Richard W. Gladstone of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 68.

He was the beloved husband of Diane M. Garrison Gladstone for 48 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Henry E. and Isabelle B. Thompson Gladstone and brother of the late Harry Gladstone.

Mr. Gladstone was a resident of Newtown since 1979. He graduated from Penn State University with his bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 1969 and went on to earn his master’s degree in Social Work at Temple University, Class of 1971. Early on, he worked as a counselor for the Youth Development Center and a social worker at Byberry State Hospital. Immediately following he was employed by the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. After a few days of retirement, Richard decided he wanted to continue his work in mental health by consulting. Most recently he consulted for the Philadelphia Department of Behavorial Health.

In his leisure time, he was enthusiastic about boating and skeet shooting. Being a dedicated family man, he looked forward to the special times spent with his family. Richard will be remembered as a wonderful husband, devoted father, and loving Poppy, brother and a faithful friend.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Amy Diane Ross and her husband, Thomas, of Feasterville, PA and Wendy Lynn Eby and her husband, Matthew, of York Springs, PA, his sister, Isabelle Butz of Mechanicsburg, PA and his four loving grandchildren, Logan and Devon Ross, Hope Fureman, and Matthew Eby Jr. He will be sadly missed by his chocolate Labrador, Jasmine.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, October 31, 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. His interment will be private.

If so desired, contributions in his memory may be made to The Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association , P.O. Box 55071 #15530, Boston, MA 02205-5071 or www.ecaware.org.

Robert J. Rodgers Jr. of Warrington and formerly of Richboro died peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 86.

Robert was the beloved husband of the late Catherine Colyar Rodgers and brother of the late James P. Rodgers.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Robert J., Sr. and Anna Maguire Rodgers.

A 1947 graduate of North Catholic High School, Bob went on to work for his grandfather’s candy store and gas station before later leading a long and successful career in Insurance where he was employed with Prudential and John Hancock, retiring in 1991.

Bob loved to dance, and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies Fan, and dedicated much of his time to the game of softball which he loved not only playing but also coaching and managing and up until recently he was serving as manager of the Newtown Renegades and the Philadelphia Royals.

Above all else he will be remembered by his family for his quick wit and devotion to his family. He will be dearly missed.

Robert is survived by his children and their spouses; Robert J. Rodgers III and his wife, Rosemary E., Kathleen A. Nocero and her husband, James, Lorraine P. Jann and her husband, Robert, William J. Rodgers and his wife, Annette, and Francis E. Rodgers and his wife, Carol Ann. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Nicole Dillman, Dana Saunders, James and Michael Daulerio, Donna Vogel, Eileen Michalski, Brittany Imperiale, Bailey, Briana, Brookann Rodgers, Frances E. Jr., Danielle C. and Kevin R. Rodgers; his ten great-grandchildren; his sister, Barbara Schmidt and her husband, Robert; and his companion Dorothy Cantwell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday, October 30^th from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s name to St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address. 

Walter C. Schumann Jr., of New Britain, PA died on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Buckingham Valley Nursing Home, Buckingham.  He was 88.

He was the beloved husband of 56 years to the late Betty Hargan Schumann.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Walter C. Sr. and Hilda Miller Schumann.

Walter grew up in Philadelphia, however, spent his summers in Asbury Park with his cousins.  After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and since he was musically talented was assigned to play in the Eisenhower’s Band.  He was a gifted tenor sax and clarinet player and therefore performed with the marching band in various parades, for the Armed Forces Radio and at the many USO events throughout Europe.

Upon returning home he continued his education and received a degree in mechanical engineering.  He married his beloved Betty in 1953 and began his career as a quality control engineer and manager for several companies including; Johnsville Naval Base in Warminster, Honeywell in Philadelphia, Unisom in Trevose and US Gauge in Sellersville.  He had a steady job following post war government contracts.  Unfortunately he had to transfer almost every three years because the contract would expire.  After many years of that he decided to control his situation and began driving a truck for Indian Valley Enterprises of Harleysville which allowed him to see the entire country.  After retiring he continued to work as a driver, this time with Fred Beans shuffling new cars to various dealers and owners throughout the area.

It was apparent that Walter enjoyed being in a car and on the road for the vacations always included a long road trip.  However, if he was not behind the wheel driving you would find him under the hood or console restoring one, bringing it back to life.

He is survived by his children, Glenn D. Schumann and his wife Patricia of Warrington and Linda B. Bigay of Las Vegas NV.  He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren; Dan Largent, Julie Largent, Christopher Largent and Timothy Schumann.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 10:00AM until his Funeral Service at 11:00AM from the New Britain Baptist Church, 22 East Butler Avenue, New Britain, PA 18901.  His interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery, New Britain. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to New Britain Baptist Church Memorial Fund P.O. Box 5147 New Britain PA 18901.

John J. Lynch Jr. of Langhorne, PA died peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at his residence with his wife and son by his side. He was 72.

He was the beloved husband of Sandra B. Alker Lynch for 44 years.

Born in Dover, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John J. Sr. and Annette T. Coogan Lynch and brother of the late Daniel E. Lynch.

John was a resident of Langhorne for the past 29 years. He went to grammar school at St. Athanasius School in Philadelphia and graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1961. Following high school he attended the Wharton School of Business, B.S. Accounting program at Phila. College of Textiles & Sciences and received his bachelor’s degree in Mgmt/Info Systems from Eastern University in St. Davids, PA, Class of 2001. John began a long career in computer information systems with Conrail, was Director of MIS for Pantry Pride accounting and financial systems in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Before his retirement in 2007, he was employed as a Sr. Systems Analyst with Merck & Co. for 10 years. While attending school and working, he was proud to serve as a U.S. Air Force reservist and was promoted to Staff Sergeant before his discharge. He enjoyed following and debating politics and was an avid tennis player while in Florida. His Catholic faith was an integral part of his life. He was a faithful communicant of the Church of Saint Andrew in Newtown where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for seven years. He will be sadly missed as a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend to all who knew him.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his son, Brian M. Lynch of Langhorne, his three brothers, Richard L. Lynch of Langhorne, Kevin C. Lynch and his wife, Diane, of North Wales, Thomas J. Lynch Sr. and his wife, Kathleen, of Philadelphia and his sister-in-law, Rosemary Lynch of Langhorne. He is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews, 1 great nephew and 2 great nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Friday, October 30, 2015, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, Radnor Station Building-Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087 or www.theaftd.org.

Angela M. O'Donnell, of Chalfont, PA died on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 103.

She was the beloved wife of the late James E. O'Donnell.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Denis and Delia Kenny Cusak and sister of the late Rev. John J. Cusack.

She is survived by her daughter Maureen Brennan of Chalfont and her three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, November 2, 2015 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave., (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901and to her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA 19454.  Her interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.

Kathleen R. Whitney (nee Walsh) of Newtown and formerly of Upper Southampton passed away on Friday October 23, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 86.

She was the beloved wife of 61 years to the late Leon D. Whitney Sr.

Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia she was a daughter of the late Michael and Katherine McLaughlin Walsh.

Kathleen will be remembered for her steadfast devotion to her faith and her family. She was an active and dedicated parishioner of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Newtown where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was extremely devoted to the Blessed Mother who for her was the cornerstone of her Catholic faith.

Surviving are her loving children; Barbara L. Vesey and her husband Edward of Chalfont, Michael K. Whitney and his wife Linda of Upper Southampton, Donna L. Bancroft and her husband Jeffrey of Warwick, Lee D. Whitney of Newtown, and Christopher D. Whitney of Newtown. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and her sisters, Ann Bush and her husband Mark, of Stuart, FL and Dorothy Schnupp of King of Prussia.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, from 10:30 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:30 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Her interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Church of St. Andrew at the address above.

Antoinette Marie Cantor died peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2015, at Richboro Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family and close friends. She was 79.

She was the beloved wife of James R. Cantor for 52 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on June 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Ann Teti Lamsback and sister of the late Edward Lamsback, Joseph Lamsback and Marie McMasterson.

Mrs. Cantor was a resident of Richboro for the past 39 years. She was a native of Northeast Philadelphia where she attended St. Timothy’s School and graduated from St. Hubert’s Catholic High School for Girls, Class of 1954, where she was an honor student. She was passionate about figure skating, cooking, and enjoyed taking trips with her family to the Pocono Mountains and the Jersey shore. She especially enjoyed going on Sunday rides. She will be sadly missed as a devoted wife, mother and friend to all those who knew her.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her daughter, Leslie B. Cantor and her son, James A. Cantor, both of Richboro, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, October 30, 2015, from 9:00 to 10:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA. Interment will take place at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

Ethel M. Doll of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2015, at Twining Village Health Care, Holland. She was 85.

She was the beloved wife for 55 years of the late Robert Francis Doll.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Hirth Merz.

Mrs. Doll was a resident of Newtown for the past 20 years. She was a faithful communicant of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown. Ethel enjoyed travelling to new and exciting places and held a special place in her heart for all types of animals. Her family was first and foremost in her life. She always enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her three children, Robert F. Doll Jr. of Newtown, Donna A. DeLisi and her husband, Paul, of Holtsville, NY, and Thomas C. Doll and his wife, Lauren, of Ronkonkoma, NY. She is also survived by her four loving grandchildren, Kristopher, Jullianne, Thomas C. Jr., and Michael Doll.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Monday evening, October 26, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, October 27, 2015, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will take place at Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

Michael P. Walton, age 69, of Warrington passed away at his home on Thursday evening, October 22, 2015. His loving family was by his side.

Michael was born on October 26,1945 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of Frank L. and Mercedes Ebbecke Walton.

Michael is survived by his wife, Gwynneth Pollock Walton, his children, Michael Walton, Michele O’Neill (Patrick), Kimberly McCarty (Leo), and Heather Steinmetz (Richard) and seven grandchildren, Ryan, Daniel, Eric, Mark, Olivia, Drew, and Lucas. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Melanie Lynn, and siblings Francis, Harry, William, Mercedes, and Vincent.

A 1963 graduate of North Catholic High School, Michael proudly served with the United States Marine Corp from 1963 until 1967, during which time he served as a Radio Operator for the 3^rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War.

He then led a long career as an electrical contractor. He owned and operated Walton Electric for over 25 years. In his later career, he invented and marketed the G-Clip.

Michael generously volunteered with several Warrington Township organizations, including the Veteran Affairs Committee and the Rotary Club.

He will be remembered as a loving husband with a steadfast devotion to his family. He treasured many lifelong friendships. He was a natural teacher and had a strong curiosity that led him on a path of unceasing self-education. His kind heart, generous spirit, and anecdotal stories will continue to live on in the lives of all who knew and loved him.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing, Wednesday, evening October 28, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave., (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 29^th at 9:15am at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. His interment with military honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael P. Walton’s memory are requested to be made to The Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ or Doylestown Hospital Hospice at https://www.doylestownhealth.org/medical-services/hospice .

Anne C. Antonio Vollberg of Holland and formerly of Warminster, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. She was 95.

Anne was the beloved wife of 55 years to the late Howard E. Vollberg.

Born in Philadelphia and growing up in the Germantown section of the city, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Adeline Tranquilla DiAntonio and the step daughter of the late Edward DeTomaso.

Anne worked as a hairdresser prior to her marriage to Howard. She raised her family with Howard in West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia before moving to Glenside and then Warminster. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends, crocheting, reading, but most importantly were the times she cherished creating everlasting memories with her family. Anne will be greatly missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love her.

Anne is survived by her loving children and their spouses; Edward A. Vollberg and Margaret of Langhorne, Thomas M. Vollberg and Diane of Germantown, MD and Joan Gacad and Harry of Hatfield, PA. She is also survived by her sister Jean Kelly, her 9 loving grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, October 31, 2015 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Feasterville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.