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.

Marjorie Libby Callender of Langhorne and Wrighter's Lake, PA, died peacefully Monday, November 30, 2015, at her home in Langhorne. She was 82.

Born September 20, 1933 in Brockton, Massachusetts, She was the daughter of the late Rita and John Libby, the devoted wife of the late Jack K Callender, Sr,

Marjorie was a resident of Middletown Township for 54 years. She was a member of the Langhorne United Methodist Church, Wrighter’s Lake Association, and Four Lanes Garden Club. She was a descendant and a lifetime member of the John Libby Family Association, Portland, Maine.

She believed in giving back to the community and volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels, as a Chaplain's Assistant at the Buck's County Hospital, and as a Sunday School Teacher, and served on church committees, the Maple Point booster club, and the Langhorne Christmas Garden tour to name a few.

She had varied interests, including gardening, sewing, crossword puzzles, cooking, decorating, bridge, history and current events, and all Philly and local sports, especially those participated in by a family member. She personified the term "Yankee," she always persevered, was self-reliant and possessed great ingenuity. She was truly committed to those she loved including her dogs.  While those who love her find solace that she has now joined her husband and son, she will be missed deeply.

Marjorie was the loving mother of daughter Joy Callender (Richard) of Loveland, CO and of son and daughter-in-law the late Jack K. Jr and Sandy Callender of Ivyland, PA,, sister to Linda Watson of Brockton, MA, to Carol Casieri of Middleboro, MA, to John Libby Jr. of MA and Fort Myers, FL,, and proud grandmother to Jack K III (Jessica) Callender, and Jaime and Tyler Callender.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Sunday, December 6, 2015,from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and Monday, December 7, 2015, at the Langhorne United Methodist Church, 301 West Maple Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro, PA 18954.

John J. Reilly, Jr. of North Wales, passed away on November 29, 2015.He was 91.

John was the husband of the late Evelyn J. (nee Mann) and loving father of John J. III (the late Joan T.), Carole Anne Brand (Werner), and Barbara Gayton (Hugh). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert Reilly.

John was a 27 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, retiring with the rank of Corporal.

 Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Friday from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment St. John Neumann Cem., Chalfont.

Helena T. Pultorak, of Philadelphia, passed away on November 28, 2015.

She is survived by several cousins, relatives, and friends.

Her visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 7^th from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment is Private.

In lieu of flowers donations in Helena’s name to the SPCA of Philadelphia at 350 Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19134 would be appreciated

Stephen R. Eckert of Chalfont, PA died suddenly on Friday, November 27, 2015, at Abington-Lansdale Hospital Jefferson Health, Lansdale, PA. He was 48.

He was the husband of Rhonda G. Guill Eckert for 12 years.

Born in Meadowbrook, PA, he was the son of Helen F. Schleicher Eckert of Chalfont, PA and the late Charles T. Eckert Jr.

Steve was a resident of Chalfont for the past 2 years and formerly lived in Hilltown for 11years. He graduated from Archbishop Wood Catholic High School in Warminster, Class of 1985. He was an auto mechanic for many years and recently had started his own auto repair business. His true passion in life was being a race car enthusiast, and built his own race car which he raced at the local tracks. Steve was a dedicated father who was actively involved with his son’s activities. He will be sadly missed and remembered as a devoted father, husband, son, brother and uncle.

In addition to Rhonda and his mother, Helen Eckert, he is survived by his son, Stephen R. Eckert Jr. of Line Lexington, PA, stepdad to Jessica, Kelly and Kristen Shirley. Brother of Linda Eckert of Hilltown, Charles T. Eckert and his wife, Elaine, of Maple Glen, PA and his twin brother, Christopher P. Eckert and his wife, Dianne, of Buckingham, PA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 9:00am until his Liturgical Service at 10:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Stephen Eckert Jr. Custodial Educational Fund, C/O Trumark Financial Credit Union, 100 Northbrook Drive, Trevose, PA 19053-8496.

Richard “Dick” A. Beck of Dublin died Friday, November 27, 2015 at Wesley Enhanced Living in Doylestown. He was 80.

Dick was the beloved husband of 24 years to Margaret “Peggy” D. Reid Beck.

Born in New Britain Township, Dick was the son of the late Benjamin and Myrtle Fellman Beck.

Dick was a life long resident of Bucks County who lived in Doylestown and in Dublin for 24 years. He was a roofer with Histand Brothers Roofing for over 30 years until his retirement in 1996. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and in his leisure he enjoyed exercising and visiting flea markets.

In addition to his wife Peggy, Dick is survived by his children Andrew Beck and his wife Kim of Doylestown, PA and Cynthia Parks and her husband Bryan of Knob Noster, MO. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Spencer, Tyler and Morgan.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Feb.27^th, 2016 at 10:30am in the Acorn Room at Wesley Enhanced Living, 200 Veterans Lane, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Private interment with military honors will be held in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Dick’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675