William B. “Bucky” Vogt of Feasterville died suddenly on Friday, November 21, 2014 at his residence. He was 79.

Bill was the beloved husband of 55 years to Virginia R. “Ginny” MacGregor Vogt.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frederick Charles and Evelyn Risko Vogt.  

Bucky was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Philadelphia and went on to attend the Moore College of Art before enlisting with the United States Marine Corps. He was passionate about baseball and was extremely proud of the time he spent playing during the 1950’s and 60’s for the Pen-Del League.

He would go on to work many years as the Advertising Manager for the Mid-Atlantic zone for Sears. Following his retirement he was employed as a courier for Temple University Hospital, where he was still working until recently.

Bucky loved anything and everything having to with Golf. He was a Neshaminy Country Club senior champion. He also spent countless hours around his yard maintaining his beloved swimming pool and lawn, both which he took great pride in. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his loving wife Ginny, Bucky is survived by his loving daughter Gina Vogt of Philadelphia, his loving son Bradley Vogt and his wife Nancy of Feasterville . He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sydney, Victoria, Courtney, and Jenni-Lyn; his great-granddaughter, Charley; and his sisters, Fern Thomas and Vicky Norris. He also leaves behind his beloved YorkiePo, Samson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings, Friday, November 28^th from 6:00-8:00 pm and on Saturday, November 29^th from 9:00 am until his Funeral Service 10:00 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment 1:00 p.m. Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville, PA.

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

          Frank (“Bud”) Norman Derr III of Holland, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his residence.  He was 64.   

          He was the beloved husband of 33 years to Denise Linda Rodriguez Derr.

          Born in Philadelphia, Bud was the son of the late Frank Norman, Jr. and Elizabeth Collins Derr.

          Bud was employed at Town and Country Kennels and as a driver for Central Bucks Transportation. In his leisure, he enjoyed taking walks through nature, spending time with his family, and rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles.

          In addition to his beloved wife Denise, Bud is survived by his loving sons; Erik B. Derr, Esq. of East Stroudsburg, PA and Ryan D. Derr of Morris Plains, NJ and his sister Sue Ellen Cronlund.

          Bud’s Family will receive friends on Monday, November 24, 2014 from 6:00PM until his Memorial Service 7:30PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

          In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be mailed to the Colon Cancer Coalition at 5666 Lincoln Drive, Suite 270, Edina, MN 55436.

Andrew A. Adams of Holland, PA died peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 92.

He was the beloved husband of Pauline Dopirak Adams for 64 years.

Born in Hawk Run, PA, on February 6, 1922, he was the thirteenth child of fourteen children born to the late Joseph and Mary Yuhas Adams. He was predeceased by his 7 brothers and 6 sisters.

Mr. Adams was a resident of Holland for the past 27 years. He graduated from Bridgeport High School, Class of l941. He was one of six brothers that served in the Second World War. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran woho received two Purple Hearts for his injuries on Iwo Jima. He was discharged from the Marines as a Sergeant in 1946. He started his own business in 1977 and was superintendent and Vice President of two construction companies, H.C. Lawton and Alaco Construction Company, before retiring in 1987.

He was a member of the Marine Corps League, the Northampton Country Club where he was an avid golfer and Northampton Fitness Center. He will be sadly missed as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his four children, Andrea McCartney and her husband, Daniel, of Southampton, PA, Denise Finkelstein and her husband, Mark, of Levittown, PA, Andrew Adams and his wife, Lisa, of Nescopeck, PA and Paula Murray and her husband, Kenneth, of Newtown Square, PA. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 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 take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka, KA 66675.

         Lillian A. Hejnar of Neshaminy Manor died peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at Neshaminy Manor Home, Warrington. She was 97.

         She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Hejnar.

         Born in Shickshinny, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. and Bridget Szashakoski Miller. Lillian was predeceased by her sister and 5 brothers.

         Mrs. Hejnar has been a resident of Neshaminy Manor since 2000 and formerly lived in Feasterville for 49 years. She was one of the original parishoners of Assumption B.V.M. Church. Mrs. Hejnar was very family oriented and enjoyed the special times spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who came to know her.

        She is survived by her three sons; William S. Hejnar and his wife, Maria, of Pipersville, Richard Hejnar of Wyalausing, PA, and Stanley F. Hejnar of Doylestown. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

        Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, November 28, 2014, from 8:30 AM until 9:45 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville, PA. Interment will take place at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Ottsville, PA.

Katharine T. “Kate” Galdi of Holland passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Cooper University Hospital following a brave battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was 39.

Kate was the beloved wife of nine years to Andrew S. Galdi.

Born in Philadelphia she was the loving daughter of John Sammon and the late Frances Nitka Sammon.

Raised in Lower Makefield, Kate graduated from Pennsbury High School, class of 1993. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in education from Bloomsburg University and she was later awarded her Master’s degree in Education from Neumann College.

Kate spent her career as an educator teaching for the Pennsbury School District, where she most recently taught 8^th grade English for Charles Boehm Middle School. She had a deep love and passion for learning and was an avid reader and writer. Kate also possessed a great appreciation for art and sculpture and enjoyed going to museums whenever she had the chance.

Most of all, however, Kate took the most pride in being a devoted mom to her two adoring children. She possessed an immense amount of strength and fortitude in her daily life and in her battle with cancer and her indelible spirit will be cherished by her friends and family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

 In addition to her husband and father, Kate is survived by her children, Noelle and William; her sister, Andrea Macerato and her husband, Michael; her niece MaryKate and her niece and Goddaughter, Gwen. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Carol A. Galdi and countless relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 9:00-11:00 AM on Monday, December 1, 2014 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966, where her funeral mass will begin at 11:30 AM. Her interment will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Gilda’s Club of the Delaware Valley, 200 Kirk Rd., Warminster, PA 1897

       Frank L. Lumpkin of Langhorne died suddenly on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at his residence. He was 81.

       Frank was the beloved husband of 60 years to Catherine “Katie” Lumpkin.

       Born in Philadelphia and raised in Newportville, he was the son of the late John R. and Elmira Lumpkin.

       He attended Bristol Township High school where he played football on the 1949 JV football team and participated in track and field. In 1950 Frank enlisted into the Army and was stationed in Germany with the 24^th Constabulary Squadron – Border Legion through 1953.

       After his service in the Army, Frank met and married his beautiful wife and best friend, Katie. Frank was employed by Nesbitts of Philadelphia for 25 years after which he started his window cleaning and janitorial business that he operated for the past 40 years.

       Frank was an avid sports enthusiast. From 1954 to 1955 he played in the Greater Kensington Baseball League for the Royals AA. For the next three decades he played fast-pitch softball with Tullytown Tavern, Marek’s Café, Christian 9 and Big Jim’s of the Penndel Softball League. In 1960 Frank led Marek’s Café to victory in the A.S.A State Championship. In his final season at age 53 he batted 301 and was selected to the ALL Star team.

       After his fast-pitch softball days, he became a PIAA official and officiated High School basketball, football and girls fast-pitch softball culminating in being selected as the back judge for the 1990 PIAA AAAA state football championship game. He continued as a PIAA official through November 2014.

       Frank greeted everyone he met with a smile, a hug and a pat on the back. One of his greatest joys was the annual “Lumpkin Vacation” at the Jersey shore in Sea Isle City surrounded by all his children and grandchildren.

       In addition to his beloved wife Katie, Frank is survived by his eight loving children and their spouses; Frank L., Jr. and Melissa of Helena, AL, Gregory M. and Helen of Newtown, Brian J. and Cindy of Houston, TX, Gary J. and Gerri of Newtown, Cathi A. Smith and Scott of Buckingham, Dennis N. and Angie of Vineland, NJ, Patti A. Wachtman and Eric of Buckingham, and Timothy M. and Melissa of Royersford. He is also survived by his sister Betty Smith, and was the loving “Pops” to his 24 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

       Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Sunday, November 30, 2014 from 5:00-8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass, Monday, December 1, 2014 at 12 Noon in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

       In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Rett Syndrome Research Trust at www.reverserett.org.

        Helen Stroud Hamilton, former faculty member of the Philadelphia Museum School of Art and renowned illustrator of the Happy Hollister books, a thirty-two title series, died Saturday in Southampton, PA, at age 94. Her art was exhibited at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Carnegie Institute, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Library of Congress, where it is represented in the permanent collection. Born in 1921 to Ethel Finlay Stroud, she grew up in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a girl, she traveled widely in Europe and North America. Helen graduated from Germantown Friends School and Wellesley College, where she won the prestigious hoop race in her senior year.

         After college, she taught color and design classes at the Philadelphia Museum School of Art (now called the University of the Arts). While teaching, she met William Henry Hamilton, her student, an artist and future library activist. They married in 1950.   Soon after, she was selected to illustrate a new children’s book series being produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, publishers of Nancy Drew, The Bobbsey Twins and The Hardy Boys. The first Happy Hollister book appeared in 1953. Her work was also published by Prentice-Hall, Doubleday, Lippincott, Charles Merrill, and others. She and her husband worked on projects together in their Conshohocken home and while raising a family, became involved in community issues. Together with a small group of progressive neighbors, they published and distributed a newsletter called ‘The Alert” to inform residents about local political matters. Through their activism, they were able to establish the first public library in Whitemarsh Township, The William Jeanes Memorial Library.  

         When the couple moved to Stuart, Florida, Helen continued her design work and community involvement. After returning to Pennsylvania in 2000, they settled at Twining Village in Southampton. Helen survived her husband by 12 years, teaching and creating vibrant tapestries.

         She is survived by her four children, Faith H. Gowan of Boulder, CO, Kate S. Hamilton of New Paltz, NY, Andrew S. Hamilton of Doylestown, PA, and Liz H. Appelson of Mt. Tremper, NY, and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Helen Stroud Hamilton to Fleisher Art Memorial.

         Send to the attention of Melissa Phegley, Fleisher Art Memorial, 719 Catherine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

          Mary Theresa McGinnis, of Newtown, PA died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 21st at Chandler Hall. She was 84.  

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. McGinnis and the mother of the late Christopher McGinnis.

          Born in Philadelphia, PA Mary Theresa was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret O’Neill McNally.

          Mary Theresa worked for many years with Jennings Sigmond Law Firm in Philadelphia. She was an avid reader of fine literature and and loving and caring mother, grandmother, and friend. Mary Theresa will be sorely missed by everyone who has had the opportunity to know and love her.

          Mary Theresa is survived by her loving and devoted children; Charles McGinnis of Philadelphia, Mary Cardona and her husband Joseph of Lower Gwynedd, Jacquelyn Alvira and her husband George of Holland, and Kathleen McGinnis of Newtown. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren

          Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, November 28^th from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon.

          In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St. Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

      Mary "Molly" A. Horniak, of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at her home with her family by her side. She was 76.

      She was the beloved wife of Stephen Horniak for 53 years.

      She was born on September 13^th, 1938 to the late John and Eleanore (Cassidy) Hendrick.

      Molly grew up in Germantown and environs and graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy. She met her future husband at Stagecrafters Theater in Chestnut Hill. After they married in 1961, they started their family and their small business. Both the family and business grew and Deltronic Labs continues today in Chalfont and remains a family business. Molly was a vital part of the business for many years lending her significant talents to marketing and sales. Her interest and prowess at the NY Times crossword is legendary. Birding became a passion for her when she began regular vacations on Long Beach Island and Florida.

      In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children Jessica Sklar of Wyndmoor, Stephen (Cathy) Horniak of North Wales, and Colin (Megan) Horniak of Warrington, her two sisters Jane Seidel of Vancouver, WA, and Pete Merriam of Nipomo, CA. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren: Alex, Cassidy, Emily, Aydan and Chase.

      Her family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, November 24, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 10:00 am until her Funeral Service, 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901. Her interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA.

      In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary, 4560 North US 1, Melbourne, FL 32935, www.floridawildlifehospital.org or The Pennsylvania Audubon Society, www.pa.audubon.org

     Rose T. Gallagher of Doylestown died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown surrounded by her loving family.

     Rose was the beloved wife of the late James F. Gallagher.

     Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary A. Breslin Turner, sister of the late Valentine Turner and mother of the late Maureen Hughes.

     Rose was a former resident of Holland before moving to Doylestown. She was proud to have received her Associates Degree from Bucks County Community College in 1986 while simultaneously working as the Secretary for the Dean of Bucks County Community College. Rose was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Doylestown and was a former communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland. In her leisure, she enjoyed vacationing with her family at the shore and enjoying lunches with her many close friends.

     Rose is survived by her children Laurie A. Luff and her husband, Larry, of Newtown, James F. Gallagher and his wife, Miho, of Princeton Junction, NJ, and Rosemary Boyle and her husband, David, of Horsham. She was the mother-in-law of Edward Hughes of Pittsburgh and the sister of Mary Smith of Philadelphia. Rose is also survived by her eight cherished grandchildren, Jackie, Meghan, Rebecca, Ryan, Matthew, Brianna, Katie and Emily.

     Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Friday, November 21^st from 7:00-9:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and on Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St., PA 18901. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, (www.pancan.org).