Joyce Yungblut Ritchie, of Willow Grove died peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Abington Hospital. She was 86 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Celine Courjaud Yungblut. She was also preceeded in death by her brother-in-law, Anthony J. Russo and nephew Anthony J. Russo, Jr.

Joyce was a 1947 graduate of Little Flower High School and was an avid lover of animals. In particular, she enjoyed caring for cats and horses. Joyce worked as a bookkeeper for many years before venturing out as an antiques dealer; a job she enjoyed for over 30 years.

Joyce is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law, Claire and Ronald Lewis and Barbara Russo. She also leaves behind her 6 nieces ,nephews and their spouses, Gary and Elizabeth Lewis, Gregg and Diane Lewis, Jeanette DiFlorio, Sharon and Arthur Rea. Theresa Russo, and Irene and James Sweigert. She is also survived by 14 grand nieces and nephews and 6 great grand niece and nephews.

Joyce’s funeral services will take place privately. Those who wish, may make donations in her name to the charity of one’s choosing.

David C. Hettrick of Warrington passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was 48.

Born in Lansdale, PA, David was a son of the late Gerald P. and Loretta Palner Hettrick.

David graduated from Pennridge High School and went on to earn his BA in Journalism from Temple University, graduating cum laude. Most often with a guitar in hand and a literary work on his mind, he set out for artistic endeavors including amazing graphic design and playing in his band “Jester’s Tear”. David was also an avid sports fan.

Yet, his intellect connected him to the corporate technology world to work with three prominent corporations.

Career and marriage led him to adventures in Philadelphia, PA and then Washington, DC where his two children were born.

David is survived by his amazing and loving sons: Larsen (8) and Conrad (7) Hettrick and the mother of his children, Tara Rodgers. 

He also leaves behind his sister Sharon Hettrick-Histand and her husband, Jeffrey; his brother, Gary Hettrick and his wife, Lisa; and as a fun Uncle known as “UD” to his nieces and nephews: Matthew Histand (Meghan), Alyson Mueller (Hans), Andrew Histand (Paige), Blaire Cunningham (David), Stephen Histand, Grant Hettrick; and his great-niece Ellery.

Most of all, David will be remembered for his unique spirit and his special laugh. He will be dearly missed.

Services and interment will be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in David’s memory in the name of "Hettrick Children Fund” via US Postal Service to: TD Bank, c/o Hettrick Children Fund, 4101Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 or online at www.PayPal.Me/HettrickChildrenFund 

Irene N. Young of Richboro died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Hospice in Meadowbrook. She was 100.

Irene was the beloved wife of the late Walter G. Young.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Wanda Nowak.

Irene was a resident of Huntingdon Valley and Cocoa Beach, Florida. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Southampton and Holy Savior Church in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Irene is survived by her children, Walter G. Young Jr. and his wife Maryrita of Richboro and Madlyn Wilks and her husband Paul of Warminster. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family from 9:30am until her Funeral Mass at 10:30am on Saturday, April 1^st in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966. Irene’s interment will be private.

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

Bernard “Bernie” F. Plantz, age 58 of Holland passed away peacefully at his home on March 28, 2017 after a courageous twenty month battle with brain cancer. Born May 13, 1958, in La Plata, Maryland, he was the son of the late John B. and Miriam M. Plantz. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Laura Reel Plantz.

Bernie graduated in 1980 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and in 1985, Juris Doctor, from George Mason University.

Bernie had a distinguished career of almost 25 years at Johnson & Johnson before retiring in 2016. During his tenure at J&J, he served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, and the General Counsel of the Worldwide Pharmaceuticals Group. Throughout his career, Bernie was considered a trusted advisor and partner to his colleagues, a passionate advocate of innovation and business success and a respected and inspirational leader.

Before joining J&J, Bernie was an attorney for Atochem North America and RCA Corporation and also worked as an examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office.

For fun, Bernie enjoyed bike riding especially along the D&R canal towpath from Washington Crossing to Frenchtown and riding from Avalon to Cape May during summer vacation. He was also fond of skiing.

In addition to his beloved wife, Laura, Bernie is survived by his loving daughters, Jennifer, Kristen and Hanna. Bernie is also survived by his sister Debbie Sullivan and her husband John.

Bernie’s family will receive condolences on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and again on Monday, April 3, 2017 from 8:15 am to 9:15 am at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00am at St. Bede the Venerable Church 1071 Holland Rd. Holland. Interment St. Ignatius Cemetery, Yardley.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Bike MS: City to Shore Ride, http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/BernardPlantz

Norman “Gordon” Dash Jr., of Hatboro died peacefully on Monday March 27, 2017. He was 80 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, Gordon was the beloved husband to Elsa Lee Dash for 57 years and the son of the late Norman Gordon, Sr. and Mary Pauline Vollmer Dash.

Upon graduating from Olney High School in 1954, Gordon worked at Philadelphia National Bank and attended Temple University. He then enlisted in the United States Army. He worked for Mobil Oil Corporation in Valley Forge and eventually retired as a Credit Manager from their office in Malvern. Gordon met the love of his life at Somerton United Methodist Church. Gordon and Elsa started a family while being members at the church in Somerton and eventually they moved to Hatboro and joined Lehman Memorial United Methodist Church. Gordon was a tremendous baseball pitcher in high school who was invited to tryout for the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition to baseball, Gordon enjoyed watching Football and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles. He took great pride in flying his American flag, and taking care of his property and vehicles. Gordon had a voice that everybody enjoyed listening to especially when he was delivering the punch line to one of his numerous jokes. Gordon will be greatly missed, but forever loved by everyone who has had the pleasure to call him their husband, dad, brother, granddad, uncle and friend.

In addition to his beloved wife, Gordon is survived by his loving children: Jennifer Rittenhouse and her husband Bill of Yardley and Robert Gordon Dash of Newtown. He is also survived by his sister Carolyn Wolf (Richard) and his dear grandchildren Emily and Wesley Rittenhouse.

Gordon’s family will receive friends on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:00AM at the Lehman Memorial United Methodist Church, 300 South York Rd Hatboro, PA 19040, with a Memorial Service following.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to either the American Cancer Society at 1626 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Richard J. Hermann Jr., of Lansdale, PA passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, March 27, 2017, at his home with his wife by his side.  He was 74.

He was the beloved husband of 23 years to Margaret “Maggie” Davis Hermann.

Born in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Richard J. Sr., and Marian Halley Hermann, and brother of the late Marilyn R. Hermann.

Richard grew up in Wilkinsburg and graduated from Wilkinsburg High School.  After college, he began a long career in the Metals Industry.  He worked for many companies and his career ultimately took him to Lansdale, where he settled in the mid-1980s.  For many years, Rich worked for Admiral Metals in Telford, PA.  Upon his retirement in 2011, he was their General Manager of Sales. 

Rich may have retired from the metals industry, however, he did not stop working.  He enjoyed getting out and being around people, so he kept himself busy working as a Valet Driver at Thompson Lexus in Doylestown, PA and with Hodge Tool in Lancaster, PA.  Rich’s life was not all about work.  He also enjoyed boating, golfing with his friends, and vacationing in St. John, but his real passion was spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his daughters; Lori Breen and her husband Joe of Cheswick, PA, and Beth Ann Gambrell and Bill Wisniewski of Merritt Island, FL, his two stepsons; Gary Kindle and his wife Mary of Doylestown, PA and Brad Kindle of Lansdale, PA.  He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren.

His family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Service 11:30 AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901.  His interment will be held at a later date in the Braddock Catholic Cemetery, Braddock Hills, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County, 2875 York Road, Jamison, PA 18929.

Timothy P. Ward, Sr. of Holland died peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home in Ocean City, NJ.

He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. Clark Ward.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Tim was the son of Elizabeth McPeak Ward & the late Leonard Ward.

Tim has been a resident of Holland and a dedicated parishioner of St. Bede’s Church for 24 years. Tim was passionate about his service as a eucharistic minister & a parish council member.

Tim’s roles as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, & friend were fundamental to his life’s purpose. When it came to his children, Dad was ever-present. Among numerous interests & talents, Tim was fond of cooking, golfing, & fishing.

Tim had great pride in his Irish roots & visited Ireland numerous times. He was fond of storytelling, donning an Irish accent, friendly banter & cooking traditional Irish meals.

After decades working for Verizon, Tim realized his dream of owning a home in OCNJ. With his family, he spent his summer vacations there cooking seafood dinners, fishing in the early morning, & nodding off on the couch with the Phils playing in the background.

In addition to his mother, Tim is survived by his 4 loving children: Breanne A., Timothy P. Jr., Ryan T. (Laura) & Shane C. of Holland. He is also survived by his 9 siblings, 7 brothers-in-law, cherished nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews.

All who were touched by Tim are invited to share in the celebration of his life on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 6:00 to 8:00PM & Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 8:45 to 9:45AM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 & to attend his celebratory Mass, 10:30AM at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd. Holland, PA 18966. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tim’s memory may be made to St. Bede the Venerable, designated to “Parish Outreach Ministry”.

Mary “Gerry” Matthews of Warrington passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home in Warrington. She was 83.

Gerry was the beloved wife of the late Warren D. “Matt” Matthews with whom she had shared 46 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Sidney and Mary Gallagher Silk, mother of the late Warren D. “David” Matthews Jr. and sister of the late Anne Silk.

Gerry grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Little Flower High School in 1952. In 1954, she married her beloved Warren and moved to Texas where he was stationed with the US Navy before returning to Philadelphia in 1956. While the children were young, Gerry stayed at home with them and then in 1967 she took a Bank Teller position with Cheltenham Bank at their Warminster branch. She worked there for many years until she was hired as an executive secretary with Honeywell in Ft. Washington where she remained for over 20 years before retiring in 1995.

There was a lot more to Gerry than a hard work ethic. She loved her family, reading, roller skating, dancing, and vacationing at the shore. As a family they vacationed at Wildwood and Avalon where on Sunday nights she would dance to the Big Bands at the Golden Inn.

It really did not matter where she went as long as it was with her husband, Matt. They had a standing date every Saturday night which was followed up Sunday morning with a long and enjoyable drive to no where. They traveled to Ireland, Scotland, and regularly cruised to Bermuda aboard the Holland America ships where they enjoyed dancing every evening. Her never ending zest for life and loving ways will be deeply missed although they continue to live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Rosemarie Biron and her husband, Frank, of Warminster, Gail Ann Pollock and her husband, James, of Lewes, DE and Theresa Crowley and her husband, James of Souderton. She was the loving “Nan” to her 7 grandchildren, David, Nolan, Shane, Danielle, Kevin, Timothy, and Kelly, and her 2 great-grandchildren; Izabella and Abigail.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 9:00 AM until her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Maria Goretti Church, 1601 Derstine Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440. Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Women of Hope, 251 North Lawrence Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Virginia Morsbach McNickle of Doylestown, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

She was 93 years young.

She was the beloved wife of the late George W. McNickle, Jr. Born in Philadelphia, Virginia was the daughter of the late Francis E. and Adeline D. Waldron Morsbach. She was preceded in death by her dear sister Phyllis Morsbach McNickle and her loving son H. Bruce McNickle.

Virginia and George married on June 19, 1943, in Philadelphia. They celebrated their life together surrounded by family and friends. They also traveled extensively in Europe, Canada, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the United States.

In 1979 they moved to Doylestown from Churchville to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Virginia retired from Strawbridge & Clothier in 1987 after 25 years of employment. She remained committed to charitable service throughout her life, beginning with volunteerism for the Red Cross during World War II and continuing with service to the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown Hospital, the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics, Shriners Hospital, the Central Bucks Senior Center, various local nursing homes, and the Elwyn School in Media, PA.

She had many special talents and interests including making braided rugs, raising African violets, reading, bird watching, playing cards, bowling, and attending the theater. The members of her card groups, bowling teams, the “girls” from Strawbridge & Clothier, and her sisters in Chi Sigma Sorority’s Alpha Iota chapter were dear to her.

Virginia’s church family at the Carversville Christian Church was an important part of her life. There she served as a deacon and a member of various committees.

Left to carry on Virginia’s legacy are her daughter Susan M. Bertolet and her husband G. Richard Bertolet, Jr. of Dublin, PA. She was the best Nana in the world to Jennifer L. Bertolet, Elizabeth A. Bertolet, Colleen P. McNickle (Hal Ferguson), and Kimberlee K. McNickle (Jason Kozlosky). Virginia cherished time spent with her grandchildren and celebrated their many accomplishments.

She was a much-loved aunt to many nieces and nephews, including Phyllis McNickle Stanley [and the late Thomas F. McNickle], James T. Stanley, Pamela S. Wetzel (Charles Wetzel), Gavin and Gwyneth Wetzel.

Virginia will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Sunday April 2, 2017 at 1:30, at Carversville Christian Church, 3736 Carversville Road, Carversville. Virginia’s family will receive condolences starting at 12:30 pm. Interment will be private.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory be made to The International Rett Syndrome Foundation 4600 Devitt Drive Cincinnati, OH 45246, or The Carversville Christian Church at the above address.

Patricia Mary MacAllister of Doylestown passed away suddenly on March 23, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 68.

Patricia was the beloved wife of 45 years to James A. MacAllister.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Stella Paczynski Carlson.

Patricia was a graduate of St. Hubert’s High School in Philadelphia and had worked for the Rite Aid Corporation in New Britain for 20 years. She was active Communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Doylestown and faithful supporter of the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Patricia will be remembered as a gentle women who would often go out of her way to lend a helping hand to all. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all who came to know her.

In addition to her beloved husband James, Patricia is survived by her cherished daughters, Bonnie J. MacAllister and her husband Victor Thompson of Philadelphia and Melissa Ann MacAllister of Doylestown. She is also survived by her sister, Janet Rogers of Bensalem and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wednesday, March 29^th from 9:00am until her Funeral Mass 10:30am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901. Patricia’s Interment will follow in Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown.

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Patricia’s memory to the Endometriosis Foundation of America, www.endofound.org