Donald J. Weidman of Holland died peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at his home with his family by his side. He was 85.

Born in Philadelphia, was the beloved husband of 58 years to Barbara A. Plummer Weidman, he was the son of the late George and Rosella Miller Weidman and brother of the late Mae Elwell and Frederick Weidman.

Don was a resident of Holland for the past 33 years. He was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Don spent his career as a service technician for office equipment. In 1982 Don became the co-owner of Independence Business Machines, located in Philadelphia and retired in 1994.

Don enjoyed spending time with his family at the beach, tending his tomato plants and yard, and taking his beloved Westies for walks.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Karen Weidman Gregory and her husband Paul, his sister Loretta Connelly as well as numerous well-loved nieces, nephews and their children.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 11:00am until his Funeral Mass 12 noon at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the St. Bede the Venerable Church Capital Campaign Fund at the above address.

Ruth J. Palmer, beloved mother of six and loving wife of the late Theodore B. Palmer, 3^rd, died peacefully at her home at Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA on June 7, 2016. She was 89. Ruth was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Evan L. and Esther Ringland James. Ruth is survived by her six children, Carol P. Newburger, Huntingdon Valley, PA, Linda P. Danese and her husband Richard, New Hope, PA, James F. Palmer and his wife Georgene, Seaford DE, Jeffrey H. Palmer and his wife Trudy, Los Altos, CA, Steven L. Palmer and his wife Renee, Richmond, VA, and Thomas A. Palmer, Philadelphia PA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren- Benjamin A. Krick and his wife Alison, Emily K. Sales and her husband Pedro, Dory L. Newburger, Dana L. Huber and her husband Nick, Robert J. Palmer, Melissa R. Palmer, Donald L. Palmer and his wife Autumn, Ted P. Palmer, and Carolyn R. Palmer- and five great grandchildren, Cade and Trevor Krick, Owen and Gavin Sales, and Lucas Huber. She is also survived by her devoted companion of the last 8 years, Paul D. (Pete) Loser, Newtown, PA.

Ruth was a graduate of Lower Merion High School, in Ardmore, PA before attending the University of Pennsylvania. When she married her husband, Ted, she began a full life doing what she loved the most- raising her six children as a homemaker, traveling, and spending forty-eight summers at the family home she cherished so much in Beach Haven, NJ. She was the consummate hostess and accomplished at intricate knitting, sewing, and needlepoint. Additionally, she was a talented watercolorist with a delicate hand, painting many canvasses which were always signed “Ruthie”! She also fulfilled her goal of publishing her own cook book for family and friends in which all of the original art work was designed and painted by her. She called her keepsake cook book “My Promise”.

In her early years she was a member of the Junior Women’s Club of Springfield, Delaware County, where she enjoyed performing in the “Springfield Follies”. Then later, living for many years in Fort Washington, PA, she was an active member of the Ambler Presbyterian Church and served two terms as an Elder there before relocating to Bucks County almost 30 years ago. More recently she attended Thompson Memorial Church on a regular basis. She was a member of the Fan-Back Questers, the Countryside Gardeners, and she played in tennis groups both at home and at the shore. For years, she and her husband were members of the Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven, NJ. While serving as entertainment chairman at Little Egg, Ruth lent her hand to innovative table decorations with her keen eye for design. She was also a member of Doylestown Country Club. Upon Ted’s passing Ruth assumed his position on the Princeton University Advisory Board for the Class of 1947.

Ruth was “Mom” and “Grammy” to her family and was always involved and interested in everything they were doing. Her love for her family was unconditional and until the day she died she remained her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great grandchildren’s center of gravity. Her style and grace will never be forgotten.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service and life celebration in Ruth’s honor on Friday June 17, 2016 at 12:00 noon at Doylestown Presbyterian Church, 127 E. Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ruth’s memory to the James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 or to the Long Beach Island Museum, P.O. Box 1222, Beach Haven, NJ 08008.

Norma E. Ezzo of Southampton, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Neshaminy Manor, Doylestown, PA. She was 90.

She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore J. Ezzo who predeceased her in 1995.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Justin and Emily Patterson Fitch.

Mrs. Ezzo is survived by her five children, David Lamond of Quakertown, PA, Anthony D. Ezzo of Southampton, PA, Marilyn D’Agostino and her husband, Stephen, of Huntingdon Valley, PA, Dominec Ezzo and his wife, Gertrude, of Hatboro, PA and Steven Ezzo of Hatboro, PA. She was the loving grandmother of Lisa & Scott Lamond and Matthew and Rachel D’Agostino. She is also survived by her 4 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass on Friday, July 8, 2016, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Second Street Pike & Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA 18966. Words of Remembrance will precede the Mass at 9:45 AM.

Interment was held privately at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.

David H. Kemper of Chalfont (formerly of Richboro), passed away on June 6, 2016 at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life in Horsham. He was 87.

David was the beloved husband of the late Marian Jane Kemper and father of the late Susan H. Kemper –Tolins.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late David E. and Helen R. Shields Kemper.

David served proudly with the United States Coast Guard during World War II, and upon returning home, he finished his education. He led a long and successful career with Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) which later became BP Global. He began his career with the company, starting in the mail room, and finished it there when he retired as a corporate executive in 1986. He had the opportunity to travel the US extensively during his career and was so very proud of his successful journey with the company. Having a fondness for the game of baseball he assisted as a coach for the Warminster Boys Baseball Association (WBBA) during the mid-1960s. 

Upon retirement David’s focus shifted to being a full time caregiver for both his mother and his wife. To him this duty was of the utmost importance, and he spent much of his time caring for them.

When time allowed, David, a true history buff, enjoyed quenching his thirst for knowledge with reading, especially about the Civil War. He also was a talented water color painter and an avid Philadelphia sports fan. His interest in world affairs and the national political climate would always prompt a lively, well-informed conversation, even up until the end of his life.

David is survived by his children, David R. Kemper and his wife, Madeline, Robert W. Kemper and his wife, Robin, and Cheryl A. Starner and her husband, Michael. He also leaves behind his grandsons, Anthony M. and Christopher E. Starner; and his son-in-law, Andrew Tolins.

In addition to his wife and daughter, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Charlotte Mae (Eastburn) Palumbo.

Services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to The National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 518, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to the American Diabetes Association, One Plymouth Meeting, Suite 250, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

Rita Grillone of Holland passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at her residence in Twining Village. She was 94 years old.

Rita was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Grillone.

Born in Camden, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Loretta Calise Monforte.

Rita Grillone was born (midwife assisted) on Tuesday, November 13^th, 1921, at 227 Stevens Street, in Camden, NJ. The proud parents were Loretta and Angelo Monforte, immigrants to the United States from Italy who arrived around 1900. Rita is the last child of 10 children (8 girls and 2 boys) – Victoria (Vee), Louisa, Joseph, Liberty (Lib), Anna, Louis, Mary, Carmella (Connie) and Helen.

Mom and her large family lived through the Great Depression of the 1930’s. She remembered sweet potato lunches with soup and stale bread dinners. Times were tough and she often went without shoes! Things got better when her older sisters began working. Rita loved to sing, and her sister Mary paid for voice lessons. At 10 years old, Mom sang June in January on the radio station WDAS. She later recorded that song and South of the Border in a public recording studio at 13^th and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia. A friend who accompanied her on the piano paid for the recordings. Rita also sang in shows where she had small parts and loved doing it. Her father was involved in the Democratic Party, and Mom sang on the campaign trucks that traveled through the streets singing “We are all for Roosevelt…” At 14 (lying about her age and needing to help her family), Mom started working at Campbell Soup Company during the summers. Usually working 12 and sometimes 16-hour days, her best pay week was when she took home $29! Rita went to Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, taking the commercial curriculum. She completed 10^th grade, but then had to quit school to care for her ailing mother. Her sister Anna opened up a “beauty shop” and salon at 8^th and Manning (near Spruce) Streets in Center City Philadelphia, and Mom worked there off and on during her teen years. She attended the Marie DeMedicus Beauty School at 10^th and Market Streets and passed the beautician test to become licensed at age 16. Rita began to work at other salons to gain experience and develop her skills. At 17, her mother went to live with her sister Louisa in Brooklyn, NYC. With only Mom, her father and her sister Connie living there, their now large home in Camden was sold. The three moved into an apartment in South Philadelphia on Ellsworth Street. A few years later her father bought a house nearby on Latona Street near Wharton, where she lived until she was married.

At 24 years old, in June 1945, Rita met her future husband, Salvatore (Sal), at the Earl Movie Theater in Center City at 11^th and Market Streets. One night she went to see the movie The Miracle Worker. While searching for a seat in the dark theater, someone said, “Sit here.” Rita sat next to a gentleman who was accompanied by three male friends. The man talked so much that Salvatore volunteered to sit in Rita’s seat, and she sat in his seat away from the “chatty” friend. The men left after the movie ended, but Rita coming late had only seen part of the movie and wanted to stay for another showing. Salvatore asked if he could wait for her. Rita said, “Yes.” After the movie, Rita and Sal went to nearby Linton’s Restaurant for coffee. While going home, they waited for the trolley together. It did not come, and Sal offered to walk her home. Outside her door, he asked to see her again, and Rita gave Sal her phone number. Sixteen months later they were married on October 13^th, 1946, one of the happiest moments in her life. The other “happiest moment” were the births of their children: son Gregory was born February 17^th, 1948 (wife Debbie Bruner, PhD.); followed by John on December 23^rd, 1950; Carol on April 28^th, 1952 (husband Jack Moffo and children Tara, Carolyn and Matthew) and Richard (Ricky) on January 21^st, 1958 (wife Michelle Niczyporowicz and children Melanie and Richard Jr). Mom and her family settled in a row home in South Philadelphia at 1706 S. 28^th Street. The family was Roman Catholic and joined St. Gabriel’s Parrish at 29^th and Dickinson Streets. The children attended Anthony Wayne Public Elementary School, across the street from their home. (It was convenient and the expense of Catholic School was out of the question for this family of 6.) As a mother to four and a part-time hairdresser in the basement of her home (to earn money to help the family), Mom settled in as a full-time housewife and homemaker.

Even with a busy family life, Rita found time to volunteer. Mom started volunteering at the free City Health Center at Broad and Morris Streets. Also, at her sister Anna’s beauty salon there was a young adult customer, Minerva Kuntz, who suffered from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). After the salon closed, she traveled weekly to Mrs. Kuntz’s home at 8^th and Spruce Streets to do her hair. Subsequently, Rita became involved with the MS cause too. For many years, she did volunteer work with MS that included feeding the severely afflicted MS patients at the University Of Pennsylvania Hospital (HUP) at 34^th and Spruce Streets.

In 1965, Rita and her family moved to a new 3-bedroom row home in Far Northeast Philadelphia, on Fairdale Road. Not yet having sold their home in South Philadelphia and subsequently needing to pay two mortgages, once again, times were tough. Mom continued to do hair on the side and also got a full-time job at a local clothing factory called Queen Casuals, where she did piecework as a trimmer. She worked long, grueling hours and took care of her family. During this time, Rita also experienced another “happiest moment” in her life. Mom never finished High School. Yet, she felt that just taking the GED was not good enough and wanted to finish her final 2 years of high school in a real setting. From age 47 to 51, she found the strength and determination to finish high school and get her diploma. She graduated from Northeast Evening High School in June 1972. The graduation ceremony was at Benjamin Franklin High School, at Broad and Spring Garden Streets, and Sal (Dad) wished Mom well with dozen red roses that day.

The following year, tough times struck again. On the 4^th of July after a picnic in the backyards of all of her neighbors, Rita, only 52, lost her Salvatore (62 years). He died of a massive heart attack at Nazareth Hospital. She was angry with God and the doctors, yet still knew that she needed to accept what life had dealt her and that she must now get a job with better pay and benefits. It was then that she decided to take a job with the City of Philadelphia and became a records clerk at the Riverview Nursing Home in Northeast Philly. Working with the elderly and the sick at Riverview helped Mom overcome the anger of her loss and “move on” with her life. During this time she also worked with Voter Registration in the neighborhood.

While working at the nursing home, the beautician at Riverview was off on an extended leave due to a tragedy in her family, leaving the sick and elderly without one of the few pleasures that they still had in life. Rita decided that after she finished her clerical work in the morning that she would put her beautician skills to good use in Riverview’s Beauty Salon in the afternoon. Her bosses offered to compensate her with out-of-class pay. However, in her spirit of caring for others and her instinctively selfless motivation, Rita performed both jobs and turned down the offer. During the Christmas holiday season, the elderly residents were scheduled to travel to a dinner show. A bit overwhelmed by the 30 or so “heads” to do for that special event, Rita asked her daughter Carol (also a licensed beautician) to help out. They were able to complete the job, and all the residents were “decked out” for the holidays. Rita later received a beautiful commendation from Riverview.

During this time, Rita also decided to join the Feasterville, PA, Chapter of To Live Again (TLA), an organization that provides support for widowed men and women. Rita served as vice-president once and president 2 times and remained a member. With TLA she traveled to many places: Italy, Spain, France, Alaska, Hawaii, California, Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Branson (Missouri), Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Florida and all five of the Great Lakes. Rita retired from the City’s employ at the age of 66, and continuing to keep active, joined the Franklin Mills Milers where she walked daily for six years from 1989 to 1995.

After realizing that her days of climbing three stories of her home on Fairdale Road were numbered and finding herself living alone in a big house, in 2000, Rita moved to Ivy Greene, a “plus 55 community,” and into a beautiful townhouse on Grandview Drive, Ivyland, PA. Once again, Mom felt the need to volunteer her time. With her neighbors, she made pillows and stuffed animals for children with cancer. She also found the time to volunteer at the nearby Warminster Hospital by assisting with the medical record keeping in the Physical Rehabilitation Unit. When that extensive job was completed, Rita then volunteered to work at the Gift Shop on Friday afternoons. Eventually Warminster Hospital was acquired by Abington Hospital. She wanted to continue to volunteer. However Abington administrators required that all volunteers pay $18 for a smock. After considering that she would give her time and also purchase gasoline to travel there, the usually feisty and now righteously indignant Rita refused to pay to volunteer with Abington Hospital!

Mom also loved to read and watch old movies. She played cards with her dear friends a couple times a week, did water exercises 2-3 times a week and occasionally met up with friends at Ivy Greene for games of Scrabble and bowling (Wii). During the last 40 years of “off and on memberships”, Rita loved Weight Watchers’ Meetings on Saturdays at a nearby shopping center. After family dinners and get-togethers, she also loved to play friendly games of poker with her 4 children, 5 grandchildren, other family members and friends. With her intrinsic friendliness and kindness that she offered to all she meets, Mom throughout the years made many loving and long-lasting friendships!

With her health failing and no longer able to drive and care for herself independently, Mom moved from Ivy Greene to Twining Village Manor (assisted living) in Holland (PA) a few years ago. There she made many friends with residents, nurses, aides and recreation and dining room staff. Mom loved to play and teach card games to other “residents”. She also loved bingo and attending other events at Twining. Mom bowled for many years, but at this delicate late age, she was relegated to play Wii Bowling. She usually played twice a week on Monday nights and Wednesday afternoons. She bowled over 200 many times and made unbelievable splits. (I was there and saw it!) Even when her right hand was recuperating from surgery from a middle finger infection (due to unsterilized utensils at a nail salon), Mom bowled with her left hand and had high scores!

In the last few months, Mom’s health began to fail. She was on oxygen 24 hours a day from a heart condition and weakened by other ailments. My siblings saw Mom having good days and bad days. All of this was unpredictable. Yet Mom continued to “weather the storm” until the storm overwhelmed her. She passed on Monday, June 6^th, 2016 at 5:15PM with her family nearby. People say, “She’s in a better place now”. However, Mom always made the world a better place and touched everyone she met: loving, caring, and yes, feisty till the end.

This past Mother’s Day, Mom received a heartfelt and beautiful card. It reads:

“Mom, you’re never one

to ask for much.

You give and give,

and then when it comes time

to spoil you a little,

you tell everyone you

already have all you need.

But even if that’s true,

you still need to hear

what a wonderful woman you are –

a woman who’s been

an endless source of

love and inspiration

through the years…

And even though it could

never equal all you’ve done,

you have every bit

of love and gratitude

I have to give.

You always will.”

Surviving are her children, Gregory Grillone and his wife, Debra Bruner of Norwood, PA, John Grillone of Philadelphia, PA, Carol Moffo and her husband, John, of Philadelphia, PA, and Richard Grillone and his wife, Michelle, of Southampton, PA. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Tara Shuck and her husband, Brian, Carolyn Millard and her husband, Kenneth, Matthew Moffo, Melanie Grillone, and Richard M. Grillone. Rita also was eagerly anticipating her first great-grandchild due in October.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday, June 12, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954 and on Monday, June 13, 2016, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Her interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Aid For Friends, 12271 Townsend Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154.

William Francis “Bill” Donahue of Doylestown went to be with our Lord on June 4, 2016. He was 76.

Bill was the beloved husband of 55 years to Mary Jo Bonner Donahue.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Christopher and Ann Hayduk Donahue and his sister Mary Ann Donahue. 

Bill was an avid train enthusiast, Boy Scout supporter and caretaker of all of those around him. However, the role he enjoyed most was that of “Grandpa”. His eyes would light up as he talked about all eight grandkids. He would regale anyone with their current accomplishments, events or just to say that they were “his”. He reveled in the ability to joke with any of them and make them smile, a seemingly small act that will be remembered by us all. 

How does one sum up the life of such a great human in such a small space? The short answer is that you don’t. Life is so fragile and Bill knew that exactly. He took every opportunity to love, support and made those around him feel important. Maybe that is the lesson-- don’t let a day go by and not say a kind word, smile or give a pat on the back-- that is the way Grandpa would have wanted it. 

He leaves behind to enjoy his legacy, three children, Theresa Josephson and her husband Richard of Kendall Park, NJ, Linda Randall and her husband Wayne of Newtown and Craig Donahue and his wife Ashley of Winston Salem, NC. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Steven, Eric and Evan Josephson of Kendall Park, NJ, Nicole Randall of Dover, PA, Alex Randall of Newtown, William, Kerry and Mackenzie Donahue of Winston Salem, NC and his three brothers, Joseph (Helen) of Fairfield, OH, Michael (Sharon) of Carolina Shores, NC and John (Kathy) Donahue of Yardley, his two sisters, Sue (Terry) Burroughs of Hamilton, OH and Nancy (Sandy) Becker of Hamilton, OH and a host of nieces and nephews, extended family and great friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited at attend his viewing on Wednesday, June 8th from 2:00- 4:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Thursday, June 9^th from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery in Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Bill’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

William C. Brown, MD of Washington Crossing, PA died Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his home after a long illness surrounded by members of his loving family. He was 88.

Bill was the beloved husband of 62 years to Ethel Klotz Brown.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Helen Sanders Brown.

Bill was a resident of Washington Crossing for over 50 years. He was a graduate of Ursinus College and the Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Brown completed a year of internship at Mercer Medical Center in Trenton, NJ, and went on to complete a residency in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology in the US Public Health Service in Galveston, Texas, Baltimore, MD and Norfolk, VA. He had a successful and distinguished career as an ophthalmologist from 1963 where he established and maintained a private practice at 651 W. State St. in Trenton and later at 770 River Road in West Trenton and at the Mercer Medical Center in Trenton until his retirement in 2002.

Dr. Brown was a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Medical Association, and the New Jersey and Mercer County Medical Societies. He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of the Trenton Cyrus Lodge No. 5. He was also a Shriner and member of the Scottish Rite. Bill had an extensive knowledge and love of military history, especially the American Civil War era. In his leisure, he enjoyed singing, collecting antique firearms, and building models, particularly military figures, airplanes and ships which he assembled with great care and detail. Bill was a lifelong fan of West Point football and enjoyed working in his garden. He would often try his hand at repairing almost anything and in his early years was a wood craftsman. Bill appreciated the quality time spent with his family and he loved the family vacation home on Cape Cod.

In addition to his wife Ethel, Bill is survived by his five children and their spouses, Dr. William C. Brown, Jr. and his wife Norma R., Rev. Dr. John Wesley Brown, II, David C. Brown and his wife Elizabeth T., Bruce G. Brown and his wife Juli H. and Scott C. Brown and his wife Kimberly J. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, Katherine Kaufmann (John), Kristen Welsh (Joseph), Laura Daniels (William), Anne Brown (Luke Clapp), Stefanie and Christina Brown, Sabrina and Nathan Brown and Juliet Z. and Nicole L. Brown and his 3 great-grandchildren Geoffrey, Jack and Clay Kaufmann.

Relatives and friends are invited to express their condolences from 5:00pm until his Funeral Service at 7:00pm which will be officiated by the Rev. Dr. Norman J. Leve on Sunday, June 12^th at the New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Drive, Newtown, PA 18940. Prayers prior to departure for interment in Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, NJ will be offered at 10:30am on Monday, June 13^th at the New Life Christian Church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Drive, Newtown, PA 18940 or the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, 72 Escher St., Trenton, NJ 08609.

Christopher G. Whartenby of Churchville, PA died peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was 76.

He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Carol A. McDonald Whartenby.

Born in Philadelphia, Christopher was the son of the late John H. and Elizabeth Murtha Whartenby and the brother of the late Patricia Titano.

Chris was a proud veteran of the Air Force who was a 1959 graduate of Father Judge High School. He attended evening classes at Penn State and at Dobbins Technical School where he graduated with first honors. Chris owned and operated C and C Mechanical Inc. a plumbing and heating company and was an active member of the Plumbers Union Local 690 for 37 years prior to his retirement. In his leisure, Chris enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and dear friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.  

In addition to his wife, Chris is survived by his loving children Timothy C. and Patrick C. Whartenby, and Amy C. Lowenthal and her husband Rob. He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren: TJ (Daniela), Heather (fiancé Bobby), Sean, Ryan, Brian, Matthew, Wayland, Nicolette, and Paige, his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Jack Titano, and John McDonald and Mary, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday evening June 3, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass 9:30am on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. (at Tanyard Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

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

Brian Harold Breuel

1944-2016

Brian Harold Breuel of Princeton, New Jersey, passed away on May 29th, 2016 at the age of 71 surrounded by his family. His greatest loves were his wife Shirley (Ley), his daughters, Erin Cook and Quinn Breuel, and his grandchildren, Andy and Bailey Cook.

Born in Rochester New York, Brian moved to Florida at an early age and came north to school - first at Lawrenceville and then at Princeton University, where he received an AB degree in Politics in 1966. Forever devoted to these institutions, at Lawrenceville he was President of the Alumni Association and served as an Alumni Trustee. At Princeton, he was President of his Class, served on the Advisory Board of the Center for Human Values, and on the Board of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. His professional life was spent in the financial services industry, culminating in the formation in 2000 of his advisory company- Wealth Strategies LLC of Lawrenceville, NJ. He received a JD from the University of Florida College of Law as well as Masters Degrees in Financial Services and Management from the American College. He was a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Financial Consultant, a Chartered Life Underwriter, and a Retired Income Certified Professional. He was a published author in the fields of insurance, annuities, and wealth preservation strategies.

Brian also believed deeply in civic engagement. Apart from his service to Lawrenceville and Princeton, he was the Chairman of the Board of the D&R Greenway Land Trust in Princeton and served on the Dean's Advisory Council of Westminster College of the Arts at Rider University.

Brian had many passions including sailing his Hinckley yawl around the Caribbean, scuba diving, traveling extensively, reading, music, and the natural world. During the last year of his life, Brian faced multiple, profound health problems with courage, dignity, and grace and was optimistic to the end. We have lost an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor. He will be missed.

Robert J. Gabriel of Churchville, PA died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, May 27, 2016, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Mary E. Seitter Gabriel.

Born in Philadelphia, Robert was the son of the late Harry and Ida Callahan Gabriel.

Robert was a proud veteran of the Navy who served during World War II.  He was a plumber by trade, an avid golfer, a professional Bowler, but above all he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grand father and great grandfather.  Robert will be greatly missed and always adored by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love him. 

In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his loving children and their spouses; Harry Gabriel of Churchville, Robert J. Gabriel Jr. and Kathleen of Brigantine, NJ, Michael J. Gabriel and Mary Victoria of Perkasie, Mary Claire Castor and Robert of Mount Airy, MD, Lawrence J. Gabriel and Deborah of Bensalem, Joseph Gabriel and Christine of Churchville, Glenn J. Gabriel of Selmer, TN, and Thomas J. Gabriel of Churchville.  He is also survived by his sister Jacqueline Ryan, 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Robert’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 12 Noon at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. (at Tanyard Rd.)  Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike Bensalem, PA 19020.