Gail K. Reed of Bensalem died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 60.

Gail was the beloved wife of 33 years to John J. Reed.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Norma Primrose Hinde.

Gail was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Bensalem in 1984.

Gail was an employee of the Bensalem Township School District for 15 years in the school library surrounded by one of her favorite things in life, Books.

She was an avid fan of all Philadelphia sports teams and attended games regularly.

Gail and her husband enjoyed traveling and most recently traveled to Alaska.

In addition to her beloved husband John, Gail is survived by her cherished children Scott Reed of Bensalem, Ryan Reed of Bensalem and Megan McGee and her husband Walter of Philadelphia. She is also survived by her father-in-law and mother-in-law Frederick and Alice Reed of Warrington and her brothers, Rick Hinde of Florida and Steven Hinde of Blue Bell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings from 6:00-8:00pm on Sunday, August 28^th  and from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:00am on Monday, August 29^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954. Gail’s interment will be privately held by her family. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to ACPMP Research Foundation, 6415 Granger Road Suite 260, Independence, OH 44131.

Jules F. Hamburg, Jr. of Holland passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne.

Jules was the beloved husband of the late Lucille A. Hamburg.

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Jules and Marie Bromley Hamburg and brother of the late Albert Hamburg.

A graduate of Dobbins High School, Jules served proudly with the United States Navy during the Korean War and went on to lead a long career as an electrician until his retirement.

He was a communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland where he was a Grand Knight with Knights of Columbus, Raymond V. Hennessey Council 6145 and was also a member of the Archbishop Wood  4^th Degree Assembly.

Jules was an avid gardener, train enthusiast and a die hard Philadelphia Phillies fan and he also played Pop Warner Football.

Most important to Jules was his family and he was totally devoted to his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle.

Surviving are his children, Luanne Hamburg, Harry Hamburg and his wife, Donna, Julius Hamburg, Richard Hamburg, and Lisa M. Peyton and her husband, Michael. He also leaves behind his eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and his siblings, Shirley Tohanczyn, Marie Harold, Harry Hamburg.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

William C. Christie of Buckingham, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home with his loving wife and family by his side.  He was 82 years old.

He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Frances Mitchell Christie  and father of the late Theresa Christie.

Born in Philadelphia, PA William was the son of the late Alexander and Mae Kite Christie and brother of the late Nancy Cox and Robert Christie and is also survived by his sister Gloria Goodwin

Bill grew up in the Swampoodle neighborhood section of Philadelphia and attended Lincoln High School.  He went on to lead a long and successful career as a salesman for Coca-Cola, until his retirement in 1997. 

Full of life and always with a friendly smile, the number one priority for Bill was his family and he never waivered in fostering the value of family in his own children and generations down the line.  Whether it was the yearly family vacation at the Jersey Shore, gatherings, picnics, the holidays, or simply cheering on the Eagles with his family by his side, Bill was never more happy than when he was surrounded by those he loved.  He will be dearly missed. 

In addition to his beloved wife Frances, William is also survived by his 12 cherished children and their spouses, Deborah Conklin and her husband John, William Jr. and his wife Eileen, Michael and his wife Laura, Stephen and his wife Nancy, Maryann Lipp and her husband Steve, Dennis and his wife Marcia, John and his wife Lynda, Thomas and his wife Marybeth, Richard and his wife Kathleen, Frances Touey and her husband Michael, Robert and his wife Krissy, and Jacob and his wife Michele, his 28 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and again on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.  His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in William’s name may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore http://rmhcbaltimore.org/ways-to-give

Charles D. Hill Sr., a long-time resident of Chalfont, PA and business owner and entrepreneur, died on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at his home with his family by his side. He was 85.

He was the beloved husband of 61 years to the late Susan Rosanelli Hill, who passed away March 26, 2016.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward Hill, Sr. and Martha Mazzeo Hill; father of the late Anthony and Timothy Hill; grandfather of the late Anthony Hill, Jr.; brother of the late Marian Hill Walters, and her husband, the late Robert Walters; brother of the late Edward Hill, Jr.; step-son of the late Elsie Stellar Hill; step-brother of the late Mary Stellar Marrow and her husband, the late Robert Morrow and step-brother of the late Carl Stellar; brother in law of the late Ernest Rodriquez.

Charles was a resident of Chalfont, Bucks County, PA for 62 years.

He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy in 1954.

Charles was the founder and owner of Hill’s Cleaner, Inc., in Warrington, PA, formerly of Willow Grove, PA for 60 years.  He and his wife fostered more than 50 children for Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services; two of which they adopted.

Charles was an avid fan and supporter of Central Bucks West High School Football team and other community high school sports teams.  He was a member of the Philadelphia Moose Lodge since 1950.

He is survived by his children; Charles D. Hill, Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Hilltown, Anna Marie Hill-Baran and her husband Walter of Chalfont, Judith Hill-Nixon of North Wales, Christina Stillwagon of Chalfont, Lisa Junod and her husband Kevin of Doylestown, Paul Hill and his wife Justina of Harleysville, Matthew Hill of Chalfont, his daughter in law Fran Goerlich of Glenside, his sisters and brothers: Virginia Hill Rodriquez, Robert A. Hill and his wife, Elizabeth, Phillis Hill Kelly and her husband, James, Gerald Hill and his wife Carol; his sisters-in-law Mary Ann Hill and Ida Stellar and his brother in law, Frank Rosanelli snd his wife Patricia.  He is also survived by 22 grandchildren: Charles D. Hill III (Marisa) of Philadelphia, Christopher Hill of Doylestown, Cutler Hill (Kristina) of Horsham, Gregory Hill of Hilltown, Max Hill of Hilltown, Kelly Burke of Saratoga Springs, NY, Lauren Burke of Harrisburg, Deborah Hill of New Britain, Karen Hill of New Britain, Daniel Hill of New Britain, Sarah Hill of Hamden, CT, Lisa Baran of Lansdale, Angela Colantonio (Robert Joseph) of Chalfont, Christina Baran of Chalfont, Paul Nixon of Conshohocken, Adam Stillwagon of Chalfont, Brian Stillwagon of Chalfont, Alex Junod of Philadelphia, Samantha Junod of Doylestown, Mary Junod of Doylestown, Nicholas Hill of Harleysville, and Logan Hill of Harleysville and his 3 great grandchildren; Chase Hill of Philadelphia and Nina Marie and Santino Charles Colantonio of Chalfont.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, August 27, 2016, from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914.  His interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: Shared Support Inc., Client Emergency Fund, 258 West Ashland Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Donald R. Bertolini, Ph.D. of Newtown died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Chandler Hall on Sunday, August 21, 2016. He was 66.

Born in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Mario and Rose Conti Bertolini. Donald was the lifelong friend and beloved husband of 42 years to Maria Fazio Bertolini.

Dr. Bertolini was a proud and dedicated alumnus of Ithaca College class of 1971. His quest for knowledge motivated him to complete a master’s degree at C.W. Post College of Long Island University and a doctorate in Biology at Wesleyan University.

After completing his post-doctorate fellowship, Donald began working at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals as a research scientist. He went on to build his career with major companies such as Smithkline Beecham, Bayer, and ultimately retiring as an executive director from Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2010. His work often took him to cities all over the world which he thoroughly enjoyed.

His dedication to his work was second only to his love and commitment to his family. Donald enjoyed being a dad through his involvement in his son’s sports whether as spectator or as a coach. His love and devotion as a spouse was unselfish and unconditional. Donald will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love him.

In addition to his wife Maria, Donald is survived by his loving sons: Andrew and his wife Lauren of Pottstown, PA and Matthew of Secaucus, NJ.

Donald’s family will receive friends on, Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St. Newtown, PA 18940.

William J. Parkes, II of Sea Isle City, Greenacres FL and (formerly of Holland), passed away suddenly on August. 20, 2016.

Son of the late William and Catherine Parkes, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sarah “ Sally” (nee Cannon).  He was the dear father of William III(Kathleen), Brad (Terry), Greg (Claire) and Eileen Burke( Jim), and the late James Parkes. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Kaitlyn Parkes, his sisters Maureen (O’Donnell), Pat (Glemser), Kitty (Skoroda).

He was a graduate of St. Veronica’s Parish School, North Catholic H.S. and LaSalle University. Bill was proud of his Philly roots. He cherished being surrounded by family in Sea Isle City and making friends welcome.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday eve from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and on Saturday at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland , from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory maybe made to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House (philarmh.org).

Walter J. Jucewicz of Warminster, PA died suddenly on Friday, August 19, 2016, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA.  He was 76.

He was the beloved husband of Dorothy F. Charlton Jucewicz for 49 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Theodora Oczkowski Jucewicz.

Walter was a resident of Warminster for the past two years.  He formerly lived in Haycock Township for 17 years after moving from Philadelphia.  He was a graduate of Father Judge High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1958. Walter was employed as a pipefitter for 35 years at Rohm & Haas before retiring in 1997.  He was a talented carpenter who built his own home and made pieces of fine furniture for his family and friends.  He was also an avid hunter.  Mr. Jucewicz was family oriented and enjoyed the special times spent with his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his five children, Linda Smigelski and her husband Michael, Denise Gwiazdowski and her husband Dominick, Karen Tygh and her husband Edward, Teresa Wodack, Walter J. Jucewicz Jr. and his wife, Karen, and his sister, Louise Berry and her husband, Thomas.  He is also survived by his eleven grandchildren; Jeffery, Kevin, Janielle, Kimberly, Lauren, Kristen, Chalie, Paige, Brianna, Kaeley, Carys and his two great grandsons, Cole and Vincent.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 12:30 PM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929.

His interment with military honors will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

Maria Elizabeth “Marliese” Ross (nee Brecht) died peacefully at her residence at Ann’s Choice in Warminster, PA on Friday, August 19, 2016.  She was 85.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Ross.

Born in Speryer, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Ernst and Anna Seitz Brecht and the sister of the late Helga Brecht, Peter Brecht, Ursula Bundschuh and Margot Smith.

Maria is survived by her brother Werner Brecht, Elizabeth Sartor, and Hannelore Schnarr and she was an aunt to 9 nieces and nephews and a great aunt. 

Maria’s family will receive friends on Friday, August 26^th from 9:30am until her Funeral Service 10:30am in the Chapel at Ann’s Choice, 30000 Ann’s Choice Way Warminster, PA 18974 and to her interment at 1:00PM in Hill Church Union Cemetery, 620 Hill Church Rd. Boyertown, PA 19512.

Shirley Ann Hart of Upper Southampton died peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016, at Crestview Nursing Home, Langhorne.  She was 64.

Born in Philadelphia, Shirley was the beloved daughter of the late Francis J. and Claire A. Murphy Hart, sister of the late Katherine Moncil and Joseph Hart.

Shirley was a graduate of Frankford High School, class of 1970 and graduated from Frankford Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist where she worked for many years.  She was an avid reader, tried her hands at needlepoint and loved listening to the Beatles and especially Paul McCartney. She will be sadly missed for her gentile smile and kind words to people all her life.

Shirley is survived by her devoted brother Gary D. Hart and sister-in-law Cheryl, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday August 25, 2016 from 9:30am until her Funeral Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will follow in Rosedale Cemetery, Bensalem. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia PA 19103.

Margaret A. Loeffler-Browne of Newtown died peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016, at Chandler Hall, Newtown.

She was 92.

Born in Philadelphia, Margaret was the beloved wife of the late John Browne who died in 1999 and Joseph Loeffler who died in 1984.

She was the devoted daughter of the late Frank and Mary Krepps Fuchs, dear Mother of the late Kathleen Wagner and sister of the late Bernadette Ehresmann and Doris Hiegl.

Margaret has been a longtime resident of Newtown and a parishioner of the Church of St. Andrew. She had a love for children, music, and time spent at the Jersey Shore but paramount to that was the love she had for her family and for the Holy Trinity and the Blessed Mother. Margaret will be greatly missed but for ever loved by everyone whose life she has touched.

Margaret is survived by her devoted children and their spouses Joseph Loeffler and his wife Charlotte, Frank Loeffler, Mary LaBold and her husband LeRoy, She is the sister of Rita DiValerio. She is also survived by 11 dear grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday August 24, 2016 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew 135 S. Sycamore St. Newtown. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Friends of Olde St. Andrew Church, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 or to the Friends of the OC Pops Inc., P.O. Box 931 Ocean City, NJ 08226.