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Recent Obituaries

Evelyn Pearle Edwards (Weigand )

December 3rd, 2016

Evelyn Pearle Weigand Edwards died peacefully at her home in Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA on December 3, 2016. She was 91.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gomer R. Edwards, daughter of the late W. Glenn and Mary Edith Christy Weigand.

She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law Richard N. and Caroline Edwards, a cherished grandson Frederick Glenn Edwards. She is also survived by one brother and three sisters. She will be greatly missed by her dear family.

Evelyn’s passions centered around her family and teaching young children to read. Her excellence as an educator was never in question.

In lieu of flowers, please make time to read to a young child. Her firm belief was that education and reading are the keys to a better world.

A private family memorial service will be held in Western Pennsylvania in the spring.

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Rita Rose Forrest (Del Rossi)

December 2nd, 2016

Rita Rose Forrest passed away suddenly on Friday, December 2, 2016.  Rita was born on August 15, 1948.

Rita was born in Collingswood, NJ and raised in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.  She attended St. Helena’s Elementary and Cardinal Dougherty High School.  Her whole life was committed to her family and was loved by so many for her kindness and compassion.

Rita is loved by her devoted husband of 44 years Dan Forrest, her brother Carlo Del Rossi, her four children Susann Forrest Mullins, Michele Gerrell, Robert Forrest, Brian Forrest, and her six grandkids Brenna Crippen, Michael Daniel Crippen, Stormi Mullins, Isabelle Gerrell, Billy Gerrell, and Max Forrest.  She is also loved by her niece Amanda Del Rossi Frank, Nephew Perry Del Rossi and their children, her three best friends Donna Balecki, Irene Buchert, and Diane Lafave as well as many additional loving friends and her cat Angel who will forever miss her mommy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 South Sycamore St. Newtown, PA 18940.  Interment will be private. 

Donations can be made to the Flutie Foundation at www.flutiefoundation.org or to the National Foundation for Autism Research at www.nfar.org

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Gail K. Weber (Knapp)

December 1st, 2016

Gail K. Weber of Doylestown passed away suddenly, Thursday, December 1, 2016.  She was 82.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Weber to whom she was married for 55 years.

Gail was born in Binghamton, NY on August 30, 1934 the daughter of the late Robert and Priscilla Whitner Knapp.

Gail was a resident of Doylestown, PA since 1978 and graduated from The University of Pennsylvania as a Dental Hygienist. She loved fashion, watching and following football and golf, of which she was a true fan of the game.  Surrounding herself with family was paramount and she did this with her fabulous cooking, by spending her summers at her home in Avalon with her husband and family, spending time on the water, boating and waterskiing.  She was loved by many but more than anything she was cherished by her family and no words can express how she will be missed as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend.

Gail is survived by her son, Craig M. Weber and his wife, Brandi, her daughter, Alicia Strouse-Nakonetschny and her husband, Michael, her sister Imogene Smith and her brother Mark Knapp. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren; Amber Strouse, Austin Nakonetschny, Chloe Bernstein, Meadow Bernstein and many nieces and nephews.

Gail’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday December 7, from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Service at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.  Interment will follow in Doylestown Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.

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Oliver Yiu-Leung Szeto

December 1st, 2016

Oliver Yiu-Leung Szeto of Richboro, passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was 56.

Born in Hong Kong, he was the son of Wing Szeto and the late Chun Lee. He was beloved by his wife Carmen Molina Szeto, and will also be greatly missed by his children Rachel Szeto, Jonathan Szeto, Jasmin Molina, Adam Molina and Troy Molina, his brother Victor Szeto, his sisters Betty Sham, Kitty Zhou and Agnes Leigh, and many special nieces, nephews and cousins.

Oliver was the owner of Metaphase Technologies, Inc. and LED Living Technology Inc. in Bristol, Pennsylvania. In 2014 he won the Bucks County Emerging Technologies award.

Oliver was a man to be trusted in his word and deeds. He maintained free healthcare for his LED fixture manufacturing employees at LED Living Technology Inc., and Metaphase Technologies Inc., as costs continued to rise over the last few years. He gave people chances where many would pass over for someone with more resume building acronyms. He did so because he could tell they were a hard worker, or ethical, or a “real christian.” He had a way of taking care of others, without letting on: like ordering his wife’s favorite dish, because he knew they would share it. Blessed with a great head of hair, an infectious smile, and an ever present twinkle in his eyes, he used his charisma for good: like convincing you it was a great night for “spaghetties.” Oliver built people up through trust, expectation, and example. Some people are born with the energy and strength to move mountains. Oliver built two successful technology manufacturing companies in the US--one during a recessed economy. He paced, he strode, he swept into rooms. He bore change, he chased progress. When all else failed you could ask him for help, and he would pick up his cell phone and make calls until your problems disappeared. People believed in Oliver. After two years of battling cancer, Oliver is now looking down on us, ever vigilant, watching for ways he can take care of his loved ones, in ways he hopes, they won’t notice came from him.

The family will receive condolences on Friday, December 9 from 6:00-8:00 pm and on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00 am until his Funeral Service at 11:00 am at Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., at Holland Rd, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery, 209 Almshouse Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

 

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Anthony Pettit

November 29th, 2016

Anthony Pettit of Warminster died suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was 33.

Born in Philadelphia, PA Anthony was the beloved son of Edward N. Sr. and Kathleen M. Castine Pettit, maternal grandson of Kathleen and the late George Castine, and the paternal grandson of the late Norman and Marie Pettit.

Anthony graduated in 2001 from William Tennet High School and worked for many years at the Amber Inn of Doylestown. In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing but most importantly were the times he spent creating cherished memories with his nieces and nephew. Anthony will be greatly missed, but will always be loved by everyone who has had the pleasure to know him.

In addition to his parents Ed and Kathy, his grandmother Kathleen, Anthony is survived by his siblings Edward N., Jr. and his wife Deseray, Eric, and Tara Pettit. He is also survived by his beloved nieces and nephew Gulianna, Kendall, and Cameron, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 8:30 to 10:15am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Ave. Southampton, PA 18966. Interment will be private.

 

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Michael G. Reuter

November 29th, 2016

Michael G. Reuter of New Hope, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was 59.

Mike was the son of the late Joseph Reuter and Roberta O’Brien. Michael is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 42 years Mary Jean (M.J.) Fay.

Mike was a graduate of Father Judge High School Class of 1974 and of Temple University with a degree in Marketing and Business Management.

Since 1978, Michael was a founder and owner of Reuter Hanney which now employs over 100 people in three states with offices in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, Middle River, Maryland, and Chantilly, Virginia. Mike had a special appreciation of his team. He took great interest in their lives and the wellbeing of their families.

Michael enjoyed traveling around the world with his nieces and nephews, playing the guitar, a good scotch, and a great cigar on the deck of his shore house.

Art was a passion, especially the original and current New Hope Impressionists. Mike liked to cook and share great food with his friends and family.

Friends and relatives are invited to gather on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 10:00am until the start of a Prayer service, 12:00pm at St Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Warminster, Pennsylvania 18974.

Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions would be greatly appreciated in Michael’s memory to Doylestown Health Foundation c/o Richard A. Reif Heart Institute, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901.

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Margaret Mary Rocco (Stein)

November 29th, 2016

Margaret Mary Stein Rocco of Roswell, GA passed away on November 29, 2016.   She was 80.

She was the wife of the late Pasquale J. Rocco, Sr.

Mrs. Rocco was a graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls and was very involved with her church, St. Ann, and was formerly a parishioner of Assumption BVM Church in Feasterfille.

Surviving are her sons sons, Pasquale J. Rocco, Jr. (Susan), of Dormont, PA, and Frank J. Rocco (Janet), of Marietta, GA; her brother, Francis J. Stein, of Moorestown, NJ; her grandchildren, Silvana, Dominic, Antonin, Chiara, and Giovanni Rocco. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lawrence Stein; and sister, Alice Eeckhout. 

Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 W. Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham, PA 19095.

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Patricia A. Glanzmann (Lynch)

November 28th, 2016

Patricia A. (nee Lynch) Glanzmann, of Warrington, died peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. She was 84.

She was the beloved wife of 65 years to Edward J. Glanzmann. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Georgina (nee Sheedy) Lynch and mother of the late Patricia A. Ekenstam (Edward).

Patricia was a resident of Warrington, for the past 51 years. She was a graduate of J. W. Hallahan Catholic High School for Girls, a faithful communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, where she was a member of the E P’s that meet every month.

Patricia, was loved by many but was cherished by her family, for she along with her husband were the glue that made the Glanzmann home a vibrant place to live. Patricia made their home life very special and warm, with smiles and laughter that will be remembered for years to come.

In addition to her beloved husband she is survived by her devoted children; the Rev. Edward J. Glanzmann, Jr. OSB, Joan McDonald and her husband Michael, Kathleen A. Ward and her husband Michael, Robert R. Glanzmann and his wife Maureen. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening December 2, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain. And to her Funeral Mass Saturday December 3, at 11:30 am in St. Robert Bellarmine Church 856 Euclid Ave. Warrington. Interment will follow in St. Andrew Parish Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Monastery of Holy Cross, c/o Rev. Edward J. Glanzmann, Jr. OSB, 3111 S. Aberdeen St. Chicago, IL 60608.

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Alfred M. Smith

November 28th, 2016

Alfred M. Smith, 90, of Bucks County PA, passed away on November 28, 2016.

Al was born October 15, 1926 in Kortright, NY, to Stearns and Laura Lavandier Smith. He grew up in Upstate New York, on a dairy farm. While studying at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, he met and married Sally Royal Smith. After graduating from Muskingum College, Al served in the United States Air Force, during which Al and Sally enjoyed living in Paris for three years. He worked for Philco Ford as an Electrical Engineer for many years, specializing in communications. He traveled to Helsinki Finland and Vienna Austria for extended periods to support communications for the SALT Talks, and later traveled to Vietnam, working on other US Government communications. He also co-founded a successful electronics business, which developed and distributed energy management controllers across the U.S.

Al spent approximately 60 years living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where he and Sally raised their family. Al loved his family. He was a good, kind, and honorable man, which will be his greatest legacy. His favorite hobby was flying his airplane, which he did up until just a few years ago. He loved animals, especially dogs, and passed that affection on to all of his children and grandchildren.

Al is survived by his brother, Don Smith; four children and their spouses, Mark A. Smith, James A. Smith, John A. Smith, and Laura E. (Smith) Owen, and eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Royal Smith, who passed away in January 1992; and his parents, his brother Stearns Smith, and his sister Jeanne Smith Moore.

Relatives and friends are invited to gather and share memories of Al on Tuesday Evening December 6, 2016 at 5:30 PM at Giuseppe’s Pizza, 990 2nd Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954. For those not able to attend, condolences may be sent to Jim Smith, PO Box 93, Wycombe, PA 18980.

Al often quoted the Serenity Prayer, and kept a printed copy on his dresser for many years. He lived by these wise words: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.” 

 

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Virginia J. Vandegrift (Thompson)

November 28th, 2016

On November 28th, 2016 our beautiful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Virginia J. Thompson Vandegrift, slipped away into a dream. She was 85 years old.

She was the beloved wife of 64 years to William J. Vandegrift.  Born in Hoboken, N.J. she was the daughter of the late Capt. Hedley V. and Annie Tatum Thompson.   Ginny was the sister of the late H. Vernon Thompson.

As written by her grandson…on August 17th, 1952 our grandparents gazed into each others eyes and vowed to a life of love, loyalty, passion and respect.  Even though their marriage on this earth has come to an end, but in his eyes and her heart, they are still and will always be together.

Virginia “Ginny” was extremely involved in our wonderful community.  She was the President of the Junior Woman’s Club from 1962-1963; President of the VIA from 1976-1978 and Treasurer of Doylestown Hospital.  She was also involved with Lenape Valley Foundation for many years.  In January of 1963, Bill and Ginny opened an appliance store in New Britain, Pa., Bill Vandegrift, Inc., where Ginny and Bill worked side by side for over 43 years.

In addition to her loving husband she is survived by her children; James R. Vandegrift, William H. Vandegrift and his wife Jan and Terry Bender and her husband Robert.  She is also survived by her grandchildren; Lindsay Vandegrift Smith and her husband Damien Smith, William Taylor Vandegrift, James Bender and his wife Carrie, Keith Bender, Kerri Scampton and her husband Robert Scampton, Christina Bender and her finance Matt and Jeffrey Bender.  Ginny is also survived by 9 great grandchildren. 

In memory of Virginia, the family is having a private family memorial on 12/27 when all of her grandchildren are in town for the holidays. The family would also like to thank everyone at Pine Run Community for taking such wonderful care of Ginny. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either the Lenape Valley Foundation, 500 North West Street, Doylestown, PA  18901 or the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

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