Edward J. Lisowski of Huntingdon Valley, PA died peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Manor, Meadowbrook, PA.  He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy H. Welsh Lisowski.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander and Victoria Aponick Lisowski, father of the late Edward D. Lisowski, and brother of the late John Lisowski, Chester Lisowski, Stella Lisowski, Alice Kotlarek and Mary Leader.

Mr. Lisowski was a resident of Huntingdon Valley for 60 years prior to moving to St. Joseph’s Manor.  Before his retirement, he was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor at Edith R. Rudolphy Residence for the Blind in Philadelphia for more than 40 years.  He was a communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Southampton for many years.  In his leisure time, Mr. Lisowski was an avid hunter and an excellent woodworker.

He is survived by his one brother, William Lisowski and his wife, Clara, of Avalon, NJ as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Manor, 1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046.

Jeffrey E. Hauler, of Richboro died on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. He was 50. 

Robert J. Kanski of Feasterville, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne.  He was 66.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of the late Bronislaw and Mary S. Kanski.

Bob was a resident of Feasterville for the past 35 years.  Before retiring in 2000, he was employed as a master auto body technician for more than 40 years.  Bob was an active and dedicated member of the Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association for many years.  He enjoyed restoring military aircraft and was a plane captain on the crew.  He was an avid model train collector and enjoyed camping.  Bob was family oriented and especially enjoyed the times spent with his children and two grandchildren who were the apple of his eye. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his two children, Katharine E. Raver and her husband, Jason, of Bensalem and Thomas R. Kanski and his wife, Christine, of Feasterville.  He is also survived by his brother, Joseph P. Kanski and his two loving grandchildren, Logan B. Raver and Autumn L. Kanski.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Sunday evening, November 7, 2010, 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 to his Funeral Mass on Monday 10:30 AM at Assumption B.V.M. Church, 1900 Meadowbrook Road, Feasterville.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association, P.O. Box 747, Horsham, PA 19044-0747.

Walter B. Gilmour Sr. of Ivyland, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, November 1, 2010 at his residence.

             He was the beloved husband of the late Suzanne Goodall Gilmour.

Born in Philadelphia PA, he was the son of the late Alan W. and Edna Blood Gilmour.

Mr. Gilmour was a graduate of Penn Charter High School, and Lafayette College with a Bachelors degree in engineering.  During World War II, Walter helped with the war effort by using his talents to help construct Submarines at the Naval Yard in Philadelphia.  After the war he went to work for U.S. Steel until his retirement in 1972.  In his leisure time he enjoyed everything and anything pertaining to fishing.  He enjoyed saltwater fishing, Trout fishing, and most especially fly fishing which he continued to do up until 3 years ago.  Walter will be sorely missed by everyone who has come to know, love him and had the pleasure to fish with him. 

Walter is survived by his loving and devoted children and their spouses; Gail Vreeland and Walt of Egg Harbor, NJ, Walter B. “Skip” Gilmour Jr., and Mary Lou of Ivyland, and Suzanne G. Hayburn.  He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

            Services and interment will be conducted at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Trout Unlimited Memorial Gifts 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22209.

Winfield G. Klein,” Doc” formerly of North East Philadelphia and Gloria Dei Estates, died peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2010 ,at  St. Joseph's Manor . He was 95.

             He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine C. Taylor Klein.

Born in Philadelphia PA, he was the son of the late William and Mary Jane McMullen Klein.

“Doc”as he was known, was a former resident of the Kensington and Torresdale sections of Philadelphia before moving to Gloria Dei Estates 12 years ago. Doc retired in 1976 after a successful career as an accountant for 32 years with Gulf Oil Company.

His family was first and foremost; his children and grandchildren and now his great grandchildren were the apple of his eyes. Doc loved to sing and was active with the choir at Gloria Dei, where he also enjoyed playing pinochle. Traveling to the Jersey shore and especially his summers on the beaches of North Wildwood are memories his family will have forever.

            He is survived by his devoted children and their spouses;  Mary Anne Monaghan and her husband, Thomas, of Doylestown, Kathleen K. Gable and her husband, Joseph, of Jamison, Patricia K. Smith and her husband, Joseph ,of Churchville, George W. Klein and his wife, Kathleen, of Collingswood, NJ., his sister Maria Guilmartin of N. Wildwood, NJ. He is also survived by 9 dear grandchildren; Sharon, John, Jeanine, Monica, Lisa, Gregory, Kristina, Timothy and Michelle, and 12 great grandchildren.

    Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, from 9:00 AM until words of remembrance 9:50 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church ,1410 Almshouse Rd., Jamison, PA 18929.   Interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Gloria Dei Estates Choir, 1304 Rhawn St., Philadelphia, PA 19111

Charles G. Semet Jr., “Charlie” of Hilltown, PA died suddenly on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. He was 70.

Theresa J.  (nee Cullen) Meyers of Buckingham, PA died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010.  She was 80.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Meyers.

            Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alma Gowen Cullen, and mother of the late Michael P. Meyers.

            Mrs. Meyers was a former resident of Holland for 33 years and was a faithful communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church.  She has resided at Buckingham Springs for the past 13 years.  Theresa enjoyed spending time with her family and creating memories with them at her home in Cape May.  She will be missed by everyone who has come to know and love her.

             Theresa is survived by her loving children and their spouses Joann Lyons (George) of Philadelphia, Joseph C. Meyers (Jean Marie) of Silverdale, PA, Robert W. Meyers (Joan) of Point Pleasant, PA, Kathleen Moberg of Warminster, Gerald D. Meyers of Ivyland, she is also survived by her 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

    Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass 10:00AM Saturday, October  30, 2010 at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966.  Int. St. Dominic’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant St., 37^th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

58 of Holland, PA died Monday, October 25.  John was born in Stamford, CT in 1952, and was raised in North Brunswick, New Jersey.  He was a graduate of Saint Joseph’s High School in Metuchen.  He also graduated Cum Laude from the College of New Jersey.  John attended the Trenton Police Academy, and graduated in 1973. 

He became a patrol officer and initially served in both foot and motorized patrol capacity.  In 1980 he became one of the six original members of the Proactive Unit Number 2 which was formed to combat street crime.  Subsequently he was promoted Sergeant and went on to command the Proactive Unit Number 2 and he turned it into a highly successful unit, responsible for the arrest and successful prosecution of many criminal offenders.  John was then promoted to the Detective Bureau where he served as both Sergeant and Lieutenant. 

He commanded various units and at times all the units of the Criminal Investigation Bureau.  He supervised various criminal investigations which included many high profile homicide cases that resulted in the arrest and convictions of the offenders.  John was the recipient of many awards and commendations.  He was highly admired and considered as being one of the best Supervisors to have ever served in the Trenton Police department.  He retired as Detective Lieutenant of Homicide in 1998.

He is predeceased by his parents Jack and Virginia Stankard, and he is survived by his loving sisters Sally Searls, Barbara Franta (Tom), Elizabeth DeMuro, Carole Stankard, and Meg Rivers (Steve).  He is also survived by his nephew Staff Sgt. Jason Dolan, 5 nieces, several cousins,numerous loyal and loving friends and a special friend Anna Serrano.  Services and Interment will be Private.  

Verna L. Shelmire, of Doylestown, died peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2010, at Doylestown Hospital. She was 89.

            She was the beloved wife of 69 years to Curwen S. Shelmire.

Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Warner and Margaret P. Mills Leedom.

Verna was a resident of Heritage Towers in Doylestown for the past 17 years. She was raised on the family farm in Dolington and graduated from Washington Crossing Elementary School and Newtown High School. 

In 1941 Verna and Curwen moved to their first farm in Ivyland, where they grew carrots and tomatoes for Campbell Soup Company. In 1963, they moved from that farm (which is now the home of Spring Mill Country Club) and moved to Churchville.  Then from 1963 to 1986, they lived on their farm in Churchville where again they grew vegetables in addition to raising poultry which they sold locally.

Verna was a woman with many talents. She loved to sew and was very creative with a needle and thread. She also liked to play cards, read and was been a long time member of the Davisville Church in Southampton. Her most favorite pleasure and talent was cooking and entertaining for her family.

In addition to her beloved husband , she is survived by her devoted  daughters Evelyn S. Vanderloo and her husband Robert of Delaware and Nancy S. Woodward and her husband William of Richboro, she is also survived by her  4 dear grandchildren: Linda, Terri, Robert and Scott and 5 great grandchildren: Michael, Steven, Bethany, Sydney and Carter.

Family and friends from Heritage Towers are invited to attend her viewing Thursday October 28, 2010 from 10:00 am until her Funeral Service 11:00 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (Rt.202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain.  Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park Feasterville, PA

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital, 595 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.