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.

Richard “Dick” S. Griffith Sr. of Newtown, PA, peacefully went to be with our Lord surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Fox Chase Cancer Center. He was 84.

He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Helga “Sunny” Lensch Griffith.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Richard was the son of the late Stanley H. and Mildred M. Nixon Griffith.

Dick owned and operated Alpha Systems in Huntingdon Valley, Pa since its inception 41 years ago. He was a generous, loving and deeply spiritual person who devoted his life to not only his family but to God, his church, and to a private faith based foundation that he founded. In his leisure, Dick enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, and most especially time spent creating memories that will last in the hearts of his family for years to come. Dick will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love him.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his devoted children and their spouses: Richard S. Griffith Jr. and Carrie, Scott M. Griffith and Diane, Barbara G. Baldwin, and Brett R. Griffith and Kelly. He is also survived by his 12 loving grandchildren: Richard S. III, Jessica, Peter, Brittany, Danielle, Kendall, Colin, Ian, Brett, Avery, Justin, and Lauren and his sister Shirley Hartzell.

Dick’s family will receive friends on Monday, August 1, 2016 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service at 11:30am in Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, 13500 Philmont Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19116. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia at the above address or to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Iselda deLlanos, formerly of Trevose, died Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Neshaminy Manor Home in Warrington. She was 90 when she poetically passed on her late daughter’s birthday.

Iselda was the beloved wife of the late Eugenio “Gene” deLlanos.

Born in Ranchuelo, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Ines Sotolongo Martinez and the mother of the late Celia M. deLlanos Brown.

Iselda was a longtime resident of Bucks County, having most recently resided in Warrington. In 1961, Iselda became a proud U.S. citizen while never losing affection for her beloved Cuba. Iselda shared many wonderful Cuban values and traditions with her grandchildren, from teaching them Spanish to spoiling them weekly with Cuban cuisine. She was a skilled seamstress who made beautiful clothing for every milestone of her family’s lives. She was devout Catholic and was a role model of her faith. Iselda will be truly missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Iselda is survived by her two granddaughters, Allison A. Crognale and her husband Brian (Holland, PA), and Arianne B. Brown (Brooklyn, NY). She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Christopher B. and Morgan M. Crognale.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, August 1, from 9:30 a.m. until her Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Iselda’s interment will follow at Newtown Cemetery in Newtown.

Jean M. Schaffer of North Wales, formerly of New Britain, died peacefully on July 28, 2016 at Chestnut Hill Hospital. She was 86.

Jean was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Schaffer, daughter of the late Frank and Hulda Seigle Quinlan and sister of the late Patricia Lippman.

Jean was born in Carbondale, PA. Jean and her family moved to Bloomfield New Jersey where they lived for many years. She was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and continued her education at a Secretarial school in New Jersey and worked for several years as a secretary before marrying the love of her life Bob in 1953.

For over 63 years Jean and her family have lived in the New Britain, Doylestown and Chalfont area. She was a former member of Doylestown Presbyterian Church, worked for several years as a secretary when she was first married and when the children were older; she worked in a shop at Peddlers Village. Jean was the consummate homemaker; she loved being at home with family and friends. Jean communicated and kept in touch the old fashion way, she loved sending cards, and with pen in hand and a Hallmark card, she until till just recently made her family and friends smile when her card arrived.

Jean looked forward to family trips to LBI, taking walks on the beach, feeding the sea gulls. She was a supporter of several local charities and could been seen dropping off food to the food larder in New Britain.

Jean is survived by her dear children; Barbara A. Shinskie and her husband Dan and Gary D. Schaffer. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren; Sarah, James and Becky (Jeremy) and 7 great grandchildren.

Jean’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday August 3, from 10:00am until her Memorial Service 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain. Interment will be held privately.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Popcorn Zoo, 1 Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731 or the Salvation Army, 671 Bethlehem Pike, Colmar, PA. 18915.  

Howard E. White Sr. of Southampton died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Majestic Oaks Nursing Home in Warminster. He was 84.

Howard was the beloved husband of 62 years to Ethel K. Mann White.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Earl and Margaret Gerhart White.

Howard was a resident of Southampton for over 45 years having formerly resided in Philadelphia. He was a Union Carpenter for many years and was a proud member of Local #8 in Philadelphia. Howard was a veteran of the US Army and in his leisure time enjoyed bowling and fishing. He will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his wife Ethel, Howard is survived by his two children, Diane and Howard E. White Jr., both of Southampton. He is also survived by his sister Janet Howse.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 9:00am until his Funeral Service 10:00am on August 1, 2016 in St. John United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974. Howard’s entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Kilmer, of Doylestown, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Pine Run Health Center.

Married for 58 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Grover C. Kilmer, Jr. 

Elizabeth was the daughter of the late William and Isabella Walton Kniese. 

Born and raised in Doylestown, PA, she was a lifelong member of the Doylestown United Methodist Church. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 210 and the Order of the Eastern Star. While family was first and foremost, she loved to bake and enjoyed needlepoint.

She is survived by her children, Grover C. “Skip” Kilmer, III, Elizabeth Ronky, and Rita McDonald; her sister, Catherine Chromanski and brothers, Robert Kniese and James Kniese. She will be missed by her 5 grandsons, 6 great-grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, 1 great-great grandson; 4 Step great-granddaughters, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Betty’s family is very appreciative of the employees of Pine Run Health Center who cared for Betty over the last 5 years.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Emma Houghton, William Kniese, Frank Kniese, and Charles Kniese. 

Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday, August 2, from 11:00am until the start of the service at 12:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.  Her interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Doylestown United Methodist Church, 320 E. Swamp Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901.