Leaver-Cable Funeral Home, Ltd.
About Givnish Funeral Homes
On behalf of Life Celebration, I would like to thank you for your trust and provide some information on what you can expect from us. Our goal is simple - to get to know you and your family so we may provide the highest level of care in a way that is best for everyone involved. It is our pledge to do everything we can to provide you peace of mind as your family transitions through the time ahead. Again, thank you for your trust and confidence in us. If you have any questions about your loved one’s care, please do not hesitate to call me at 855-717-5224.
Sincerely,
John F. Givnish
Our Obituaries
Anthony "Tony" Rabitz
April 1, 2022
Anthony S. Rabitz of New Hope, PA, passed away at home on Friday, April 1, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 72 years old. Born in Johnstown, PA, Tony was the son of Jane Sottile Jones and the late Stanley Rabitz. He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Battagliese Rabitz, his children Tony, Nicole, Michael and Ryan; daughters-in-law Tara and Shannon; grandchildren Taylor, Dalia,...
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Betty Jean Rieders
March 16, 2022
With family by her side, Betty Jean ("BJ") Rieders passed away at her home in Rushland, Pennsylvania. Born in Sharon Hill, PA the second child of Hannah and Elbridge Stockwell, BJ was beloved by her family and many friends for her kind, free and fun-loving spirit, her beautiful singing voice, and ability to find beauty and joy anywhere and everywhere. Betty Jean graduated magna cum laude from...
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Betty Lou Klein
March 4, 2022
Betty Lou Vandegrift Klein of Doylestown passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022. Born in Hatboro, PA on September 26, 1941 she was the beloved wife of the late Fred Klein and loving mother of Gaela Cowley, Krista Cowley (James DeLaney), and the late Charles Cowley.
Betty enjoyed reading, solving puzzles, needlepoint and watching old movies on TCM. She studied astrology, baked delicious...
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Rosalie I. Radcliffe
February 18, 2022
Rosalie I. Radcliffe of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away on Feb. 18, 2022 at UNC Hospice Center. She was 83 years old.
Rosalie was born on July 21, 1938 in Doylestown, PA to W. Byron and Dora S. Radcliffe. She is survived by her brother, James B. Radcliffe (Mary) and her sister, Audrey R. Taylor (Frank) and several nieces and nephews & Mark Thompson (dear friend/honorary son). She was predeceased...
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David Eric Milks
February 13, 2022
David Eric Milks of New Hope, PA, age 76 passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Doylestown Hospital. Born in Willow Grove, PA David was the son of Alton and Signe Milks, formerly of Pipersville, PA, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister Margaret Carter of Geneva, FL; brother Jim Milks of Selinsgrove, PA and brother Bill Milks of New Hope, PA.
Surviving...
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George M. Davis
February 12, 2022
George Morrison Davis, 87, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022, in New Hope, PA after a difficult journey with dementia. At the time of his passing, George was at home with his beloved wife and daughter by his bedside.
He is survived by his wife Carmella Fresco Davis; his two children, MaryAnn Davis Musselman and George Mark Davis; his son-in-law John Musselman; as well as three...
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Maria DeGiosafatto
February 11, 2022
Maria Caterina DeGiosafatto, 92, of Philadelphia and Doylestown slipped peacefully away to be with the Blessed Mother on Friday, February 11, 2022. She was surrounded by family at the time of her passing.
Caterina was born to Domenico and Filomena Pitone on October 19, 1929 in Santa Caterina dello Ionio, Italy. She met her husband, Sabatino, and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Caterina is...
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Albert A. Rauch
February 6, 2022
Albert "Al" Rauch Jr. passed away on February 6th, 2022 at the age of 92. He fought a courageous battle with brain cancer, never losing his trademark sense of humor.
Al grew up in Northeast Philadelphia, where he excelled at many sports, but he loved golf. He was the youngest qualifier in prestigious Philadelphia tournaments. He played until 90, winning many tournaments. He became known as the...
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William A. "Bill" Frey, Jr.
January 25, 2022
William A. Frey Jr. (Bill) left this world for a better place on January 25 2022. He was a dedicated husband, father, Pop-Pop, brother and son. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet. Also his son, Andrew (Jennifer) of Maine and his daughter Joanne Roth (Thomas) of Germany, along with his 7 grandchildren, Julia, Samuel, Christian, Matthew, Wendy, Jessica and Hailey. Also his younger sister...
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Alfred "Fred" M. Chiappetta
January 19, 2022
Alfred ("Fred") Michael Chiappetta passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022 at the age of 78. At the time of his passing, Fred was at his home with loved ones by his bedside.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Toni (Zucco) Chiappetta, his daughter Dr. Nicole Hazlett and her husband Dr. Shawn Hazlett, and his son Russell Alfred Chiappetta and his lovely wife Laura (Mila)...
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Gregory F. Sluzalis
January 18, 2022
It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Sluzalis, 56, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, while surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters after a brief, unexpected illness. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Janice Campbell Sluzalis, daughters Krista Sluzalis and Lauren Sluzalis. He is also survived by his sisters Pat (Lee) Ryan, Frances Brook, Mary Wouters, Joan...
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Grace Catherine Kroscavage
January 8, 2022
Grace Catherine (nee Mulligan), wife of the late Thomas Kroscavage of Buckingham, died in the hospital on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at 11:05am.
Cathy, whom she liked to be called, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (nee Stritz) Mulligan of Jeanesville, PA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Joseph, and her sister, Maurita Phillips.
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Robert B. Trimble, Sr.
January 7, 2022
Robert B. Trimble Sr, age70, of Warminster, PA passed away suddenly but peacefully Friday, January 7, 2022 at his home. He was born May 31, 1951 in Philadelphia.
He attended Cheltenham High School and Spring Garden Institute. He was an auto and truck technician and retired in June 2021 from Interstate Fleet Service after 24 years.
Bob was an avid fan of drag racing, jeep racing and slot car...
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Richard T. "Dick" Olownia
December 17, 2021
Richard T. Olownia of New Castle Delaware passed away on Friday December 17, 2021
of Covid related illness at Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington Delaware. Dick, as he
was affectionately called by family & friends, was to be 80 this coming January 5th 2022.
He was born in the Bronx N.Y. and grew up in Astoria Queens. He was the son of the
late Thaddeus (Ted) & Helen (Stass) Olownia. Dick...
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Stanley E. Beckett
December 16, 2021
Stanley E. Beckett, of Penndel, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021. Born in Riverside,
New Jersey on July 4th, 1925 to the late Henry and Daisy Beckett, he was 96 years old.
Stanley was the beloved husband of late Virginia Beckett (Martin) for 68 years; Loving father of Carol
Reedman (Harold), Alan Beckett (Janet), David Beckett (Natalie), and grandchildren, Elizabeth,...
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Conner Robert Owens
December 11, 2021
Conner Robert Owens
Conner Robert Owens of Warminster and Horsham passed away on December 11, 2021. He was 22. He was born in Abington, Pennsylvania. Conner is survived by his mother, Joanna Black (nee Saxer), his father, Joseph Owens, his step-mother, Krista Merrick-Owens, and his step-father, Edmund Black. Conner is also survived by two loved and loving sisters, Casey Owens and Chloe Black...
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John F. McDonald
December 1, 2021
John F. McDonald, of Solebury, PA, passed away on December 1st 2021 at the age of 76. He was the loving husband of Mary (Mullin) McDonald (51 Years) and father of John, Jr (Renee), Brian (Lisa), Megan Cawley (Michael), and Kristen Slack ( John). He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren, Madison, Sean, Andrew, Lauren, Luke, Riley, Doug, Will and Lily. Also, his sister, Carol Whartenby. John...
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Olga M. "Ollly" Dragos
November 28, 2021
Olga "Olly" M. Dragos was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this life on November 28, 2021 at the age of 97 preceded in death by her husband of 63 years William. She was loving mother of Jeffrey (Lucinda) of Littleton, CO, Kenneth (Diane) of New Hope, PA and Paul of Sandwich, MA; proud grandmother of Gabriel, Julian, Scott, Carissa and Rachel; and...
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Matthew A. Melendez
November 23, 2021
Matthew Andrew Melendez, of Buckingham, died suddenly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was 20 years old.
Born in Newtown and raised in Buckingham, Matthew was the son of Michael and Dina (Maschi) Melendez. He attended Buckingham Elementary, graduated from Central Bucks East in 2020 and was a sophomore at Temple University.
Matthew has and will always be the bright light in our world. His...
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Lawrence D. Yeziorski
November 22, 2021
Lawrence D. Yeziorski, 71 of New Hope formerly of Philadelphia passed away on November 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Helen Martin. Loving father of Lawrence M. Yeziorski. Also survived by his dear mother Helen Yeziorski, his brothers Ronald (Sherry), Robert (Michelle), sisters Helen "Sissy" Stock (the late Joseph) and Margaret "Peggy" Offenback (Thomas). Also survived by numerous nieces and...
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Larry Bamford
November 11, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" M. Bamford of Buckingham, PA passed into his eternal home on November 11, 2021 at the end of a long battle with a complicated medical history. He was 69 years of age.
Larry was the son of William "Harry" Bamford and Mary Bamford (ne: Vigilante), each of whom preceded him in death. He was the beloved husband of Katherine Bamford, who passed away in 2013. Surviving are his two...
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John L. C. Owen
October 31, 2021
John Lawrence Cavin Owen, aged 51, passed away Sunday, October 31st,2021 at home after a valiant fight with metastatic gastric cancer.
Born in Detroit Michigan, he was the beloved son of Martha Cavin of Austin, Texas and R. Thomas and Catherine Owen of Atlantic Beach, Florida.
John attended high school in Austin and furthered his education at the University of Texas-Austin graduating from...
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Dr. Werner E. Hoff, III
October 30, 2021
Werner E. Hoff III, fondly referred to as "Doc" peacefully transitioned from his physical body on Saturday October 30, 2021 after a valiant fight with lung cancer. Lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Lori and Lisha Hoff, his former wife Lynn Hoff, his brother John Hoff and his sister Helen Hoff. Son of Werner J. Hoff Jr and Doris Hoff, Doc was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and spent his...
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Lucille A. Harris
October 11, 2021
Lucille A. Harris passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was 89.
Lucille is survived by her sons, Charles J. (Kathy) Harris of Philadelphia, PA, and Dennis (Tammy) Harris of York, PA, Kevin (Claire) Harris of Furlong, PA, and daughter Colleen (John) Perilli of Chalfont, PA; her siblings Marie Fierimonte-Catallo, Daniel (Elaine) Smaltini, and Deanna Smaltini, her 14...
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Charles A. "Chuck" Azar
October 9, 2021
Charles T. "Chuck" Azar passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was 86.
Chuck was the beloved husband of Petra Azar for 38 years.
In addition to his wife, Chuck leaves behind his loving children Deborah and Alexander Azar, his grandchildren; Tracy, Natasha, and Anna, as well as his great-grandchildren Isabella and Alyssa.
Chuck was a quiet, gentle man, an engineer, an...
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Loretta R. Duffy
September 18, 2021
The title of "best grandmother in the world" is officially open for applicants after its previous holder of more than twenty years passed into the next world on Saturday, September 18, taking with her a mean carrot recipe and the best laugh you've ever heard. Loretta R. Duffy, known to her favorite people as "Mom" and "Mom-Mom," ended her adventure of eighty-two years surrounded by the love of...
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Walter Homacki
September 17, 2021
Walter Homacki of Buckingham passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at his daughter Stacey's home in Quakertown surrounded by his daughters. He was 90 years old.
Walt was born on his family's dairy farm on April 1, 1931. According to Walt, it was "snowing like hell and it's been snowing on me ever since". Walt grew up on Holicong Road in Buckingham, Pa, with his mother, father, and...
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Harriet Leabman
September 11, 2021
Harriet Leabman (nee Stein) of New Hope, formerly of Phila, passed away on Sept 11, 2021. She was 73 years old. She grew up in Southwest Phila and attended Longstreth Elementary School, and Shaw Junior High School. She then attended Bartram High School before moving to northeast Philadelphia, where she transferred to and graduated from Northeast High School. Harriet attended Shabbos services...
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Chester R. "Chet" Humphrey
September 9, 2021
Chester R. "Chet" Humphrey of Quakertown, formerly of Warminster, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Phoebe Meadow Glen, Richlandtown, Pa. He was 96.
He was the beloved husband of the late Andrea A. (Reichart) Humphrey.
He is survived by his two daughters, Kimberly Sweeney (Kevin) of Quakertown, Pa. and Dawn Tremmel (Kenneth) of New Britain, Pa. He deeply loved and adored his...
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John W. Jones, III
August 30, 2021
John W. Jones, III, 62, of Solebury Township, PA, died on Monday, August 30, 2021 from complications related to COVID-19. John is survived by his wife Melanie, son Avery, daughter Elsie, sister Barri and legions of friends, colleagues, and golf partners. All of them mourn the untimely loss of a man with a curious mind, lightning-like wit, golf prowess and an uncanny ability to talk with anyone...
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Richard D. Wainwright
August 29, 2021
Richard D. Wainwright of Lumberville, PA died on Aug. 29, 2021 at his home. He was 85. Survived by his wife and life partner, Ruth Kilmer.
Born February 3, 1936 in Phila, he was a Germantown HS and Philadelphia Textile College graduate, where he earned a BS in Textile Engineering. After graduating from college he worked for Dan River Mills in New York designing fabric. After 3 years he took...
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Charles J. Harris
August 23, 2021
Charles J. Harris, age 90, of Harrison Valley, PA, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Carleton Nursing Home in Wellsboro, PA. He was born on August 30, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, a son of Edward and Margaret (Lyons) Harris. Charles retired as a lieutenant for the Philadelphia Police Department. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War. Charles was active in his...
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Marion H. Foster
August 15, 2021
Marion H. Foster, of Forest Grove, PA, passed away on August 15, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 98 years old.
Marion was the wife of the late Robert E. Foster and mother of Phyllis C. Foster, Charlotte Korba (Tom), Roger W. (Debbie) and Amy Jo Stolarick (Roger).
She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
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Elizabeth Gladys Schade
December 30, 1938 - August 13, 2021
Elizabeth Gladys Schade, 82, after defying the odds and surviving Ovarian Cancer for fourteen years, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 13, 2021.
Born December 30, 1938, in Bristol, PA, Elizabeth spent the better part of her life in Carversville, PA. She was the beloved wife of Francis G. Schade, who never left her side for 64 years, especially during her courageous health...
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Pauline M. Schmidt
July 31, 2021
Pauline M. Schmidt of Doylestown passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021. She was 91. Pauline was born in Manhattan, NY to Carmela and Pasquale Bencivenga. She is survived by her children, Robert Devaney (Barbara), Anne Perez (Barry), and Christopher Devaney, and grandchildren, Robert Devaney Jr. "Bobby", Christopher Perez, and Jessica Barry (Sean). Pauline is preceded in death by both of her...
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Michelle Murphy
July 29, 2021
Michelle Alison Murphy passed away suddenly at Doylestown Hospital on Thursday July 29th at the age of 46. Michelle was born at Abington Hospital on February 9th, 1975. She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years Peter Murphy, 3 Children, and 1 Grandchild: daughter Abigail Berg (husband Brandyn Berg), sons Sean Murphy and Liam Murphy, and grandson Hank Berg. Michelle is also remembered by...
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Jeremiah F. Keeley, Jr.
July 9, 1952 - July 27, 2021
Jeremiah F. Keeley (Jerry), 69 , of Willow Grove, passed away suddenly July 27, 2021. Dear son of the late Jerry and Betty Keeley and close friend and brother-in-law of Mark Reckeweg. Jerry will be sadly missed by his sisters Andrea Browne (Allan) and Betsy Reckeweg, his nephews Mark Reckeweg, and Adam Reckeweg (Brittany) and their children Blake and Ainsley, his nieces Robyn Reckeweg, Becky...
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Linda Karen Tomlinson
May 18, 1946 - July 27, 2021
On July 27, 2021 Linda K. Tomlinson (Queen) passed away after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
Linda was raised in Falls Township and attended elementary school in Fallsington. She went to Kindergarten in the Fallsington Library, because at that time it was not held in the school building. After moving to Neshaminy Woods in Langhorne, she attended school in Neshaminy and graduated in...
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Renate Hermes
July 14, 2021
Renate E. Hermes of San Diego, CA passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
She was the wife of late Hans J. K. Hermes, who passed away on July 10th of 1989.
She was born in Jena, Germany.
She was the daughter of late Karl and Gertrud Schonberger.
She was a resident of San Diego, CA for 2 years. She previously lived in New Hope, PA and Long Island, NY.
Ms. Hermes last worked at...
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Mary Hallowell
July 12, 2021
Mary Tyson Pickering Hallowell, age 97, died on July 12, 2021 in Doylestown, PA. Most recently she resided at the Pine Run Retirement Community in Doylestown.
Better known as "Mollie," she was born in Woodbourne, Bucks County, daughter of the late Henry and Esther Pickering. She attended George School (class of 1941) and was graduated from Penn State University in 1945 with a Bachelor of...
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Patricia "Patsy" Sly
July 7, 2021
Patricia (Patsy) Sly of New Hope, passed away peacefully in her home on July 7, 2021 at the age of 86. Born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, she was the beloved daughter of Leonard Tibbits and Irene Gavigan. Patsy was the cherished wife of the late Lester (Skip) Sly. Patsy is survived by her children: Sharon Sly Steves of St. Charles Illinois, Pamela Kerwin of Ormond Beach Florida, Patti Twaits of Lake...
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D. Stephen Cable
July 1, 2021
D. Stephen Cable, of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away suddenly on July 1, 2021. Stephen was a long time Funeral Director and former owner of Leaver/Cable Funeral Home in Buckingham, PA. He was also a church organist for many churches over the years, and currently at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Northampton. He was a member of and former President of the Solebury Lions and was a...
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Margarete H. Renard
June 29, 2021
Margarete Kessler Renard was born November 1, 1926 in Germany.
To say her name is to remember the heart of her home and heart of our family. She is joyful, loving, affectionate, passionate, youthful and sensitive. Margarete possesses a 'classy wildness' about her that is irresistible and makes her unique.
She always made room at her dining table for her family, friends, and the children she...
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Helen M. Scanlin
June 25, 2021
Helen Marie Scanlin (nee Schrotz) 95, passed away on June 25, 2021. Born January 3, 1926 in East Falls Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Frederick Schrotz and Catherine (nee Tracy) Schrotz.
A graduate of St. Peter's Business School, she shared her skills while contributing to her church and community throughout her long life. Her many associations included Circle of Friends at Our Lady of...
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Harriet S. Cryer
June 22, 2021
Harriet S. Cryer, of Lewis Center, OH, formerly of Buckingham, PA, passed away on June 22, 2021.
Harriet was a graduate of Central Bucks High School. She worked for over 20 years as a veterinary assistant at Buckingham Animal Hospital. She enjoyed gardening, oil painting, sewing, crocheting and baking.
Harriet was a former parishioner of New Hope United Methodist Church.
She was the loving...
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Francis W. Ford
June 22, 2021
FORD, Francis William, MD, age 75, formerly of Doylestown, passed away Tuesday, June 22nd at home. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's Preparatory School in 1964 and received his BS from St. Joseph's University in 1968. Francis went on to receive his Medical Degree from Temple University in 1972, and fulfilled his residency program in General Surgery at Abington Hospital in 1976. He served in the...
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Lillian J. Porter
June 13, 2021
Lillian J. Porter, answered God's call on June 13, 2021. She was 101 years old. She was the wife of Richard J. Porter for 50 years. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Joseph J. and Anita Johnson (nee Griffin).
Lillian was the mother of five children, Beverly (Bill), Clifford (Dorothy), Susan Elizabeth, Allan Robert and David Richard. Grandmother of nine, great grandmother of 15...
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Mary S. Nystrom
June 4, 2021
Mary Irene Stapler Nystrom passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021 at Pennswood Village in Newtown, PA.
Born in Trenton, NJ on June 19, 1927, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Lennart Nystrom; her parents, Robert Kenderdine Stapler and Mildred Miller Stapler; and her sisters, Ruth S. Eynon and Esther S. Hart.
Mary is survived by her nieces, Kathy Hart Rogers (Tom) of Buckingham, PA...
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Donald F. Steele
May 26, 2021
Donald F. Steele, 83, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2021. He was born to the late Murray H. Steele and Margaret E. Steele in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on April 6, 1938, and grew up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the youngest of three children.
He played catcher for one of the original Little League baseball teams and lettered in wrestling at...
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David H. Rennie
May 16, 2021
David Hugh Rennie passed away, at age 61, on May 16, 2021, while visiting family in New Hampshire. David leaves behind his wife of 25 years, Helen, his daughter, Karalyn, and his son, Hugh. He is the son of Paul Rennie (pre-deceased) and Kathleen and brother to Joanne and her husband David, Paul and his wife Tracy, and Karen and her husband Scott. In addition, David leaves behind twelve nieces...
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Edward E. "Eddie" Ennis, III
April 28, 2021
Edward E. Ennis, III, "Eddie", of Conshohocken, formerly of Clifton Heights, passed away on April 28th at Bryn Mawr Hospital after a brief illness. He was 48 years old.
Ed was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, class of 1990, and was a proud member of the Subway Alumni of the University of Notre Dame.
Eddie worked for many years for American Airlines, a job that took him to cities such...
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Dolores Claire LaBonte
April 18, 2021
Dolores Claire LaBonte (nee Lavoie), of Audubon, PA, passed on April 18, 2021. She was formerly from the Lewiston/Auburn area in Maine, and of Newportville, PA. She was 96.
Born on Aug.20, 1924 in St. Antonin, P.Q., Canada, to Ernest Lavoie, Sr. and Claudia (nee Martin), Dolores was one of 15 children born to them. She was the second youngest and most recently became the longest lived at 96...
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Dale Smoot
April 15, 2021
Dale Howard Smoot of Telford passed away peacefully on April 15. Born in Sellersville on May 6, 1933 he was a lifelong resident of the Souderton/Telford community and a graduate of Souderton High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Dalphus H. Smoot and Dorothy (Rosenberger) Smoot as well as his brother John D. Smoot.
Dale is survived by his three children Mark Todd (Nancy) Smoot...
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Geraldine Isenberg
April 13, 2021
Geraldine Reba Isenberg, "Jerry", of Doylestown, passed away on April 13, 2021. She was 84 years old. She was born in Trainer, PA, to Samuel and Evelyn Edge.
After high school, she became a certified x-ray technician working at Crozer-Chester Hospital. She lived in Pottstown for 13 years. Later, she moved to Bucks County, and eventually worked at Doylestown Hospital as the Director of...
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Jacqueline Hogan
March 29, 2021
Jacqueline "Jackie" Hogan (nee Catalano) passed away March 29, 2021, age 76 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Michael J; devoted mother of Marybeth (Bob) Kennedy, Colleen (Jerry) Nachurski and Leslie (Scott) Boyle She was the very proud grandmother of 5 loving grandsons Bobby, Scott Michael, Connor, Andrew and Zachary. Cherished Sister of Mary Creeden (the late Mike) and Teri Polis...
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Kathleen Paolino
March 19, 2021
On Friday, March 19, 2021, Kathleen Paolino loving mother of four children passed away at the age of 82.
Kathleen was born on May 6th, 1939 in the Bronx, NY to Joseph and Nancy McDonald. Kathleen spent most of her working years as a homemaker raising her three children, daughter Denise and sons Dean and Kevin in Whitehouse Station, NJ. Baby Keith passed at birth but always remained close in...
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Rita Campbell
February 18, 1934 - March 18, 2021
Rita Campbell, of Doylestown, PA, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2021. She was 87. Rita was born in Philadelphia to Theresa nee Drzalowska and William Klepczynski. She is survived by her loving children, Joseph P., III, David (Joelene) and Gerald W. (Sylvia); grandchildren, Devon, Joseph, Patrick, Aidan, Maura, Mitchell, Travis, Daulton, Griffin and Mason; and her brother, Dr. William...
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Steven Chapman
March 4, 2021
Steven Augustine Chapman of Warrington, Pennsylvania gently passed on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was 76.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and coach, Steve is survived by his wife, Dale Matthes, his children: Tricia Chapman (David Farbaniec), Luke Chapman, and Bridie Chapman (John Millaway); and his step children: Jesse Jaslow, Noah Jaslow and Seth Jaslow. Steve was adored and blessed by...
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Mary Marchman
March 1, 2021
Mary Claudia Marchman
Jan. 24, 1952 - Mar. 1, 2021
Claudia Marchman passed away in her home in Furlong, PA on Mar. 1, 2021 at the age of 69. Claudia was born near Chicago, IL, but as a young child, her family moved out west settling in Palo Alto, CA. She graduated from Cubberley High in 1969, a time of great activism. Claudia was an avid reader and she became active at the school newspaper, the...
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Brad Frith
February 21, 2021
Brad Carter Frith of Buckingham Township, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on February 21, 2021 at the age of 47.
Brad was diagnosed with ALS in January 2017 and after a courageous four-year battle, succumbed to the devastating disease. From the time of diagnosis, he was determined to make the most of every day. Brad attended Jefferson's Weinberg ALS Center quarterly for comprehensive...
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Vernon Biddington
February 17, 2021
Vernon F. Biddington Jr., 74, of New Hope, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He died peacefully at home with his family at his side.
Vernon was born in Philadelphia, PA, where he was raised by his late parents Vernon Sr. and Emily (Wichterman) Biddington. After graduating from Bensalem High School, he enlisted for military service and was proud to have served in the United...
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Joan Decker
February 14, 2021
Joan Ann Decker, (Joni) 72 of Buckingham, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Feb. 14, 2021 after years of battling C.O.P.D. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). She was born in 1948 in Phila, PA. and raised in Bucks County, PA. Joni graduated in 1966 from Neshaminy High School and Bucks County Technical School of Nursing. After graduation, Joni enlisted in the Women's...
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Walter J. Komarnicki
February 2, 2021
Walter Komarnicki, a long time resident of New Hope, PA, passed away on Feb. 2, 2021. He was 86 years old.
Walt was born on July 16, 1934, in Bristol, PA to John J. & Katherine (nee Matkowski) Komarnicki and grew up on a farm in Lower Bucks County, PA. He enjoyed hunting and fishing along with gardening. In his early 20's he built "The Rendezvous Bar" located on Route 202, New Hope, PA. ...
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Eleanor Hofford
January 27, 2021
Eleanor Hofford, of Point Pleasant, died less than a week after celebrating her 91st birthday without family or friends on Jan 27th . She was In Doylestown Hospital where she was battling the corona virus, and was just weeks away from receiving the vaccine.
She was born in Philadelphia on Jan 21, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Mary McClay Hofford and was predeceased by her sister,...
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Isaac Ashton
January 25, 2021
Isaac Timothy Ashton, age 21, went home to rest with Christ in January 2021. He passed away peacefully after a three-month battle with leukemia.
Isaac was born in April 1999 in Langhorne, PA. He grew up in Lambertville, NJ, with his parents, four brothers, and grandparents. Surrounded by creative hard workers, a favorite memory of young Isaac is when at age 5, his father wouldn't give him a...
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Jane Weaver
January 22, 2021
Jane Louise Weaver (née Tretter) 86, formerly of Springfield, PA and Lancaster, PA, longtime resident of Family & Friends in Pipersville, PA passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Doylestown Hospital. Jane is survived by her sons Joseph Davis and Michael Davis, her grandchildren, Alexander, Gabrielle, Fae and Michael, and her sister Joanne DiMagno, brother Joseph Tretter Jr., and sister...
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Alec Davis
January 7, 2021
Alec Davis
With deepest sorrow, we announce that A'kos Alexander 'Alec' Davis, age 15 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend has passed away.
Those who knew Alec, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
Alec was born in Conroe, Texas and could call many places 'home' but none he was prouder of or more excited about than Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
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John Peter Johnson
December 31, 2020
John Peter Johnson passed away on December 31, 2020 at the age of sixty-four from an unexpected heart attack. Although his failing heart took him away from this world, he will forever be remembered for setting a strong example of hard work, inner fortitude and compassion for all who had the privilege of knowing him. Never one to visit his problems on others, he would rather carry the burdens of...
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Carol Scheetz
December 26, 2020
Carol Ann (DelGuidice) Scheetz
September 23, 1950 – December 26, 2020
Carol Scheetz, 70, of Springfield, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home with her loving husband by her side.
Carol Ann Scheetz was born on September 23, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of Emanuel and Ella (Albertson) DelGuidice. She attended school in Philadelphia, PA and graduated...
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B. Lue Hansen
December 19, 2020
(Betty) Lue Hansen of Holicong passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Pine Run Health Center. She was 98 years old.
Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, she was the daughter of Roy and Ruby (Johnson) Hood and was the sister of Doris Meighan (Thomas). She graduated from Mt. Lebanon HS, and earned her BS in Biology at Bethany College in 1944. While Lue was the head of the biology dept. at Thiel...
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James McCann
December 18, 2020
James G. McCann Jr. of Buckingham passed away suddenly on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Doylestown Hospital with his family by his side. He was 73 years old. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Molloy) for 53 years, loving father of Christi Troiano, James McCann III and Virginia McCann. He was a devoted grandfather to Nicole and Ashley, great-grandfather to Meela, Justin and Jameson, and was preceded...
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Joyce Scheller
December 4, 2020
Joyce Elvira Toms Scheller, 94, died on December 4th at Pine Run after a brief battle with metastatic breast cancer. Services to celebrate her life and legacy will be private. She will be interred at the National Cemetery in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania.
Joyce was born at home in Springdale, Warren Township, New Jersey on October 15, 1926 to Myra Belle Mundy and Herbert Toms. The...
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Douglas Forrest Cannon
November 24, 2020
Douglas Forrest Cannon, 89, of New Hope, Pennsylvania passed peacefully at home on November 24, 2020. Beloved husband and soulmate of Hellen Ison Cannon. Loving father of Douglas Forrest Whipple and Bradley Jay Cannon and caring father-in-law of Patricia Elizabeth Cannon. Adoring grandfather of Elizabeth Kate and Holly Anne Cannon. Dear brother of the late Jean Rogge Maris. Proud Uncle of Rick...
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Evelyn Betty Radelow
January 21, 1930 - November 8, 2020
Evelyn Betty Radelow was born in Philadelphia on January 21, 1930. She passed away in the Phoebe Richland Home Care Center in Richlandtown, PA on November 8, 2020.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, George H. and Doris Elizabeth Logan and her older brother, George T. Logan.
She is survived by her husband, Hans, to whom she was married for 70 years.
She is also survived by her...
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Mary White Kroszner
November 6, 2020
Mary White Kroszner, of Buckingham, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on November 6, 2020 at the age of 63. Born in Lumberton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Cecile White. Mary is survived by her beloved husband Konrad Kroszner, her loving children Karen Zimmerman (Zachary), Brett Kroszner (Alessandra), and Kimberly DeLaurentis (Michael), and cherished grandchildren...
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Richard Edmund Patton
August 19, 1955 - November 5, 2020
Richard Edmund Patton passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2020, at the age of 65.
Rick was born on August 19th, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph "Pete" and Kathryn Patton. Rick was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, beginning his military service in 1972 and serving in the Vietnam War. After the war ended, he transferred to Quantico where he served as a bodyguard for the...
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William P. (Bill) Leonard
November 5, 2020
William P. (Bill) Leonard of Doylestown, PA, formerly from Glens Falls NY and Bethany Beach DE, passed away at home on Nov. 5, 2020 at age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was the loving husband of Alison (nee Gilchrist) and caring father to Shawn Helen Nicosia (Raymond) and Cindy Ann Leonard-Rodriguez (Steven). He leaves behind a loving legacy in his seven grandchildren: Shona, Alec...
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Constance Leaver Wise
October 17, 2020
Constance Leaver Wise, 67, entered into rest on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family.
Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania in 1953, Connie was the daughter of the late Clyde and Charlotte Leaver. She graduated from Central Bucks High School East in 1970 and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from West Chester and Temple Universities,...
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Christopher James Atkinson
October 16, 2020
Christopher James Atkinson, of New Hope, PA, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2020. He was 19 years old. Chris was the son of Joseph B. Atkinson, III and Susan (nee Czop); brother of Joseph B., IV and Erin R. Atkinson.
He is also survived by his grandparents: his grandmother, Regina Czop, his Nanny, Elizabeth Jordan and his Nan Nan, Lynn Atkinson.
Anyone who knew Chris knew his deep...
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Jack McKenna
August 30, 2020
Jack McKenna passed away Sunday afternoon, surround by his immediate family, dog, and grandparents, listening to them read texts and emails from his friends and family from all over the country.
Jack was diagnosed in late 2019 with a midline glioma brain tumor, a cancer with no cure. He pursued experimental treatment under exceptional, caring doctors at New York University-Langone and donated...
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Thomas J. Streznewski
August 28, 2020
THOMAS J. STREZNEWSKI of Furlong passed away on August 28, 2020, at home with his family. He was the son of Zigmunt and Mary (Kosko) Streznewski of Throop, PA.
A veteran of the US Air Force, he forecasted weather for the Berlin Airlift and the Hurricane Warning Service. After attending the University of Scranton and Princeton University, he had a career as an electronics engineer with Gulf...
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Philip M. Simon III
August 18, 2020
Philip M. Simon III, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 18th. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie (nee Kapp) and his 4 children, Beth Bromm (Fred), Rosemarie "Ree" Shivers (Paul), Philip M. Simon, IV (Monica) and Doug Simon. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren (& 6 grand-in-laws) and 7 great-grandchildren.
Phil graduated from Lower Moreland High School class of 1952,...
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Christine M. Dickson
August 5, 2020
Christine M. Dickson of Perkasie passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Pine Run Health Center, Doylestown. She was the widow of Donald D. Dickson who died June 28, 2002. At the time of his passing, they were married for more than 41 years.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Mayberry Taylor and Christine Mayberry Taylor.
Small in stature, she was best known as ...
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Shari Cammon
July 16, 2020
Shari Cammon was a loving wife, an amazing mother, and a true friend to many. She always valued helping others and was an incredibly selfless person. In high school, she lied about her age so that she could join the ambulance squad early and start helping to save lives. She constantly partook in countless fundraisers for and gave back to the cancer community in any way she could even when she...
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Donn A. Russ
July 15, 2020
Donn A Russ, 68, Life-long resident of New Hope, PA passed away on Wednesday, 7/15/2020, at home after a long term battle with cancer.
Donn was born in Tarrytown, NY to Donn Alexander and Julia Margaret Russ (Lukacovic) on 11/13/1951. He graduated from New Hope Solesbury High School. He worked his whole life as a painter, and did so for the state of New Jersey for 30 years before retiring.
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Philip V. Alfano
July 14, 2020
Philip V. Alfano, 90, of Doylestown, PA. passed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 14, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband to Margaret for 66 years, loving father to Anthony, Virginia (Todd), Gerard and Angela (Domanico). Grandpa to Anthony James, Marissa, Jessica, Lindsey, Dominick, Philip, Natalie and Alex. Great-Grandpa to Hailey. Pre-deceased in life by his mother...
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Hans F. Schnitzler
May 31, 2020
Hans F. Schnitzler, of New Hope, passed away on May 31, 2020. Hans was the loving husband of Joan (nee Aschendorf) for 63 years. Dear father of Franco (Stefania), John, Shirley Clayton (Jack) and Maria Cartwright (Mark). Devoted grandfather of 12. Hans graduated from LaSalle University with a degree in electronic physics. He worked as a Electrical Engineer. Hans was a proud veteran of the...
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Ronald A. Velosky, Sr.
May 25, 2020
Ronald A. Velosky, Sr. of Ann's Choice Retirement Community in Warminster and formerly of New Hope and Buckingham died on Monday, May 25, 2020.
He was born to the late Andrew and Helen Velosky on October 30, 1934 in Duquesne, PA and graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in Mathematics in 1956. He later obtained his M.B.A. from Rider College in 1986.
Ron had a long and...
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Derryl DeVenuto
May 24, 2020
Derryl DeVenuto, of Pipersville, Pa, passed away suddenly on May 24, 2020. He was 50 years old. He was loved dearly by his devastated family .
Administrator at Levittown Beauty Academy LLC and stylist at Eden Organics, Newtown, Pa.
Derryl had the kindest heart and many friends who knew that he was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He loved his daughter, Ariana...
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Bridget and Peter Murphy
May 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that the Murphy family announce the passing of Bridget Teresa Murphy, 79, and Peter Paul Murphy, 79. The couple passed away within 24 hours of each other on Sunday, May 10th, 2020, and Monday, May 11th, 2020. Bridget passed away in her home and Peter passed away at the Doylestown Hospital.
They were married for 57 years. Both originally from Ireland, Bridget and Peter...
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James A. Schmitt
May 9, 2020
JAMES A. SCHMITT, deceased May 9, 2020
Jim was born in 1928 on a farm in Ingraham, S. Illinois. He completed his fighter pilot training just as the Korean War was ending, and served four years with the Minnesota Air National Guard, flying P-51s. He joined TWA in 1956 and served 27 years flying the Martin 404, Lockheed Constellation, Boeing 707 and 747. He was promoted to captain in 1963 and...
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James R. Brame
May 7, 2020
James R. Brame passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his home, Mill Creek Farm and B&B in Buckingham. He became the much loved husband of Kristina Jones later in his life. He is predeceased by brother Henry and survived by sister Elaine and children Pamela, Lauren, James and Aaron.
A memorial may be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions online to these...
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William F. Bamka
May 4, 2020
William F. Bamka of Buckingham, Pa., formerly of Fallsington, Pa., passed away
peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was 85. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William, and Elizabeth (Portz) Bamka and his loving wife of 56 years,
Joan (Hastings) Bamka. A native of Stroudsburg, Pa. he graduated from Stroudsburg High School. He loved his country and served in the U.S. Air Force prior to...
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Paul Merrill Mulholland
April 25, 2020
Paul Merrill Mulholland b. June 1 1936 passed away peacefully April 25 2020 at age 83. He is survived by his wife Christine, his two sons Paul Jr. and Douglas. Paul loved life and wanted to experience all it had to offer. He loved all Philadelphia sports and could celebrate or criticize the teams as only a true fan could. He possessed a thirst for knowledge that seemed unbound. He read...
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Edward (Ed) Joseph McClusick, Jr.
April 23, 2020
Edward (Ed) Joseph McClusick, Jr., 64, passed away on Thursday, April 23rd at Neshaminy Manor from complications of COVID-19 after living with Alzheimer's for 10 years. Edward was a loving father and husband, and a friend to many. He is survived by his wife, of 32 years, Colleen (Mahan), his daughter Lauren, and his son, Colin. He is also survived by his mother Barbara (Leso), and his four...
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Patricia Senn
April 23, 2020
Patricia Senn, 81 years old, of Chalfont, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23rd, 2020. Wife of the late Robert Senn, Patricia is survived by her beloved children Marybeth Burton (Greg), Patricia Grove, Deborah Nase (Dan), Thomas Senn (Ginna) and Robert Senn. She is also survived by her adored grandchildren, Gregory, Debbie, Tricia, Kathryn, Elise, Millie, Jonathan, Matthew, Benjie,...
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Blanche M. Bancroft
April 22, 2020
Blanche M. Bancroft (Honey) of New Hope, passed away on April 22nd, 2020 at the age 83. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Peter Goldrich (killed in action) and Blanche Moore, with Louis J. Moore as her beloved step-father.
She attended Tufts University.
Blanche was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert (Boo) A. Bancroft, and her daughter Linda A. Sadowski.
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Anthony S. Kuczinski
April 14, 2020
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Anthony S. Kuczinski age 90, living in Doylestown PA, who died peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Anthony S. Kuczinski was born on March 2, 1930 in Wilkes Barre, PA, now joins his wife, Cecelia Kuczinski, deceased in heaven. He is survived by his 10 children and their spouses, his son, Bruce (wife Menna) Kuczinski, his eldest daughter...
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Robert R. Petrick
March 31, 2020
Robert R. Petrick of Furlong, PA, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020. He was 97 years old. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and will be dearly missed. He and his wife, Jacqueline, recently celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Bob was born in Guttenberg, NJ. He was a son of the late Michael and Catherine Petrick of Bristol, PA.
Bob served his country in...
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Jeremy Randall Hutson
March 24, 2020
Jeremy Randall Hutson, age 31, of Casselberry, Florida and previously of Dublin, Pennsylvania; passed away suddenly at his residence on March 24th. He is survived by his loving family, including parents Jerry & Rose Hutson; brother Jamie Hutson & his wife Alyssa; sister Rosalie Servin and her husband Alex; grandparents Joseph & Rosalie Triola, Sr. and Agnes Hutson; as well as a host of aunts,...
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