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Recent Obituaries
January 29th, 2016
Beverly B. Lee of Washington Crossing, PA died on Friday, January 29, 2016, surrounded by her family at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She was 74.
She was the beloved wife of Robert E. Lee Jr. for 54 years.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ida Packett Bucher.
Mrs. Lee was a resident of Washington Crossing, PA for the past 43 years. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading, gardening, taking trips to Cape May, NJ and relaxing on the beach. Family came first and foremost to Beverly. She cherished the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. Being a grandmother was a very special part of her life. She will be sadly missed as a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two children, Robert B. Lee and his wife, Lisa, of Furlong, PA and Dawn M. Lee of Yardley, PA. She is also survived by her sister, Diana Forrest and her husband, Richard, of Land Harbor, NC and her three loving grandchildren, Amber Lee, Robert Lee and Kirsten Mervine.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family on Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 12:00 Noon until her Funeral Service 2:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street & Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Doris Florence Brugger (Starsmore)
January 28th, 2016
Doris Florence Brugger of Sunrise of Lower Makefield and formerly a long time resident of Holland passed away on Wednesday January 28, 2016. She was 96.
She was the beloved wife of 64 years to the late Robert Edwin Brugger.
Doris is survived by her daughters, Barbara Crouthamel (Jeffrey Sands) of Doylestown and Jeanne McCullough (Joseph) of Medford, NJ. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Stroik (Edward); her grandchildren, Ryan Crouthamel (Dawn), L. Robert Crouthamel (Tammy), Kenley Crouthamel (Jennifer Holden), Jill Homan (Gregg), and Lindsey Enwright (Michael); six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services will be held in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the North and Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Rd., Churchville, PA 18966.
January 28th, 2016
Maxine Baram, 78, of Levittown, PA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 28, 2016.
Maxine was a devoted wife to her husband, Bernard for 32 years before his sudden death in 1995. Maxine and Bernie met in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, were married in 1963 and moved to Levittown, PA, where they created a wonderful life together based on mutual respect, honesty and profound love. Maxine was a doting mother to her two daughters, their spouses and five cherished grandchildren.
Maxine’s biggest source of pride and joy was her family. Her happiest moments were experienced during the treasured time she spent with her daughters, her grandchildren, and her beloved pet poodles. She also looked forward to visiting with her siblings in the South each summer. Maxine had wide-ranging taste in music, she loved to dance, shop with “her girls” and had a great sense of personal style.
Maxine was happily employed at Law School Admission Council, Inc., for 28 years, where she held the position as Manager, Document Processing. She was hardworking, committed to her job and had an innate ability to recognize potential in others and motivate them to achieve their best. She developed many meaningful friendships at her workplace over the years.
Born in Harlan, Kentucky, Maxine was the daughter of the late George W. Smith and Theo Hensley Smith, sister of the late George W. Smith Jr. and Lloyd B. Smith, and aunt of the late Cherie Hall Judd and Jason Smith.
She is survived by her two daughters, Andrea B. Bagnell and her husband, Thomas, of Narberth, PA, Jennifer B. McIlhinney and her husband, Charles, of Doylestown, PA, and her loving grandchildren, Benny, Tommy and Amelia Bagnell, Tripp and Gabby McIlhinney. She is also survived by her four sisters, Geraldine Wade (Houston), Sylvia Hurier (Chris), Priscilla Hall (Tommy), Shirley Davis (Darrell), her three brothers, Rodney Smith (Nora), William Smith (Trudy), and James Smith (Gail) and her sister-in-law, Tommie Smith. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family on Saturday, February 6, 2016, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Her interment will be held privately on a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or online at www.lbda.org.
January 27th, 2016
Daniel I. O’Rourke of Penns Park, PA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at his residence. He was 56.
Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late William E. and Marian A. Irwin O’Rourke and father of the late Daniel I. O’Rourke, Jr.
Daniel O’Rourke was a resident of Penns Park for 25 years. He was employed with PennDOT as a member of the bridge crew for 12 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and loved cars. Family came first and foremost in his life. He always enjoyed the special times spent with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.
He is survived by his daughter, Renee M. Katits and her husband, Jeffrey C, of Southampton, PA, his girlfriend, Regina Schultz, his brother, William E. O’Rourke and his wife, Marjorie, of Norristown, PA and his two sisters, Patricia Wheeler and her husband, David, of Collegeville, PA and Tara Lee of New York. He is also survived by his two loving grandchildren, Ava D. and Caiden O. Katits.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA 18966. His interment will be private.
January 26th, 2016
Brett Marriott of Holland passed away with his loving family by his side on January 26, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 44.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of Brett and Nancy Marriott of Richboro.
Brett graduated from Archbishop Wood High School and worked as a manager for Commercial Energy Management Associates where he specialized in servicing commercial accounts.
Brett loved music of all kinds and was proud to be what most would consider one of U2’s biggest fans. He was an avid concert and movie goer and was also a devoted Philadelphia sports fan, most especially of the Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies. He loved Notre Dame football, and followed the professional careers of the Fighting Irish players.
Above all else, Brett’s love and devotion to his family is what will be remembered most. He was adored by his eight nieces and nephews, always willing to lend a hand to spend time with or look after them. He will be dearly missed by countless relatives and friends. He would never turn down a request for help from any of his family or friends. Brett genuinely cared about helping those he loved.
In addition to his parents, Brett is survived by his siblings, Brian Marriott and his wife, Katie, Christopher Marriott and his wife, Kelly, Amy Estroff and her husband, Andy, and Anne Mannherz and her husband, Craig. He also leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews, Madeline, Matthew, Tyler, Jack, Sean, Colin, Dean, and Avery; and his Godparents, Donna Little and Bob Marriott.
The Marriott family will receive condolences on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until his Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1070 Holland Road, Holland. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brett’s name to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
January 24th, 2016
Charles C. Crescenzo III of Chalfont, PA died suddenly on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was 38.
He was the beloved husband of Kristin M. Burger Crescenzo for 12 years.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Charles C. Jr. and Nancy J. Olson Crescenzo of West Palm Beach, FL and formerly of Newtown, PA.
Chas was a resident of Chalfont for the past 11 years and formerly lived in Newtown, PA. He graduated from Council Rock North, Class of 1996. For 17 years he was a carpenter for several different companies and a past member of the carpenters union. Chas enjoyed cooking and worked part time for the past year as a cook at Blue Dog Tavern in Chalfont.
He was proud of receiving his Eagle Scout rank, was a dedicated fan of the Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers and enjoyed science fiction movies. He enjoyed the special times spent with his children and will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, son and brother.
In addition to his wife and parents, Chas is survived by his two children, Helaina B. and Charles C. Crescenzo IV, his brother, Christopher A. Crescenzo of China, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kathleen & Robert Burger II of Richboro, PA, his brother-in-law, Robert Burger III and his wife, Kelly, of New Milford, CT, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. His interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Crescenzo Children’s Educational Trust Fund, P.O. Box 224, Chalfont, PA 18914.
January 22nd, 2016
Ruth Linder Rohrman, most recently of Pickering Manor in Newtown and formerly of Newtown and Hartsville, died peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2016, at St. Mary Medical Center. She was 89.
She was the beloved wife of 66 years to Robert A. Rohrman.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Madeline Eibell Linder, and the mother of the late Robert, William, and Paul Rohrman.
Ruth was a graduate of the Berkeley School of Business in Manhattan, and worked for J. Arthur Rank, a British film production company, in the Empire State Building. She later worked as an administrative assistant at Bucks County Community College, from which she graduated in 1982. In her leisure she enjoyed the theater, traveling with family and friends, playing bridge, and cross-country skiing. Above everything in life, Ruth with her husband cherished the times they had with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, creating memories that will last forever in their hearts.
In addition to her husband Robert, she is survived by her devoted children, Richard Rohrman and his wife Joanne of Long Branch, NJ, James Rohrman and his wife Debbie of Matawan, NJ, and Mariane Hitchner of Hatboro. Ruth is also survived by her brother, Rev. Msgr. William J. Linder, her 9 grandchildren and her 2 great grandchildren, as well as her beloved aunt, Rosemary Eibell.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Visitation at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA, 18940 will be from 11:15AM-12:15PM on Friday, January 29, 2016, with her Funeral Mass to follow at 12:30PM. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Rev. Msgr. William J. Linder Scholarship Fund, 233 West Market St. Newark, NJ 07103.
January 21st, 2016
Robert J. Casey of Newtown, PA died peacefully surrounded by his family at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne on Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was 84.
Robert was the beloved husband of 62 years to Agnes T. Halpin Casey.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Margaret White Casey and the father of the late Robert J. Casey Jr.
Robert was a former resident of Northeast Philadelphia before moving to Newtown 1988. He was a graduate of Temple University, Class of 1954 as a result of being awarded a Soccer Scholarship. He was a member of the College National Championship Team in 1951 and 1953 and was inducted in the Temple University Sports Hall of Fall. Upon his graduation, he became an educator with the School District of Philadelphia from 1954 until his retirement in 1985. He continued his employment with the City of Philadelphia by working with the Department of Recreation at the Kensington Recreation Center. He mentored many successful athletes by coaching soccer at Olney High School and many other athletic associations. His true joy and passion in life was the quality times spent with his family and the endless love and support that he shared with them. Robert will be truly missed by his family and by all who have had the pleasure of knowing him.
In addition to his wife Agnes, Robert is survived by his loving children and their spouses: Donna Donohue and her husband Kevin of Richboro, Marlene Dwyer and her husband Steve of Langhorne and William Casey and his wife Elizabeth of Churchville. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Casey, Kristy, Caitlin, Kelly, Sean, Shannon, Brianna, Meghan and Patrick and his great grandchildren, Shayla, Taryn, Liam, Natalie and Alexis.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass at 10:00am in St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19136. Interment will follow at St. Dominic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: HOPE Ministry c/o Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.
January 21st, 2016
Aloysius J. Garttmeier Jr. of Richboro, PA died peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2016, with his family by his side at St. Joseph Manor, Meadowbrook, PA. He was 89.
He was the beloved husband of the late Marie McAnulla Garttmeier.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Aloysius J. Sr. and Nora Mullen Garttmeier and brother of the late Joseph Garttmeier and Anita Garttmeier.
“Mr. G”, as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was a resident of Richboro for the past 48 years. He was a graduate of St. Thomas Moore High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1944 and he also attended St. Joseph College. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during World War II. He was employed as an accountant for 25 years and was last employed by Pennsylvania Federal Credit Union before retiring in 1991. In his leisure time after retirement, he learned to play golf and enjoyed being out on the golf course. Family was very important to him and he always enjoyed the special times spent with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed as a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his four children, Gerald Garttmeier and his wife, Mary Kay, David Garttmeier and his wife, Linda Mullin, Maureen Uhrich and her husband, Kevin, and Paul Garttmeier and his wife, Patti Zukowski. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Scott and Tara Uhrich, Colin and Jacob Garttmeier, Kevin, Shannon and Sean Ladden, and his great grandson, Ian Ladden.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 10:00 AM in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. There will be no calling prior to his Mass. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, Mass cards would be appreciated by the family.
January 19th, 2016
Dr. Joseph R. McQuaite, of Philadelphia formerly of Holland died suddenly on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, of an apparent heart attack at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ. He was 69.
Born in Reading, he was the beloved husband of 49 years to Lenore M. Kobrynski McQuaite. He was the son of the late Melvin and Margaret Dufner McQuaite. He was also predeceased by his 2 sisters and a brother.
Dr. Joe was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Reading, class of 1964 and the Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport Iowa in 1971. In the interim, he served proudly with the United States Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. Dr. Joe’s practice was in Holland from 1979 until his retirement in 2007. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, and was on the Board of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Dr. Joe was a former parishioner of St. Bede the Venerable Church, where he was active in the CYO programs. Joe spent many happy hours collecting stamps and was a focused Philatelist. In his retirement, he loved driving for Sterling Limousine in Newtown.
His grandchildren brought a sparkle to his eyes, especially when he was watching them at their sporting events, and they knew he was in the front row, cheering for them.
In addition to his beloved wife Lenore, he is survived by his devoted children; Dr. Jeffrey T. McQuaite and his wife Maureen, Marc D. McQuaite and his wife Joy and Dr. Kristen P. Doyle and her husband Dr. Don Doyle. He is the proud grandfather of; Colin, Evan, Matthew, Kayla, Justin, Hanlon and Griffin.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Monday, January 25, 2016 from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland.
Interment with Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.
In lieu of Flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Poor Clares, C/O of the Monastery of St. Clare, 1271 Langhorne-Newtown Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047-1297.
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