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

Helen “Nanny” Dryzga of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Briarleaf Nursing Home, Doylestown, PA. She was 93.

She was the beloved wife of the late William W. Dryzga.

Born in Bayonne, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Pavelchuk Berezny and sister of the late Mary Pytlik and Ann Joswick.

Mrs. Dryzga was a resident of Newtown for 20 years before moving to Doylestown. Nanny always enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City and especially enjoyed the special times spent with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is survived by her three children, Reginald W. Dryzga of Newtown, Daniel F. Dryzga and his wife, Eileen, of Newtown, and Donna M. Kendall of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Danielle Schwartz, Daniel F. Dryzga Jr., Brian Dryzga, Jaime McGrath, Kevin Dryzga, her step-grandson, Ryan Kendall, and her six great grandchildren, Zachary and Shira Schwartz, Daniel and Thomas Dryzga, Liam and Gianna McGrath.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday evening, July 7, 2011 from 7:00 PM until her Memorial Service 8:00 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 in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Peter M. Andrews, Ph.D. of Bangor, PA died suddenly on Monday, June 27, 2011, at his residence. He was 43.

He was the beloved husband of Lisa A. (Hoffman) Andrews for 19 years.

Born in Abington, PA, he was the dear son of David and Barbara (Peters) Andrews of Ivyland, PA.

Peter was a resident of Bangor for the past 13 years. He graduated from Council Rock High School in 1986, and went on to earn his B.A. in biochemistry from Rutgers College in 1990. He then studied at Villanova University and earned his M.S. in chemistry in 1992, and later completed his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, Class of 1997. Peter was employed at Merck-Schering Corporation in Livingston, NJ. He was an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. His favorite pastime was being surrounded by his children and fulfilling his role as a Daddy. He will be sadly missed as a loving husband, father, son and brother.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three children, Elizabeth M., 17, Stephen M., 12, and Grace S.,9 all of Bangor, his parents, and two sisters, Joanne Andrews of Rushland, PA and Mary Andrews-Rosenberg and her husband, Aaron, of Brooklyn, NY, four nieces and one nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, from 8:30 AM until 10:15 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA.

Interment will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at 12:00 Noon at Church Hill Cemetery, (Lower Mount Bethel) Bangor, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Trout Unlimited-Memorial Gifts, 1300 N. 17th. Street, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22209-3801.

Dorothy E. Neiman (nee Toogood), of Holland, PA died suddenly on June 25, 2011.

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Neiman who passed away in 2006 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease and loving mother of the late Robert W. Neiman.

She is survived by her loving children Dorothy Neiman, Richard Neiman, and Eileen Cain. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Dorothy’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday from 10:00AM until her 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 at Union Cemetery, Richboro.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory that will honor her late Husband may be made to Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders, 100 N. 17th St., 2nd Floor, Phila., PA 19103.

Dorothy F. (Dot) Wright of Holland, PA died peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Holy Redeemer Hospice in Meadowbrook, PA with her family at her side. She was 88.
She was the beloved wife of Ira V. Wright for 64 years.
Born in Holland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lafayette and Phoebe Paxson Finney.
A resident of Holland for all of her life, Dot graduated from Richboro High School, Class of 1941. She attended business school, and worked for LaValle Aircraft during the war. She was a lifelong member of North & Southampton Reformed Church in Churchville where she sang in the choir as a young adult and was a member of the Ruth Circle. She participated in Churchville Seniors events at her church. She also devoted time to Meals on Wheels.
Dot enjoyed cooking and baking, and she loved bringing her family together for birthday and holiday celebrations. She especially liked following her children and grandchildren as they participated in school, band, scouting, and sports activities. She travelled extensively with her husband, sometimes taking cruises. She visited all 50 states and much of Europe. She was an avid Phillies fan. She enjoyed taking and collecting photographs of her family. She will be sadly missed as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister.
In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her four children, Robert W. Wright of Newtown, PA, Gary A. Wright and his wife, Loretta, of Manasquan, NJ, Debra W. Reynolds and her husband, Doug, of Quakertown, PA, and Glenn F. Wright and his wife, Katherine, of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by her brother, William Finney and his wife, Mary Ellen, of Jamison, her nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, July 2, 2011, from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at North & Southampton Reformed Church, 1380 Bristol Road, Churchville, PA 18966. Interment will take place at Churchville Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following the service in the church auditorium.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to North & Southampton Reformed Church at the above address.

Ruth Smith Skillman of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Friday, June 24, at Neshaminy Manor in Warrington.

She was 80.

Born in Rocky Hill, NJ she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Martha Jennings Smith and mother of the late Lynn R. Simpson.

Ruth Skillman has been a resident of Newtown for over 25 years. Prior to moving to Newtown, she grew up and raised her family in Princeton, NJ. Since her retirement from Walter B. Howe Inc. of Princeton, Ruth has enjoyed spending time gardening and spending time with her beloved grandchildren creating fond memories. She will be sorely missed by everyone who has had the pleasure to know and love her.

Ruth is survived by her loving children; Michael V. Skillman and Rose of Skillman, NJ, William T. Skillman of Honolulu, HI, Heidi A. Skillman of Cummings, GA and Jeffrey Skillman and Karen of Perkasie. She is also survived by her brother Thomas B. Smith of NJ and her 7 grandchildren Jaclyn, Christopher, Lindsey, Justin, Kaitlyn, Kirsten, and Jonathan.

Ruth’s family will receive condolences on Friday, July 1 beginning at 10:00 AM. Her Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment to follow at Rocky Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 125 S. 9th St. Suite 202 Phila., PA 19107