John S. Davis of Newtown died peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Albert Einstein Medical Center.  He was 72.  John was the loving husband of 47 years to Carole A. Peterson Davis. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late Robert and Suzanne Davis.

John graduated from Princeton University majoring in Electrical Engineering.  He went on to work at IBM as a Systems Engineer for 42 years. 

He served as an Elder at Thompson Church and was active in the choir and handbell choir.  He sang with Cantus Novus, an auditioned choral group.  He also volunteered with the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), Urban Promise-Trenton, and the Newtown Township Park and Recreation Committee.       

In addition to his wife Carole, John is survived by his three sons and their wives: Andy and Penny, Matthew and Charlotte, and Gregg and Lydia.  He is also survived by his two dear granddaughters Aria and Daphne, his sisters Barbara Bokor (Larry) and Debora Davis and his brother Ross Davis (Holly).

John’s family will receive friends on Monday, July 9, 2018 from 10:00 AM until his Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, with a reception to follow at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquetong Rd., New Hope, PA 18938.  His interment will be private. 

The family has asked that in lieu of sending flowers to please make a donation in John's name to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). You can do so through the church by sending a check to Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church at the above address, made out to TMPC with John Davis Memorial Gift to TASK in the memo line or to give directly to TASK on the website www.trentonsoupkitchen.org/ .  

Eileen Phelan McGowan of Philadelphia, PA Ocean City, NJ, and Watercolor, FL, passed at away peacefully at home in Ocean City on Thursday, July 5, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was 60.

Eileen was the beloved wife of Thomas F. McGowan with whom she shared 20 years of marriage.

Born in Memphis, TN she was a daughter of the late James and Eugenia Eileen Kehoe Phelan.

Eileen spent much of her life in Memphis where she graduated from the St. Agnes Academy. While there she was crowned “Miss St. Agnes”, elected president of her class and was recently inducted into their Hall of Fame. She went on to earn her Bachelors Degree in Economics from Vanderbilt University and later spent over 20 years as a Stock Options Trading Manager with the former Morgan Keegan & Co.

Eileen embodied a joyful charisma that was infectious to all who came in contact with her. She had a smile that lit up every room and a kind and gentle spirit that touched every heart. The bright and colorful clothes she wore reflected the person she was inside; full of positive energy and vitality. She was generous with her love and time, always considering others before herself. With purpose, courage and dignity, Eileen has forever impacted our lives with her vivacious personality and fierce kindness. She is loved so deeply and will be dearly missed.

In addition to her husband Eileen is survived by her step-children, Keith McGowan (Christina), Alison McGowan, Maureen Rossi (Michael), and Caitlin Mason (Percy). She also leaves behind her sister, Susan Luttrell (Jim) and twin Ellen Rickard (Ace), her mother-in-law, Regina McGowan; and her special Uncle Cullen Kehoe (Mary); and numerous nieces and nephews. Lastly, she will be forever remembered as beloved “Leenie” to her grandchildren Rian, Timothy Michael II, Josslyn, Percy, Sean, and Juliet.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday, July 11, 2018 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at The Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Her interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery.

A Memorial Celebration of Eileen's Life will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM in Siena Hall at St. Agnes Academy, 4830 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38117.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Agnes Academy, 4830 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38117.

Barbara A. Rodia Feeney, 75, a longtime resident of Holland, PA died on July 4, 2018, peacefully at Abington Jefferson Health Hospice in Warminster.

Barbara was reunited with the late James P. Feeney, Sr., her soulmate and beloved husband of 50 years.

 Born in Philadelphia, Barbara was the daughter of the late Louis and Anne Matijosaitis Rodia.  Barbara remained a resident of Philadelphia until she moved with her husband, James Sr., to Holland in 1971 where they raised their four children.  They were a family of deep religious faith and devoted communicants of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Holland.  In 1990, James Sr. and Barbara founded the reputable Brotherston Homecare in Bensalem which continues its operations under the leadership of James Jr.

 Barbara's most treasured possession was her family, and she always put them first.  Her pure joy was spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed vacationing with family including trips to Disney, the beach, and the annual football trip.  In her later years, you could find her on the porch in Wildwood during the summer.  There, with a glass of pinot noir, over ice, of course, she would have intimate conversations with family and watch the kids, and sometimes adults, play in the yard.  Nothing made her happier than having all of the family together under one roof for their traditional Italian Christmas dinner and visit from Santa Claus.

Barbara is survived by her loving children, Karen (Bruce Demoss), James Jr. (Mary), Mark Sr. (Kristin), and Matthew Sr. (Jennifer).  The legacy of James Sr. and Barbara will be carried on by their cherished grandchildren, Amanda (Matthew Sarant), Christopher (Meaghan), Bryan (Sydney), Matthew Jr., Piper, Isabella, Logan, Jordan, and Mark Jr.; and great-grandchildren, James, Brooklyn, and one expected in February.  Barbara is also survived by the siblings of James Sr., Patricia Croghan, Francis (Katherine), and Maureen (Joseph McDonnell).  She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 9:30 AM until her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Barbara’s interment will be private.  

 In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Autism Delaware (delautism.org), 924 Old Harmony Road, Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713 or A Woman’s Place (awomansplace.org), 1281 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.  An online guestbook is available at www.fluehr.com.

Frederick “Fred” Carl Villaume, of Langhorne, died with his family at his side on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after battling nearly 6 weeks of health issues precipitated by an injury. He was 72 years old.  He was the beloved husband of Betty Bruning Villaume for 51 years.

Born in Honesdale, PA, he is the son of Geraldine Smith Villaume and the late Carl Villaume.   Fred graduated high school in Massapequa Park, Long Island, New York.  While attending Hartwick College he was drafted by the army and proudly served his country during Vietnam.  Fred and Betty moved to Pennsylvania in 1978, living in Meadowlake Park, Sciota in the Poconos for 35 years, and moving more recently to Bucks County.   He obtained his Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from Rutgers University.  Fred worked in R&D and traveled extensively for nearly 25 years for M&M Mars Inc, assisting with Olympic and other promotions.

Fred enjoyed gardening (especially riding the tractor and definitely using the chainsaw), playing sports including softball, and especially traveling with his wife and spending time with his family and friends.  He was a kind and generous man and always supportive of family and friends.   Fred was always glad to help.

In addition to his wife and mother, Fred is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl Young and her husband Scott, and Jennifer Prandi and her husband Steve;  as well as his three grandchildren who he adored and was so very proud of, Ethan Snyder, Ryan Young and Erin Young.   Fred is also survived by his two brothers, Rich Villaume and his wife Nanci, and Bill Villaume and his wife Emme, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins whom he loved dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Fred’s visitation on Friday, July 13, 2018 from 7:00-9:00pm and on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10:00 – 11:30am, with a funeral service immediately following at 11:30am.  Visitation and Service to be held at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.   Fred’s interment will take place privately.

Dr. Gregory A. Ciminera, DO of Newtown and formerly of Richboro died peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  He was 67.

Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Ciminera was the beloved husband of the late Dr. Judy L. Gerard-Ciminera, MD and the son of the late Frank and Anna Longini Ciminera.

Gregory was the son of a baker, working many hours within his father’s shop, learning the trade before moving on to a Master’s education, preceding his entry into medical school.  An entrepreneur like his father, Gregory started a small Family Practice in Warminster, Pennsylvania, partnered with his wife, Judy.  He remained in practice until 1996, retiring as an Associate Professor in Drexel University’s College of Medicine.

Dr. Ciminera left home for a skilled nursing facility in the year 2000, returning most weekend afternoons to visit with his family, and bond over a shared love of the Philadelphia Eagles, and Italian pastries.  He has continued a loving relationship with his friends and family, welcoming two daughters-in-law and two granddaughters since 2011.

Dr. Ciminera is survived by his four loving sons: Nicholas G. and his wife Lorie, Cameron P. and his wife Kori, Kyle D., and Drew T. Ciminera.  He is also survived by his dear granddaughters: Noelani and Kaileia

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 10:00AM until his Funeral Service 11:00AM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 30 South 17th Street Suite 800 Philadelphia, PA 19103.  

Edward “Ed” Thomas Gorski, of Forest Grove, passed away on Saturday June 30, 2018, at his home. He was 73.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the fourth child of the late Joseph W. and Marie E. Szumanski Gorski’s seven children.

In 1973, he married the love of his life, Jean Kelly. For 43 years they enjoyed renovating their 200-year-old home in Forest Grove. Their second home was the Barnegat Bay. You could find them relaxing with family and friends on the “Stargazer,” the vintage trawler Ed lovingly restored. Together with his meticulous attention to their yard and gardens, these were Ed’s labors of love.

Ed graduated from Council Rock High School, class of 1962, and Trenton Technical Institute in 1964, specializing in audio electronics. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S. Mauna Kea in the Pacific Fleet.

Ed retired just 3 years ago after a 44 years career in the audio electronics profession, working for several companies, and traveling throughout the East Coast and internationally.

Living a happy and fulfilled life, Ed was warm and kind, endearing him to all who knew him. He was famous for his margaritas, his appetite for hot foods and his homemade breads. To his Westie, Lily, and all of the dogs with varying personalities he raised over the years, Ed was a patient and playful friend. His persistence spilled over to his hobbies, as he loved to tinker and fix things, earning him the beloved nickname, MacGyver—if you broke it, he would fix it.

He is survived by his loving wife Jean, his siblings Nancy Murphy (Wayne), Steve Gorski (Joy), Paul Gorski (Carol), Rita Bodri (John), his sister-in-law Ollie Gorski, and his brother-in-law Tom Kelly (Beth). He will be reunited with his infant brother Joseph and his beloved big brother, Fran Gorski. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews who simply adored him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday, July 7, 2018, from 9:00am until his prayer service at 11:00am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro. Interment with military honors will be held at a later date at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his honor to either Save Barnegat Bay, 117 Haines Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753 (savebarnegatbay.org) or Disabled American Veterans, National Headquarters, P.O. Box 145550, Cincinnati, OH 45250 (dav.org).

Herbert I. Hammer of Newtown died Friday, June 29, 2018 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. He was 77.

Herb was the beloved husband of 59 years to Laura A. Ziembka Hammer.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Sam and Frances Greene Hammer.

Herb grew up in Brooklyn, NY and Flemington, NJ. He attended schools in Brooklyn and finished high school in Flemington, NJ class of 1958. Herb traveled the world during his US Navy career that started 15 days after he turned 17years old and came to an end in 1973 when he was medically retired. A second-class Petty Officer, Herb was an Aviation Metal Smith (AMH2) and was a decorated Vietnam War veteran. During his illustrious Navel career, he served as a Navy recruiter (Lakehurst, NJ), a career counselor (VA-145) in Oak Harbor, WA as well as a squadron Painter and Corrosion Control (VFP-62) in Jacksonville, FL. Herb served as a plane captain (T-34) plus normal metal smith duties. In 1968, Herb volunteered for Vietnam Service. He received commendations for heroism during the 1969 explosion and fire on the nuclear carrier Enterprise (CVAN65) while attached to attack squadron 145. He was also awarded commendations for performance above and beyond what was expected which included Navy and Marine Corp meritorious medal, 2 good conduct awards, Armed Forces Expeditionary medal for service in Korea as well as Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign medals. During his service Herb attended many schools. After boot camp at Bainbridge, Maryland, he reported to NAS CORY Field in Pensacola, FL and from there was sent to Preparary  school  in Norman, OK and finally to NATTC in Memphis, Tenn. He served in various other squadrons and schools. While on recruiting duty, Herb had the privilege to fly and serve with LT Dan Schewell (the Navy’s First Top Gun) prior to leaving for Vietnam. Herb was a plank owner at the Navy Memorial in Washington DC and also a charter member and first commander of the DAV Chapter 17 in Doylestown.

While on active duty on a Mediterranean cruise along with two fellow shipmates they had a private audience with the Pope as well as personally meeting and having dinner with the U.S. Ambassador to France.

Herb is also a Navy Shellback and recipient of the Domain of the Golden Dragon in 1969.

Additionally, he was picked to appear on stage on the Merv Griffin Show telling jokes and adlibbing. Herb was a real hit with the audience and had a lifelong sense of humor.

After his Navy retirement, he was employed as a truck driver with Mason-Dixon Lines out of Hatfield, PA and was a retired member of the Teamsters Local 384 in Norristown.

During his Navy career, Herb was known as a “Comshaw Artist” (the go to guy – “get it done”).  In his business life he parlayed this gift to accomplish his goals. He helped start many business’s which included a moving and storage company, a chicken farm in New Jersey and was the co-founder of Mikes Deli and Mike’s Place in Wrightstown. Herb also helped start a topsoil and mulch company and operated an Atlantic service station Pools Corner in Doylestown.

Herb always tried to mentor anyone that asked for his help. It was, to him, a real source of pleasure to see someone else succeed. He was known for his huge yard sales and for being a junkman recycler. Herb started doing this in the 1940’s with his grandfather in a horse and buggy in Brooklyn. During most of his life he always did junking (recycling) and was known to give away as much as he collected. He proudly considered himself a “dumpster diver”.

In addition to his beloved wife Laura, Herbert is survived by his children, Michael J. Hammer and his wife Sherri of Newtown and Walter F. Hammer of Rushland, his 2 brothers A. Ted Hammer and his wife Amy of West Bloomfield, MI, the late Paul Hammer and his wife Marilyn of Medford, NJ and his 2 sisters and  Sandra V. Gilleo of Pennsylvania and Ruby Kent and her husband Dave of  New Hampshire. He was the Dear Pop-Pop to his 4 grandchildren, Brittany M., Tanya M., Bailey and Alexander W. Hammer and will be greatly missed by his great grandchildren Liam Michael Kent and Madison Jade Kent.       

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 8:30am until his Funeral Service 10:00am on Friday, July 6 in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, Pa 18954. Herb’s interment will follow with military honors in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown.

If lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or the Doylestown, PA Disabled American Veterans Chapter, Doylestown #17, 315 North St., Doylestown, PA 18901. 

Ki Pyong “Tony” Yu of Chalfont, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018 with his family by his side at Pine Run Health Center, Doylestown.  He was 72. 

Ki Pyong was the loving husband of In Seon (Choi) Yu and father of Angela Yu & her husband, Peter Wood, and Juliana Yu & Roland Lee. 

Born in Ulsan, South Korea, he was the son of Im Soon Jung and the late Nam Shik Yu. 

Mr. Yu graduated from the Seoul National University before moving to the United States in 1982 where he eventually became the owner of Quakerwoods Campground.  He will be missed by his family and friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Monday, July 2, 2018 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901. His interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. 

Carl J. Petetti, Jr., “Skip” of Doylestown and formerly of Holland, died peacefully surrounded by his devoted family after a courageous battle with stage 4 cancer on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at his home. He was 73.

Born in Philadelphia, Skip, as he was known to family and friends was the beloved husband of 53 years to Mary Allbrook Petetti, the son of the late Carl J. Sr. and Frances DiRenzo Petetti and brother-in-law of the late Sonny Tulio.

Skip was raised in the Olney section of Philadelphia, graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School, class of 1962, where he lettered in Basketball and played on the All Catholic Team. He went on to play basketball for St. Joseph University and graduated class of 1966 with his degree in Accounting. After graduation he went to work with Touche Ross & Company. Skip had many peaks and valleys with his cancer that just a few years ago the St. Joe’s Hawk made a special unannounced visit to see Skip after a tough time with his chemo treatments to let him know "The Hawk Will Never Die”. 

He was a resident of Bucks County for 51 years, having lived in Bensalem before moving to Holland in 1972. After relocating to Holland, he changed his career and opened Richboro Collex and had a successful career in the auto body repair business for over 31 years. Skip was a fixture in the Northampton community. He was very outgoing, yet shy. He supported many causes, especially those that involved sports, to name a few, St. Bede CYO, Northampton Softball, and Little League and many of the programs put on by the Northampton Park and Rec. Department. For many years at Christmas time Skip, dressed up as Santa, partnered with the Northampton Twp. Volunteer Fire Department and traveled throughout the community making Christmas special for those children and families that were going through hard times. Bethanna was one of his favorite stops, for many years nobody knew that Skip was Santa.

Skip gave his time to help as an assistant special team’s football coach at Council Rock. He looked forward to playing golf with friends and telling great stories.

He retired in 2003 and moved to Doylestown. Skip never had a bad day, as he said that his cancer was just a bump in the road, he brought laughter and tears of joy and hope to all those who sat along side him during their chemo treatments.

Skip will be remembered for his quick wit, infectious smile and always wanting to sing you a song.  

In addition to his wife, Skip is survived by his dear children and their spouses MaryFrances Doherty and her husband Kevin, Carl J. Petetti, III, Renee Fagan and her husband Chris, Stephanie Messina and her husband Michael and Antoinette “Toni” Petetti, his brother Dr. Donald A. Petetti and his wife Catherine, his 3 sisters, Barbara Tulio, Rita P. Davine and her husband Robert and Frances Petetti Londergan. He is also the proud Pop-Pop of 8 dear grandchildren: Killian, Jack, Hailey, Michael, Abby, CJ, Josie Rose and Maximus.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday evening June 26, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, and on Wednesday at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Road from 9:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am. Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Hopes and Dreams Foundation Inc. 517 Cedarbrook Rd. Southampton, PA 18966.

Karen Eve Borak Lutkus of Yardley died suddenly on Saturday, June 24, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 77.

She was the beloved wife of 41 years to Anthony Lutkus, PhD.

Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine Boehm Borak.

Karen, retired in 2003 had spent most of her working career at various levels of education including Assistant to the Graduate Dean at Rutgers University, Newark, consultant to the Junior Achievement Program in Southeast, Pennsylvania, and manager of the Morrisville, PA Head Start Program.  Karen’s hobby was the genealogical research she did to trace her ancestors’ documents in Europe back to the 1690’s.  She belonged to the Lower Bucks Genealogical Society and was also recently a member of the Bucks County Courier Times’ citizen advisory Board.  Karen was an avid traveler and she enjoyed many trips with her husband and family and the annual family reunions in Florida.

In addition to her loving husband Anthony, Karen is survived by her loving and devoted children: Christine Sizer and her husband Chris McGuire of Littleton, CO, Erik Lutkus of St. Augustine, FL, and Allison Calabrese and her husband Tyler of Crofton, MD.  She is also survived by her eight dear grandchildren: Garrison, Sgt. Killian, USMC, and Finn Sizer, Audrey, and Alexa Lutkus, and Stella, Luke, and Willa Calabrese.

Karen’s family will receive friends on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 11:00AM until her Memorial Service 1:00PM in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954.  Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd. Virginia Beach, VA 23453.