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.

Mary M. Richter of Meadowbrook died Friday, October 22, 2010 at St. Joseph Manor, Meadowbrook. She was 91.

            She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Richter.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Paul C. and Mary Gallagher Haag.

Mary was a resident of Meadowbrook since 2000 before formerly residing in Holland from 1986. She was a former communicant of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends.

Mary is survived by her two sons, John P. Richter and his wife Joyce of Surprise, AZ and Joseph J. Richter of Ft. Myers, FL. Also survived by her two grandchildren Brian and his wife Loredana and Todd and his wife Holli and her two great grandchildren, Grayson and Keiryn.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954.Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne. Contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Manor, 1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19006.

James L. Appenzeller of New Britain died on Friday, October 22, 2010, at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown.  He was 72.

            He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Beverly V. Mrozek Appenzeller. Born in Sterling Illinois, he was the son of the late John and Helen Howard Appenzeller.

Jim was a graduate of Sterling High School class of 1956. He played varsity basketball winning many awards and was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He has been a resident of New Britain, for the past 38 years. Jim retired from Sperry Univac Company in 1990, after a successful career as a Computer Engineer. Jim loved people and children, so after he retired he went to work for the Central Bucks School District as a Bus Driver and over the years won “Driver of the year.” He was a former real estate broker in commercial real estate in the Montgomery County area; he also worked for Commerce Trucking Company in their Agriculture Distribution. As a father he was devoted to his family and helped his daughter Jami, working has her distribution manager for her PhillyFIT Magazine.

In his spare time Jim enjoyed tennis, supporting the Phillies, Eagles and spending time with his grandchildren. His family came first and foremost, but his two English Shepherd and Collie mix dogs Butch and Dutch kept his attention and he loved to spoil them by taking them to Lake Galena and walking the trails.

            In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his daughters; Lori V. Piatanesi and the late Reno of Santa Rosa CA, Jami L. Appenzeller and her husband Lloyd G. Yancey of Southampton, his two sisters Betty Ward and Pat Fisher both of  Rock Falls, Illinois, and the proud grandfather of; Derek James Exner, Darion Jordan Griggs and Savannah Love Yancey.

            Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 9:30am until his Funeral Service 11:00AM from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (Route 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain. Interment will be in Beulah Cemetery in New Britain.

            In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Bucks County SPCA, P. O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.

Richard C. “Dick” Linton of Pineville, died peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at his home. He was 71.

He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Marlene Peterman Linton.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Theodore and Marjorie Kenderdine Linton.

Dick has been a resident of Bucks County for over 48 years and has been given the nickname of “Mr. Dickie” by many children. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He was a master mechanic employed with Stockburger Chevrolet in Newtown from 1960 to 1989. After his retirement he opened Gears and Rears in Pineville.  An avid midget and stock car racing fan, he enjoyed collecting model cars and tractors. Dick was a gentleman with a loving heart and a talent for fixing anything that had a motor.  He will be sorely missed by everyone that has come to know and love him.

In addition to his beloved wife, Dick has been an integral part of the lives of Cathy DeAngelis of Richboro and Barbara Miedel of Pineville and for over 30 years Dick has been a father figure to Cathy Micinilio and a grandfather figure to her children Catie and  Nicholas Micinilio of Trumbull, CT.

            Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10:00AM until Words of Remembrance at 12:00 Noon at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be conducted privately.

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

William J. Glatz, Jr. of Holland died tragically on Thursday October 21, 2010, while protecting his employees during an attempted robbery of his jewelry business on Rising Sun Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia. He was 67 years of age.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of 48 years to Donna M. McGee Glatz and son of the late William J. Sr. and Anne Rosskothen Glatz.

Bill was a graduate of Frankford High School, class of 1961. He has been a 45 year resident of Holland. Bill enjoyed traveling, fishing and working in his shop either at his home or work. He will be deeply missed not only by family and friends but his community.

Bill followed in his late father’s footsteps and continued operating the William Glatz Jewelers on Rising Sun Ave for the past 35 years. Bill kept the store open to remain as fixture on the Avenue, where his father started. He gave his heart and soul to keep “the Avenue” thriving. He was a pillar of the community who was good and generous and loved by all and admired by colleagues. Bill loved his work and had recently opened a second store in Jamison, operated by his wife Donna.

In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his son and daughter, Robert W. Glatz and his wife Cathie of Telford and Cheryl A. Garr and her husband Thomas J. of Chalfont. Also surviving are 1 sister Joanne Proschinger and two loving grandchildren, Collin and Jessica Garr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Tuesday October 26, 2010 from 9:30am until his Funeral Service 12 Noon 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 the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St. Columbus OH 43214 www.americanheart.org

Benjamin F. Casole Jr. of Warminster died peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington. He was 80 years of age.

Born in Detroit, MI, he was the beloved husband of 26  years to June T. McGee Casole and husband of the late Josephine Pingitore Casole.

He was the son of the late Benjamin F. Sr. and Dolores Pallante Casole and brother of the late Dolores Maloney.

Ben was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School, Class of 1947. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Ben worked as the Plant Manager for Camden Fiber Mills in Philadelphia for many years before retiring in 1980 when he went to work as Plant Manager for Dryden Oil Company in Warminster for 20 years and retired in 2002. For the past 8 years, Ben was in sales for Miller and Son Paving Co.

Ben gave his time and talents to his community; he served on the Warminster Park & Recreation Board for 4 years, the Warminster Zoning Board for 12 years and has been a member of the Warminster Board of Supervisors for 12 years. He also served as a member of the Water and Sewer Authority. He was a past member of the Board of Trustees of the former Warminster General Hospital and was active with their foundation and fund raisers. 

Ben was a devoted husband and father who loved his family and enjoyed spending quality time with them in North Wildwood, NJ. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Ben will be deeply missed not only by his family but those with whom he worked and the community to which he was so dedicated.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his three children; Benjamin F. Casole III and his wife, June, of Bel Air, MD, Michael J. Casole and his wife, Regina, of Plano, TX and Kerry A. Konefal of North Wildwood, NJ. He is also survived by his five loving grandchildren, Benjamin F. Casole IV, Christina Christensen, Gary M. and Danielle Konefal, and William Eisler Jr., and four great grandchildren, Keeanna Lynn Christiansen, Dustin, Riley Anne and Evan Eisler.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday evening, October 21, 2010, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA and to his Funeral Mass on Friday, October 22, 2010, 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Second Street Pike and Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA 18966. Entombment  will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Friends of Warminster Canine Unit, C/O Warminster Township, 401 Gibson Avenue, Warminster, PA 18974 or to Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund, 1760 Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.