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Recent Obituaries

Harry Brill

October 29th, 2014

Harry H. Brill Jr., of Inverness, FL, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. He was 78.

Harry was born March 7, in Philadelphia, the son of the late Harry and Florence Hall Brill.

Harry owned and operated Blueberry Hill Landscape Services in Bedminster. In 1989 he turned the business over to his sons and Harry retired to Englewood, Florida. In 2005 he moved to Inverness, FL and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed supporting his local sports teams.

Harry is survived by his wife of 59 years Patricia Canfield Brill, his sons, Harry H. Brill III and his wife Laurie of Solebury, James Brill and his wife Denise of Fountainville, Patrick Brill of Sarasota, FL, David Brill and his wife Erika of Bedminister, and Joseph Brill of Fountainville. He is also survived by his 9 dear grandchildren, Harry H. Brill IV, Lauren Brill, Alexandra Brill, Cameron Brill, Karl Brill, Joseph Brill, Monika Brill, Margot Brill, and Harrison Brill.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass, 11:00am on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 100 Broad Street, Hilltown, PA 18927, where his family will receive everyone following the Mass. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464

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Geraldine M. Zdunczyk (Landherr)

October 27th, 2014

Geraldine M. Zdunczyk of Churchville died peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. She was 78.

She was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late John J. Zdunczyk.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence Ronneburger Landherr.

Geraldine was a long time resident of Churchville. She graduated from Nazareth Academy and attended the University of Pennsylvania. Geraldine had a distinguished career has a realtor and had worked for various firms in the tri-county area. After her retirement from the real estate profession, she eventually worked at Pennswood Village in Newtown as a Mail Clerk and Pharmacy Technician. In her leisure, Geraldine enjoyed playing Mah Jong, gardening and spending time with her family and friends in Sea Isle City, NJ. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who had the pleasure of her company.

Geraldine is survived by her 3 loving children: Jacqueline Z. Szanajda and her husband Theodore of Ivyland, Stephen J. Zdunczyk and his wife Christine of Ottsville and Jennifer A. Zdunczyk of Bensalem. She is also survived by her brother, Charles Landherr of Newtown and her 6 loving grandchildren Theodore Szanajda III, Colleen Skoglund and her husband Eric, Christopher Wolff Jr. and his wife Miranda, Courtney Wolff, Brandon Zdunczyk, and Kelly Wolff.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Geraldine’s life on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at St. Vincent de Paul Church 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Calling hours are from 9:00am to 10:15am followed by her Memorial Mass at 10:30 am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in her memory be made to The American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St. Phila., PA 19103 (www.cancer.org) or Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St., Newtown, PA 18940.

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Joseph Duome

October 25th, 2014

Joseph J. Duome of Newtown died peacefully Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his residence. He was 97.

Joseph was the beloved husband of 71 years to the late Rose Visconti Duome.

Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret Luciana Duome and the father of the late CarolAnne Duome.

A WWII veteran, Joseph served with distinction in multiple campaigns including Northern Africa, Italy, the Black Forest and Southern France. He was the last living member of the 449th Military Police Company.

A graduate of Columbia University, his early journalism career was as a New York sports writer. He later developed his skills as a financial writer, attaining executive posts at some of the most prestigious public relations firms in the world before establishing his own agency; becoming an expert in Japanese politics, products and financial markets.

As an author throughout and during the latter end of his career and life, he penned a wide range of literary works, from the detective cases of Lt. DiNapoli, to whimsical children’s stories and other bible stories.

Joseph is survived by his loving children and their spouses; MargaretRose and Lloyd Robinson of Los Angeles, CA and Marc and Francine Duome of Pipersville; and his brother, Anthony DiNome. He was the proud grandfather of his cherished grandchildren, Joseph, and Jessica Welch and her husband, Christopher.

Joseph’s family will receive friends on Thursday, October 30th from 6:00-8:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Also everyone is invited to attend his Funeral Mass Friday, October 31st at 10:00am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, Pa 18940. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.

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Eileen Christian (Lyons)

October 25th, 2014

Eileen Christian of Doylestown and formerly a long time resident of Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Jefferson University Hospital. She was 78.

She was the beloved wife of the late Francis W. Christian who passed away in 2001.

Born in Philadelphia, Eileen was a daughter of the late Michael and Dorothy Loram Lyons.

Eileen was a life long Philadelphia resident before relocating to Doylestown recently. She was a graduate of Little Flower High School with the class of 1953 and along with her husband had been an actively involved parishioner of Our Lady of Ransom Church in Philadelphia.

Eileen spent many years at home raising her children and when they were grown went on to work as an assistant in the administration department of Jeanes Hospital for many years.

She was an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed cheering on her beloved home team. Her bigger than life personality and the huge amount of love she had for her family, most especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be remembered by her family forever. She will be dearly missed.

Eileen is survived by her children, Deborah Altomari and her husband, Louis, Gary Christian and his wife, Mary, Eileen Rose and her husband, Jerry, and Joseph Christian and his wife, Kristina. She also leaves behind her adoring grandchildren, Tim, Mary Beth, Colleen, Brett, Jake, Kendall, Casey, Maura, and Joey; and great-grandchildren, Timmy, Megan, Danny, and Kiersten. She also leaves behind many extended relatives, friends, and her “sorority” sisters. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Lyons and her sister, Dorothy Brill.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her funeral mass 10:30 AM on Thursday October 30, 2014 at Our Lady of Ransom Church, 6700 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19149.

Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eileen’s name to the Jefferson Hospital for Neuro Science, 900 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107.

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Robert Sutherland

October 25th, 2014

Robert A. Sutherland, a 51 year resident of Richboro and a resident of Cape May Point, NJ, passed away Saturday October 25, 2014 with his loving family by his side. He was 84.

Bob was the beloved husband of 63 years to Lillian M. Armstrong Sutherland.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Henry and Katharine Birney Sutherland.

Bob was a graduate of Olney High School and went on to serve proudly in the United States Naval Reserves and then actively with the Navy during the Korean War. He met his beloved wife, Lillian, on the boardwalk in Wildwood and their shared love of the beach would last well into retirement.

Bob was employed for 33 years with the Reading Railroad from where he retired, his last position having been as treasurer. During that time he attended night school at the former Philadelphia College of Textile and Sciences, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Bob was a lifetime member of the Northampton Township Fire Company where he served as treasurer for many years.

He enjoyed yard sales, attending auctions and was an avid boater and fisherman. Bob also loved to golf and most especially he treasured spending time with his beloved wife and family at their home in Cape May Point, NJ. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife Bob is survived by his children, Dorothy Johnson and her husband, Maury, of Landenberg, PA, Pamela Allen and her husband, Bob, of Newtown, and Bob Sutherland and his wife, Jan, of Holland. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Erinn, Katelynn, Jamie, Niall, Conor, Christian, and Brigit; five great-grandchildren, Greyson, Carson, Allianna, Quinn, and Mckayla; and his siblings, Kathryn Wassinger of Philadelphia and Doris Woodrow of Southampton.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday November 1, 2014 from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s name to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St., Newtown, PA 18940.

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Michelle G. Smyser (Garbarczuk)

October 25th, 2014

Michelle G. Smyser of Lahaska, PA died on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 61.

She was the beloved wife of Herbert A. Smyser for 38 years.

Born in Weymouth, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Rita Theriault Garbarczuk.

Mrs. Smyser was a resident of Lahaska for the past 39 years. She was a graduate of North Carolina State University, Class of 1974, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Park Administration. Michelle volunteered her services to the Bucks County Parks & Recreation Board for 25 years before joining the department in 2010 as the Superintendent of Recreation Program Services. In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening and loved all types of horses. She was a rugby enthusiast who always enjoyed supporting the sport as a family activity.

She will be sadly missed as a devoted wife, mother and sister. In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her daughter, Jessica L. Smyser of Connecticut and her three sisters, Susanne Battikha of Massachusetts, Stephanie Garbarczuk of Maryland, and Leslie Garbarczuk of Massachusetts.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bucks County SPCA or to the NC State Natural Resources Foundation, Inc., c/o Development and External Relations Offices at North Carolina State Campus Box 8010, Raleigh, NC 27695. Please note in the memo: Michelle G. Smyser ’74, Parks & Recreation.

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Patricia Walcott (McGuire )

October 24th, 2014

Patricia R. Walcott, of Warminster, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Christ Home Retirement Community, Warminster. She was 80.

She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Alvin G. Walcott, Jr. Born in Philadelphia; she was the beloved daughter of the late Aloysius and Margaret McGrath McGuire and predeceased by her siblings; Dorothy Wunder, Bertha Koelzer, Peggy Gallagher and F. Raymond McGuire.

A life long resident of Philadelphia, Pat was a graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls, class of 1953. Pat worked for over 13 years as an assembler for MEECO International Corporation, in Warrington.

Pat and her beloved husband have been faithful communicants of St. John Bosco Church in Warminster for over 50 years. She loved to play cards especially bridge and was very good. She looked forward to her trips with her husband and family, and a sparkle came to her eyes when her grandchildren and great grandchildren came to visit.

In addition to her beloved husband she is survived by her devoted children; Wesley W. Walcott and his wife Deborah, Susan Allen and her husband Gregory, Stephen Walcott and his wife Dena. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, Michelle D'Ovidio, James Walcott, Annie McDermott, Laura Lynn Walcott, Colin, Rachel, Patricia and Lisa Allen and her 3 great grandchildren Olivia and Logan D’Ovidio and Chase Walcott.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, Thursday October 30, 2014 at 9:45am at St. John Bosco Church, 235 E. County Line Rd. Warminster.

Interment to follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Christ Home Retirement Community, Health Care Center, 1220 Street Rd. Warminster, PA 18974.

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Charlotte M. Freeman (Jones)

October 22nd, 2014

Charlotte M. Freeman of Holland died Wednesday, October 22, 2014. She was 64.

Charlotte was the beloved wife of 42 years to Walter M. Freeman. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Shabaz Jones.

Charlotte was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Holland in 1987. Charlotte held an active position as a Registered Nurse and had a distinguished career at Aria Health-Torresdale Division in Philadelphia. Charlotte was a Communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland. In her leisure, she enjoyed arts and crafts and quality times spent at the beach with her family. Charlotte was a loving wife, mother and sister and will be deeply missed by all who came to know her.

In addition to her beloved husband Walter, Charlotte is survived by her children; Michael J. Freeman of Alpharetta, GA, Kristina M. Freeman and her fiancé David Adelman of Philadelphia and Marybeth Freeman and her spouse Rebecca Weaver of New York, New York. She is also survived by her siblings; Delsie Jones-Rook of Philadelphia, Mariann Schlegel of Flemington, NJ., Michael Jones of Swedesboro, NJ and William J. Jones, Jr. of Philadelphia.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Monday, October 27th from 8:30am -10:15am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 followed by her Funeral Mass 11:00am in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to National Kidney Association, Bourse Building-Suite 411, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Phila., PA 19106

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Robert J. Seader

October 22nd, 2014

Robert J. Seader of Ivyland died peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 75.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of 41 years to Mary B. (nee Matthews) Seader, and son of the late John and Amelia (nee Adgalane) Seader.

Bob was a resident of Ivyland for the past 41 years. Growing up Bob graduated elementary school from a one room school house in Shelly, PA. In 1956, he graduated from Neshaminy High School. He proudly served our country serving in the United States Army. Bob believed in education and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from LaSalle University. His professional career spanned 37 years as a Systems Analyst for Rohm and Haas. He retired in 1995 at the age of 56 and thoroughly enjoyed his long retirement.

Bob was a real Man’s Man, he was a sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, golfing, he also enjoyed making 18th century reproduction furniture and playing cards. He was a voracious reader, absorbing all that he read on the topics, He along with his wife Mary loved to travel, and they saw all 50 states in the US, also traveling to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. He especially loved the American West.

In addition to his beloved wife Mary, Bob is survived by his loving children Mary Jane Bobyock (David), Ann Marie Hanson (Greg), Victoria Broullon (Terry Wakefield), Caroline Broullon (Seth Frank), Elizabeth Fine (Paul), his brother Bill Seader (Teri), He is also survived by 12 dear grandchildren; Lauren, Dean, Jessica, Makena, Julie, Sayde, Grace, Ali, Chloe, Robert, JP, Matthew and many nieces and nephews.

Bob’s family will receive condolences on Sunday October 26, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Monday from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1400 Almshouse Rd., Jamison. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Lustgarten Foundation, (Pancreatic Cancer Research) 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714 or Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19111

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Anna Frances Tillduster (Lutz)

October 22nd, 2014

Anna Frances Lutz Tillduster of Holland died peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown. She was 90.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the beloved wife of the late Frederic G. Tillduster, and was the daughter of the late Edwin F. and Catherine Hegarty Lutz, and sister of the late James M. Lutz and great grandmother of the late Fallon Pruitt.

Anna grew up in Philadelphia during the Great Depression and attended St. Joan of Arc School. She was in the 1st graduating class of Little Flower High School, class of 1943. Anna was proud of her service to her country; she was a Pharmacist Mate in the WAVES, during World War II. During her tour of duty one of her deployments was at St. Albans Naval Hospital in New York where she met her future husband, Corporal Fredric G. Tillduster, USMC. They were married in Philadelphia at St. Ambrose Church in 1947.

After her tour of duty, Anna worked in Research and Development on classified projects at the Frankford Arsenal until it closed in 1974. She continued working on classified projects for the Naval Department, at the Naval Depot, until her retirement in 1989.

Anna looked forward to being with family and friends after her retirement and was not disappointed. She was showered with love and affection from her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her memory will live on in their hearts forever.

Anna is survived by her loving children Katie Buttleman and her husband Dennis, Ann Dudula, Frederic G. Tillduster, Jr., and Theresa Tillduster; she is the devoted sister of Edwin F. Lutz, Jr., Christopher L. Lutz and Maria McHugh. She is also survived by her dear grandchildren; Dennis P. Buttleman Jr., Katrina Mingos (Mark), Ginamarie Dudula (Ed Jones), Sarah Pruitt (Lamar), Liza Dooley, Emily Dooley, great grandmother of Molly and Jasper Mingos, Julianna and Jaxon Jones, Harper and Phoebe Pruitt, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings Monday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro and on Tuesday from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass 11:00 am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 Sycamore St. Newtown.

Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Women's War Memorial Foundation, Dept. 560 Washington, DC. 20042.

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