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.

Philip Joseph Matarese, Jr. of Newtown died peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown. He was 70.

He was the beloved husband of 39 years to Barbara Ann Nigro Matarese. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Philip F., Sr. and Inez Mollica Matarese.

Philip was a graduate of Rahway High School, received his B S Degree from Rutgers University and his MBA from St. John’s University.

Philip had a distinguished career with the Social Security Administration for over 30 years; he was the District Manager of the Cherry Hill office which was the largest in the state of New Jersey. He was also a member of the New Jersey Army National Guard from 1970 to 1976.

Philip gave his time and talents to his community, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and past Grand Knight of Our Lady of the Hills Council # 5959 in Martinsville, New Jersey, was a volunteer Park Ranger in Somerset County, New Jersey, and also volunteered at the Martinsville Library. He was also a Boy Scout in his youthful years. In the not too distant past Philip ran the New York and Philadelphia marathons. Philip was also a volunteer at ground zero for the 9/11 victims families.

Philip and his family moved to Bucks County in 2003 when he retired, he continued to enjoy jogging, antiquing, was an avid reader of murder mysteries. He transferred his Knights of Columbus membership from Our Lady of the Hills to the RV Hennessy, Council 6145, of Newtown.  

He will be remembered for his love of family, God and his country.     

In addition to his loving wife Barbara Ann, Philip is survived by his loving daughters: Dana Pallanti and her husband Michael of Newtown and Lauren Philpott and her husband Daniel of Newtown.  He is also survived by his grandson Timothy Philip, his three brothers Emil, Lawrence and Leonard  Matarese and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.        

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm -9:00PM and on Friday morning from 9:00am to 10:15 am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass  at 11:00am at the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940.  Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Chandler Hall Hospice, 99 Barclay St. Newtown, PA 18940.

Derek William Wankum of Doylestown, PA passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He will remain forever young at age 20.

Derek is the beloved son of Robert and Teresa Wankum and the dear grandson of Edward and Rita Lambacher and Roman and LaVon Wankum. In addition to his parents and grandparents, Derek is survived by his loving sisters, Alexa Alizoti and her husband Gerti and Janelle Wankum. He is also survived by his nephew Enzo, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends spanning the Country, from California to Boston.

Derek attended Doyle Elementary, Lenape Middle School, Central Bucks High School West and graduated with honors from San Pedro Valley Academy in 2016. A natural athlete and a loyal teammate to many, he especially enjoyed football, lacrosse and basketball.

Derek spent his youth hunting, fishing and spending time in nature with family and friends. His life was an adventure in the making as he fell in love with horseback riding in Arizona, and hiking in the great outdoors, ultimately accomplishing the climb of a lifetime, scaling Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at just 18 years-old.

Wherever his path led, Derek always took time to connect with those around him. He loved preparing memorable meals reminiscent of his journey from Philadelphia to his work in many kitchens along the way. Jamming to music with his friends was an all-time favorite. His goofy humor, genuine kindness and “the best smile ever” enveloped friends, old and new. And, he recognized how different, special and pure kids are, which was always evident, no matter where he traveled. He befriended many and always stuck up for kids who were being bullied.

Following his travels, he returned to Philadelphia and this past year, he delighted in the Eagles Super Bowl win after attending the NFC championship game with his Dad. His easy nature, coupled with natural confidence, served him well as he pursued his musical passion as a highly creative and talented song writer that regularly performed on stages all over the Philadelphia area. He was always the life of the party.

Derek’s strength, humility and exuberance serves as a lasting inspiration to his family and friends. He lived life fast, accomplishing so much, and in search of his own peace. His valiant journey and deep-rooted goodness are a lifelong beacon for those that loved him. Derek is blessed with a loving family and many loyal and lifelong friends.

Derek’s Celebration of Life service begins at 10:30am on July 1^st at Normandy Farm in Bluebell, PA, followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, and in celebration of Derek’s life, contributions in his memory may be made to Angels In Motion. Please include “in memory of Derek Wankum” under special instructions.

https://aimangelsinmotion.org/donate/

Michael J. McAneny Jr. passed away on June 19, 2018 at Harston Hall in Flourtown.  He was 71. 

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Michael J. Sr. and Anna T. nee Maguire McAneny. 

A graduate of Northeast Catholic High School Michael went on to serve proudly with the United States Air Force, serving with the Strategic Air Command and retiring as a Sergeant after 20 years. He remained an active Veteran serving as a Historian for the American Legion and he enjoyed attending Air Shows at the Willow Grove Air Force Base. 

Michael was an avid fan of the Eagles and Flyers and enjoyed watching all types of War movies.  He was kind and caring with a contagious smile and even in the face of physical challenges over the years, he never, ever complained.  He will be dearly missed as a loving brother, uncle, and friend.

Surviving are his siblings, Joseph P. McAneny (Lenni), John R. McAneny (Peggy Ann) and Noreen A. McAneny (Thomas Donahey).  He also leaves behind his nephews, Michael McAneny-Binetsky, Joe Jr., John G., and R. Patrick McAneny and his niece Katie McAneny.  

Relatives and friends may greet the family Monday, June 25, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 9:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.  His interment with Military Honors will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, sonations may be made in his memory to Hayes Manor Friendship Fund, 2210 Belmont Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131.

Robert H. Olmsted of Doylestown died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Pine Run Lakeview in Doylestown. He was 88.

Robert was the loving and devoted husband of Patricia Houy Olmsted of Pittsburgh PA for 55 years.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Harold and Ellen Erikkson Olmsted.

Bob was a former resident of Oyster Bay, New York before moving to Doylestown in 1969.He was a graduate of Xavier Military High School NYC and Villanova University Class of 1952 and was extremely active in the Alumni Association and supported all Villanova sports teams especially the basketball program. In his leisure, he was an avid golfer and a member of the Doylestown Country Club. He always put his family above all and will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his quiet strength and humility.

Bob is survived by his children, Michele Brennecke and her husband Timothy of New Britain, Melissa Bakeman and her fiance John Novak of Bethlehem, Sharon Lancaster and her husband Matt of Quakertown. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Monday, June 25^th in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Avenue, (at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass 11:00am on Tuesday, June 26 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St. Doylestown, PA 18901. Bob’s interment will follow in Doylestown Cemetery in Doylestown.

If so desired, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to a charity of a donor’s choice.

John S. Sherman died peacefully at home in Chalfont, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He was 81 years old.

He was the beloved husband of 60 years, to Mary A. Sherman.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the only child of the late Howard and Agnes Sobol Sherman. John was a 1955 graduate, and proud alumnus of the St.Thomas More High School. He was a longtime resident of Lawncrest before moving to Chalfont, PA.

John was kind and compassionate; he enjoyed helping those around him that were less fortunate or those in need. His family was his priority and any time spent with his children and grandchildren was cherished. He was passionate about music, of any kind. His grandchildren would often share their favorite tunes with him and he quickly became a fan. John also enjoyed dancing, bowling with the Hennessey Tavern Muggers and playing softball with the Narberth Softball Team. He will be sadly missed for his kind heart.

In addition to his wife, Mary, John is survived by his children, John S. Sherman, Stephen J. Sherman, Marianne (Kevin) McGovern and Jacquelynn (Albert) Ford. He will be remembered fondly by his grandchildren; Sara, Andrew, AJ (Erin) Ford, AJ McGovern, Ryan, Heather Ford, Nicole, Heather McGovern, Sean and Stephen; and his great grandson, AJ Ford, IV.

Family and friends are invited to John’s visitation on Monday, June 25, 2018 from 9:00am until the start of his Funeral Mass, 10:30am at St. Jude Church, 321 West Butler Avenue in Chalfont, PA 18914. His interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Alumnae Association, Scholarship Fund (STMAA) PO Box 294 in Drexel Hill, PA 19026.