Gloria M. Ewan, of Solebury, PA and Ocean City, NJ died peacefully on Sunday, January 6, 2013, at her home.

She was the beloved wife of the late Howard R. Ewan.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Irwin R. and Kathryn Young Murray and the sister of the late Robert E. Murray.

She is survived by her loving daughters Marcia Hartman of New Hope, and Linda Wiesner and her husband Peter of Newtown. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren Nicolas, Ezra, Noel, and Amy and her 4 great grandchildren Olivia, Alex, Aiden, and Ella.

Gloria’s family will receive family and friends on Wednesday from 10:00 am until her Funeral Mass at 11:00AM at St. Martin of Tours Church, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, PA 18938. Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.

Joan T. Dotzman of Warminster, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 6, 2013, at her residence. She was 78.

She was the beloved wife of Charles R. Dotzman for 61 years.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Angela Knoferle Bernhard and sister of the late Vincent Bernhard and Angela Bernhard.

Joan was a resident of Warminster for the past year and a half. She formerly lived in Huntingdon Valley for 44 years. She graduated from John W. Hallahan High School for Girls in Philadelphia. In her leisure time, she enjoyed bowling, doing crossword puzzles, gardening and loved all types of animals, especially dogs and cats. Being family oriented, she cherished the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her four children; Charles and his wife, Clarice, of Lafayette Hills, PA, Steven and his wife, Karen, of Ivyland, PA, Joanie of Mount Laurel, NJ, and Doug and his wife, Judy, of Holland, PA. She is also survived by her seven loving grandchildren; Charlie, Andrew, Alex, Justin, Lance, Elissa and Amanda.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, January 11, 2013, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 10:00 AM at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Nativity of Our Lord Church at the above address or Special People in Northeast (SPIN), 10501 Drummond Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154.

Christopher D. Longo, of Crystal Bay, NV, and formerly of Churchville, died peacefully on January 6, 2013. He was 46.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Felix J. and Jessica Izzo Longo of Newtown, PA.

Chris was a 1984 graduate of Council Rock High School, and attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Chris had a passion for service and has been in the Resort and Hotel Management for many years in locations such as Telluride, CO, Lake Tahoe, CA and Martha’s Vineyard, MA. He loved to travel, and did so extensively across the U.S.A. Chris had many interests, including, skiing, hockey, camping, hiking, and music. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his supportive brothers: Gregory D. Longo, and his wife of Jeannie of Chester Springs, PA and Stephen J. Longo, and his partner of Chuck DeLuca of Long Island, NY; his nephews: Eric and Andrew Longo; his niece: Lauren Longo; his aunts: Anita Nyari and Arlene Cassel; his uncle: John Izzo; and many cousins. He was always with his faithful Pug companions Cole and Bruno.

Chris’s family will receive condolences on Sunday evening January 13, 2013 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Monday from 9:30am until his Funeral Services 10:30 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro.

Entombment at Sunset Memorial Park will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption, PO Box 1329, Suwanee, GA 30024.

Kevin M. Kersten, of Glenside, PA died peacefully at Fox Chase Cancer Center on Saturday, January 5, 2013. He was 32.

Born in Meadowbrook, PA Kevin was the beloved son of Dennis C. and Linda T. Oelshlegel Kersten of Smyrna, DE.

Kevin worked with CBIZ Inc. in Plymouth Meeting for the past 9 years and was promoted to Senior Associate. He was a member of the Council Rock North graduating class of 1999 and a graduate of LaSalle University in 2005 with a degree in accounting. Kevin was an avid Phillies fan who shared for many years’ season tickets with his brother. He enjoyed traveling and playing golf, but his greatest joy was spending time with his friends and family. Kevin will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love him.

In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by his brothers Thomas D. Kersten of Lansdale, Eric J. Kersten and his wife Anne of Langhorne, PA, his sister Karen L. McElroy of Smyrna, DE. He was also the adoring uncle of Leanne R. McElroy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 9:00 am until his Funeral Service 11:00AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road, (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

In lieu of all flowers, Kevin’s family would like donations to be made in his memory to Fox Chase Cancer Center Research, c/o Dr. Borghaei, 333 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Thomas F. Kearney, of Bensalem, PA died on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Kindred Hospital, Philadelphia. He was 57.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen McLaughlin Kearney and uncle of the late Annie Mitchell and John Mitchell.

He is survived by his 2 sisters and their husbands, Christine and Harold Mitchell of Livonia, Michigan, and Susan and William Holly of Warminster, PA. He is also survived by his niece Kathryn Stralka and nephew Brian Holly.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass 10:30 am at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 West Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974. His interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 West Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

Lucille I. (nee Lieske) Charlton of the Mayfair section of Philadelphia and St. Bernard’s Parish died on January 2, 2013.

Lucille was the beloved wife of the late Paul Edward Charlton and dearest mother of Paul Charlton (Marianne), Kathleen C. Fedorko (John) and Karen A. Dezii (Christopher). She was also survived by her 6 grandchildren and her great granddaughter Lucy.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Amigos de Jesus, 126 Woodland Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355.

Bruce A Smith, a life long resident of Wrightstown, died peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. He was 53.

Born in Doylestown, he was the beloved husband of 35 years to Michele E. Gormley Smith, devoted son of the late Robert J. and Bernadette M. Finnerty Smith.

Bruce was a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1977, and has been the proud owner of R. J. Smith Plumbing and Heating for the past 25 years having learned his profession from his late father. Bruce was a man of many talents who loved his family, he especially loved the time he spent traveling to Hawaii, Tahiti and Aruba to scuba dive. He enjoyed his trips to Las Vegas for craps tournaments. He was a die hard Eagles fan who had endless hope for the team.

His courageous battle with cancer never slowed him down; the highlight of the past few years even with his challenges was taking the love of his life Michele to Aruba for some well deserved fun in the sun and pool volleyball. He will be deeply missed by his caring and supportive family and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife Michele, he is survived by his 2 daughters and a son; Crystal Smith-Nemeth (Drew), Danielle Nesteruk (Matt) and Bruce Smith, Jr. “Pop Pop” as he was known will be sadly missed by his 3 adorable grandchildren; Drew and Jack Nemeth and Regan Nesteruk. He is also survived by his devoted siblings, Barbara Koehler (Bill), Robert Smith, Jr. (Linda), William Smith and Beth Smith and his mother-in-law and father-in-law Betty and Warren Gormley.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Sunday evening January 6, 2013 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and on Monday morning from 8:15 am to 9:15am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd.(at Holland Rd.) Richboro and to his Funeral Mass 10:00am at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, Sycamore St. Newtown.

Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

William Harris Stevens III
Councilman, Banker, Sports Official

Bill Stevens, a thirty-four-year resident of Doylestown, PA, passed away on December 30, 2012 as the result of a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 70.

Born and reared in the Germantown and Chestnut Hill sections of Philadelphia, he was the son of the late W. Harris Stevens, Jr., and Ruth Longstreet Stevens. He is survived by his beloved wife and life partner of forty-seven years, Jean Louise Haack Stevens, daughters Julia Longstreet Davis (John) and Jessica Joan Darling (Timothy), and son Timothy Harris Stevens (Tara). He is also survived by sisters Julia Longstreet Stevens Stone of Mystic, CT, and Dr. Deborah Blair Stevens of Bethlehem, PA, as well as five beautiful grandchildren- Sage Thomas and Faith Violet Stevens, Catherine Longstreet and Grace Louise Davis, and Samantha Jean Darling — as well as ten nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a niece, Deborah Blair Bux.

Aside from his duties as a fifteen-year Councilman for the Borough of Doylestown (1990-2001 and 2010-2011), Bill is best remembered as an active sports official, instructor, and administrator for collegiate and other amateur levels of volleyball, softball, and baseball.

A 1965 graduate of Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener University), Bill entered the U.S. Army’s Military Police Corps, serving in Georgia, Washington, and the Ryukyu Islands during the Vietnam conflict, eventually attaining the rank of Captain. He was a member of Doylestown’s American Legion (Albert Atkinson) Post #210, as well as the Guardians of the National Cemetery.

Following military service and a two-year stint in a family elevator business, he entered the world of commercial banking, where he worked for various financial institutions until his decision in 2006 to work as a sports officials’ coordinator on a full time basis. Until the time of his death, he worked tirelessly for the Atlantic 10 Conference, Patriot League, Ivy League, East Coast Volleyball, and several other organizations. He served the Keystone Region of USA Volleyball as its Chairman of Officials for more then twenty years. His personal volleyball officiating career included two National Referee ratings and countless collegiate conference and NCAA championship matches. USA Volleyball bestowed upon him the prestigious Leader in Volleyball and Glen Davies Referee Service awards.

A die-hard Phillies fan — and baseball in general — Bill umpired approximately two thousand collegiate, high school, youth, and adult baseball games, and served as President of the Lower Montco and Bux Mont American Legion Leagues since the 1970s.

Softball was also a passion. “Lawnchair” Stevens played in numerous modified-pitch leagues, culminating in the Doylestown over 35 League, for which he was its Commissioner until his passing. He also enjoyed immensely the camaraderie and downright fun of the Montgomery County Senior Softball League.

Bill was a life-long jazz enthusiast, having played piano in several bands back in college days.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9:30am until his Funeral Service 11:00AM on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Doylestown Presbyterian Church, 127 East Court Street Doylestown, PA 18901.

Interment will take place at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, at 1:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2004 Sproul Rd. Suite 108 Broomall, PA 19008 (www.cff.org) or Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Rd., Warminster, PA 18974.

John J. McBride, Jr. of Hatboro, formerly of Buckingham Springs, died peacefully on Friday December 28, 2012 at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown. He was 95.

Born in Rydal, John was the beloved husband of Grayce Seitter McBride for the past 10 years. He was the son of the late John J. Sr. and Leona Mathis McBride, and husband of 62 years to late Florence Gilbert McBride who died in October 2000.

John was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II. After the war, John and his brother, Paul McBride, where co owners of a machine shop, which was located in the Somerton section of Feasterville. In the late 1940’s McBride Motors was established, operating in Feasterville until 1964 when the dealership moved to Sycamore St. in Newtown. When John retired in 1983, his son, Robert, continued the dealership until the mid-1990’s.

John was self-taught and inquisitive. He loved to read and could often be found with an encyclopedia not far from his side. An avid boater and Coast Guard Auxiliary member, John looked forward to fishing with his buddies, as well as teaching classes in boater safety. Living in Ocean City and Barnegat gave him many opportunities to do what he loved.

A man of deep faith, he was an active member of the Church of the Advent in Hatboro for many years. He will be deeply remembered for his quick wit, firm handshake and being a man of his word.

In addition to his wife Grayce, he is survived by his daughter Diane L. McBride of Hatboro and his son Robert J. McBride and his wife Joyce of New Hope, 3 grandchildren, William, Jason and Sara, 2 great grandchildren Ryan and Brianna. Also surviving are Grayce’s children; Glenn Haist and his wife Betty, and Eric “Gregg” Haist and his wife Diane and 4 grandchildren; Lisa, Brad, Sarah and Emily and a great granddaughter Kailey Grayce.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Bob’s family will receive condolences from10:00am until the service at 11:00am at the Church of the Advent 12 Byberry Rd., Hatboro, PA 19040.

Interment will follow in the Church Memorial Garden.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Church of the Advent at the above address.

Ruth M. Stewart, of Churchville, passed away on December 27, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Hospice. She was 75.

Born in Staffordsville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William N. and Rebecca S. Lamson Ford.

Ruth was a graduate of Tuckerton High School in New Jersey. She spent most of her life as a domestic engineer while raising her son Keith. She loved to bowl, and was on a league in the past. Ruth enjoyed gardening, visiting casinos, antique collecting, and spending time with her family.

Ruth is survived by her brother: Robert N. Ford; her companion: Donald Lewin; her nephews: Mark Ford, husband of Frances and William Ford; her niece: Virginia Ford; her cousin: Judy Muller, and her good friend: Kelly Cern. She was preceded in death by her son, Keith A. Stewart and her brother, William R. Ford.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing Friday, January 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until her Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Rosedale Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966 or the Holy Redeemer Hospice, 12265 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia, PA 1915