Neil P. Shanahan of Warminster, PA died peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Pickering Manor Home, Newtown. He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of Nancy Rogers Shanahan for 62 years.

Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late John B. and Mary Louise McAllister Shanahan.

As a young child Neil moved to Bangor, PA where he grew up and graduated from Bangor High School.  He attended Niagara University and studied Liberal Arts before going to the US Army Officer Candidate School in 1953 and then on to US Army Ordinance School in 1954.

After his time in the service he moved to the Philadelphia area and received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University in 1959 and then his law degree from Villanova Law School in 1962.

He took a job with the FBI as a special agent and worked in Miami tracking down fugitives for about a year before his transfer to Alabama where civil rights tensions were beginning to erupt. His efforts were then focused on neutralizing the racial violence that was overwhelming the south. Then in 1983 after 21 years with the FBI, Neil retired as the Special Agent in charge of the Lansdale Office and was also responsible for the management of the FBI’s programs in both Bucks and Montgomery Counties. 

Neil, however, didn’t retire. He was a gifted negotiator and was seen as the best in the business.  From 1985 to 2000 he worked as an independent contractor with the US State Department as an educator, teaching International Counter Terrorism around the world.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his five children, Heather Shanahan and her husband Jan Kudilek of Frankfort, Germany, Timothy Shanahan and his wife Mary of Chalfont, Neil Shanahan II of Dauphin Island, AL, Peter Shanahan and his wife Stacy of Peachtree City, GA, and Martha Jones and her husband Walter of Cochranville, PA.  He is also survived by his 12 loving grandchildren, Amy, Erin, Timothy Jr., Cailin, Aubrie, James, Neil III, Kyle, Evan, Sarah, Walter Jr. and Lacey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings on Monday October 16, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 856 Euclid Avenue, Warrington, PA 18976. Interment with military honors will take place at 1:00 PM at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

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

Barbara A. Fesmire passed away on October 10, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 87.

She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Warren Fesmire for 48 years; and loving mother of the late Stephen Warren, and her twin daughters, Susan Elaine and Nancy Jean.

Born in Woburn, MA, she was the daughter of the late George Warren and Sarah Ann (MacEachen) McKee.

Barbara moved to Yardley in 1943. After graduating from Cathedral High School, Barbara attended Felt and Tarrant Comptometer School. Despite raising a family, and working full-time, Barbara gave back to the communities she lived in. She is a former member of the Yardley Junior Civic Club, the Yardley Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, the Newtown Junior Century Club, the Newtown Fire Association Ladies Auxiliary, the Newtown Historic Association, and the Community Welfare Council of Newtown. Barbara was also a member of the Cathedral High School Alumni Association.

Family trips to the beach, vacations to Aruba with Stanley, and a poolside cocktail with her neighbors were some of her favorite moments.

Barbara is survived by her two sons, Ronald A. (Wendy) and William M.; her two grandchildren, Gwen and AJ; her nephew David (Karen Lee) and niece Karen Gayle (Fenton Dungan).

The family would like to thank Dr. Wendy Attadgie and the staff at Attadgie Chiropractic Wellness Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Chandler Hall Hospice Care and Dave O’Brien for his TLC.

Barbara’s family will receive condolences on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954. Her interment will take place privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Newtown Ambulance Squad, 2651 S. Eagle Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 or to the Newtown Methodist Church, 35 Liberty St. Newtown, PA 18940.

Heather Anne Pater of Doylestown passed away peacefully, following a courageous 4 year battle with brain cancer, on Friday, October 6, 2017 with her loving mother and family by her side. She was 28. 

Born in Philadelphia, she was the caring and devoted daughter of Susanne Moore Pater. 

Heather graduated from Central Bucks East High School where she excelled in academics and was an All-American cheerleader. She went on to earn her Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology from Penn State University.  Following Penn State, she was employed in clinical research for Johns Hopkins University.  Most recently she was serving as Clinical Research Coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was also pursuing her Master’s Degree in Social Work. 

To say that Heather was driven would be an understatement.  Throughout her cancer treatments she was determined to live life to the fullest. She was a self-proclaimed movie buff, enjoyed the shore and loved being with her friends. She had a smile and sparkle in her eye that could light up a room and possessed a quick wit and a sense of humor that always gave those around her a laugh. Heather was beautiful, intelligent and caring. She always put her family and friends first and her smile and charisma will be simply impossible to forget. She will be overwhelmingly missed by all.

In addition to her mother (Susanne), Heather is survived by her sister Stephanie Pater Terreri (Andrew) and her brother Ryan Pater.  She also leaves behind her grandmother, Rita B. Moore (the late William J.); her aunts and uncles, William J. Moore, Jr., Marianne Duffy, Michael Moore (Rachel), and Rita Rotondo (Peter); her cousins, Shamus, Jacob, Dylan, Lily, Isabella, Dennis, and Will as well as a host of extended relatives and countless friends. 

Relatives and friends are invited to greet Heather’s family on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave., (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901, and on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown, Pa 18902 from 9:30 AM-10:45 AM followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.  Her interment will be private.

For those desiring, donations may be made in her name to The National Brain Tumor Society by visiting http://braintumor.org/.

Erik D. Warg of Union City, NJ, (formerly of Bucks County) died on Friday, October 6, 2017. He was 37.

Born in Abington, Erik was a resident of Hoboken, NJ for the past 6 years. He was the beloved son of Astrida Kalnins Warg and the late Dennis E. Warg.

Erik was a resident of Churchville for many years; he was a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1998. He was a star athlete, having competed on the Wrestling team and in 1998 was ranked 4^th in the state, he was also co-captain of the football team. Erik loved the outdoors and any sport you could imagine. In 1993 he was ranked # 1 in the BMX National Championship and was an avid snowboarder.

In 2004 Erik graduated from West Virginia University with his Bachelors of Science Degree. Erik had a short but well appreciated career on Wall Street working for several firms; he was most recently with DEVTRIBE Software as National Sales Director. He was formerly VP of Forex Global Solutions, Currensee Inc. and several other Fortune 500 Companies.  

In 2014 Erik was given a citation by the City of Hoboken and its Mayor for jumping into the Hudson River and saving a woman who was drowning. He also gave his time and talents to several causes that involved Children, Education, Economic Empowerment, Arts and Culture and Civil Rights and Social Action. He most recently has been a volunteer for State Senator Brian P. Stack in Jersey City, NJ. 

He will be sadly missed by those whose lives he touched and the smile he brought to their faces. Especially his devoted family.

In addition to his Mother, Erik is survived by his 2 sons; Kaine C. and Kruz H. Warg, his brother Kristoffer D. Warg, his wife Annemarie and nephew Jake. He is also survived by his Uncle Richard A. Warg and his wife Judy. His Godmother, Aunt Sarmite Judson and her husband Bill. Several cousins; Lara Melon and her husband James, Robert Judson and his wife Andrea, Suzanne Warg-Holmes and her husband Chris, Richard Warg Jr. and his wife Jill, Shawn Warg and his wife Shelly. 

Erik’s family will receive condolences on Thursday October 12, 2017, from 9:30 am until the start of his Celebration of Life service at 12 Noon at the Davisville Church, 325  Street Rd. Southampton, PA 18966. Interment will be private.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Warg Children Educational Fund c/o First National Bank of Newtown, 832 Second St. Pike, Richboro, PA 18954 attn: Karen Crawford.  

Esther M. Barwick Powers, of Rhawnhurst, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Vitas Hospice at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia.

She was the beloved wife of the late Miller H. Powers.

Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Julia Minksztyn  Barwick.

Esther is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, James M. Powers, and David P. and Frances Powers. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Christine Powers and David P. Jr. and his wife, Carolyn Powers. She was also the proud great grandmother of Josephine Powers and Ellie Powers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 11:30am until her Funeral Mass, 12:30pm at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, 2000 Shelmire Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152. Her interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Resurrection of Our Lord Church, at the above address; or to a charity of ones’ choice.

Marion M. Walters-Wood of Richboro, PA died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was 77.

Marion was the beloved wife of 58 years to Thomas J. Wood Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Marion Schneider Walters, sister to late John Walters and loving mother of the late Thomas J. Wood III. In addition to her husband Tom, Marion is survived by her loving children and their spouses: Brian Wood and Deborah of Warrington and Cheryl Andreoli and Damon of Richboro. She is also survived by her 5 dear grandchildren Samantha, Brian Jr., Stephanie, Thomas and Damon Jr.

Marion was born in Philadelphia, raised in Kensington, graduated from Frankford High School in the 1950s and was a resident of Bucks County for the past 51 years.

Marion was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved cooking for family and friends, Wildwood in the summers, hanging by the backyard pool, going on cruises and especially decorating and entertaining during the holiday season. She enjoyed following her grandchilden’s sporting activities. She loved watching her children becoming adults and parents and often posted their accomplishments. She will be missed by many but none more than her loving husband Tom.

Until we meet again (Mar, Mom, MeMom, MeMe).

Marion’s family will receive friends on Monday, October 9, 2017 from 4:00PM until her Memorial Service 6:00pm 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 by check payable to the Thomas J. Wood Memorial Fund and sent to 91 East Elizabeth Lane Richboro, PA 18954.

Sidney I. Simon, of West Orange, NJ died on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at St. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston. He was 81.

Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Veda Stein Simon.

Sidney was a resident of West Orange, NJ.

He was a graduate of Newark’s West Side High School; he received a Bachelors Degree from Rutgers University, a DDS from Georgetown Dental School and a LLB from Rutgers Law School. He served in the United States Army.  He worked for the Department of Banking for the State of New Jersey and as a tax assessor for the City of Newark.

He is survived by his 2 brothers; Melvin E. Simon and Mark W. Simon and his wife Karen, 2 nieces; Carla Simon and Marnie Simon and her husband Jeffrey Porter and 2 great nieces; Vivienne and Elliana.

Services and Interment were private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 14 Commerce Dr., #301, Cranford, NJ 07016.

 

Tom Baust (born Thomas Phillip Baust), of 115 Middle Holland Road, Holland, PA 

lost his battle to MDS and Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Tuesday, October 3^rd, 2017, at the age of 65. 

 

A celebration of life for Tom will be held on Sunday, October 29^th, 2017 at 2 P.M.

 

The Lutheran Church of God’s Love Church

791 Newtown Yardley Road

Newtown, PA  18940

 

Tom is survived by

Sister Jeanette Baust and sister-in-law, Evelyn Hansen

Brother Joseph August Baust and sister-in-law Gail Morgan Baust and their children:

Joseph August Baust Jr. (Kimberly), Leah Baust Hooper (Jason), and Edward Sorger Baust (Rebecca) and their children, Joseph August Baust III, James Emerson Baust, Anne Grace Hooper, Jane Edwards Hooper, and August Edward Baust

 

Other surviving relatives include cousins

Elaine Clark Eichner (Edward) and their children Robin & Lori

Hildegard Clark Klauck (Jim) and their children Beth, Jim & Peter

and the children of  the late Barbara Clark Yodis Oates, Paul and Heather

 

Tom was preceded in death by

Parents Mary Louise and August John Baust, Jr.,

Grandparents Jenny Zimmerman Baust and August John Baust, Sr. and

Marie Sahm Sorger and Josef Sorger.

 

Tom was known as a brilliant and accomplished musician, and a caring and inspiring teacher. His friends knew him as funny, joyful, warm and beloved.  As a musician, Tom played in venues with Peter Nero and the Voices of the Philly Pops, the Pennsy Pop Singers, the Ocean City Pops, the Old York Road Symphony, the Kennett Symphony, as a Concerto Soloist at Odette’s in New Hope, at the Mann Center with Sarah Brightman, at the Taj Mahal Casino, on WPVI TV, Philadelphia and on WMBI Radio, Chicago.

 

He recorded with Shawnee Press, Harold Flammer, Glory Sound, Hope Publishing, Mark Hayes, and Alfred’s Publishing.

 

Tom sang in choral groups including:  The Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia, The Music Group, Pennsylvania Pro Musica, Singing City, Voces Novae et Antiquae, Chorale Delaware, Beth Am High HolyDay Choir and the Opera Company of Philadelphia.

 

He accompanied individuals and groups: at Lincoln Center, a Philadelphia Mayoral Gala, the Prince Theatre, the Waldorf Astoria, an Inaugural Gubernatorial Ball, in a two month tour of China, and as the show pianist for the Bucks County Singers.

 

Tom also performed in live theatre in I Do! I Do!, A Little Night Music with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Little Mary Sunshine, Closer Than Ever, and Finian’s Rainbow.

 

Tom’s work is featured in the CD “In the Spotlight” which he produced, for which he arranged and provided the vocals and accompaniment. His vocals can be heard among Mark Hayes’ productions of 10 Christmas Songs for Solo Voice, 10 Hymns and Gospel Songs for Solo Voice, and 7 Psalms and Spiritual Songs for Solo Voice.

 

A visual montage of his life is available on Tom’s web site at tombaust.com and on YouTube, featuring the song, “On My Way to You.” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1C1oS29Fq8)

 

In lieu of flowers please send memorial gifts:

 

Checks to Gladwyne Presbyterian Church, 1321 Beaumont Drive, Gladwyne, PA  19035 (Memo of check to read: Barnabas Fund/Tom Baust) or

 

Digital Donations through Paypal at tombaust.com.

 

These gifts are tax deductible and will be used for the following:

 

Expenses of the farmhouse until it can be sold

 

To pay any medical expenses incurred during his illness that are undetermined

 

To support scholarships for low-income children wishing to pursue music lessons

 

To support leukemia treatment for children whose families need financial assistance

 

 

Henry J. Barella of Wycombe, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, October 1, 2017.  He was 72.

Born in Philadelphia, Henry was the beloved husband of 45 years to Linda A. Christian Barella and the son of the late Henry and Alice Durchsprung Barella.

Henry was a proud veteran of the Army who served the country during the Vietnam War.  Henry’s love of service to others continued throughout his life and was evident in the operation of his State Farm Insurance Agency in Feasterville.  Henry was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed many excursions and trips with his close friends and dear family.  Henry will be greatly missed, but loved eternally as a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Pops, and friend. 

In addition to his beloved wife Linda, he is survived by his loving and devoted children: Lisa Barella of Greensboro, NC, Marc Barella and his wife Nicole of Golden, CO, and Christopher Barella and his wife Kerri of Marlborough, CT.  He is also survived by his sisters Anna Maria Hanlon and Alice Summerfield, and his four dear grandchildren Christian, Grant, Kodi, and Abigail. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday October 10, 2017 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 12 Noon at the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA 18940. Interment with Military Funeral Honors will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in the memory of  Henry Barella may be made to The Trustees of University of Pennsylvania, attention Christian Hyde, Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, Pa 19104.

Raymond Allen Lewis of Newtown died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his residence. He was 46.

Born in Bristol, he was the son of Francis George Lewis of Newtown and Doris J. Schneider of Branchburg, NJ.

Ray was a life long resident of Bucks County having recently resided in Newtown and was a graduate of Council Rock High School Class of 1989. Ray was a talented chef who had shared his culinary talents with various restaurants in the area which in included Jean Pierre’s, Otto’s and the Township House. He was avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed watching both the Phillies and the Eagles. Ray will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his parents, Ray is survived by his sister, Mary Dwyer and her husband Mark of Newtown, his two brothers George Lewis and his wife Joanna Kin Lewis of Poland and Francis G. Lewis III and his wife Kristen of Clayton, DE. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 10:00am until his Funeral Mass 11:00am in the Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Ray’s interment will be private. 

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Ray’s memory to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931.