval Base in Warminster, as an electrical planner and
estimator.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 5010 in Freeland, Pa.
and also of the American Legion Post 497 Forsyth Oldhal Griffith, in
Cheltenham.

He was the beloved husband of Eleanor Rish Gaydos; the devoted father of
Joseph, Mark, Robert, Theresa McInerney, and James; and the brother of
Mary Beazzo. He also is survived by 11 grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, at St.
James Church, 8320 Brookside Road, Elkins Park, where family will greet
relatives and friends after 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Joseph J.
McGoldrick Funeral Home Jenkintown

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Doug This is a recent passing of a highly esteemed colleague of ours who
worked in the Crew Systems area for approx. 40 years. Please pass along.
Thank you very much. Mark Katzeff

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HENDLER, EDWIN Ph.D. March 30, 2008 of Cherry Hill, NJ. Husband of the
late May (nee Snyder) Hendler. Father of Lynn (Gerry) Slotkin and Sandra
(T.C.) Hendler Lloyd. Brother of June Postrel. Grandfather of Rochelle
Daley and Hilary Casale. Great grand-father Andrew Daley. Services will be
held at a later date. The family respectfully requests contributions in
his memory be made to the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Furer-Barag Wolf
Post 126, Box 181, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

PLATT MEM'L CHAPELS Inc, Cherry Hill

http://www.legacy.com/philly/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=106724227

Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News on
4/1/2008.

There will be a graveside service at the Roosevelt Memorial Park, Section
I-32-1, on Thursday, April 17 at 1:00 PM The cemetery is located at 2701
Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose PA. The cemetery phone # is 215-673- 7500.
For directions, go to:

http://www.rooseveltmemorialparkandmortuary.com/html/cemetery.htm

Dr. Edwin (Ed) Hendler, 85, of Cherry Hill, NJ, a retired Federal
Aerospace Physiologist, died peacefully while working at his desk on
March 30, 2008.  For more than 40 years, starting in 1947, he was
employed by the Naval Air Engineering Center in Philadelphia, and upon
the center.s transfer, Dr. Hendler worked at the Naval Air Development
Center in Warminster, PA. During most of these years he was the Head of
the Life Sciences Division of the Aerospace Crew Equipment Laboratory
(ACEL), later renamed the Crew Systems Department. In that capacity, he
directed the basic and advanced research work of aerospace scientists,
engineers, and technicians to establish the criteria to adapt aircrew
to the hostile environment in which they are required to perform. Dr.
Hendler was a pioneer in his specialized field. In 1974 he was chosen
as a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association for his outstanding
contributions in the field of aerospace medicine for his research in
the safety and performance of persons involved in air and space travel.

He authored numerous scientific articles and publications related to
the physiological effects of extremes in acceleration, pressure
breathing, spatial disorientation, hypoxia, and other threats to
pilot/crew performance and survivability. Ed was a "hands- on"
supervisor. Using the unique facilities of the Center, he personally
led a number of programs directly supported by the US Navy and other
Federal agencies, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, DOT (Department of Transportation), and NIH (National
Institutes of Health).  The information gathered during these programs
was often directly transferred for use in the civilian sector.  A
listing of just some of the many programs he was responsible for is as
follows:

.  Development of impact and penetration test methodologies for
   head protective systems (helmets).

.  Respiration studies for NASA to determine the effects of
   breathing oxygen at high altitude while working with the original
   Mercury Astronauts.

.  Senior physiologist in charge of the development of the Mercury
   Astronauts. pressure suits.

.  Determination of the optimum oxygen environment needed for
   long-term space travel using long-term habitability testing in the Navy
   altitude chamber.

.  Human volunteer immersion studies to determine the
   effectiveness of anti-exposure suits, which became a requirement during
   military operations over frigid waters.

.  Conduct of research studies to determine the effects of high
   impact acceleration forces on the human body.

Dr. Hendler was born in Philadelphia on August 29, 1922.  He grew up in
the West Philadelphia section of the city and was graduated from West
Philadelphia High School where he won the American Legion Award and was
the president of the school.  Dr. Hendler earned his undergraduate
degree from Pennsylvania State University, his Master of Science degree
from Cornell University, and his PhD in Physiology from the University
of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Hendler served as a Naval Officer during World War II and attained
the rank of Commander during his tenure in the US Navy Reserves. He was
predeceased in 1995 by his wife of 53 years, May Snyder.  He is
survived by a sister, June Postel, two daughters, Lynn (Gerry) Slotkin
and Sandra (TC) Hendler Lloyd, grandchildren, Rochelle Daley and Hilary
Casale, and great grandchild Andrew Daley.

A Memorial Service was held on April 17 at Roosevelt Memorial Park,
Trevose, PA.  The family respectfully requests contributions in his
memory be made to the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Furer-Barag Wolf
Post 126, Box 181, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.

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Desmond F. Preedy

The Intelligencer

Desmond F. Preedy of Warminster passed away on Monday, April 21, 2008, at
Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 79.

Born in Philadelphia on May 26, 1928, he was the son of the late Donald
and Eileen (Coyle) Preedy.

He was the beloved husband of Maria (Di Valerio) Preedy for more than 56
years.

He was the loving father of Francis (Debra), Theresa Rakszawski (Joseph),
and Robert (Barbara) and the grandfather of Paul and Philip Rakszawski,
and Matthew, Megan and Mark Preedy.

Mr. Preedy was a 1960 graduate of LaSalle College with a bachelor of
science degree in business administration.

He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served his country in
World War II aboard the USS Fremont PA 44, and in the Korean War aboard
the USS Firedrake AE 14 as a machinist mate first class. He received the
American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star,
World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean War Service Medal
and the United Nations Service Medal.

He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6493 in Warminster.

He was employed for 40 years as a civilian employee of the Naval Air
Development Center, Johnsville. He retired in 1986 as maintenance control
director.

He enjoyed home remodeling projects and took great pride in his home.

Mr. Preedy was extremely proud of his Scottish/Irish heritage and was most
happy spending time with his family, playing Santa Claus for his
grandchildren, listening to Frank Sinatra music and playing the piano and
harmonica.=20

He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Church.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Mass at 10 a.m.
Friday, April 25, in Nativity of Our Lord Church, Street Road, Warminster,
where friends will be received after 9 a.m. Interment will be in St. John
Neumann Cemetery, Warrington Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the
Alzheimer's Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA
19106, or Abington Memorial Hospital Hospice, 2510 Maryland Road, Suite
250, Willow Grove, PA 19090, in memory of Mr. Preedy. Decker Funeral Home,
Warminster

www.deckerfuneralhome.com

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Robert M. Balonis, age 63, passed away suddenly at his home in State
College, PA on Friday, 25 April. Upon graduating from Wilkes University in
1967 Bob joined NADC and worked in the Mission Avionics Technology Dept.
(Code 50) until his retirement in 1996.

After retiring he & his wife Christine moved to State College. Bob worked
at ARL Penn State for a brief period. His memorial service is scheduled
for Wednesday, 30 April at Our Lady of Vi ctory Church, 820 Westerly
Parkway, State College, PA. Donations in Bob's name may be made to the St.
Vincent de Paul Society, 526 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801.

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The Intelligencer

Joseph J. Swift

Joseph James Swift of Pipersville died Friday, April 25, 2008. He was
81.

He was the beloved husband of Carolyn.

He is survived by his children Nadine Peich of California, Rod Swift of
Quakertown, Lori Swift of Collegeville, Kerry Samios of South Carolina,
Rhonda Kawcak of Tennessee, Karl Swift of Pipersville, Linda Layton of
Telford, and Valerie Egar of Titusville, N.J. He also is survived by two
sisters, Mimi Chamberlain and Bonnie Binder, both of Florida; 14
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the Naval Air
Warfare Center in Warminster.

Cremation services will be planned privately by the family.

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