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

Hilda Barby, “Oma”, of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on March 22, 2017 with her loving family by her side at Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health.  She was 98. 

Hilda was the beloved wife of the late Karl Jocher and the late Richard Barby. 

Born in Germany, she was a daughter of the late August and Anna Helmeck Off. 

Hilda was known for her fierce independence and energy.  Her creativity was without measure.  She was especially talented at sewing and crocheting.  Many friends, family, and fellow members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church congregation enjoyed her afghans, stuffed animals, and other works she shared throughout her life.  She also loved to cook and was an exceptional baker.  Hilda will be forever missed for her kind, gentle nature and loving devotion to her family.

Surviving are Hilda’s daughter, Inga Ast and her husband, Armin; her grandchildren, Eric Ast and his wife, Elizabeth, Kurt Ast, and Michael Ast and his wife, Angela; and her great-grandchildren, Eric, Jr., Alexandria, Rebecca, Zoe, and Emmett.  

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from 10:00 AM until her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 14100 Worthington Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19116.  Her interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Huntingdon Valley. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Hilda’s name to the Hopes & Dreams Foundation, 517 Cedarbrook Rd., Southampton, PA 18966. 

Charles D. Baxter of Douglassville, PA died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 he was 85.

Charles was the beloved husband of 54 years to the late Anita T. Hogan Baxter.

Born in Philadelphia, Charles was the son of the late John P. and Marie Schank Baxter.

Charles was a former resident of Parkwood Manor section of Northeast Philadelphia, before moving to Chalfont and most recently Douglassville, PA.  He had graduated from Northeast High School, Class of 1950 and had attended St. Joseph’s University. Charles was the Assistant Business Manager for the Glaziers Local 252 for many years. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean War and was part of the under-water demolition team. He also served as an original crew member on the USS Mitcher DL2 as an IC Electrician.  Charles was the founder of the Jardel Weight Lifting Club in Philadelphia and a former Scout Master for the Boy Scout Troop #477. He was a football coach for Parkwood Youth Organization and was an avid swimmer at the Philadelphia Aquatic Club and enjoyed scuba diving. He was very family oriented and enjoyed special times spent with his children and grandchildren. Charles will be remembered for all his good deeds and will be deeply missed by his loving family.

Charles is survived by his loving children, Anne Marie Keenan and her husband, Thomas, of Philadelphia, Theresa Gardner and her husband, Jeff, of Warrington,  Matthew Baxter and his wife, Carolyn of Richboro,  Anita Muehleisen and her husband, Joseph, of Douglassville, PA, Charles D. Baxter, Jr. and his wife, Jackie, of Glassboro, NJ, his sister Roberta Taylor of Lindenwold, NJ,  his 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday, March 25^th from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 11:30am in St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunksferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St Anselm Church or to St. Columbkill Church, 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, Attn: Handicapped Entrance Renovation.

Sarah Thom Schwenzer of Yardley, PA and formerly of Buffalo, NY died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.  She was 95.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Sarah was the beloved wife of the late Francis Raymond Schwenzer and the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Davidson Thom. She was the sister of the late Eleanor Thomas and the late Evelyn Thom.

Sarah graduated from Lafayette High School, Buffalo, New York and married Raymond Schwenzer in June 1946.  She was a devoted wife and mother and President of Schwenzer Tool & Die, Company, Inc. 1974 – 1985.   Sarah retired in 1985 and moved to Yardley, PA to be with her daughters.  

Sarah is survived by her loving daughters: Dr. Gretchen Schwenzer and Dr. Kathryn Schwenzer of Yardley, PA and also by her adoring granddaughter Padma Schwenzer of Herndon, VA. 

Funeral Services and Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Cheektowaga, NY were conducted privately. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to Philabundance, the Philadelphia region’s food-rescue organization.

Brian A. Regan, formerly a long time resident of Newtown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 20, 2017.  He was 25. 

Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Thomas Regan and Carol L. Feight Regan. 

Brian will be remembered for his caring nature and incredible sense of humor.  He was a 2009 graduate of Council Rock High School North and in his youth was involved in soccer, baseball, and the Newtown Crossing Swim Team. 

The perseverance and courage he displayed in the face of challenges and adversity will forever be admired by those who knew him best.  He had recently seen great successes in recovery and had been working very hard at building a new career in a new city; something he was very proud of.    

Brian will be greatly missed but not soon forgotten by the many whose lives he’s touched. 

In addition to his parents, Brian is survived by his brother, Mark Regan as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. 

Brian’s family will receive condolences on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 12:00 PM until his Funeral Service at 1:30 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954.  His interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s memory to The Stop Inc., 2440 Kensington Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124.

Frank J. Nemia of Langhorne died on Monday, March 20, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was 69.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Rosalind Scollo Nemia.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he was the doting son of Josephine Gentile Nemia and the late John Nemia. He was the brother-in-law of the late Randy D’Amico.

A graduate of Pace University and was employed as a financial consultant for 40 years. While he took great pride in his job, his happiest times were with those spent with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed a very close relationship with his siblings and his mother. He stayed true to the New York sports teams, and followed the Jets, Mets and Yankees. Frank was a kind and generous man, always willing to lend a needed hand.  Frank and his family are very grateful to all of his amazing Doctors, Nurses and other Health Care Providers for their compassion and tireless efforts to ensure that he received the best care and quality of life.

Frank is also survived by his loving daughters and sons-in-law, Kristen and Jeff Spofford, Melissa and Mike Beans, and Karen and Thom Nemia; his brother and sister-in-law John and Kathy Nemia; his sisters and brother-in-law, Dolly and Dennis Branscum and Connie D’Amico. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Emily, Olivia, Jeffrey and Maria Lynn and many nieces, nephews and cousins. His dogs, Samantha, Daisy and his “granddogs” Jackie, Roxy, Max, Prim Molly, and his “grandcat” Lucky will all miss time spent together.

Family and friends are invited to attend his visitations on Thursday, March 23 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr, III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. Richboro, PA 18954 and on Friday, March 24 at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Ave. Penndel, PA 19047 from 10:00am until the start of his Funeral Mass, 11:00am. The interment will be held privately. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank’s name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Inc. 30 E. 33^rd Street, New York, NY 10016.