Walter J. Fite, of Red Hill, died on Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. He was 93.

He was the beloved husband of 56 years to the late Madeline F. Grogan Fite. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Walter Samuel and Eleanor McGlone Fite and father of the late Kenneth Fite.

Walter was a resident of Red Hill for the past 14 years, having formerly lived in the Warrington and Central Bucks area for over 35 years.

Walter was a graduate of West Catholic High School, class of 1941; he received his degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University. He was a proud member of the United States Navy. Walter worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 31 years, retiring in 1984. Walter enjoyed his winter trips to Florida with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his devoted family and friends.

Walter is survived by his children; Mark F. Fite and his wife Nancy, Walter J. Fite, Jr., Madeline Corcoran and her husband Michael and Paul Fite and his wife Patricia. He is also survived by 7dear grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Walters’s family will receive condolences on Monday evening January 4th 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain and on Tuesday at St. Agnes Church 445 N. Main St. Sellersville, from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am Interment will follow in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery, Doylestown. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave. 5^th Floor Norwalk, CT. 06851. www.themmrf.org

Michael Hopewell Gurysh of Lower Gwynedd and formerly a long time resident of Warminster, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015 with his loving family by his side at Springhouse Estates. He was 75.

Michael was the beloved husband of 51 years to Rosemary (Uhar) Gurysh.

Born in Northumberland, PA he was a son of the late Michael J. and Frances (Hopewell) Gurysh.  

Michael attended Penn State University where he was awarded both his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees in education. He went on to lead a 37 year career with Upper Dublin School District as a math teacher and math curriculum coordinator.

In addition to his role as an educator, Michael was a devoted Penn State Football and Philadelphia Phillies fan. He was also passionate about spending time outdoors, especially fishing, birdwatching, and hiking at his cabin in Maine. He was a talented woodworker and loved time spent in his woodshop building furniture.

Above all else, Michael’s family was the most important thing to him and spending time with them was always his most important priority. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by his children, Stephanie Krohto and her husband, Kurt, of Lincoln, RI and Michael A. Gurysh and his wife, Cara, of Perkasie, PA. He also leaves behind his adoring grandchildren, Ryan and Colin Krohto and Adam, Becca, and Hayley Gurysh; and his brothers, J. Kenneth Gurysh and his wife, Janey, of The Villages, FL and David Gurysh and his wife, Patricia, of Clemmons, NC.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 2:00 -5:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and again on Monday January 4, 2016 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM at Doylestown United Methodist Church, 321 E. Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901. His interment will be private.

          In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to a scholarship fund which will be set up in his name.

Janet E. Uetz (nee Plachter) passed away peacefully at her home in Hilltown on Saturday December 26^th, 2015 after a brief illness.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gary R. Uetz, who died in 2012.

Born in Abington and raised in Philadelphia, Janet was the daughter of the late Frederick Plachter and the late Dorothea Plachter. She is survived by her brother John Plachter (Eleanor), many family members and good friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Frederick Jr., her sister Joan, her brother Edward and her sister Barbara.

Janet enjoyed tending her vegetable garden year after year, freezing and canning the fruits of her labor.  She also loved driving around in her ’67 Dodge Dart GT. Janet and Gary moved to their home in Hilltown in 1980 and spent countless hours working on their home together.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, January 4^th, 2016 from 9:00 A.M. until her funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will take place directly following at Lawnview Cemetery. 

If someone wishes to make a donation in Janet’s name, they can send it to the Pennridge Community Senior Center, 146 East Main Street, Perkasie, PA 18944 or a charity of their choice.

Peter B. Pietrangelo passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Abington Health-Lansdale Hospital. He was 68.

Peter was the cherished Fiancé of Christine K. Sheva and they treasured their life together.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of the late Peter and Bruna A. Spada Pietrangelo.

Peter graduated from Northeast Catholic High School before going on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Drexel University. His career began in insurance sales for Sun Life of Canada where he served as a regional manager. He then was able to turn his passion into a career when he became owner of Face Off Circle in Warminster. What began as spear heading the mission to “Keep the Kids Skating” when the rink was in danger of closing, led to eventual ownership for over 30 years. It was no doubt one of his most proud accomplishments.

Peter was most recently employed in automotive sales with Kia of Warrington where he was highly regarded and admired by his colleagues.

A dedicated hockey enthusiast, his other passions included fishing and spending the summers at his home in Sea Isle City, NJ. Most of all, however, he will be remembered for his strong yet voraciously sweet and kind heart as well as his wittiness and ability make those around him smile. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

In addition to his Fiancé, Peter was the devoted father of his surviving children, Peter B. Pietrangelo Jr. (Kristine) of Warminster, Michael W. Pietrangelo of Chalfont, Dina L. Pietrangelo of Doylestown, Brett A. Sheva of Philadelphia and Kyle W. Sheva of Horsham. He is also survived by his dear sister and brother-in-law Joanne and Anthony Tevere of Warrington and his brother and sister-in-law Robert and Deborah Pietrangelo of West Palm Beach, FL; and his five adoring grandchildren, Peter III, Kacie, Nicolas, Dominic and Gianna. Peter loved and was loved by so many.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Tuesday December 29, 2015 from 7:00-9:00 PM and on Wednesday December 30, 2015 from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901, and to his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914. His interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

Jean L. Taylor of Twining Village in Holland, PA, died peacefully Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Twining Village Health Care. She was 95.

Jean was the beloved wife of the late Charles H. Taylor Jr.

Born in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, Jean was the daughter of the late Fred F. Lininger Ph.D. and Mildred Tobias Lininger and sister of the late Fred T. Lininger.

Jean was the first girl in State College, PA to become an Eaglet Girl Scout. She spent summers as a teenage Girl Scout Counselor on the waterfront at Camp Baree. Later she became the leader of a Girl Scout troop in Philadelphia. She earned her degree from Penn State University and taught Home Economics at Millersburg High School and later served as a substitute teacher in the Philadelphia School District. Her love of educating youth was surpassed by the love she shared for her husband and for her children. Jean left teaching for the greater cause of raising a family and she exemplified the role of the consummate homemaker.

During her later years, Jean moved into Twining Village and was an active resident. Jean served as Secretary for the Resident Association and the nominating committee for the association; she was also a member of the recreation committee, and she chaired the committee for the Parkinson’s walk. Jean was also active with the piano entertainment at Twining.

Jean is survived by her children, Charles Bruce Taylor and his wife Judith of Rohnert Park, CA, and Kathryn T. Sailer and her husband Steven H. Sailer Esq. of Washington Crossing, PA. Jean is also survived by her 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren

Jean’s family will receive friends on Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 9:00am until her Funeral Service 10:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901. Jean’s interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the USO, Department WS P.O. Box 96860 Washington D.C. 20090

Barbara F. Brackin of Wood River Village in Bensalem, PA died on Friday, December 18, 2015, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 94.

She was the wife of the late Richard Brackin and the late Denis Gealer.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Elizabeth Neville Friedrich and sister of the late Frank L. Reed and E. Carl Friedrich.

Mrs. Brackin was a resident at Wood River Village for the last 2 years and formerly lived in Holland from 1961 until 2013. She graduated from Linden Hall School in Lititz, PA, Class of 1939 and then attended the University of Pennsylvania where she earned an Associates degree in Dental Hygiene. After her children were raised, she furthered her education by receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Thomas Edison University in New Jersey at the age of 73. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Bucks County Chapter as well as a member of the Walking Purchase Chapter of Questers. She enjoyed collecting teddy bears and paperweights. She will be deeply missed as a mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Patricia G. Traister and her husband, Timothy, of Upper Black Eddy, PA, Denise C. Gealer of Chalfont, PA, her son, Stephen R. Brackin and his wife, Christine, of Langhorne, PA and her stepson, Richard Brackin Jr. of Andalusia, PA. She is also survived by her four grandchildren; Elizabeth Steckart (James), Timothy D. Traister, Kathleen Hill (Matthew), Michael Oakley (Sarah) and four great grandchildren, Emma, George, Ryan and Teddy.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, from 11:30 AM until her Requiem Liturgy 12:00 Noon at St. Luke Episcopal Church, 100 E. Washington Avenue, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will take place at George Washington Memorial Park, Plymouth Meeting, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Linden Hall School, 212 E. Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543.

Edward C. Kemner of Ivyland, PA died on Friday, December 18, 2015, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA. He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of Lillian M. Kemner for 25 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William and Elsie (Gluntz) Kemner and brother of the late William and Ruth.

Mr. Kemner was a resident of Ivyland since 2001 and formerly lived in the Lawndale section of Philadelphia from 1994 until moving to Ivyland. He was a graduate of Northeast High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1947. Before his retirement in 1992, he was employed by Bell Telephone Company for 35 years. He started his career working as a lineman and progressed to a computer technician. He was a member of the F & AM Southampton Radiant Star Lodge #806 for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed sailing and was a skilled woodworker. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

In addition to his beloved wife, Lillian, he is survived by 6 children: Leslie and her husband David, Sandra, Jeffrey and his wife Gail, Alan, Gina, and, Christina her husband Raymond. He is also survived by his brother Charles and his wife Clara and by 8 grandchildren: Sean, Jessica, Jackson, Genevieve, Raymond, Olivia, Andrea and Tyler and 2 great grandchildren, Jackson and Jason.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, December 26, 2015, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Fisher House Foundation (http://fisherhouse.org/ways-to-give/) and University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center Basser Center for BRCA (https://giving.apps.upenn.edu/giving/jsp/fast.do?fastStart=simpleForm&program=MC&fund=403676)

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Margaret M. O’Donnell Leutwyler, of Doylestown passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Neshaminy Manor. She was 84.

She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Leutwyler.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret McDonough O’Donnell.

Margaret graduated from Little Flower High School and later met and married her husband with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

She was a faithful and active parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish where she volunteered much of her time. She also volunteered with the Pastoral Care team at Doylestown Hospital which was a role she took great pride in.

Above all else, Margaret was steadfastly devoted to her family who she always put first before anything else. She will be dearly missed as a loving Mother, Gram, Gigi, sister and friend.

Margaret is survived by her loving and devoted children; Suzanne Kochanski and Robert of Sellersville, William J. Leutwyler Jr. and Karen of Holland, David J. Leutwyler and Linda of New Egypt, NJ, and Margaret Leutwyler of Dublin. She is also survived by her brother Joseph O’Donnell; her sister Mary Zuccarini; six grandchildren, Robert, Michael, Thomas, Denise, David, and Daniel; and five great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday December 22, 2015 from10:00 am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Caring Hospice at 400 Commerce Dr., Suite C, Fort Washington, PA 19034. 

Frances S. Ermilio of Warminster passed on December 17, 2015 in Luther Woods Nursing and Convalescent Center in Hatboro. She was 93.

Frances was the beloved wife of 67 years to Louis A. Ermilio.

Born in Philadelphia, Frances was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Wladyslawa Staszewska Jarosiewicz.

Frances was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Warminster in 1992. She was a bookkeeper for over 30 years and retired in 1974. Her true joy and passion was the quality times she spent with her family especially being a grand mother and great grand mother. She shared a special bond with the Blessed Mother.

In addition to her beloved husband Louis, Frances is survived by her daughter Deborah E. Costanzo of Warminster and her sisters, Anna Mankopf of Montana and Laura Ruiz of South Philadelphia. She is also survived by her granddaughter Lisa Costanzo and her three great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday December 21^st from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 10:30am in the Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 West Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974. Frances’s interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, Payable to Holy Family Home, 5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 or the Alzheimers Disease Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Mary Florence G. Turner of Churchville, PA died on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. She was 89.

She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Turner.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Blaine and Elizabeth Ann Sheridan Gross and sister of the late James Gross.

Mrs. Turner was a resident of Churchville for the past 35 years and formerly lived in Philadelphia. She graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia, Class of 1943. Before her retirement, she was employed for 25 years as a secretary with the Internal Revenue Service. In her leisure time Mrs. Turner enjoyed swimming, reading and politics. She will be remembered for her kindness and spirit.

She is survived by her two sons, John W. Turner Jr. and his wife, Dorothy, of Yardley, PA and Robert J. Turner of Churchville, PA. She is also survived by two grandchildren; Jennifer Stefano and her husband, John, John W. Turner III and his wife, Danielle, and two great grandsons, John and Harry.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday, December 21, 2015, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will take place at Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.