Rita F. Zitter Fitzpatrick, of Langhorne, PA died peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, February 13, 2017. She was 75.

She was the beloved wife of 55 years to Edwin F. Fitzpatrick Jr. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Rita (McDonald) Zitter.

Rita was a member of the United States Navy and the Army Reserve for many years. She was a retiree of Bell Telephone/Verizon and for a period of time worked for the City of Philadelphia under the Frank Rizzo Administration. Rita was an active member of both the Bell Telephone Pioneers and the Feasterville Business Persons Association. After retirement from Bell/Verizon she also worked as a financial advisor for UBS Financial Services. She loved to entertain and enjoyed traveling with family and close friends. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she enhanced with her friendship and love.

In addition to her husband Edwin, Rita is survived by her nephew Greg and her nieces: Kelly, Holly, and Jacqueline.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Wednesday, February, 22, 2017 at Assumption B.V.M. Church 1900 Meadowbrook Rd. Feasterville, PA 19053 from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:30AM. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675 or to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Dorothy Hueber of Warminster died peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017 at The Birches of Newtown surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.

She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Hueber for 49 years.

Born in Staten Island, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Dorothy M. Mann Corey, and sister of the late Gerard and James Corey, and Joan McIntyre.

Dorothy retired from the Centennial School District, and was an active member, in many different capacities, of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Warminster. She loved bowling and trips to the beach, but above all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and extended family members.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children and their spouses, William and Pam Hueber, Dorothy and Don Bourlier, Bernadette and William Doughterty, Mary and Mark Young, Robert and Liz Hueber and James Hueber. She will be greatly missed by her 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Bernadette and Harry Klumbach.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday, February 17 from 9:00am until Dorothy’s Funeral Mass, 11:00am at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Rd, Warminster, PA 18974. Burial will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the A.J. Foundation for Autism PO Box 234, Wycombe, PA 18980.

Thomas Sandusky of New Britain and formerly of Newtown passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his loving wife and family by his side. He was 71.

Thomas was the beloved husband of Jeanne Crain Sandusky.

Born in Johnstown, PA he was a son of the late Stephen and Ruth Thomas Sandusky and brother of the late Sue Wood.

Tom attended West Virginia University where he attained his Bachelors and Masters degrees before going on to earn his doctorate from Penn State University. He led a long career as an educator having spent many years teaching at Watchung Hills Regional High School in New Jersey.

Following retirement, Tom joined the adjunct faculty at Holy Family College where he taught student teachers and he also enjoyed dedicating much of his time to volunteering with the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve.

Above all else, he will be greatly missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

In addition to his wife Tom is survived by his children, Carol Sandusky (John Cimino) and Brad Sandusky; his grandchildren Keira and Tommy Sandusky; and his brother, Scott Sandusky (Martha).

Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Nativity, 749 Durham Road, Newtown, PA 18940 followed by a time of gathering and fellowship.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s name to The Church of the Holy Nativity at the above address or Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938. 

Cruz Belardo Sr. of Orlando, Fla, (formerly of Chalfont), died on February 10, 2017. Former General Supt. of the Archdioceses of Phila. Catholic Cemeteries for 41 years.

He was the beloved husband of the late Ana D. Belardo, devoted father of Cruz Belardo, Jr. and Milagros “Ginger” Negron, also survived by 2 sisters (Maria and Carmen) 1 brother (Illumunado), loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday from 9:30 am until his Prayer Service, 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.

Interment St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

Memorials in his memory can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 125 S. 9^th Street Suite 202, Phila, PA. 19107.          

John Patrick Timothy Murphy, of Langhorne and formerly of Newtown died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 5, 2017at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 86.

Born in Philadelphia, PA John was the beloved husband of Patricia K. Kurz Murphy and the late Diane D. Raup Murphy, the son of the late John and Mary McLaughlin Murphy and brother to the late Joseph (Trudy), Helen Webster (John), Catherine McCullough (Joseph), William (Marie), and James Murphy.

John was a Proud Veteran of the Navy who honorably served our country during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Pierce College in Philadelphia, and worked for 49 years until retiring in 2000 as a Senior Manager with Strawbridge and Clothier. 

In addition to his wife Patricia, John is survived by his loving children and their spouses: Susan Wilson and Tom, John Murphy and Karen, Nancy Gerstle and Bruce, John McEwing and Karen, and Stewart McEwing and Mayette. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, his siblings Peggy Casoni (Peter), Edward, Richard (Betty), Eugene (Carol), and his sister-in-law Patricia.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 11:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private at a later date in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Tin Can Sailors, www.destroyers.org

Steve Theodore Bakas, of Doylestown, PA passed away February 5, 2017 at UPenn Hospital surrounded by family he loved so dearly. He was 58 years old.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Deborah Vlahakis Bakas.

Born and raised in Boston, MA, Steve was the son of Joanna Sideropoulos Bakas and the late Judge Theodore Bakas. He was a proud graduate of Boston Latin School. He received his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and later received an MBA from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He worked at UOP, Des Plaines, IL, for 24 years. The past 12 years, Steve worked for GE Water & Process Technologies, Trevose, PA,

In addition to his beloved wife, Steve is survived by his cherished daughters, Nikki Joanna and Anna Catherine; dear brothers James (Edrea) Bakas and Michael (Pauline) Bakas. Fond Uncle to Rachel, Teddy, Nick, Jesse and Allie. Adored son-in-law to George and Catherine Vlahakis. Dear brother-in-law to Dean Vlahakis (Lynda); and Nicolette Vlahakis (Jim). Loved nephew to many aunts and uncles, as well as fond cousin to many.

Steve’s love for his church was extremely strong, and he was a very active member of St. Philip Orthodox Church. He loved the beach and loved to read. His family was his priority and greatest joy. Steve’s sweet, easy-going personality along with his consistent, warm smile and infectious laugh will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 10 from 6pm to 8pm at Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave (at Sandy Ridge Rd), New Britain, PA 18901, and on Saturday, February 11, from 10am until the start of his funeral service; 11am, at St. Philip Orthodox Church, 1970 Clearview Rd, Souderton, PA 18964. If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Philip Orthodox Church at the above address. May his memory be eternal.

Priscilla Lee Fuller of Warrington passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at her home. She was 80.

Born in Abington she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Helen Thompson Bunch. Priscilla was preceded in death by her sons, Timothy and Christopher Fuller.

Priscilla graduated from Upper Moreland High School and went on to lead a long career as a Bookkeeper, most recently for Executive Mews Real Estate where she worked for many years.

Priscilla was also a dedicated volunteer for the Bucks County Library System having spent her time with the Doylestown branch of the library. She was talented at needlepoint and sewing and was an avid reader and traveler. She was vibrant, full of life and fiercely devoted to her family, most especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she adored dearly. She will be missed.

Surviving are her son, William B. “Brad” Fuller and his wife, Jane; her grandchildren, Nicole Fuller and her husband, Jason, Bradley Fuller and his wife, Kim, Josh Fuller and Jessica Oliphant; her great-grandchildren, Cole and Presley Fuller; and her sister, Joan Carter.

In addition to her sons, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dewey Bunch, Jr. and Bob Bunch and her sister, Nancy Bunch.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. Her interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery, New Britain.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Bucks County Free Library, 150 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Thomas C. Garvin, the Jenkintown Flash, of Newtown died peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017at Twining Village Health Care in Holland. He was 71.

Born in Plainfield, NJ Thomas was the beloved husband of Roberta J. Fassett Garvin, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Biositti Garvin, and father-in-law of the late Michelle Bone.

Tom was an accomplished Pitcher for Jenkintown High School’s Baseball Team. Tom was an avid fan of the Philadelphia sports teams, he enjoyed gardening, but most importantly he cherished every moment he had with his beloved family.

In addition to his wife Roberta, Tom is survived by his loving and devoted children: William L. Bone Jr. and his wife Maureen, Deborah Seifert, Ricky W. Bone, Gary L. Bone and his wife Linda, and Malissa R. Tryon and her husband Joseph. He is also survived by his brothers Jonathan (Linda) and Anthony Garvin, his 14 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Tom’s family will receive friends on Monday, February 6, 2017 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service 11:30am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Women’s Humane Society, 3839 Richlieu Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020.

Richard K. Muehlmann, of Hatfield, Pennsylvania and formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 2, 2017 at the age of 78. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Richard was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Muehlmann. He graduated from Simon Gratz High School before attending Curtis Institute Of Music, graduating in 1964. Richard played double bass with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for 40 years, retiring in 2005. Richard was also the Assistant Director of the Mississippi Valley Packard Car Club and a member of the Classic Car Club of America and the Cadillac LaSalle Club. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed restoring antique cars, gardening, and taking trips to Ocean City, New Jersey. Several of his automobiles won awards.

In addition to his former wife, Ann, he is survived by his brother, Robert Muehlmann, and two sisters, Marilyn Stevens and Roslyn Reiss; his daughters, Margaret, Mary and Erica; and his grandchildren, Ryan, Connor, Joseph and Alicia.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to an environmentally conscious charity in Richard’s name. Correspondence to Richard’s family may be sent to 1914 Maple Ave Hatfield, Pennsylvania 19440.

Bernard S. “Bernie” Weinman of Holland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.  He was 90.

Bernie was the beloved husband of 57 years to Virginia “Ginny” Pinto Weinman.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Abraham and Rose Schwartzberg Weinman. Bernie served in the army, then went on to receive his B.A. at Brooklyn College and his M.A. and Ph.D. at New York University. He served as Director of the Adolescent Program at Philadelphia State Hospital and was subsequently appointed to head a new department for evaluation and research. As Director of the Clinical Research Department, he lead the development of a successful program to treat, support and reintegrate into the community the chronically mentally ill, who had previously spent years housed at the hospital. The program received a number of federal grants and was presented and implemented abroad.

Bernie treated private patients at the Feasterville Evaluation Center and served as adjunct or assistant professor at Union College, Temple University and Hahnemann University. He also served as consultant for a number of area mental health programs that treated both adults and children.

In addition to his loving wife Ginny, he is survived by his children, Elizabeth Weinman, Deborah Weinman, Leah Weinman, and Amy Sullivan, her husband, Paul, and his grandchildren, Georgia, Joshua, Rhianna, Jason, and Tiana; as well as countless other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service and a time for sharing and remembrances at 11 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA. His interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 30 S. 17th St., Ste. 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103.