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.

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.

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

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

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.

Lorraine M. Perrin of Levittown died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 64.

She was the beloved wife of 44 years to William J. Perrin.

Born in Passaic, NJ and graduate of Clifton HS in Clifton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Edith V. Erlacher Schmidt.

Lorraine worked with the Neshaminy School District as a Secretary for 30 years and retired while working at Albert Schweitzer Elementary School. She enjoyed time spent with family and friends, afternoons in Core Creek and Tyler State Parks, summers at Seaside Heights, NJ, vacations to Myrtle Beach, SC, and most especially at Disney World. Anyone who knew her knows what a special, fun, loving, caring woman she was who always put others before herself. Lorraine will be greatly missed by everyone who has come to know and love her.

In addition to her husband, Lorraine is survived by her two daughters and their spouses; Dawn M. Premaza and Christopher of Quakertown and Keri L. Ames and Richard of North Wales. She is also survived by her two sisters Barbara Kurley and Cheryl Fedorchak, brother-in-law Roger Fedorchak, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lorraine’s family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, October 28th, from 7:00 to 9:00pm and on Wednesday, October 29th from 9:00am until her Funeral Service at 10:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America Inc. 500 Old York Rd., Suite 110, Jenkintown, PA 19046 or online at www.supportlupustristate.org.

Helen M. (nee Davis) Gray died peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Carteret General Hospital. She was 52.

Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Albert J. And Helen Parkinson Davis and sister of the late Veronica Flanagan.

She is survived by her three brothers; John, Joseph, and James Davis, and also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 9:00 am until her Funeral Mass 10:00 am in the Chapel of St. Louise de Marillac at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in West Conshohocken, PA.

Joann Schaeffer of Newtown passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2014. She was 61.

Joann was the beloved wife of Joseph E. Schaeffer, as well as a treasured mother and an adored grandmother.

Born in Philadelphia, Joann was a daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Hatala.

A graduate of Saint Basil Academy in Jenkintown, Joann went on to work at La Salle University (Philadelphia); Stuckert & Yates (Newtown); Plakins & Associates (Doylestown); and Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata (Philadelphia location).

Joann was immensely creative and enjoyed crafts of all kinds, most especially quilting, cross-stitch, and home decorating. For Joann, family was paramount and she loved spending time with her loved ones.

In addition to her husband, Joann is survived by her two children, Tim, and his wife Lauren, and Amanda. She also leaves behind her beloved granddaughter, Emily, and an expected grandson, due 12/1/14.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from on Friday October 24, 2014 from 10:15 AM until 12:15 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her funeral mass at 1:00 PM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.

Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Sisters of Mercy, 515 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066.

Carol H. Langman, of Doylestown PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2014, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 86.

She was the beloved wife of the late I. Michael Langman.

Born in Roscoe, IL, she was the daughter of the late Loyal Shuler and Hallie Curry Hammer.

Carol grew up on her family’s farm in Morrison, IL. Her parents instilled in her the importance of education and hard work in addition to a keen sense of humor.

Carol graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech in 1949.

Carol was married to the late Frank C. Nicholas in 1950 and following the birth of their youngest son in 1959 the family moved to Line Lexington, PA.

Carol was married to the late I. Michael Langman for 17 years.

Carol worked as a residential and commercial realtor for more than 20 years. She was an Accredited Professional Residential Appraiser and specialized in commercial and farm real estate.

Carol moved to Doylestown, PA in 2008 to be closer to her children and grandchildren, her greatest joy. She was a dedicated letter writer who never failed to remember a birthday, anniversary, or important holiday.

She is survived by her three sons, Jeffrey H. Nicholas of Solebury, Scott H. and Caryn Nicholas of Perkasie, and Peter K. and Emily Nicholas of Doylestown, and her sister D. Beth Paul of Cypress, CA. She is also survived by her 8 grandchildren, Hallie, Grace, Tommy, Connor, Katie, Frans, Carl, and Paul.

Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 9:00 — 10:00 A.M. in the Celtic Cross Room at Doylestown Presbyterian Church, 127 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA, before going upstairs into the Sanctuary for her Funeral Service at 10:00 A.M. Her interment will be in George Washington Memorial Park, 80 Stenton Avenue, Plymouth Meeting, PA following the church service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

     Kristen A. McHugh of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. She was 49 years old.

     Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Kristen was the beloved daughter of Lucille Nadolny McHugh and the late James A. McHugh.

     Kristen was a 1982 graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School. Upon commencement, she attended Temple University, where she earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. She continued her education and graduated from Montgomery County Community College with a degree in Nursing. Her 20 year nursing career included positions in various acclaimed hospitals including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Kaiser Permanente.

     Kristen was passionate about many things including the Philadelphia Eagles, and she never relinquished hope for a Super Bowl win. She felt most at home near the water and treasured her summers sailing with friends at the New Jersey shore. Later she moved to Hawaii to begin a new adventure. She quickly fell in love with the islands and the people, though part of her remained a true Philadelphian at heart. For more than eight years she split her time between Pennsylvania and Hawaii, eventually settling in Honolulu.

     In addition to her mother Lucille, Kristen is survived by her brother Michael McHugh of New York City, sister Tracey McHugh Spina, brother-in-law Al Spina and nieces Carly and Raegan Spina of Glenmoore. Kristen will be deeply missed by her godmother and aunt, Theresa Ostrosky of Duryea, her special cousin Brian Presbie and godson Zachary Presbie of Granby, Connecticut, as well as her entire extended family.

     Kristen’s family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, November 29, 2014, from 1:00pm until a Celebration of her life, 2:00 pm. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.

     For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Queen's Medical Center, c/o Fund Development, 1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96815 or online at www.queensmedicalcenter.org.