Elizabeth Skilton of Doylestown, PA formerly of Burholme, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Lakeview Nursing Home, Doylestown. She was 93.

She was the beloved wife of the late Walter C. Skilton.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lizzie King Wheeler.

Elizabeth was very involved and active all of her life. While at the United Methodist Church of the Redeemer, she was in the Senior Choir, lead the Young Women's Choir, was on the Church Board, and held leadership rolls in the Women' Auxiliary. She served as President of the PTA of Crossen Elementary School, was involved in the Eastern Star, volunteered as a Gray Lady at Jeanes Hospital, and later at Holy Redeemer Hospital.

During the Second World War, while her husband was serving in the US Army she ran the Frank Wheeler Machinery Company. She was a trained soprano, who sang at many weddings and recitals. She also played piano for musical groups, as well as accompanying her husband.

She traveled extensively, both with her husband, and after his death, with many friends. Her culinary skills were legend, and she always had pie crust in the freezer, on the chance that someone would bring her fruit. Well into her eighties, she was an avid bridge player. She was a master knitter, who made caps for newborns, Christmas stockings, and special sweaters for all the family.

She loved being with her family. She took her grandchildren on lovely trips, and spent hours doing puzzles and playing games with them. Even as her health failed, she loved to read to the great grandchildren, when they visited their beloved “GiGi”.

She is survived by her son W. Frank Skilton and his wife Leslie of Doylestown, her grandchildren Jennifer Wasserman and her husband Daniel, Heather Giampapa and W. Matthew Skilton. She is also survived by her dear great-grandchildren Lily, Henry and Santo. She was predeceased by her grandson in law Santo Giampapa.

Elizabeth’s family will receive condolences on Monday, June 25 2012 from 10:00am until her Memorial Services 11:00am at St. John United Methodist Church 820 Almshouse Rd. Ivyland. Her interment will be private at Lawnview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to World Vision P O Box 70399 Tacoma, WA 98481.

Patrick W. Kittredge, one of Philadelphia’s leading trial and appellate attorneys, died at Pennsylvania Hospital on June 19, 2012, after a brief illness. He was 75 years old.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1958 and was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy where he served on the amphibious attack transport U.S.S. Chilton and was boat group commander during the invasion of Lebanon. He was Honorably Discharged as a Lieutenant JG. He received his law degree from Temple University in 1964.

Pat began his legal career as a law clerk to Federal Judge John Morgan Davis. Thereafter he was a partner at Labrum & Doak. He was Chair of the Litigation Department at Cohen, Shapiro, Polisher, Shiekman & Cohen. In 1981 he founded the firm of Kittredge, Kaufman & Donley, which later became Kittredge, Donley, Elson, Fullem & Embick. Over the course of his career he handled a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters, as well as alternative dispute resolution cases, the defense of class actions and appellate proceedings. In 2008, Kittredge, Donley, Elson, Fullem & Embick merged with Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP, where he was Of Counsel until the time of his death.

Pat has been the President of the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania since 2004. He was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and served as the College’s State Chairman for Pennsylvania. He was a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers; and of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Kittredge has been a Permanent Member of the Judicial Conference of the Third Judicial Circuit since 1967, a Member of the American Arbitration Association’s Panel of Arbitrators, and a Member of the Penn Law Inn of Court. He served as Chairman of the Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel in 2004-2005. He was a member of the American, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Temple University School of Law for over 20 years.

Devoted to the University of Notre Dame and its mission, Pat was actively involved as an alumnus, first serving on the Alumni Board and joining and presently serving on the Advisory Council of the University of Notre Dame since 2004. He was a member of the Notre Dame Club of Philadelphia and was chosen Man of The Year in 1969.

Always an intense competitor, Pat was an avid and skilled golfer, at one time holding a six handicap. He had two holes-in-one to his credit. He was a member of Bala Golf Club, Overbrook Golf Club and Tavistock Country Club. He loved to travel the world with family and friends and relished each new adventure.

Pat is survived by his wife BJ, his children, Maureen, Patrick, Jr., Daniel, and Kevin Kittredge, and Alexandra (Sandy) Braine, five grandchildren, and brothers John, Thomas (Tim), and Francis, sister Kathleen Dower and two generations of adored nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis I. and Mary (Murphy) Kittredge and sisters Margaret Dolan and Mary Boyle. As the fourth of seven children, family, in all its forms, was most important to him. Whether Pat was in Avalon, NJ, Murrisk, County Mayo, Ireland or at home, family and friends always gathered.

In everything that he did, Pat’s singular purpose in life was to aid and care for those who needed help. He was their friend and advocate. He devoted his time and energy to assisting people, preserving their dignity and making sure they became valued members of our society. His word was his bond. Pat was fiercely loyal to those that he held dear, with a generous spirit and a love of life that touched all who knew him. He will be dearly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Words of Remembrance’s Friday, June 29th at 10:45 am followed by a Funeral Mass 11:00am at St. Rose of Lima Church 300 Kings Highway Haddon Heights NJ 08035

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Pat and BJ Kittredge Memorial Scholarship, c/o University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556.

Eleuterio J. “Mickey” Spinelli, of Northeast Philadelphia, died on June 18, 2012.

Mickey was a retired foreman for James D. Morrissey, Inc. He was the beloved husband of 70 years to Mary T. (nee Magee), dearest father of Michael D. (Helen M.), Richard (Lisa), and the late Mary Jo and Margaret Ann Spinelli, brother of Louise Miller, Rita Marshall, Marie Betts and Anne Yacovino, devoted grandfather of: Deborah Spinelli (Charles Burger), Carolyn Kertis (Keith) and Tracey Spinelli and great Poppy to Meghan, Lindsay, Matthew and James.

Services and Interment are Private.

Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Bernard Church, 7341 Cottage St., Phila PA 19136

Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain: Francis (“Frank”) J. Walton, of Princeton Junction, NJ, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2012. He was 86 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Frank L. and Mercedes E. Walton, Frank was the eldest of six children who survived to adulthood. For 62 years, he was happily married to the love of his life and best friend, Claire (née Guertin). He also enjoyed being a proud, caring and inspiring father to two daughters, Claire Ellen and Andrea. A member of the “Greatest Generation,” Frank served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army (Rainbow Division) during World War II and was a Prisoner of War in Germany. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge.

Along with faith, family and friends, education held a special place in Frank’s heart. After graduating from La Salle High School in Philadelphia, Frank worked his way through La Salle University and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Secondary Education. In 1954, he received his M.ED in Secondary Education/School Administration from Temple University. Frank also did post-graduate/doctoral work at Rutgers University.

From 1949-1953, Frank taught in the Philadelphia School District. Moving on to a new chapter in his professional life, he served as Principal of West Windsor’s Dutch Neck School. The decade spanning 1959-1969 saw Frank serve as Superintendent of Schools for West Windsor Township. A born leader, innovator and visionary, Frank made a number of important contributions to the quality and character of education in the district. For example, he was instrumental in bringing world language instruction to the elementary school curriculum, and in making learning and literature available to all throughout the township in the days prior to the building of the local library through the institution of the bookmobile. He was also involved in the forging of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. A stalwart oak tree dedicated to Frank in the early 60s by Brownie Troop 145 continues to watch over and provide cool shelter to students at Maurice Hawk School.

In 1969, Frank made the decision to return to the principalship in order to have more direct daily interaction with students and teachers — something he truly enjoyed. It was not unusual for him to know the name of each child in the school, and to care about his or her wellbeing. Frank spent two years as Principal of the Kreps School in East Windsor, NJ, and then 16 years as head of the Mill Lake School in Monroe Township, NJ, before retiring in 1987.

A true Philadelphian, Frank was passionate and knowledgeable about sports, particularly the Phillies and the Eagles. He also enjoyed music (both singing and listening), shopping, history, reading, animals, yard work and travel. He retained a lifelong love of learning.

In addition to his wife and daughters, Frank is survived by a sister, Mercedes; a brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Gwyn; a sister-in-law, Theresa; a son-in-law, Hamid; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation and funeral arrangements are at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank J. Walton’s memory are requested to the following charities:
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (http://www.michaeljfox.org/help_honorMemoryGifts.cfm)
National Parkinson’s Foundation (http://www.parkinson.org/parkinson-s-disease.aspx)
American Heart/Stroke Association (http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR?pxfid=240801&pg=fund&fr_id+1030)

Kathleen Auletto (nee McDonald) died peacefully at the home of her sister with her family by her side on June 15, 2012. She was 68

. Kathleen was the beloved wife of Gene, the devoted mother of Gino and his wife Svetlana, as well as the loving grandmother of Thomas Leo.

In addition, Kathleen was the devoted daughter of the late Leo and Mary McDonald and the beloved sister of James V. McDonald (Caron), Claire A. Esposito (Lou), the late Rose M. Lutz (Joe), the late Margaret Murphy and the late Leo McDonald Jr. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Born in Philadelphia, Kathleen was a graduate of Little Flower High School for Girls (class of 1961) before moving to Cherry Hill to raise her family. She was a devout and faithful communicant of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Hainesport. Kathleen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt who will be deeply missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Wednesday June 20, 2012 from 9 am to11am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) in Richboro, PA and to her Funeral Mass 12 Noon at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newton, PA.

Interment will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Kathleen’s memory may be made to Penn Wissahickon Hospice, 150 Monument Rd. Suite 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Paul S. Asplundh, retired Chairman of the Board of the Asplundh Tree Expert Co., died June 13, 2012, at the age of 81.

Born in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1931, Paul was the second son of Griffith Asplundh, one of the three brothers who founded the Asplundh Tree Expert Co. in 1928. Paul worked on tree crews during summer vacations from college and then he joined the company full-time in 1956. He had already completed his bachelor’s degree in commerce from The Pennsylvania State University and served two years in the U.S. Air Force as a radio communications officer.

In the first few years of his career, Paul worked on the early development of Asplundh’s revolutionary fully-insulated aerial lift and gained more field experience overseeing tree crews in Maryland. In 1960, he was promoted to manager of Asplundh operations throughout the state of Virginia and two years later, was elected vice president. In 1965, Paul returned to company headquarters and spent the next 31 years as an executive working closely with the first, second and third generation family members leading the company. Having served on the board of directors since 1967, he was elected chairman of the board in 1995. Paul retired from day-to-day operations on December 31, 1996 and from the board ten years later.

Paul was the President of the Jenkintown Chamber of Commerce, and served on several boards, including Abington Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Academy of the New Church.

He enjoyed traveling especially to Hilton Head, SC and Beaver Creek, CO. His great love of gardening led to hours spent growing vegetables in his summer garden and flowers in his greenhouse. He was an avid photographer and skier, had his amateur radio license, and liked playing golf.

But above all, he loved his family and their family gatherings. When his wife, sister-and-law and all of his children and grandchildren were able to get together for a big Christmas dinner or summer barbeque, nothing made him happier

Paul is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mimi; a daughter, Paige Cumming (Chris), his three sons, Scott (Hali), Brent (Kelly) and Gregg (Camy); 12 grandchildren and his sister Leone Asplundh Graham. He was predeceased by his brother Barr E. Asplundh.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service, Sunday 4:00pm at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd. Bryn Athyn, PA. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Paul S. Asplundh to: Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, 2955 Edge Hill Rd. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 or to the Rosenfeld Cancer Center, 1200 Old York Rd. Abington, PA 19001.

Rose Ann Najdzinski Lux of Holland died peacefully on Jun 5, 2012 at Lourdes Specialty Hospital in Willingboro, NJ after a long illness.

She was 76.

Born in Philadelphia she was the beloved wife of 54 years to Gerhard A. Lux, Sr. and daughter of the late Anthony and Sally Pekala Najdzinski.

Rose Ann was a resident of Northeast Philadelphia until 1996 when she moved to Holland. She was a proud graduate of Little Flower High School, class of 1954. For over 30 years Rose Ann has helped run the family business. Her family came first, her talents were many, she was very proud of her Polish heritage and loved to cook. She was an active communicant for the Catholic Church. She will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted family and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband she is survived by her devoted children; Gary A. Lux, Jr. and his wife Suzanne, Donna Hopkins and her husband Stephen, Charles M. Lux and his wife Mary, and Karen Schneider and her husband Gerhard. She is also survived by her 10 loving grandchildren; Nicole, Stephen, Jr., Erik, Vickie, Jackie, Gerhard III, Gabrielle, Gillianne, Michael and Cole.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewings, Sunday evening June 10, from 7:00 to 9:00pm and on Monday from 8:15am until 9:15am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and to her Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.

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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Bede the Venerable Church Memorial Fund at the above address.

Charles Noll of Philadelphia died on June 5, 2012 at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington. He was 72.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Charles and Bernadine Mulholland Noll and brother of the late David Noll.

He is survived by his brothers of E. Donald and Eleanor Noll of Chalfont, Dale Noll of Georgia, and Marybeth and Dennis Salvagio of Florida. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Wednesday, from 10:30 am until his funeral mass 11:30 am at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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.

Thomas E. Noone of Richboro, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, surrounded by the comfort of his home and the love of his family. He was 66.

He was the beloved husband of the late Johanne M. Bulman Noone.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James T. and Bernadette Reiley Noone and brother of the late William Noone and the late Sr. Joan Marie Noone, S.S.J.

Mr. Noone was a resident of Richboro for the past 33 years where he enjoyed many memorable moments with his children and grandchildren. He had a quick wit, a warm smile, and a sincere devotion to his family. He loved music and crossword puzzles and was an avid fan of all Philly sports teams. He graduated from North Catholic High School, Class of 1963, and from LaSalle University, and enjoyed a career of more than forty years with Verizon until his retirement in 2008. Mr. Noone was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

He will be remembered fondly as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother.

He is survived by his three children, Patrick T. Noone and his wife, Tiffany, of Westminster, MD, Christopher T. Noone of Warrington, PA, and Elizabeth N. Dooley and her husband, Steven, of Richboro, PA. He is also survived by his brother, James Noone and his wife, Carole, of Philadelphia, his three sisters, Mary Cashman of Philadelphia, Bernadette Noone of Blue Bell, PA, Kathleen Noone of Philadelphia and his four adoring grandchildren, Grace, Parker, Martin and Cooper.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Monday, June 11, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954 and Tuesday, June 12, from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, Hatboro and Tanyard Roads, Richboro.

Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, Attn: Development Office, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497 or www.fccc.edu.

James Joseph Stellato of Lansdale died Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Doylestown Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was 75.

Jim was the beloved husband of 33 years to Carlotta O. Leonard Stellato.

Born in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late James Vincent and Irene Sweeney Stellato from Girardville, PA and brother of the late Virginia Manganelli.

Jim was a former resident of North Wales before moving to Lansdale in 2000. Jim attended St. Joe’s High School and attended Bloomsburg University. He later served in the Submarine Service in the US Navy. Jim worked in retail sales and was a business owner. He also owned Rocky’s III Pizza Shop in Trumbaursville, PA and Carlotta’s Baldwin House in Coopersburg, PA. Jim enjoyed sports and was active in many games. He refereed high school and college basketball games, and coached Little League football and baseball. Jim will be greatly missed by his family and his little Tootsie dog who always sat with him while he watched his sports on television.

In addition to his beloved wife Carlotta, he is survived by his children, Beth Pomper and her husband John, Kathleen Demczyszyn and her husband Scott, James Stellato, Jennifer Stellato, Carol Stellato and her husband Winston Manning, Susan Senick and her husband John, James Galligan, Jr., and Mark Galligan. He is also survived by his sister, Joanne Bubnis and her husband Jackie, and his 12 cherished grandchildren, John and Nick Pomper, Brianna and Maria Stellato, Dominique and Ava Manning, Amy and Erin Demczyszyn, Kimberly and John Senick, and Jacob and Olivia Galligan. He also leaves behind his nephews John and James Bubnis and his niece Mary Frost.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Road, Doylestown, PA 18902.

Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org.