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. 

Robert V. Albert, of Doylestown, died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at his home. He was 87.

He was the beloved husband of 53 years to the late Rosemary Rath Albert.

Born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late August and Rachel Clabot Albert.

Bob as he was known was a resident of Doylestown area for the past 63 years. He was a graduate of Frankford High School, where he was All Scholastic, playing, baseball basketball and soccer. He attended LaSalle University, and then joined the United States Army and served in Germany.

Bob retired at the age of 85 after over 61 years as Vice President of Eureka Stone Quarry in Eureka.  A man of few words and a friend to many; he dearly loved his family, especially his grandsons.

In his spare time he enjoyed singing at family gatherings, and watching old movies. Bob enjoyed the company of a long list of family pets and most recently spending time with his daughter Anne’s rescue dog. He looked forward to the NCAA March madness and was a supporter of Villanova basketball. He will be sadly missed by his family, nieces and nephews and his long time colleagues at Eureka Stone Quarry.

Bob is survived by his children; Rosemary L. Albert, Robert G. Albert, Anne A. Grant and her husband Warren and Thomas A. Albert. He is also survived by his 2 devoted grandsons, Robert J. and Paul Grant.

Bob’s family will receive condolences on Tuesday May 31, 2016 from 9:30 am until his Prayer Service 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA. Interment Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lenape Valley Foundation, 500 North West St. Doylestown, PA 18901.

Rose Frances Bertolini of Newtown and formerly of Mamaroneck, New York and Boynton Beach, FL passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the Birches of Newtown. She was 96.

She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Bertolini.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine Rizzo Conti.

Rose spent much of her life in Mamaroneck, NY until retiring to Boynton Beach, FL with her husband. She absolutely flourished during her time in Florida. A talented bookkeeper for all of her life, she continued to volunteer her time and skills with St. Thomas More Church where she was a faithful parishioner for many years. She also served as treasurer for the Madonna Guild at the church as well as for the Elkettes and the local VFW Post 5335.

Rose had a passion for knitting and crocheting and enjoyed sharing her creations with family and friends. She was energetic, full of life and a social butterfly. Her passion for life and love of her family was admired by many and will be missed by all who knew her.

Rose’s family wishes to thank the staff and the many friends that Rose made during her time at the Birches of Newtown, a place that became very close to her heart over the last two years.  

Surviving are her son, Donald Bertolini and his wife, Maria, her eldest grandson, Andrew Bertolini and his wife, Lauren and younger grandson Matthew Bertolini.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters.

Services and interment will be held in Boynton Beach, FL at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Saint Thomas More Catholic Church 10935 South Military Trail Boynton Beach Florida 33436.

Christine Theresa (Sankowski) Parker of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the age of 72.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Parker Jr.

Christine was born in New York, NY, to the late Walter and Helen (Ruk) Sankowski.

Christine owned and operated the Educational Excellence Center in Richboro, PA for many years.  She was passionate about education and enriching students with knowledge. When she was not making cherished memories with her family, she enjoyed reading, gardening, canning and creating cookbooks of her favorite foods.  Christine will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love her.

In addition to her beloved husband of 50 years, Christine is survived by her loving children and their spouses: Christine M. (Parker) Kramkowski and Robert of St. Peters, MO; Joseph A. Parker III of Wallingford, CT; Anthony W. Parker and Monaz of Hummelstown, PA; Wesley C. Parker and Lizabeth of Oakdale, PA; and Christopher M. Parker and Susan of Oakford, PA.  She is also survived by 12 loving grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, June 3, 2016, from 8:45 AM until 10:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.

John C. “Jack” Doman, Jr., of Warminster passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Holy Redeemer Hospice.  He was 79. 

He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Martha Medlin Doman. 

Born in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late John Sr. and Flora Rheinfleish Doman. 

Jack graduated from Clifton High School and later attended the University of Georgia.  He later served actively and proudly with the United State Air Force.   

Jack went on to found Omega Electronics which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2008.  He was an avid reader and loved travelling the world.   Jack also loved the game of golf and played regularly. Along with some friends from England he helped to organize their own “Ryder Cup” tournament that the group played yearly. 

Jack was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Michael and Mark Doman and his grandchildren, Alexandra and Cole Doman. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the American Cancer Society at 1620 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Geraldine “Gilda” Senica Ellis died peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Neshaminy Manor, Doylestown, PA.  She was 81.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Ellis.

Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Gerardo and Anna DiRuggiero and sister of the late Marie Grosso and Elizabeth Barone.  She was also predeceased by her former husband, the late Carl G. Senica.  

“Gilda”, as she was known to family and friends, was a resident of Warrington for the past 6 years and formerly lived in Doylestown for 16 years.  She graduated from Garfield High School in Garfield, NJ, Class of 1953.  For 25 years, she was employed as a secretary at the Bucks County Courthouse and was currently employed in the same position at Briarleaf Nursing Home in Doylestown for the past 25 years.  In her leisure time, Gilda was an avid reader and loved listening to music especially Frank Sinatra. Her family came first and foremost in her life.  She always enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren.  She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, loving grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Maria T. Loecker and her son, Michael G. Senica, both of Warrington, PA and her sister, Mildred Fiore of Bridgewater, NJ.  She is also survived by three grandchildren, Justin Outten and his wife, Vanessa of Georgia, Ashley Newcomer and her husband, Joshua, of Texas and Cory Outten of Warrington, and her great granddaughter, Bella Outten.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 E. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM.  Interment will take place at Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospital Home Care & Hospice, 2510 Maryland Road, Suite 250, Willow Grove, PA 19090.