Clement Christian Gross, III "Chris", of Penndel, PA died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 69.

He was the beloved husband of 42 years to Marta B. Davidson Gross.

Born in Philadelphia, Chris was the son of the late Clement C. Gross, II and Grace H. Yoho Gross and brother of the late Stephen Gross.

Chris proudly served his country with the Marine Corps throughout his life and most importantly defending freedom during the Vietnam Conflict. His USMC love and brotherhood was distilled in him from 1960 through his final days. As he said "Death smiles at everyone, Marines smile back".

His passion for life and the Marines could be felt through every person he met and the community he lived. His favorite times were those spent fishing at the beach with his sons, planting his beautiful gardens, and most of all his dogs. We express our sincere appreciation for all those who honked, waved, and spent time with him this past summer as he sat at the bottom of our drive way in his wheel chair, it truly helped keep his positive outlook.

He will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know and love him for the man he was and for the freedom he fought to protect.

We would like to especially thank his immediate family and all his friends for the time spent with him the past two weeks, as it kept that smile on his face, and most especially the gentlemen from the Jesse W. Soby American Legion Post 148 in Langhorne.

In addition to his wife, Chris is survived by his two sons; Clement C. Gross, IV and his wife Carrie of Exton, PA and Timothy J. Gross of New York, NY. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 8:30AM until his Funeral Service 10:00AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.

His interment will follow with Military Honors at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory can be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250.

Robert H.Tiemann Sr., of Richboro, PA, died peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2012, at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania. He was 56.

He was the beloved husband of 25 years to Thelma R. Koehler Tiemann. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Adelaide Piening Tiemann and
the late Alfred Tiemann and brother of the late Howard Tiemann.

Bob was a resident of Richboro for the past 15 years.

He was a 1972 graduate of Frankford High School. Bob was a heavy equipment operator who owned his own business in Bucks County from 1979 to 1996. In 1996 he joined Building Restoration Inc. of Abington PA.

A man of many talents, Bob could do anything with his hands, and was always ready to help family and friends. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting in the mountains of Clearfield County, PA, riding quads on the trails, traveling with his family and friends and playing chess. He will be deeply missed by his beloved family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two children, Danielle M. and Robert H. Tiemann Jr., a brother Alfred Tiemann his wife Pat, and his sister-in-law Nancy Tiemann.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday evening, February 16, 2012, from 6:00 PM until his Funeral Service 8:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Alice L. Hetzel of Warminster died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at Renaissance Gardens at Ann’s Choice in Warminster. She was 97.

Alice was the beloved wife of the late Frank Hetzel, Jr.

Born in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Karoline (Ritz) Hoetzel.

Alice was a former resident of Holland for over 30 years before moving to Ann’s Choice in 2007. She had worked at Provident Trust Company in Philadelphia and also with Whitman’s Chocolates. Alice enjoyed sewing, baking and quality times spent with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Alice is survived by her two sons and their spouses, Frank E. and Maureen Hetzel of Lansdale and Richard D. and Michele Hetzel of Warminster. She is also survived by her six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, Feb.17 from 10:30am until her Memorial Service 11:00am at the Chapel of Ann’s Choice, 16000 Ann’s Choice Way, Warminster, PA 18974.

If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to Children’s Hospital, 34th and Civic Center Blvd., Phila., PA 19104.

Ethel S. Lee of Yardley, PA died on February 12, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. She was 93.

She was the wife of the late Frederick A. Lee and the late Albert Brodeur.

Born in Webster, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Otto and Selma Kosmaler Lorenz and sister of the late Howard and Frederick Lorenz.

Ethel was very fortunate to have experienced many different cultures and lived in Saudi Arabia; Cape Elizabeth, Maine; Union, Connecticut; and Fellsmere, Florida before moving to Yardley in 2003. Having lived overseas for 15 years she enjoyed traveling to many different countries and was able to visit relatives living in the Netherlands, Indonesia, and Lebanon.

Although primarily a homemaker, she enjoyed working as a nurse’s assistant for a number of years in the nursery of Day Kimball Hospital in
Putnam, Connecticut. She was an accomplished seamstress, a former bridge player and an avid reader who always enjoyed a good mystery. She especially enjoyed being with her family and going out to dinner on Saturday nights. She will be sadly missed by her devoted family and many friends.

She is survived by her son Russell Brodeur and wife Karen of Holland, and a brother Warren Lorenz of Ft. Lauderdale FL, her stepchildren John Lee, William Lee and Jane Lee Nikelaou. She is also survived by her grandchildren Christine, Cheryl, Allison and David and step-grandchildren Michelle, John Jr., Jesse, Nicole, Jennifer and William Jr.
Her funeral services and interment will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Leon F. Robus of Holland Pa. died Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Hospice in Meadowbrook. He was 97.

Leon was the beloved husband of the late Janet Karpinski Robus.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Ludwig and Mary Robus and brother of the late Helen Stemkowski and the late Agnes Schoendorf.

Leon was a former resident of Merrick, New York before moving to Holland Pa. in 1977. He was a Payroll System Specialist with Allied Trimmings in New York, New York for over thirty years until his retirement. Leon was an avid New York baseball fan beginning with the original Brooklyn Dodgers and eventually came to follow the New York Mets and the Yankees. He was a longtime member of the Church of St. Andrew in Newtown, Pa. and in his leisure enjoyed gardening and quality time spent with his loving family. Leon will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

Leon is survived by his children, Leona N. D'Angelo and her husband Robert of Quakertown, Mary Janet Robus of Philadelphia and Robert Robus and his wife Jody of Islip, NY. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Stacy Robus, Jennifer Schmatz, Jessica D'Angelo Kucharski, Sara Taylor and Adam Robus and his four great grandchildren, Colin and Emily Schmatz and Owen and Ethan Taylor.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 9:00 A.M. until his Funeral Mass 10:00A.M.at the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 131 Sycamore St. Newtown, Pa. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. 654 Ferry Rd. Doylestown. Pa. 18901.

John C. Skelly, of Willow Street, PA died on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at The Glen at Willow Valley Retirement Community in Willow Street, PA. He was 83.

He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Gertrude Fetzer Skelly.

Born in Tyrone, PA he was the son of the late Frank Clark and Edwarda Collin Skelly and father of the late Steven Clark Skelly and John Edward Skelly, brother of the late William C. Skelly and Edwarda Skelly Hess.

John was a resident of Willow Street, PA for the past 7 years, having formerly lived in Washington Crossing till 2005. John was a graduate of Tyrone High School, class of 1946 and a graduate of Penn State University in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ceramic Engineering. He was a proud member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict during which time he played the French horn in the 8th Infantry Division and the 316th Army Bands, also serving as Drum Major in both as well as the Post Bagpipe Band. John’s professional career spanned 50 years having worked for Crane Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing Company, Porcelana Sanitaria in Bogota, Colombia and American Standard from 1950 through 2000.

In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his children, Jean Marie Skelly of Victoria BC and Peter F. Skelly and his wife Tina of Bethlehem, his 2 brothers and their wives David C. Skelly and his wife Marilyn of Pittsburg and Robert C. Skelly and his wife Louise of Mechanicsburg PA, he is also survived by 4 caring grandchildren, William L. and Whitney M. Stringer and John L. and Christopher M. Skelly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Friday, February 17, 2012 from 10:00am until his Funeral Service at 11:00am at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1700 Makefield Rd. Yardley, PA. 19067.

Interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

All are invited to a Memorial Service on Saturday February 18, 2012 at 11:00am in the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 600 E. Penn Grant Rd. Willow Street PA 17584.

Those wishing to do so may make donations to the Endowment Fund at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension at the above address.

Nancy Raudenbush, of Holland, PA passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012, at Abington Hospice at Warminster after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 77.
She was the beloved wife of 56 years to Claude “Snapper” Raudenbush.
She was the daughter of the late Steward “Bob” and Tacy Warner Reedman and sister of the late Bruce and Clyde Reedman.
Born and raised in Feasterville, she resided there until 1979 when she moved to Richboro.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her three children Glenn Raudenbush of Mantua, NJ, Gail Raudenbush of Tullytown, PA, Bonnie DiMeglio and her husband Vincent of Langhorne. She is also survived by her 7 loving grandchildren; Brad, Shelly, Heather, Amanda, David, Danielle and Holly and her 3 great-grandsons Carter, Chase and Bryce and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 10:00am until her Funeral Service 11:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974 or to GYN ONC Memorial Research Fund, Abington Memorial Hospital, Hajani Institute, Attn: Rhonda, 1200 Old York Road, RCC1-W, Abington, PA 19001.

William Richard Gerding, of Newtown, died peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2012, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 82.

He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Lois Burton Gerding. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George William and Emily Moore Purvis Gerding.

Richard was a resident of Newtown, for the past 25 years having formerly lived in Abington. He was a graduate of Abington High School, class of 1947. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1948 to 1952 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Richard was the owner of Gerding Photo Service, in Glenside, 1958 to 1978. Gerding Photo Service specialized in studio and location commercial photography as well as portraiture and professional photo finishing services.

In 1976 Richard founded the Gerding Corporation of Ivyland, Pa. manufacturing intricate plaques, awards and special signage for the industry. Richard retired in 2004. Richard was an active member of the Glenside Kiwanis. He belonged to Delaware Valley Society of Commercial Photographers where he served as Treasurer. He participated in the Music Theater of Abington. He was Cub Scout Troop Leader of Troop 72, Overlook Hills.

Richard enjoyed competitive Archery and was an active member of the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment. He taught photography at Adult night school in Abington High School. Richard loved to work with his hands and was a Master Woodworker and all around craftsman. He loved the outdoors and spent the summers of his youth fishing the streams of Southeastern PA, the Pocono Mountains and Northern Canada. Richard enjoyed spending summer vacations with the family at our camp on Lake Champlain, NY, boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming. Richard devoted most of his time to his family and the operation of his businesses. Richard never faced a challenge without being able to formulate and implement a successful solution.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his devoted children and their spouses; Lisa G. Puchalski and her husband David of Upper Dublin, Scot B. Gerding and his wife Ruth of Riegelsville, Todd A. Gerding and his wife Charlotte of Richboro and Jodi G. Hecht and her husband Steven of Harleysville. Richard is the proud grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 5.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Prayer Service at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment with honors will be held promptly at 3:00 PM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

Due to Richards love and fondness for animals, in lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his name to The Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Vita Marie Sole of Holland, PA died on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA. She was 77.

She was the widow of the late Henry Conrad Oelschlegel.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Americus and Marie Brightner Sole and sister of the late Jack Sole.

Mrs. Sole was a resident of Holland since 1986. She was a graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1951. Later in her life, Vita attended nursing school at Lower Bucks Vocational Technical School where she graduated in 1976. She became a licensed practical nurse and was employed for 30 years at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia before retiring in 2001. In her leisure time, she studied astrology and enjoyed tarot cards, both reading them and teaching her friends how to read. She was a family oriented individual who enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her six children, Marian White and her husband, Earl, of York, PA, Conrad H. Oelschlegel of Holland, PA, Anthony W. Oelschlegel of Bucks County, Susan M. Oelschlegel-Demenczuk and her husband, William, of New Hope, PA, Mark C. Oelschlegel and his wife, Carol, of Doylestown, PA, and Eric M. Oelschlegel and his fiance’, Ann Marie Lollo, of Holland, PA. She is also survived by her sister, Marie Smith and her husband, William, of Roslyn, PA and her five loving grandchildren, Donald, Heather, Chelsea, Alexis and Mark-Henry.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Monday evening, February 13, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, February 14, 2012, from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Service 10:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA 18944.

Eugene “Geno” R. Manera, of Newtown, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.

He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Arlene J. Erickson Manera.

Born in Detroit, MI he was the son of the late John and Victoria Pesavento Manera, and father of the late David L. Manera.

Geno graduated from Ford Trade School and worked for Ford Motor Company until 1967 when he went to work for Richard Brothers in Philadelphia where he was the general manager.

He was an avid golfer, bowler and softball player. Geno was an all around sports enthusiast. Most of all he cherished Sunday dinners with his family.

In addition to his beloved wife Arlene, Geno is survived by his two daughters; Christine Crompton-Borsavage and her husband Thomas of Ivyland and Elaine Manera-Connell. He is also survived by his three granddaughters; Jaclyn Crompton, Caitlin and Carlie Connell and many nieces and nephews.

Geno’s family will receive condolences, on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 9:30AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00AM at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3331 Street Rd. Suite 410 Bensalem, PA 19020.