Norbert Peter Brust of Holland, PA, passed away at home with his family in attendance on Thursday January 14, 2016.  He was 93 years old.  

He was the beloved husband of Dolores B. Brust.  They had celebrated 69 years of marriage on January 11, 2016.  

He is survived by his wife, his children: Peter and his wife Bernadette of Media, Pa, Michael and his wife Marybeth of Duxbury, Ma. and Mary Beth of Centerville, Oh. and his sister Isabel Bossong of Englewood, NJ.   He is also survived by his grandchildren: Christopher and his wife April of Toronto, CN, Casey of Boston, Ma., Mark of Quincy, Ma. and Megan of Media, Pa. 

Norbert was born and raised in the Bronx, NY.  He was a graduate of Manhattan College.  He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II aboard the destroyer USS John Rodgers.  He was exceptionally proud of his Navy service.  Following the war, he worked for Johns Manville Corporation in a variety of Sales Management positions.  He was very involved in leadership roles in both parish and school organizations as his children were growing up.

In retirement, he and his wife Dolores settled in Holland, PA. where he and his wife have been active members of the St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland, PA.  They assisted in many of the volunteer activities in this Catholic Faith Community.  He was also known for tutoring his neighbor’s children.  In retirement, he enjoyed interacting with the children in his neighborhood.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday January 19, 2016 from 10:45 AM until his Funeral Mass at 12:15 PM at St. Bede the Venerable Parish Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966 (Southampton if using GPS).  His interment will follow at 2:00 PM in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Bede's Capital Campaign at the above church address or to the Jesuit Volunteer Corps - North West where one of his grandchildren is a volunteer at 3928 N. Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97208.

Brendan M. Keene of Holland passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 13, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 28.

Born in Voorhees, NJ he was the son of Michael G. and Yvonne M. Keene and the grandson of the late Dr. Robert J. Keene, the late Richard W. Irwin, and the late Ronald J. MacIntyre.

Brendan graduated from Council Rock South High School with the Class of 2006 and attended Bucks County Community College and Temple University. He was employed with Chick-fil-a since 2005 and was most recently serving as a manager for the Newtown location. He was an extremely dedicated worker and loved his job very much where he was admired by his associates, management, and customers alike.

Brendan loved music of all kinds. He was a self taught bass guitar player and regularly attended concerts and festivals with friends and family. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Philadelphia Eagles, held a black belt in karate and also enjoyed playing basketball, and the game of War Hammer with friends. He also enjoyed playing disc golf along with walks and hikes at Tyler State Park.

Brendan was hard working, intelligent, and had an infectious sense of humor. To say he touched the hearts of many would be an understatement and he will be forever remembered and dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, Brendan is survived by his sister, Shannon M. Keene; his paternal grandmother, Mary Emma Keene; his maternal grandmother Olga MacIntyre, his girlfriend, Sara Higgins, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday January 17, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again on Monday Morning from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brendan’s memory to Livengrin Foundation, 4833 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, PA  19020.

Walter Eugene Rodriguez of Philadelphia passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Delaware Valley VA Home. He was 93.

He was the beloved husband of 69 years to Virginia S. Topolski Rodriguez.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dolores Gonzales Rodriguez. He was a former resident of Holland, PA and then resided in Cape May, NJ, prior to entering the VA Home. 

While attending Frankford High School he began his career at Yale and Towne. He left the company for the Army Air Corps where he served in the South Pacific theater of Operations, After receiving several commendations with the Air Force, he returned to Yale and worked his way up to becoming administrator of Yale's International Operations.

In addition to his loving wife he is survived by his children, Denise L. Derr and Estelle D. Rodriguez Cella; his sister, Faith Thompson (Richard);his brother Richard Rod Irma): five grandchildren, Jaclyne, Erik, Jamie, Ryan and Zachary and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 8:30 AM until his Memorial Service 9:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 399 Market St., Suite 102, Phila. PA 19106 or to Michael Pilla Foundation, P.O. Box 138 Richboro, PA 18954.

Lorenzo “Larry” P. Capili, of the Philippines, age 74, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City, Philippines.

He was the loving husband of 51 years to Maxima “Nikki” Almeda.

Born in Candelaria in the province of Quezon, Philippines he was the third eldest of 13 children to the late Pedro and Antonina Capili.

Larry began his 22-year career with the United States Navy in 1960, and married Maxima “Nikki” Almeda in 1964. Living most of his life in the United States with his family, Larry had three children and retired as an engineering technician in 1982.

Never one to rest on his accomplishments, Larry dedicated himself to furthering his education after retirement, graduating from the University of San Carlos in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree cum laude and in 2015 with a master’s degree in hospitality management. He was also a generous supporter and sponsor of the educational endeavors of others as a member of the Association of Bantayanons in America, helping to facilitate their successful scholarship program.

In addition to his beloved wife Nikki, he is survived by his children whom he was extremely proud and dedicated.  His daughter Maria Leyes and her husband Levi, his daughter Lorma Capili, and his son Lawrence Capili and his wife Carrie. He is also joyfully survived by his six grandchildren Lorne, Liza, Larissa, Logan, Lochlyn, and Kai who will greatly miss him.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass on Friday, January 29^th at 11:00 AM at Saint Alphonsus Church at 33 Conwell Dr., Maple Glen, PA 19002.

Bernard Neal of Warminster died Sunday, January 10, 2016 peacefully in his sleep at the Rose Garden at Ann’s Choice in Warminster. He was 96.

Bernard was the beloved husband of 74 years to Dorothy M. Dickinson Neal.

He was the son of the late Charles and Minnie Fitzgerald and was born in Grimsby, England where he lived and worked until his retirement in 1990 when he and his wife immigrated to the United States to be with his son and family.

Bernard was a long time resident of Bucks County having formerly resided in Holland and Newtown before moving to Ann’s Choice in 2014. He was a Fish Merchant in England throughout his working life and a veteran of World War II, where he served in Africa as a pilot in the Royal Air Force.

Throughout his life, he was an avid fan of English football and in his younger days was a regular player for an amateur team in his hometown. After his retirement, he became a keen golfer.

He will be truly missed by his family and friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

In addition to his wife Dorothy, Bernard is survived by his son David J. Neal of Holland and his wife Pamela, his grand daughters Sarah McGinnis and Lisa Tice and their husbands Paul McGinnis and Joshua Tice, and his 4 cherished great grandchildren, Natalie, Kate, Norah and Lucas.

Relatives and friends are invited to express their condolences on Thursday, January 14^th from 12:00pm until his Funeral Service 1:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Bernard’s interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Ann’s Choice Benevolent Care Fund, 20000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974.

Geraldine “Gerry” M. Ruhl, of Philadelphia, died on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Chestnut Hill Hospital. She was 73.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen Ruhl nee McGann.

Gerry grew up in Philadelphia and was a 1960 graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School.  In 1960 she joined the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Ilchester, Maryland and was with them for 9 years, and while there, earned her degree from Trinity College in Washington D.C.  She returned home and in 1970 began her teaching career at the parish for St. Bernard Church.  She worked there for over 15 years as the CCD coordinator, Math and reading tutor and a 3rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade teacher. 

Then in 1985 she took a hiatus from teaching and volunteered her time and energy to those in need in the Philadelphia Prison System, Mercy Hospice, Garden State Hospital and Women of Hope.  In 1988 she returned to the classroom; this time at Holy Cross in Philadelphia where she remained until her retirement in 1998.

Throughout her life, Gerry gave to others and helped those in need. She was a dedicated and patient teacher, loved and appreciated by her students. Her kind works of mercy, love of family and service to community will always be remembered and appreciated by those who knew her.  Her nieces and nephews will especially miss the kindness and affection of “Ger”.

She is survived by her brother Jack Ruhl and his wife Kate, her two sisters Helene Hennessey and her husband Jack, and Kathleen Gordon and her husband the late Bill.  She was also predeceased by her sister and brother in law Barbara and Vic Schorn.  Gerry is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.  Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address.

 DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER,THE FUNERAL FOR JANET Y. LOVING HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016

Janet Y. Loving, of Holland formerly of Philadelphia, died on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at St. Mary Medical Center. She was 78.

She was the beloved wife of 51 years to the late James R. Loving Jr.

Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Warner and Alva Talcott Franklin.

She is survived by her three sons Mark J. Loving of Collingswood, NJ and his partner Shane, David W. Loving and his wife Nancy of Holland and Brian S. Loving and his wife Jennifer of Buckingham, her sister Shirley Katz and brother William Franklin.  She is also survived by her 5 dear grandchildren, Emma, David, Danny, Amy, and Austin.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on MONDAY,  JANUARY 25, 2016, from 9:30am until her Funeral Service 11:00am officiated by the Rev. Dr. Norman J. Leve at the New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Dr., Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Dr., Newtown, PA 18940.

William C. “Billy” Hamburger of York, PA formerly of Huntingdon Valley, died on Saturday January 9, 2016, at Chandler Hall Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 43.

Born in Philadelphia, Billy was the son of and William C. Jr. and Virginia O'Neill Hamburger.

Billy grew up in Huntingdon Valley and was very athletic excelling in both baseball and football.  He attended LaSalle High School before transferring to The Pennington School, graduating in 1992 and then continuing on to Monmouth University in Long Branch, NJ.  He was a dedicated Philadelphia Sports fan supporting the Eagles, Flyers and the Sixers and Phillies regardless of their record.  He will be deeply missed by his devoted family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters Anne Marie Schulz and her husband Dave, and Christine Broderick and her husband Kevin. He is also survived by his, 3 nieces and 3 nephews and many cousins and friends.

Billy’s family will receive family and friends on Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 10:00 am until his Funeral Mass 11:30 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.  His interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, 620 West Germantown Pike, Suite 250, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

James M. Flynn Sr. of Newtown died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 72.

James was the beloved husband of 47 years to Barbara J. (Crowley) Flynn.

He was the son of the late Regina Peyton Flynn and the father of the late Sean Michael Flynn.   

Before moving to Newtown in 1980, James was born and raised in Philadelphia. He served in the Army Reserves and worked as a police officer for the city of Philadelphia for six years. He then worked with Verizon in Fort Washington for nearly 40 years, lastly as a manager, until his retirement in 2007. After retirement, James went to work with First Student as a bus driver. 

James was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan who attended many games throughout the years. One of his favorite memories was attending the game with his family when the Phillies won the World Series in 2008.

His children and his grandchildren were the joy of his life. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his wife Barbara, James is survived by his children, James M. Flynn Jr. and his wife, Virginia of Clinton, Pa., Brian J. Flynn and his wife, Colleen of New Britain, Maureen P. (Flynn) Martin and her husband, David of Jamison, Michael P. Flynn and his wife, Michelle of Jamison, and Kevin R. Flynn of Newtown. He also is survived by his nine grandchildren, Christopher, Victoria, Nicholas, Molly, Madeline, Colin, Riley, Sean, and Adeline.  

Relatives and friends are invited to express their condolences Thursday, Feb. 4, from noon until his funeral service at 1 p.m. in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954. James's interment will be held privately. 

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

Charles T. Amsell of Chalfont died Friday, January 8, 2016 at his residence. He was 81.

Charles was the beloved husband of 56 years to Barbara N. Todd   Amsell.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Connie Koenig Amsell.

Charles was a former resident of Northeast Philadelphia before moving to Chalfont  in 1973. He was a proud and decorated veteran of the United Sates Marine Corps serving during the Korean Conflict. Charles worked as a Lineman for Bell Telephone for 38 years until his retirement in 1994. In his leisure he enjoyed coaching softball and staying physically fit by exercising at the Doylestown YMCA. Charles was an avid Penn State Fan who would never miss an opportunity to see them play. He will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Barbara, Charles is survived by his children, Loren Amsell of Pittstown, NJ, Amanda Heberton and her husband Bruce of Landenberg, PA and Cynthia Condodina and her husband Dean of West Chester. He is also survived by his sister Diane Amsell and his 5 grandchildren, Aubrey, Emma, Colton, Haydn and Morgan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be private. 

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