Michael Wladyka of Holland died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 84.

Michael was the beloved husband of 61 years to Dorothy M. Thomas Wladyka.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Bessie Makar Wladyka.

Michael was a resident of Holland since 1966. He was an accomplished Tool and Die Maker with IMCO Company in Moorestown, NJ and A and A Machine in Southampton for many years. Michael was a Communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland and was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II. He was a member of the Northampton Council Rock Seniors Center and enjoyed playing pool and participating in their dart league at the Northampton Center. Michael also was a Philadelphia Phillies fan and in his leisure time enjoyed dancing, fishing and golfing. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Dorothy, Michael is survived by his children, Dorothy A. Gallagher and her husband Francis of Feasterville, Geri W. Price of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Michael G. Wladyka and his wife Carol of Willow Grove, Deborah D. Lafferty and her husband Jack (Spanky) of Bensalem and Cheryl L. Bernhard and her husband Markus of Holland. Also survived by his sisters and brother, Katherine Slobdzian of North Wales, Judy Fergusen of Kintnersville and Raymond Wladyka of Warminster, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday, July 11, 2011from 8:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Capital Campaign of St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.

Barbara L. Wright, of Doylestown, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington.

She was 75.

She was the beloved wife of 57 years to Richard G. Wright. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy Tripp Lutzy and grandmother of the late Marc Iacono.

Barbara was a resident of Doylestown, for the past 14 years. Barbara, was an active member of the Central Bucks Senior Center, she loved dancing especially Toe-Tap dancing. A woman of many talents, she volunteered at Greenleaf Health Care Center in Doylestown, and was active with the Doylestown Business Community Alliance and their projects in the borough.

Barbara 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 and their spouses; Linda Iacono-Feldman and her husband Scott of Washington Crossing, Richard G. Wright Jr. and his wife Adrianne of Holland, Pamela Budrow of New Milford, CT., Michelle Grandone and her husband James of Worcester, MA, and Craig Wright of Furlong and her 10 devoted grandchildren; Sara, Christin, Brian, A.J., Stevie, John, Joe, Lea, Allison and Luke.

Barbara’s family will receive condolences on Friday July 8, 2011 from 9:00am until her Funeral Services at 11:00 AM at the Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, 1856 Forest Grove Rd., Forest Grove, PA. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Forest Grove Presbyterian Church, PO Box 462, Forest Grove, PA 18922.

Lisa Ann Schuck, of Center City Philadelphia, died suddenly on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was 50.

Born in the Abington Memorial Hospital, she was the devoted daughter of the Joseph and Carol Joyce (nee Lucas) Schuck.

Lisa Ann was a resident of Center City since 1983. She was a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1978 and the University of Delaware, class of 1983 where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Biology. Her entire nursing career was spent at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In her leisure time Lisa Ann enjoyed cross stitch, knitting and music.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her dear sister Susan Schuck of Mechanicsburg.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro.

Interment will take place at Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Arthritis Foundation, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Lawrence E. Olejkowski, of Chalfont, PA passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011, at Majestic Oaks, Warminster. He was 85.
He was the beloved husband of 36 years to Laura McEntee Olejkowski.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley and Theresa Pubenc Olejkowski and brother of the late Stanley Olejkowski.
Larry grew up in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Northeast High School. He was talented with his hands and eventually went to work as a machinist with Rohm and Haas. He worked with them at both their Bristol and Springhouse locations for over 30 years before retiring in 1986. He was a committed bachelor until meeting his beloved Laura whom he married in February of 1975 and then moved to Chalfont in 1977. He loved to keep busy at home, from tinkering with little things around the house to refinishing rooms to adding full additions. In addition to finishing his own home, he built a vacation home in the Pocono Mountains which they treasured for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors and appreciated all aspects of nature and was as comfortable in the mountains as he was on a cruise ship. More than his adventures outdoors and building accomplishments his real love was spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is also survived by his step children, Laura Lynn Settles and her husband Steven of Richmond Hill, GA, Deborah Beruf of Chalfont, a former son in law Richard Beruf of Glenside, his brother Edwin Olejkowski and his wife Joanne of York, PA, his 3 sisters, Helen Mellor of Churchville, PA, Bernadine Peahota and her husband William of Chalfont, Leona Opalkowski and her husband Casey of Philadelphia and his sister in law Marie Olejkowski of Glenside. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 19 nieces and nephews, 28 great nieces and nephews, 1 great-great niece and 1 great-great nephew.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing, Friday, July 8, 2011, from 9:00 am until his Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice Compassus, 711 North York Road, 2nd Floor, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Patricia E. Mallee of Holland died peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2011 in the arms of her loving husband. She was 55.
She was the beloved wife of 35 years to Joseph P. Mallee Jr.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Dunphy McGinty of Strathmere, NJ.
Patricia was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to Holland in 1999. She was a graduate of Penn State University and Frankford Hospital Nursing School. Patricia was the Divisional Director for over 14 years with Bayada Nurses in Moorestown, NJ. She was a Communicant of the St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland and enjoyed quality times spent with her family in the shore. Patricia will be deeply missed by her family and by everyone who came to know her.
In addition to her loving husband and parents, Patricia is survived by her dearest children; Joseph P. Mallee, III and his wife Allison of Skippack, Patrick G. Mallee and his wife Pamela of Hatboro, Lauren E. Mallee, and Shane M. Mallee, both of Holland. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Maureen Sagot of Langhorne, Joseph McGinty of Bensalem, Brian McGinty of Feasterville, Mary Kay Bieker of Philadelphia, Sheila Drummon of Philadelphia and Christopher McGinty of Philadelphia. In addition, she is survived by her two cherished grandchildren, Joseph, IV and Molly and her mother and father-in-law Joseph and Geraldine Mallee of Jamison.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday evening, July 8, 2011, from 7:00 -9:00PM from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to her Funeral Mass Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10:00AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Bayada Regatta, 101 Executive Dr Moorestown, NJ 08057.

Eugene T. “Gene” Gryn, of Churchville, died peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at his home in Churchville. He was 54.

He was the beloved husband of 12 years to Kathleen M. Dunn Gryn. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Doris C. Muldoon Gryn and the late Eugene A. Gryn.

Gene was a resident of Churchville for the past 20 years. He was a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1976 and received his degree in Business Administration from Temple University in 1986. Gene has spent his professional career in the insurance industry working as a sales manager for Prudential Insurance Co., for over 10 years and the past 4 years with SOS Personal Property Specialists, Inc.

Gene had an ear for music and loved playing his guitar with his cousin, Scott. He was an avid Phillies and Flyers fan and also enjoyed NASCAR Racing. He had an extensive collection of Three Stooges memorabilia and coins. He loved riding his “Fatboy” Harley Davidson and looked forward to his many road trips. He will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted family.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his daughter, Jessica C. Gryn, his step children; Kristine J. McManus and her husband Shawn, Erin E. Luxich and her husband Matt, his 2 sisters, Marie E. Gryn and Dorrie M. Pisani and her husband Chris and their children, Robin, Danielle, Kristin and Christopher. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren; Hannah, Isabella, Lauren, Joseph, Dylan, Brian and his faithful companion “Gracie”.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Saturday July 9, 2011 from 12 Noon until his Funeral Service 2:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St. Phila PA 19111.

Dorothy S. Howarth died peacefully in her sleep, in her Doylestown home, on Saturday morning, July 2nd, 2011. She was 95.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Edna Swift and beloved wife of the late George A. Howarth who died in March. She lived in Philadelphia, where in 1935 she met her future husband at a church dance. Dorothy and George were married in January of 1942, hours before his deployment overseas.

During World War II, while her husband was in North Africa and Italy, Dorothy worked and volunteered her time, serving the war effort in several downtown Philadelphia hospitals.

After the war, she and her husband became entrepreneurs, owning and operating a Scotch, English and Irish imported food store, at Front and Allegheny Avenues. After more than 27 years of operation, they sold their business to pursue a more leisurely lifestyle. She worked part time for an insurance office in northeast Philadelphia and did volunteer work at a local nursing home.

Dorothy loved traveling, and throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s enjoyed extended road-trips with her family through the American southwest, exploring back-roads, and visiting the various National Parks and Monuments. In the following years, she and her husband enjoyed the Gulf Coast of Florida, especially Anna Marie Island. She had numerous interests and on her creative side, she dappled in oil painting and watercolors.

Dorothy is survived by her children, George Howarth and his wife Susan of New Mexico and Lawrence Howarth and his wife Virginia of Doylestown. She is also survived by her three loving grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2100 York Rd. Jamison PA 18929, on Tuesday July 19th at 11:30 AM, where her family will receive condolences from 10:30am until her services. Interment for Dorothy, along with her recently deceased husband George, will be conducted with military honors at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Howarth's name may be made to the Doylestown Medical Associates, Suite 2 South, 301 South Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Joseph M. Pancari of Glenmoore and Merion Station PA died peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2011, at Chandler Hall, Newtown, PA.

He was 93 and a WW II Veteran.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the eldest child of the late Matteo and Rose Spinelli Pancari. He was one of five brothers, Carmen (deceased), Albert (deceased), Vincent, and Anthony. He also had two sisters, Frances Greco and Marion Greenidge (deceased).

He was the beloved husband of the late Sarah (nee Parico) with whom he founded a children’s clothing manufacturing business that sold nationwide to top retailers.
In his retirement, he was an active member of St. Peter’s Church and the Knights of Columbus. He helped found the St. Peter’s Church Scholarship Fund which continues to provide financial assistance to deserving children. He will be remembered as a true Good Samaritan who touched the lives of many people in their time of need.

He is survived by his four daughters, Roselynn Calio and husband Nicholas, of Doylestown, PA, Denise Pancari and husband Stephen King, of Princeton, NJ, Linda Pancari and husband, Enrico Turconi, of Como, Italy, and Jacqueline Pancari and husband, David Fredrickson, of Alfred, NY. and his three loving grandchildren, Stephanie Turconi, Christopher and Monica King.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 9, 2011, at 9:30 AM at St. Peter’s Church, 2835 Manor Road, West Brandywine, PA 19344. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Peter’s Church Scholarship Fund at the above address.

S. David Harris of Newtown passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 74.

Dave was the beloved husband of 53 years to Nancy (Wantner) Harris. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Milton and Clara (Trzcinski) Harris and brother of the late Rhoda Kowalski.

Dave was a long time resident of Newtown. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, he was a graduate of Trenton Central High School, class of 1955. He was a much respected member of the community, both in Newtown and in Trenton and was a very successful, self made businessman. Shortly after getting his start in the textile industry, Dave, with his wife Nancy, founded Harris Manufacturing Company in Trenton, serving as President since its incorporation in 1972. With his vision, passion and resolve to do things right and treat people right; he grew the business to include three factories in two states and several hundred employees. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking and especially relaxing and fishing at the shore on Long Beach Island.

In addition to his beloved wife, he will be deeply missed by his loving family: daughter Leslie Donovan and her husband Kevin of Newtown, daughter Lauri Evans and her husband Ed of Holland, along with his four dear grandchildren; David Donovan and his fiancée Angela Krawiec of Dover, DE; Jessica Donovan of Newtown; Dillon Evans and Nicole Evans, both of Holland. He was also a loyal and devoted uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, July 7, from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954.

Interment and Graveside Services will follow at 12:30pm in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

A period of refreshment and fellowship will follow at the residence of Ed and Lauri Evans.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to www.nationalmssociety.com.

Robert W. Carter of Langhorne, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 69.

He was the beloved husband of 24 years to Mary C. Scarborough Carter. Born in Abington, he was the son of the Late Robert E. and Emma LaRue Carter.

Bob was a life long resident of Langhorne and Newtown. He was a graduate of Neshaminy High School, class of 1959. Bob retired in 2004 as Senior Vice-President of Human Resources for First National Bank and Trust Company of Newtown, where he worked for over 38 years, Bob started working as a teller and eventually was named manager of the Washington Crossing branch and later Langhorne Borough branch manager and then to the corporate offices as Sr. Vice-President.

He was a member of Langhorne and Newtown Rotary Clubs and received the Paul Harris award from the Newtown Rotary Club. Bob was a member of the Addisville Reformed Church, Richboro for many years and was a member of the Newtown Lodge # 427 F and AM. He enjoyed golf and bowling and belonged to several bowling leagues, traveling to Florida with his wife. Bob was an enthusiastic Phillies fan and a sports memorabilia collector.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is also survived by his children; Jeffrey Carter, Laurie Carson and her husband David, Paula Dadak and her husband Fred, his brother Dennis E. Carter and his wife Kathy of Richboro. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren; Kyle, Alyssa, Brittany, Melissa and Keira.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings Friday, July 1, from 6 p.m. until his Masonic Services at 8 p.m., at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, and Saturday, from 9 a.m. until his funeral service at 10 a.m., at the Addisville Reformed Church, 945 Second St. Pike, Richboro. Interment will follow in Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of Addisville Reformed Church at the above address