Otto S. Schneider of Newtown, PA died on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. He was 70.

He was the beloved husband of 44 years to Gertrude “Trudy” Ontjes Schneider.

Born in Erfurt, Germany, he was the son of the late Josef and Helene Vedder Schneider.

Mr. Schneider was a resident of Upper Makefield Township for the past 24 years. For 35 years he was the owner of Schneider Restoration, Inc., using his excellent masonry skills to repair damage and rehabilitate buildings. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army. Otto was a 47 year member of the Free & Accepted Masons, first in Philadelphia and for the past 17 years at the Newtown Lodge No. 427.

Otto loved to sail, fish with his dear friend Robert Apeldorn and vacation in Aruba. In his younger years, he and his wife Trudy enjoyed skiing. Most of all, Otto loved his family, especially his little granddaughter Sophia. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his two sons, O. Steven Schneider Jr. of Upper Makefield Township and Eric O. Schneider and his wife, Claudine, of Yardley, PA. He is also survived by his two sisters, Helen O’Leary and Petra Link Keller, of Winter Haven, FL and his granddaughter, Sophia Emmy Schneider.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, June 17, 2013, from 9:00 AM until his Masonic Service at 10:45 AM followed by his Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will take place at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Masonic Charities, One Masonic Dr. Elizabethtown, PA 17022

Esther C. Lutze Maloney of Churchville died on June 10, 2013 at Doylestown Hospital after a brief illness. She was 83.

She was the beloved wife of the late James F. Maloney. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice Bergen Lutze.

Esther was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a skilled seamstress who also enjoyed ceramics, crafting and an occasional game of chance in Atlantic City. She was a former volunteer in the adult literacy program, VITA.

Esther is survived by her beloved children and their spouses, James R. and Marylee Maloney, Patrice and Robert Sica, and Keith and Michelle Maloney. She is also survived by her six loving grandchildren, Katherine Ann and James Maloney, Robert and Anastasia Sica, and Carly and Riley Maloney, and her sister Helen (Gene) Salvatore of Secaucus, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening June 14, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd. ) Richboro, and on Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954 from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00am .

Interment is at St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

Contributions in Esther’s memory may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Church Memorial Fund at the above address.

Catherine M. O’Neill Butwel of Jamison, PA died peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 84.

She was the loving wife of Henry E. “Hank” Butwel for 63 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna M. Gannon and sister of the late John McVey, Rev. Matthew McVey, O.S.F.S., William McVey, Juliana McVey Lomis, James O’Neill, Robert O’Neill, and Margaret O’Neill Whatley.

Mrs. Butwel was a resident of Jamison for the past 3 years. She formerly resided in Richboro and Holland for many years. Catherine and her husband enjoyed spending their winters in Lost LLakes, Hobe Sound, FL and the summer months at Lake Naomi, Pocono Pines. In her leisure time she enjoyed golfing, playing scrabble and cards, and working on crossword puzzles. Being very family oriented, she especially enjoyed the times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Susan A. Goodwin and her husband, Daniel, of Plumsteadville, PA, and Nancy C. Devlin and her husband, Thomas, of Jamison, PA. She is also survived by her two sisters, Marie Gibbons and her husband, Paul, and Ann Marasheski, her two sisters-in-law, Marie McVey and Madeline O’Neill, and her five loving grandchildren, Steven, Michele, Lisa, Catherine “Katie, and Christopher as well as many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings on Tuesday evening, June 11, 2013, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 1410 Almshouse Road, Jamison, PA 18929.

Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Cyril of Jerusalem Building Fund at the above address.

Glenn J. Shaw of Warminster, PA passed away peacefully on June 7, 2013, at Abington Hospice of Warminster surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 51.

He was the beloved husband of Eileen Shaw for 28 years.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Barbara (Ma Ma’) A. McNeill Shaw of Langhorne, PA and the late Alexander Shaw.

Glenn exemplified the American dream; through hard work and ingenuity, he succeeded at everything he did. Not only that, but through an audacious belief in those he loved he propelled others to grow beyond their own limitations as well. Like all the brightest stars in the sky, his life was short but burned brightly. This brightness and warmth pushed through the dark cracks of people’s daily interactions; it was almost impossible not to smile while talking to Glenn. Like the word “cool”, Glenn never went out of style and the world is a noticeably lamer place without him in it.

He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, son and brother.

In addition to his beloved wife and mother, he is survived by his two sons, Alexander Shaw and Ian Shaw his two brothers, Scott W. (Lynn) and Douglas A., and his two sisters, Heather J. Tomlinson (Richard) and Bonnie S. Haeberle. He is also survived by his father and mother-in-law Ben and Marion Dylinski, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews, all his wonderful friends, and his latest joy in life, Scrappy.

Glenn’s family will receive friends Sunday, June 9, from 3:00PM until Words of Remembrance are shared 4:30 PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be private.

Glenn’s family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Abington Hospice at Warminster for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Stroke Association, 5455 North High St. Columbus, OH 43216.

James J. DiMiglio, of Ivyland, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 80.

He was the beloved husband for 41 of the late Patricia Jean Howes DiMiglio.

Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Vinccent and Josephine Iacono DiMiglio, father of the late George DiMiglio and brother of the late Sylvester DiMiglio.

Jim was a resident of Ivyland since 1969. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Jim was a cement mason that operated his own construction company, DiMiglio Construction, for over 50 years. He was semi retired, and enjoyed working on small projects. Jim was a past member of the Doylestown Lions Club. Most of all, Jim enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed.

Jim is survived by his children: Deborah M. Copeland, wife of Danny of Bradenton, FL, James J. DiMiglio, husband of Patricia of Furlong, Robert W. Murphy, husband of Jennifer of Barboursville, VA, Cletus B. DiMiglio of Bradenton, FL, and Leisa A. Ratka, wife of Richard of Perkasie, PA; 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 11:00 am until his Funeral Service at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Wrightstown Friends Burial Ground.

In lieu of flowers, contribution in his memory may be made to George DiMiglio Football Scholarship, C/O Univest Bank, 601 Louis Drive, Warminster, PA 18974.

Joseph Canino, of New Hope died peacefully on Wednesday June 5, 2013 at Delaware Valley Veterans Home, Northeast Philadelphia. He was 80.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Nan Conlin Canino and brother to the late James and Christopher Canino.

Joe was the beloved husband of 39 years to Susan E. Thomas Canino.

Joe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion Albert R. Atkinson, Jr. Post 210 in Doylestown, and also the Disabled American Veterans Organization. He was employed with the Government for numerous years as a clock repairman at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, and he also operated his own business on Sansom St. as a watch repair specialist. In Later years, Joe worked for Host Marriot Services Turnpike division. In his leisure, Joe enjoyed playing the saxophone and participating in The Polish American Stringband shows and activities. Joe will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know and love him.

Joe’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the exemplary care he received from the staff of the Delaware Valley Veterans Home and also to those at Aria Hospital Torresdale Division.

In addition to his loving wife Susan, Joe is survived by his sisters; Nina E. Lachowicz of Philadelphia, and Mary A. Canino of Holland, PA.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service at 11:00am from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery.

Antonio Scappaticci of Langhorne, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 91.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Ricci Scappaticci.

Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Tommaso and Giovanna Di Sotto Scappaticci and father of the late Antonietta Scappaticci.

Mr. Scappaticci was a resident of Langhorne since 1988. He formerly lived in Yonkers, NY for many years. Before retiring in 1976, he was a cement mason for over 35 years and a member of Local #780 in New York. For 30 years, Mr. Scappaticci spent the winter months in Florida to be near his daughter and her children. In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening and making his own wine. He was a faith filled man who attended Mass every Sunday. Being family oriented he always enjoyed the special times spent with his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.

He is survived by his two children, Flora D’Aiuto and her husband, Frank, of Boco West, FL, Thomas Scappaticci and his wife, Gail, of Langhorne, PA, and his two brothers, Loreto Scappaticci of Italy and Onorio Scappaticci of Canada. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass on Friday, June 7, 2013, 11:00 AM at the Church of Saint Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

Entombment will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 11:00 AM in Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Katherine Augusta DiRugeris, of Doylestown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 4, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was 47.

She was the beloved wife of 21 years to Stephen M. DiRugeris, Sr.

Born in Meadowbrook, PA, Kate was the daughter of Marianne Cameron Schmid of Warminster and the late Richard J. Schmid.

Kate graduated in 1983 from Archbishop Wood High School, and continued her education at Gettysburg College, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in accounting in 1987. Kate worked for various accounting firms and business throughout the area.

Kate was the consummate wife and mother; she was a school Mom at Gayman Elementary, CCD Teacher at Our Lady of Guadalupe and team mother for her son’s football team. Family trips to the beach where always especially enjoyable with family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted family and many friends.

In addition to her devoted husband and mother, Kate is survived by her son: Stephen M. DiRugeris Jr., her brothers: Richard Schmid of Warminster and Joseph Schmid, and his wife of Lori of Quakertown; her sister: Mary Shannon and her husband Joseph of Skippack; her Mother and Father-in-law Merino and Mary DiRugeris of Holland and many other loving family members and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) Doylestown, PA 18901 and on June 8, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to her Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901.

Interment will be in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Doylestown, PA 18902 in Kate’s name.

Michael J McGowan Sr, of Philadelphia, PA died on Friday, May 3, 2013, at Abington Hospice at Luther Park, with his family by his side. He was 87.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of Agnes Spencer McGowan for the past 62 years.

Mike was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. Mike was a resident of Southampton, PA for the past 30 years.

He was employed by US Veterans Administration, retiring from his final assignment in Washington, DC in 1984.

In addition to his beloved wife Agnes, he is survived by his sons, Michael, Mark, Spencer, and his sister Marge Marsh.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend A Celebration of Life in his honor on Friday June 14, 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Interment will follow at 2:00pm at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled Veterans Foundation

Visitations:
Friday June 14, from 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Cemetery:
Washington Crossing National Cemetery
830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940

Friends and family are invited to a luncheon immediately following at Giuseppe’s Pizz, 990 2nd Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954.

Daniel A. Kline II, of Washington Crossing, passed away on June 2, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 82.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Captain Edward C. and Charlotte Giberson Kline. Dan was the beloved husband of 50 years to Kay Springer Kline.

Dan was a graduate of Abington High School. He attended Dickenson College, and graduated from Temple University. Dan was employed by such companies as Macys, Strawbridges, and Peebles in clothing retail. He was an usher and member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Jenkintown for over 50 years.

Dan was a history buff. He was an avid reader, and especially enjoyed military history. He was a member of the U.S. Navy Memorial and the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.

In addition to his wife, Dan is survived by his children: Judith L. Brennan, wife of Timothy of Washington Crossing, and Daniel A. Kline III, husband of Julie of Doylestown; his siblings: Audrey Conant of Cape May, NJ and Captain Edward C. Kline, Jr., husband of Gini of Alexandria, VA; his grandchildren: Emma and Patrick Brennan and Shawn and Paul Detweiler; and his great granddaughters: Jocelyn and Kaitlyn.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until his Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. at 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, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.