Reverend B. Robert Gillis (“Pastor Bob”)

August 31, 1941 - August 8, 2016

The Reverend B. Robert Gillis passed away on August 8, 2016, at his home in Richboro, PA at the age of 74. When he passed, Bob was surrounded by friends and family in his bed overlooking the view he had come to love – the 18^th tee of the Northampton Valley Country Club.

Bob was born and raised in Bucks County, where he met his wife, Patricia, and raised his family. Bob received his Master’s Degree in Theology from Wheaton College in Illinois and began his ministry at Western Springs Baptist Church in Western Springs, Illinois. Bob later moved back to Bucks County with Pat and his two eldest children to help run the family business, Myers and Gillis. He lived and worked in Bucks County for many years where he became an active member in the community and his Church. Although Bob spent many years in the family insurance business, he continued to minister to local families and his fellow businessmen, leading Morning Prayer meetings and teaching at Northampton Presbyterian Church – his family’s home congregation.

After his children were grown, Bob renewed his true passion full-time and joined the staff of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Huntingdon Valley. As “Pastor Bob”, he served on the staff at Gloria Dei for 14 years before returning to his ministerial roots in Illinois where he accepted an Associate Pastor position with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Pastor Bob served at Good Shepherd Church until his retirement in August of 2009. Thereafter, and until his death, Pastor Bob continued to assist congregations in transition as both an interim pastor, and a part-time senior pastoral consultant. Pastor Bob ultimately returned to the staff of Gloria Dei where he served in a part-time capacity until shortly before his death.

In addition to his love for family and ministry, Bob was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He enjoyed watching and attending games at all of the major sports venues, but in his heart, Bob was always a Phillies fan, first. Bob started going to games at Connie Mack Stadium and then instilled his love of the Phils in each of his children by taking them to the Veterans Stadium “cheap seats” whenever he could. One of the highlights of Bob’s life was a trip to Phillies Fantasy Camp that was given to him by his Gloria Dei Congregation. Bob lived to enjoy both of the Phillies’ World Championships, listening with his grown children to the final call of each series from Harry Kallas. Bob counted these as some of his fondest memories.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Patricia Ann Gillis. He is also survived by his four children and their spouses: his son Borden Robert Gillis, Jr. and his wife Linda Anne Gillis, his daughters Cheryl Lynn Brummans and Ginger Lee Gillis-Shearer, and his son Matthew John Gillis and his wife Kelly Higgins-Gillis. Bob also leaves ten grandchildren: Bradley Cills, Sean Boyle, Kirsten Cills, Christopher Gillis, Sarah Gillis, Shannon Gillis, Matthew Gillis, Nicole Gillis, Delaney Gillis, and Grace Gillis. Bob also had one child, Mark Allan Gillis and one Grandchild, Kevin Boyle, who predeceased him.

A Service of Remembrance and Celebration will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 on Saturday, August 13^th. Visitation with the family will be from 9:00 am until 11:30 am and a celebration of Bob’s life will immediately follow at 11:30 am. Bob’s Children will also be attending the Phillies home game versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, August 21^st as a special remembrance of their father. If so desired, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to either of the Special funds that have been established at both Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 570 Welsh Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1310 Shepherd Drive, Naperville, Ill 60565.

Baby Phillip Guy Cook passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. Now an angel in heaven, Phillip leaves behind his mother and father, Cristine and Phillip Cook; his sister, Caitlin; his grandmothers, Marianne and Mary; and his aunts and uncles, Phil and Katie, Sara and Rich, Darlene and Jeff, Mike, Gabe and Jerrianne.

Charles Joseph McKenna, well known to many as “Chal” or “Charlie”, passed away with his loving wife and family by his side on Monday, August 8, 2016 at his home. He was 85 years old. Charles was the beloved husband of Winifred D. “Winnie” McKenna. They were married for 63 years. Born in Philadelphia on July 8^th, 1931. He was the youngest son of the late John L. McKenna and Anna T. Somers.

He graduated from North Catholic High School and began a long career in the steel industry, first with Midvale-Heppenstall where he worked his way to great success in sales. Then, in 1979 he decided to venture out on his own and started McKenna Associates where he continued his career as a Manufacturer’s Representative until his retirement in 2001.

In addition to his main career, Charles was also passionate about real estate. Together he and his wife built their very first home in Southampton brick by brick. He was also successful at buying and selling many properties over the years. He was an avid athlete and coach, having implemented and coached the first track and basketball teams at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Southampton. He also treasured every moment spent at his shore home in Wildwood Crest, NJ.

Above all else, Charles was a family man and will be remembered for the love and devotion he showed to his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings. He adored and was adored by his family and friends and he will be dearly missed. In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his children, Winnie

Mitchell, Nancy Davidson and her husband, Dave, Charles J. McKenna, Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, Terry Olah, and Michael J. McKenna and his wife, Liza. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Winnie, Danielle, Lindsey, Michael, Kristine, Amberleigh, Ashley, Ryan, Sean, Taylor and Katelyn; his great-grandchildren, Winnie, Haleigh, Tommy, Corrina, Casey, Autumn, Daniella, and Emilia; his brother, Rev. Joseph McKenna, and his brother-in-law, Frank Hauser.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Charles’ family on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. His Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. His interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Oblates of St. Francis De Sales, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806.

Dr. Mahendra Kumar Logani, beloved husband of Shashi Prabha Logani, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne.

Born in India in 1941, he was a son of Khem Chand and Kartar Devi Logani.  Dr. Logani was a distinguished professor of biomedical physics and immunology at Temple University School of Medicine. He was a highly respected in the South Asian community for his service and leadership as the former Chairperson of the Council of Indian Organizations.  Among his family, friends and colleagues, he was known for his wisdom, wit and compassion. He loved science, philosophy, music and poetry.  But most of all, he adored and was adored by his family.

In addition to his wife, Dr. Logani is survived by his daughter, Anupma Logani Kulkarni, and son, Deependra Kumar Logani.  He also leaves behind his granddaughter Kashi Anupma Kulkarni. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA.  His cremation will be private.

John J. Fee of Doylestown, PA departed from this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Bertulis) Fee for 38 years. Born in 1948 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Eleanor Fee.

John attended St. Richard’s Elementary School, graduated from Bishop Neumann High School and attended St. Joseph’s College.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War.  During his professional career, he was Vice President and owner of Victory Specialty Packaging, located in Victory Mills, NY. 

John was a loving and generous person. He always put the needs of others before his own. John had a great sense of humor and enjoyed the special times spent with his family and friends.  His passion was cooking and he found great joy entertaining his friends and family at home.  He will be greatly missed and remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him.

At his request, John has donated his body to the Anatomical Gifts Registry for medical research so that he could continue to help others.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three loving children, Stephanie, Allie and Brian, as well as his four grandchildren, Julianna, Ernie, Frankie and Owen.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 E. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 where Words of Remembrance will begin at 10:00 AM followed by his Memorial Mass at 10:30 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Foundation, 550 North Broadway, Suite 725, Baltimore, MD 21205.

Jo Ann T. Donofry, of Holland, PA died on Monday, August 1, 2016 at her residence. She was 78.

She was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Harry J. Donofry, mother of the late Kristen E. Legore, Michael J. Donofry and Stephen L. Donofry.

Born in Philadelphia, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion Bird Saring.

Jo Ann was a former resident of Langhorne before moving to Holland in 1998. In her early years, she worked in the data processing department at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia. Jo Ann was a communicant of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown and in her leisure time, she was an avid reader and also enjoyed completing crossword puzzles. Jo Ann will be truly missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Jo Ann is survived by her children Kelly A. Olewiler and her husband, Stacy, of York, PA, Tracy A. Smith and her husband, Kevin, of Holland, Gabrielle N. Wojcik and her husband, Paul, of Oaks, Megan P. Idell and her husband, John, of Holland. Jo Ann is survived by her brothers Joseph and Robert Saring and her sister Marion “Patricia” Egan. She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Kaitlin, Alex, Samantha, Mackenzie, Griffin, and Jordan.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, August 6^th from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am, in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA 18940. Her interment will be held privately at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation @ michaeljfoxfoundation.org, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777        

Ruth A. Mueller, of Telford, PA died peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Lutheran Community at Telford. She was 93.

She was the beloved wife for over 70 years to the late William W. Mueller.

Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Adeline Freisatz Dickert and sister of the late Warren Dickert.

She graduated from Schuyler High, class of 1941 and was a founding member of the Glenmont Community Church.

She is survived by her loving children, Thomas G. Mueller and his wife, Mary; June A. Seith and her husband, Charles; and her sister in law Margaret Dickert.  She is also survived by her five grandchildren; Daniel Mueller, Andrew Mueller, Amy Earnest, David Seith (Kristen), John Seith (Jessica) and 11 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service at 11:00am in the Chapel at Lutheran Community of Telford, 12 Lutheran Home Drive, Telford, PA 18969.  Her interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA. 

Contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to: Mission to N. America, PO Box 890233, Charlotte, NC 28289; Note – David Henry.

John C. Gessner of Washington Crossing, went home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 30, 2016. He was 79.

He was the beloved husband of Adele Roeder Gessner for 58 years.

Born in Allentown, PA, John was the son of the late Lee E. and Grace Jones Gessner. He is also pre-deceased by 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

John was a graduate of Neshaminy H.S., class of 1954. He owned a bowling alley and, alongside his brothers and father, installed bowling alleys. He was a union carpenter and a self-employed home renovator.

He was a member of the New Life Christian Church in Newtown where he was active in the choir and volunteered on numerous projects. He was also a member of the Bux Mont Squire of Song barbershop-style singing group. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, bowling and camping trips.

John was the loving father of John Jr., and wife Maria; Thomas, and wife Lynn; Carol Frey, and husband David; Dwayne, and wife Hannah; and Gary, and partner Christopher. He was the beloved grandfather of Jennifer Samuels, and husband, Stephen; Valerie Mandell, and husband Tyson; Kaitlin, Mark and Kimberlee Gessner; Cassandra Frey; Jeremy Frey; Christopher, Justin, Hayley, Abigail and Alana Gessner. He was also the great grandfather of 10.

John’s family will receive friends on Saturday, August 6, at New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Dr. Newtown, PA 18940 from 9:30am until the funeral service at 11:00am, with Rev. Dr. Norman Leve, Jr. officiating. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to New Life Christian Church or to St. Mary Medical Center Foundation, 1717 Langhorne Newtown Road, Suite 300 Langhorne, PA 19047.

John J. “Jack” McGee, 83, of North Wales and formerly of Philadelphia died peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2016.

He was the beloved husband of Rita A. (nee Malandra) McGee, devoted father of David J. (Carolyn) and James F. (JoAnn), loving grandfather of Geena and the late Matthew O’Mara, and brother of Patricia “Sheila” McGee-Christiansen (Jim).

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass at 10:30 am in St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Rd. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.

Stephen P. Killough of Holland, PA died peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2016, at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown. He was 80.

He was the beloved husband of Deborah M. Spitler Killough for 53 years.

Born in Terrell, TX, he was the son of the late Isaac F. Killough and Grace L. Yarbrough Harrell.

Mr. Killough was a resident of Holland for 37 years.

Mr. Killough graduated from La Vega High School in Waco, Texas in 1953. He earned a B.A. in English and History from Baylor University in 1957 and Bachelor of Laws and Juris Doctorate degrees from Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in 1960.

He was admitted to practice law in the State of Texas in 1960 and remained a member of the State Bar of Texas until his death. He was also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 1963.

Mr. Killough was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army in 1960. He served on active duty as an infantry officer and as staff judge advocate of the XXI Army Corps until 1964. He attained the rank of Captain and was awarded the Army Commendation medal. He continued his service in the Army Reserve until he was honorably discharged in 1969.

After leaving active duty in the Army, Mr. Killough held the position of City Attorney of Amarillo, Texas. He later entered the private practice of law, working for various firms and corporate legal departments. In 1978, he became Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Manufacturers Hanover Financial Services. He held the same position for Resource One Mortgage, Inc., from which he retired in 2007.

Mr. Killough was a member of the American Bar Association, the American Finance Services Association (director, chairman real estate advisory group 1984, vice chairman law forums), and the National Consumer Finance Association (chairman real estate subcommittee). He was a Son of the American Revolution and a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church.

Mr. Killough was an accomplished amateur genealogist who authored and published the book “The Killough Family” in 1969. In addition to genealogy, he enjoyed writing mystery books, reading history and literature, landscape and portrait painting, and gardening. He was an avid sportsman—having been a triple letter winner in high school (baseball, football and basketball) and having played on the Baylor Bears basketball j.v. team. He loved and cared for all children.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth V. Scheg Bradbury and her husband, Thomas, of Yardley, PA and his son, Richard C. Killough and his wife, Katie, of Fulshear, TX. He is also survived by his brother, Edward F. Killough of Houston, TX and three loving grandchildren, Emalyn Scheg, Wyatt Killough and Tristan Killough.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday evening, August 5, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA and to his Funeral Service on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 11:00 AM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 100 E. Washington Avenue, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will take place on Saturday, August 13th at 11:00 a.m. in Eastland City Cemetery, 400 S. Halbryan Street, Eastland, TX 76448.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.