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.

John H. Kessler of Holland died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown. He was 81.

John was the beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Lech Kessler.

Born in Abington, John was the son of the late Harmon Gottlieb and Ida May Kreiss Kessler.

John was a graduate of Germantown High School Class of 1955. He proudly served in the US Air Force and worked as an insurance agent for Keystone Insurance Company and eventually worked part time security for Wesi Security Company and for both Warminster and Doylestown Hospitals. John was a member of the Order of Demolay and will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

John is survived by his daughter, Wendy Prato and her husband Robert of Richboro, his grandchildren, Anthony, Maria and Christina Prato and his sisters and their spouses Maryellen and Bill Henry of Maryland and Marci and Don Henry of Lancaster.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Monday, March 20^th from 9:30am until his Funeral Service 11:00am in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, Pa 18954. John’s interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Doylestown Hospital, 595 W. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 or the American Theatre Organ Society, www.ATOS.org.

Mary R. Dietrich, (formerly Rogers) of Hatboro (formerly of Doylestown), died peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond H. Dietrich and the late Edwin J. Rogers, Jr. and mother of the late Bruce J. Rogers.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francis L. and Mary Gaffney Heaney.

Mary was a native of Philadelphia but traveled and lived in Japan, Delaware, Thailand, Alabama and then finally back to Pennsylvania.  She grew up with music in her family. She went to Broadway shows as a young girl and she loved show tunes. She played the piano and she also sang. She sang while doing housework, she sang in the church choir, she sang in local theater productions.   She sang with her sister at weddings and at nursing homes. Her second husband was a musician, and she sang with his band, The Merry Men with Mary Dee. Mary also enjoyed performing with her sister Eileene’s group, The Norte Dame Players and they held many musicals through the years along with occasional performances at Nursing Homes. All of her kids inherited her love of music, but Frank is the only one who ever actually learned to play an instrument.  Mary was a friend to many, and she treasured her family.

Mary was the epitome of a lady. Through her many years at Luther Woods Nursing Home, it was often said, " she never complained, always had a smile on her face and would light up when you entered her room" and she will be remembered by those whose lives she touched.

She is survived by her children; Michael F. Rogers and his wife Diane, Mark A. Rogers and his wife Mary, Mary A. Langston and her husband Gordon M. Vincent J. Rogers, Jr. and Stephanie Henry, Frank J. Rogers and Kimberly Mumper, her step children; Raymond H. Dietrich Jr., Clinton L. Dietrich, Susan E. Koury, her brother Joseph Heaney and his wife Lillian, and her sister Eileene H. Donnelly and the late Francis L. Heaney, Jr.  She is also survived by her 10 dear grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren and 1 step great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday, March 24, 2017from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church 1325 Upper State Rd. North Wales, PA 19454.  Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. 

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

John C. Froehlich Jr. of Holland went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. He was 62.

John was the beloved husband of 29 years to Bernadette P. Logue Froehlich.

Born in Jamison, John was the son of the late John C. Sr. and Ethel Langdon Froehlich and was the brother of the late Bryan Froehlich.

John was a resident of Holland for over 30 years having formerly resided in Jamison. He was a Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning technician for over 30 years with various companies throughout his career. John was a Philadelphia sports fan and was a true Christian who was always willing to lend a helping hand to all. He will be truly missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Bernadette, John is survived by his brothers and sisters, Lance Froehlich of Souderton, Jeffrey Froehlich of Huntingdon Valley, Matt Garber of Ottsville, Lynda Maxwell of Warminster, Garry Froehlich of Honesdale and Ethel McNally of Quakertown, Bruce Froehlich of Montrose and Pat Stout of New Martinsville West Virginia.

He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, March 21^st from 5:30pm until his Funeral Service 7:00pm in Calvary Chapel, 13500 Philmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116. John’s interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, if so desired, please consider a contribution in John’s memory to the above named church.

Alice M. Cullen of Chalfont died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Hospice, surrounded by her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard F. Cullen for 37 years.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Grace Nash McCormick and the sister of the late Hugh McCormick, Dorothy Driscoll, John McCormick and Daniel McCormick. 

Alice had been a resident of Chalfont since 1993 and was retired from the Bucks County Children and Youth after 16 years. She always put her family first and together, they enjoyed many trips to Ocean City, NJ. She loved to travel and read. Alice was a member of the St. Jude Prayer Shawl Ministry and belonged to the Association of Living Rosary, in which she made Miraculous Medal necklaces to be distributed to missions abroad.

Alice will be missed by her loving daughters, Catherine Cullen, Colleen Cullen and Gracemarie Cullen; her sisters, Grace Del Bono and Mary McCormick and her sisters-in-law, Anne Taylor, Elizabeth Kubacki, Maureen DiVirgilio and Gertrude McCormick. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Alice’s family will receive condolences on Monday, March 20 from 9:30 until her funeral mass, 11:00am at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown, PA. 

In lieu of flowers, Mass cards would be appreciated.

Terry Hassall of Palm Beach Shores, FL passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was 68.

Terry was born in Florida but grew up in Wilmington Delaware, attending P S Dupont High School before attending Western Kentucky University.  He was a very accomplished tennis player winning state and national titles as well as competing internationally.  Terry was inducted into Western Kentucky University’s Hall of Fame for his tennis accomplishments and was a professional on the Main Line for 30 years teaching at The Upper Main Line YMCA and The Merion Cricket Club.  

Son of the late Thomas and Julia Leibeck Hassall, Terry is survived by his children Allison Morby, James Hassall, Emily Crosby, Timothy Hassall, Julia Honey, his grandchildren Wesley and Rose Morby, brother Thomas Hassall and sister Sally Payne.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 2nd. from 2-4 pm at the Merion Cricket Club, 325 Montgomery Ave, Haverford, PA 19041.  

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Legacy Youth Tennis and Education Center (Legacyyte.org).