Robert A. Youtz, 84, of Hatboro, PA died on December 6, 2015 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, formerly a member of St. Joachim Parish.  Robert is survived by his sister, Sister Pat Youtz, IHM and many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Robert was predeceased by his father Walter J. Youtz, Jr., his mother Mary Wilton Youtz, his sister Winifred Champion (William), his sister Mary Reilly (Benjamin), his sister Catherine Sclight (Charles), his sister Dorothy Youtz, and his brother Walter Youtz.

His work life started at age 5 when he would go into bars and shine shoes and boots and he never stopped working after that. He went to Mastbaum Vo Tech until the age of 16. Then worked as a bobbin boy in a local factory.  Later he worked on a tanker ship in the kitchen on the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers.

Robert served in the Army in Alaska as a machine gunner during the Korean War. He worked in Public Works for the federal government as a pipefitter at Willow Grove Naval Air Station, the Navy Shipyard and retired from the Aviation Supply Office.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 11:15 AM until his Funeral Mass 12:00 PM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. His interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

Donald E. Highland of Fairless Hills passed away on Saturday December 5, 2015 at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was 78.

Don was the beloved husband of Rose A. Smith Highland.

Born in Clarksburg, WV he was a son of the late Stephen L. and Denna McDonald Highland.

Don was a graduate of Washington Irving High School before going on to complete his undergraduate work at West Virginia University. He later earned his Master’s of Divinity from Kansas City Theological Seminary in Kansas City, KS. Don led a long career as a beloved Pastor for various Baptist Churches throughout Nebraska, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He was very well respected and liked by the communities he served. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his children, Dennis S. Highland and Donald E. Highland II of Doylestown, PA; and his brother, William D. Highland and his wife, Phyllis of Ithaca, NY.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Virgil L. Highland.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Thursday, December 10, 2015, from 12:30 PM until his Funeral Service at 1:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., Richboro, PA 18954. His interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity United Church of Christ, 1400 Buck Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

12/24/1960 – 12/05/2015

On the evening of December 5, 2015, Bruce Weaymans Panfil passed away at his home in Holland PA, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer.   Bruce died just short of his 55^th birthday – leaving this world by the glow of the Christmas tree, just as he came into it on December 24, 1960.

Bruce was the second son of four children born to Roger S. Panfil Sr. and Judith Jane Weaymans. Bruce was raised in Huntingdon Valley, PA and graduated from Lower Moreland High School in 1978. After high school, he went on to join his older brother Roger at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) where they both pledged Theta Chi Fraternity.   Later his younger brother David would also head to IUP and extend the Panfil legacy at Theta Chi.

In 1982, Bruce graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Service Management and headed to Washington D.C. where he had great success as a Manager at ARA Food Services, quickly rising to a District Manager position.  

Following the death of his father in 1986, however, Bruce left the D.C. area and returned to Huntingdon Valley to help run the family business, Panfil Insurance Agency, with his younger brother David. 

Bruce retrained himself for the Insurance business, graduating with the 1987 class of The Travelers Commercial Lines School for Agents.  Later in 1987, he completed the Basic School of Property and Casualty Insurance at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. 

Eventually, Bruce returned to the Food Service industry working to build the now very successful KISS Food Services in Philadelphia, PA, founded by his long-time friend and high school alum, Larry Cohen.

During this time Bruce continued to widen his skills, securing his CFP (Chartered Financial Consultant) designation in 2001 from The American College in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania.  He would later add the Series 6 (qualification to sell mutual funds, variable annuities and insurance premiums) designation and others to his name.

In 2011, Bruce again looked to support his family.  He joined and helped launch RDC Design Group beside his older brother Roger and his nephews Ryan and Jordan, where he worked until his death as an outstanding Technical Recruiter.  But personnel recruiting was just one of Bruce’s talents.  Bruce leveraged the extensive network of friends and business associates he had built over the years and was responsible for developing a number of RDC’s partnerships and clients. From helping to run the company’s annual marketing Summit to his humor and up-beat attitude in the office, Bruce contributed to RDC in so many ways.

Although Bruce was known for his movie star good looks and incredible style, it was his generous and loving personality that leaves him a legacy of friendship and love. Anyone he ever met, he considered a friend.  Always involved in family activities and interested in everyone’s life, he watched out and cared for his sister, his brothers, and his loving partner Sharon Venner, as well as, all his nephews and friends.

Interests for Bruce included Harley-Davidson motorcycles, all of the Philadelphia sports teams, his nephews’ band EverLit (Ryan & Jordan), and reclining with his friends in beautiful New Hope, PA.  Two little known facts were recently discovered: Bruce received his ROTC Military Training Certificate in 1979, and achieved a Certificate of Mixology bartending from the Philadelphia School of Bartending in 1989.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Roger S. Panfil and Judith W. Panfil. Bruce is survived by his loving brothers Roger S. Panfil Jr., David H. Panfil and his adoring sister Debbie Panfil Pearl. His nephews Ryan Panfil, Jordan Panfil, Justin Panfil, Ethan Panfil, Reese Panfil, Hunter Pearl and Keegan Pearl, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, also survive him.  In addition, he is survived by his devoted and loving girl friend, Sharon Venner, who cared for him so well during his last two difficult years.

The Panfil family would like to thank all the family and friends that filled Bruce’s life with so much happiness.  He truly loved each and every one of you.  Know that he is still watching out for you from above.

Funeral Services for our dear brother and eternal friend, Bruce Weaymans Panfil, will be held Friday December 11, 2015 at Northampton Presbyterian Church, 539 Buck Road, Holland, PA 18966.  Please note that due to anticipated overwhelming support for Bruce, this is a change in venue. 

Family and friends will be received from 10:00—11:30 AM, followed by a Religious Service.  After the Service, a motorcycle brigade will depart and lead Bruce to his internment at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA 19002.  If you are a motorcycle rider and are interested in escorting Bruce to his burial site, please feel free to join us.   

In lieu of sending flowers, Bruce would prefer that donations be made to his fundraising site https://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/battle-for-bruce-/155683.  Funds donated to the Battle for Bruce site will be directed to Bruce’s chosen cause, the Pancreas Center, Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Ave, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10032.  This in hope that research will cure this horrible disease.

Edward F. Garry of Holland, PA died peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2015, at Neshaminy Manor Home, Warrington. He was 73.

He was the beloved husband of Lorraine M. (Muzyk) Garry for 52 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Marie (Kelly) Garry and grandfather of the late Casey McAdams and Gordon Sawaya.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his son, Edward J. Garry and his wife, Kimberly (Sweeney), of Quakertown, his daughter, Kristine M. Sawaya of Newtown, his son-in-law, Thomas Sawaya, his two brothers, Thomas Garry and his wife, Judy, of Pine Knoll Shores, NC, Stephen Garry of Willow Grove, PA and his sister, Marie Garry of Florida. He is also survived by his 6 loving grandchildren; Matthew, Kayleigh, Jacqueline, Shannon, Eric and Rebekah.  

Mr. Garry was a resident of Holland for 38 years before moving to Warrington three years ago. He graduated from LaSalle College after working full time and attending 10 years in the evening division with his Bachelor’s degree in Business.   Before his retirement in 1999, he was employed as a procurement strategist for 39 years with Rohm & Haas Company. He was both past president and treasurer of Rohm & Haas Credit Union. Mr. Garry was actively involved in his community and throughout the years he served as past president, treasurer and lieutenant for Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company. For many years, he was a reenactor for Washington Crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Day. In his leisure time, Mr. Garry was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing softball as a member of Windmill Village 4 Team. 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 husband, father, grandfather and brother

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, December 10, 2015, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Don’t Camouflage Bullying Inc., 172 N. Elm Avenue, Newtown, PA 18940.

Michael J. Thorrick, of Perkasie, slipped away peacefully at his residence on Friday, December 4, 2015. He was surrounded by loving family. He was 65.

Michael was the beloved husband of Debra A. Gifford Thorrick for 36 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Ruth Steckel Thorrick.

Mr. Thorrick was a resident of Perkasie since 1988 and formerly lived in Southampton, where he grew up. He graduated from William Tennent High School in Warminster, Class of 1968. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserves for 6 years, being Honorably Discharged in 1976, achieving the rank of Corporal. Michael joined the Marine Sharp-shooting Team and traveled across the country with them, competing in events and winning medals and trophies.

Michael spent his working career in sales. He sold everything from automobiles, to furniture, to mattresses. He and Debra first met, when he sold her a car in 1978.

In his leisure time, he loved to ride his Harley with friends. If he wasn't riding it, he could be seen washing and polishing it, or customizing the parts. He was an avid car enthusiast, sharing his passion for cars with his daughters. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed working in his yard. A vacation to the Outer Banks, NC in September with his family was a special event for him. Being family oriented, he always enjoyed the special times spent with family. He will be sadly missed as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Meghan L. Thorrick and Shannen M. Thorrick, both of Perkasie. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Ann Black and her husband, Lawrence, of Quakertown, his brother Joseph Thorrick of Wildwood, NJ and his loving granddaughter, Lilyana G. Thorrick.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Thursday, December 10, 2015, from 8:30 AM until 10:15 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 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Broad Street, Hilltown, PA 18927. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the family for deposit into an education fund for Lilyana.

James J. O’Neill, Jr., of Doylestown passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at his residence.  His loving wife and family were by his side. 

James was the beloved husband of Joanne M. Zinchak O’Neill. 

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Florence Mulholland O’Neill and the late James J. O’Neill. 

James was a Carpenter by trade and most recently served as the General Superintendent for Lendlease (Lehrer McGovern) until his retirement in 2012.   Some of the signature projects Jim delivered were the Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino and Trump Marina in Atlantic City, NJ and The New Jersey State Aquarium.  He spent 15+ years as the Lead General Superintendent at the Merck West Point, Pa Campus and concluded his career with the delivery of the Trump Taj Mahal Chairman’s Tower in Atlantic City and the closeout of the New Jersey State Lab Building in Trenton.  He was a signature leader and was responsible for the development of many of the company’s current leaders.  His legacy of, professionalism, leadership, and friendship will not soon be forgotten. 

An avid hunter and fisherman, he was always proud that his profession was also his passion.  He was never far from a project, be it one of his own or one for a friend or neighbor.  He loved spending time at his mountain home in Susquehanna County, PA which was a retreat and place of peace for him.   

In addition to his wife, James is survived by his loving children, Linda Gilroy (Donald) of Royersford, James Joseph O’Neill (Jennifer Musser) of Ephrata, PA, and Melissa O’Neill (Wayne Kegerise) of Southampton.  He also leaves behind his brother, Robert O’Neill (Theresa) and his sister Kathleen Bennington (Lou); and his grandchildren, Kevin Gilroy and Dennis James O’Neill-Musser.  Last but certainly not least, he will be dearly missed by his beloved companion, his black lab, Moose.    

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Tuesday December 8, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), and on Wednesday December 9, 2015 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 E. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901.  His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers donations in Jim’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choosing.

 Henry T. Deren of Holland and Richboro died peacefully on Friday December 4, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 89.

​Born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania he was the beloved husband of the late Mary A. Pollak Deren, son of the late John and Mary Deren. He was predeceased by a son Thomas and a granddaughter Hannah. 

Henry was a graduate of Hazelton High School, class of 1942. He received his Bachelors Degree from LaSalle University.  Henry proudly served in the United States Navy, during World War II and the Cuban Missile Crisis, retiring as a 1st Lieutenant. After his retirement he taught Math and Science at New Hope-Solebury High School for several years.  

Henry was lover of good music, especially the Piano and the Accordion, of which he could play both. Family came first and foremost, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren where the sparkle in his eyes.  Family dinners and holidays together made everything special.  

Henry is survived by his devoted children; Beverly D. Muller and her husband Paul, Millicent Burman, Nancy Fread, Henry Deren Jr., Mark Deren and Jeff Deren and his wife Lorie. He was very proud of his 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother and a sister.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday December 9, 2015 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Henry’s memory may be made to St. Andrew’s Education Center, Attn: Jennifer McDonald, 51 Wrights Rd. Newtown, PA. 18940.

Stephanie “Stella” Glab, a resident of Doylestown for the past 17 years, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on December 3, 2015 at Neshaminy Manor. She was 97.

Stephanie was the wife of the late Anthony S. Glab.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in the Nicetown/Logan area, she was the daughter of Peter and Anna Budnick.

After her husband’s death, she moved to Center Square Towers, Doylestown, to be closer to her family. She enjoyed living in Center Square Towers and taking part in the ACTS activities club — playing bingo, taking trips to the casino and socializing with her many friends.

Stephanie is survived by her 3 children, Dorothy McCarty (Charlie), Carol Ettore (Tom Angelo) and Stan Glab (Carole), 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; preceded in death by her granddaughter, Judi Jerdan. She really enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the children, playing cards and games.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday December 7, 2015 from 8:30-10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914. Her interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. 

Elizabeth Jane Welborn of Warminster died Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. Born October 7, 1925, she was 90.

Elizabeth was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Arthur Tarance Welborn.

Born in Wausau, Wisconsin, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Frances Dzwonkowski Obey. She attended Marquette University, where she studied journalism and philosophy. She worked in Chicago and New York City in journalism and advertising before marrying Terry Welborn in 1959. Terry was a project manager for Mobil Oil and Elizabeth and Terry travelled the world together for 35 years, living at times in Southeast Asia, Australia, Japan, and Europe, as well as in the Princeton area. Through most of their travels, Elizabeth and Terry were accompanied by their pampered poodles, first Hashi and Manon and later Maurice and Michelle. Elizabeth worked as a freelance journalist while pursuing many hobbies and interests, from cooking and flower arranging to languages and art. In the mid-1980s, she and Terry retired to their house in Yardley where they already had many friends among Mobil employees and annuitants and where they made many new friends. They were passionate bridge players and became life masters. They continued to enjoy travel, theater, and music. For years they had season tickets to the Metropolitan Opera and the Walnut Street Theater. Their travels included a bridge tournament in Bermuda, the Wagner festival in Bayreuth, and a canal boat journey with friends through the south of France. More recently, Elizabeth lived at Ann’s Choice in Warminster, where she continued to play competitive bridge and cherished her friends. A devout Catholic, she was a parishioner of St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in Yardley for over 20 years and lately of Nativity of Our Lord Church in Warminster. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Karen Anne Winstead and son-in-law Carl of Galloway, Ohio, as well as by several nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by her brothers Roland J. Obey and Harold T. Obey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Wednesday December 9^th from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass 10:30am in Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974. Elizabeth’s interment will follow in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Yardley.

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

Earl L. Swenson, of Perkasie, PA died on Monday, November 30, 2015, at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. He was 85.

Born in Pennsauken, NJ, he was the youngest son of seven children to the late Swen R. and Gladys Erwin Swenson.

Earl was a quiet yet resourceful individual.  He was gifted with his hands and was the family “go-to” person to fix whatever was broken.  First it was toys, then stereos, just about anything electronic, he enjoyed fixing everything.  However, his talents were beyond nuts and bolts.  Earl used his physical skills to install hardwood floors and enjoyed working in his flower garden around his home.  His quiet strength and commitment to family will always be remembered and appreciated.

He is survived by the last of his siblings, his sister, Alice S. Kidd of Pennsburg, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. His two sisters; Ruth Anderson, Dorothea Shawlis, and three brothers, Roland, Robert, and Eugene Swenson all predeceased him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 from 11:30 am until his Funeral Service 1:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.  His interment will be held on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, 11:00AM at Doylestown Cemetery. 

In grateful appreciation for all of the kindness that was given to him while in Grand View Hospital, the family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory be made to Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960.