Audrey J. Tucker WASHINGTON CROSSING Audrey J. Tucker of Washington Crossing died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at St. Mary Medical Center. She was 73. Audrey was the beloved wife of Thomas N. Tucker for 47 years. Born in Sycamore, IL, and raised in Easton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Morton and Betty Kotzen Sobel. She received a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in social work from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Audrey's career was dedicated to the service of the community. Audrey was affiliated with Family Service of Bucks County for over 40 years, serving as its CEO since 1987. In that role, she managed the growth and development of the agency, which now serves nearly 26,000 Bucks County residents annually from multiple locations throughout the county. Audrey was a visionary in identifying needs in the county and developing programs to meet those needs. Among her signature accomplishments include Family Service becoming licensed as a drug and alcohol treatment facility in 1987, and as a mental health outpatient treatment facility in 1997. Its success in these areas was highlighted by the agency's selection by the State of Pennsylvania as an Opioid Use Disorder Center of Excellence (COE) in 2016. Audrey also co-chaired the COE Community Advisory Board. Audrey had a relentless passion for her work. Through her efforts and leadership, she helped launch many initiatives, including Project HOPE and Caring Families, innovative child abuse prevention programs. She established the Bucks County Family Center in 1995, to serve Bristol Borough residents and expanded it to serve the entire county 12 years ago. Through her participation on the Bucks County Health Improvement Project, Audrey was instrumental in developing a Teen Center in 1997, to provide services to adolescents in Bucks County. In addition, Audrey led two recent mergers, which led to the Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter and the Contact Helpline/Suicide Prevention Lifeline becoming Family Service programs. Under her leadership, in 2006, Family Service moved into a new headquarters allowing the agency to increase its support to families in the community. Valued for her expertise in the area of HIV/AIDS, Audrey was elected to serve on the National Task Force on AIDS by Family Service America. She was appointed to the Philadelphia AIDS Consortium by the Bucks County Commissioners and served as its co-president. She established Bucks Villa to serve those affected by AIDS. A 1996 decision by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in Eichlin v. Zoning Board of New Hope Borough, relied heavily on Audrey's "credible testimony and expert opinions" in affirming the grant of a zoning permit to Bucks Villa. Audrey was a leader in other organizations serving on various boards of directors: Contact of Greater Philadelphia, Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership, and previously the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center. She was co-chair of the Bucks County Family Center's Board of Directors. Audrey enjoyed listening to classical music, reading, discussing politics, spending time at her family's Ocean City, MD, condominium, and cooking, especially with her daughter and oldest grandson. In addition to her husband, Tom, Audrey is survived by her loving children: Darren Tucker and his wife, Anne of Bethesda, MD, and Megan Tucker of Los Angeles. She is also survived by her two dear grandsons, Andrew and Ethan; her brothers, Lawrence Sobel (Marylee) and Jesse Lambert (Gloria); her sister, Amy Weis (Mark), and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. until her funeral service at 10:30 a.m. in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home (fluehr.com), 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Family Service Association of Bucks County at fsabc.org/donate. Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954 (215) 968-8585
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Four years since Audrey's transition to heaven. A few more since my three years at FSABC.
I can clearly remember asking if I could start a flower garden on the grounds of the agency. Her response was a quick 'No'. Her reasoning was based on who would care for the garden when I was no longer present. I believe this underscores Audrey emphasis on not only doing good but the importance of this good being with a sustaining community. This can be seen with FSABC continuing to thrive with the dedication of many. Incidently, Audrey did permit my building of a recycling cart in the office. Everything from coffee grounds, paper, aluminum, and glass.
David G Nejako
February 15, 2022
She was my grandmother and was a very important person of Bucks County and I am sorry for her also
Andrew Tucker
Family
May 27, 2018
I had the opportunity to work with Audrey Tucker and to begin to learn of her amazing contributions to her community. Sincere condolences to Tom and her family.
Terry Farber
February 23, 2018
I am deeply saddened to hear of Audrey's passing. I had the honor of working at Family Service for many years under Audrey. She was a "dynamo" always looking for a way to make our community a better place. She told me once, "I was born to be a Social Worker!" My condolences to Tom and family.
Stephanie Lopez
February 23, 2018
Condolences to Audrey's family. Audrey was one of the sweetest people I ever had the pleasure to know.
Judy Smith
February 22, 2018
My beautiful friend. So much done. So much more to do. I will miss you. Condolences to Tom and her family.
Becky Goldenberg
February 22, 2018
So sad and sorry for everyone. No words
February 21, 2018
peg vanarsdale
February 21, 2018
I worked with Audrey during several projects in her role at Family Services. She was dynamic, involved and always worked to meet a need or fix a problem. She impressed me so much with her dedication, her energy and unlimited ability to make a difference. The world lost a very special person. My sincere condolences to her family, friends and co workers.
peg vanarsdale
Acquaintance
February 21, 2018
Ms Tucker will always be remembered by me as a role model in her dedication to those in need. She provided the breath of life to my career at a critical moment. I saw her as fair and compassionate yet always tenacious. May you find Peace and Joy.
David Nejako
February 21, 2018
I remember her and her great family.
Darrell and Jane Mengel
February 21, 2018
I remember Audrey well because we all grew up together. My condolences to your family. Your activities are a tribute to any continuation of your family's good works.
Stewart Merkin
February 21, 2018
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