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Our Obituaries

Linda P, Caldwell

October 13, 1947 - April 10, 2022

Linda P. Caldwell, of Levittown, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at her residence. She was 74 years old. Born in Philadelphia, Linda was raised in Bensalem and was a 1965 graduate of Bensalem High School. She has been a Falls Township resident for the past 45 years. Linda was a former member of St. Joseph the Worker R.C. Church in Fallsington where she and her husband were very active...
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Mary Charlotte Barton, GNSH

February 28, 1929 - April 7, 2022

Sister Mary Charlotte Barton (Dorothy Elizabeth), GNSH, former Superior General of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart died on April 7, 2022 in the 76th year of her religious life. Sister served in this leadership capacity from 1979 until 1988; she was reelected to Congregational Leadership in 1998 and served as Treasurer until 2003. Additional assignments in the Philadelphia area include 9 years...
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Kathleen H. "Dolly" Dowd

March 2, 1949 - April 7, 2022

Kathleen H. "Dolly" Dowd passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the St. Mary Medical Center. She was 73 years old. Born in Philadelphia, but became a lifelong, 57 year resident of Levittown. Kathleen, "Dolly" had been formerly employed at the J.C. Penney Distribution Center in Langhorne. Dolly was very family oriented and enjoyed traveling with her husband, annual trips to...
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Michael K. Wilson

April 26, 1980 - April 6, 2022

Michael K. Wilson, of Bensalem, PA, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the age of 41. Michael was a father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mary and Augustus Miller, and paternal grandparents, Mamie and Peter Ruffin Wilson. He was a huge sports fan and loved the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. Born...
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Sarah M. Motsko

January 19, 1942 - March 29, 2022

Sarah Marie (nee McLaughlin) Motsko, of Fairless Hills, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at the age of 80. Born in California, PA, to the late Virginia and Jack McLaughlin Sr., Sarah loved children and dedicated her life to early developmental education. She was an avid reader and supporter of the police and the Disabled Veterans of America. Preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
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Joan E. English

July 28, 1932 - March 29, 2022

Joan Eugenia English of Levittown, PA passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. She was a youthful 89 years old. Her love and character were endeared by all who were lucky to know her. She lived a full life and will be missed and always cherished. Joan was born on July 28, 1932 where she spent her childhood in Philadephia, PA. She spoke fondly about her...
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Robert L. Whipple, Sr.

June 25, 1946 - March 28, 2022

Robert L. Whipple, Sr., of Levittown, died suddenly, Monday morning, March 28, 2022 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 75 years old. Born and raised in North Philadelphia, he has been a Bristol Township for the past 35 years. Robert had spent most of his working career as a diesel mechanic, and retired in 2020 after serving for over 15 years with Rob's Automotive in...
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Peter J. Hager

April 28, 1941 - March 23, 2022

Peter Joseph Hager Sr. passed away at the age of 80 in Morrisville, Pa. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. He was an Air Force Veteran. He worked most of his life in the field of computer sciences. He enjoyed the time he spent in the leadership with the Boy Scouts of America and The Catholic Scout Retreats. He loved camping adventures and going to the shore. He was a faithful...
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Catherine B. Duggins

June 27, 1927 - March 23, 2022

Catherine B. Duggins, 94, of Levittown, died peacefully after a prolonged illness Wednesday morning at the Statesman Nursing Home in Levittown. Born and Raised in Camden NJ, she was daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret McKenna Duggins and had worked for many years as a clerk for the city of Camden until her retirement. Catherine enjoy being with her family and time spent crocheting and...
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Lois E. Wilkinson

September 22, 1936 - March 22, 2022

Lois Eden Wilkinson of Levittown, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Statesman All American Hospice Services, after a long illnesss. She was 85 years old. Born and raised in Lansing, W.VA, Lois was the 9th and last survivor of 10 children. She met and was engaged to Air Force Serviceman Dave Wilkinson, in Myrtle Beach. Dave and Lois married in 1957 and lived in S.C. until his discharge, just...
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Jason R. Leaper

March 17, 2022

Jason R. Leaper, age 48, of Levittown; passed away peacefully at his residence with his family at his side on Thursday; March 17, 2022. He was Born in Bristol Township, son of Dennis and Sandy (nee Nuss) Leaper. Jason graduated from Neshaminy High School; class of 1991. He worked as a Mechanic at Airline Hydraulic. He enjoyed going on rides on his Harley Fatboy. Jason was a dedicated all...
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Charles W. "Chuckie" Ward III

May 23, 1968 - March 17, 2022

Charles W. Ward, III, of Levittown, died Thursday March 17, 2022 at his residence after a long battle with colon cancer. He was 53 years old. Born in Bristol Township, Chuckie was a lifelong Lower Bucks County resident and a 1986 graduate of Neshaminy High School. Chuckie enjoyed working as a bartender, including "My Brother's Pub" and the "Irishman's" bar and restaurants, and had also...
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Jack Kenagy Campbell

January 17, 1927 - March 12, 2022

Dr. Jack Campbell; son of the late Donald Campbell and Helen Lutie Myers. Husband of Mary M. Woods Campbell. Dr. Campbell graduated from Cornell College and earned his M.A. from the University of Illinois. He received his Ed.D. degree from Columbia University in 1965. From 1970 to 1992 Dr. Campbell was Professor of History and Philosophy of Education in the Department of Curriculum and...
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Mary E. Suppin

November 5, 1945 - March 11, 2022

Mary E. Suppin, of Bucks County, PA, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022, at the age of 76. Born in Philadelphia, to the late Mary (nee Schillinger) and John Smith Sr., Mary was a devoted educator. Over the years she taught at St. Ephrem Catholic School in Bensalem, PA, Incarnation Catholic School in Trenton, NJ and was a substitute teacher at St. Thomas the Aquinas Catholic School in Croydon, PA....
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Bernard J. "Bubba" Flynn, Jr.

October 7, 1932 - March 9, 2022

Bernard J. Flynn, Jr., 89, of Levittown, died peacefully Wednesday, March 09, 2022 after a brief illness. Born and raised in the West Torresdale section of Philadelphia, he was a 1950 graduate of North Catholic High School and, while working a full-time job and raising a family, earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from LaSalle College. An original Levittown homeowner, he settled in...
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John Chester Derr

June 26, 1928 - March 3, 2022

John Chester Derr, of Levittown, PA, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the age of 93. Born in Pottsville, PA to the late John H. and A. Elizabeth (nee Chester) Derr, Chester was an original Levittown homeowner and founding member of the United Christian Church, formerly known as Church of the Reformation and then a member of St. Luke's U.C.C. Chester worked as a miner before moving to...
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Michael J. Haraburda

December 23, 1969 - February 27, 2022

Michael J. Haraburda, 52, of Levittown, died Sunday, February 27, 2022. Born and raised in Lower Bucks County, Mike attended Pennsbury High School and had spent most of his working career as a machinist. Mike was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, walks in the woods, and sitting by an open fire. He enjoyed carpentry but most important to him was the time he spent...
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Christopher J. Pearo

January 13, 1971 - February 16, 2022

Christopher J. Pearo, 51, of Levittown, PA passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his residence. Born in South Philadelphia and raised in the East Falls section of the city, he had been a Levittown resident for the past 10 years. Christopher had been employed as a driver and delivery person with the Philadelphia Inquirer for 23 years until recently. An avid fan of the...
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Rita Evelyn Bruck

May 25, 1936 - February 16, 2022

Rita Evelyn (nee Benson) Bruck, of Morrisville, PA, passed away, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 85. Born in Philadelphia, to the late Harold and Florence Benson, Rita enjoyed shopping and visiting casinos. She will always be remembered for her infectious smile and laugh. Rita is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, with whom she has spent...
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Dolores M. Hausknecht

May 21, 1949 - February 16, 2022

Dolores M. Hausknecht, of Levittown, died suddenly Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol. She was 72 years old. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Feasterville, she was a 1967 graduate of Neshaminy High School and had resided in Bristol Township since 1968. She had spent most of her working career as a bank teller with Wells Fargo Bank in the area for many years...
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John J. Gamel

January 22, 1957 - February 12, 2022

John J. Gamel, long-time resident of Levittown, PA, passed away on February 12th at the age of 65. He was survived by: his three daughters, Jillian, Jocelyn, and one other; his siblings Joan (Tom) Parks, Nancy, and James; half-siblings Dionne (Alan) and Bobby; several cousins, nieces, and nephews; and his Aunt Leslie. He is preceded in death by his father John W. Gamel and mother Ethel I. Gamel. ...
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Meredith Elter

February 8, 1979 - February 12, 2022

Meredith Elter, 43, of Levittown, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne after a brief illness. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, she was a 1997 graduate of John Dickinson High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics from the Art Institute of Philadelphia. Meredith had been employed as a Senior Digital...
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Emile Richard Sarvat III

February 12, 2022

Emile Richard Sarvat III, 74, passed away peacefully in his home in Levittown, PA on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Rick was born July 28, 1947 in Trenton, NJ to Dick and Sarah Sarvat. The eldest of five, he went on to proudly serve as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968, before being honorably discharged. Rick loved to knit, providing more than 1,000 handmade hats and...
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David E. Strother, Jr.

December 15, 1972 - February 11, 2022

David E. Strother, Jr., of Marlton, NJ, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at the Samaritan Center of Voorhees, after a long, courageous battle against cancer. He was 49 years old. Born and raised in Lower Bucks County, Dave was a 1990 graduate of Pennsbury High School and the Bucks County Technical High School, and had resided in Marlton, NJ for the past year. He served his country...
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Robert "Bobby" Long, Jr.

March 18, 1953 - February 9, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Long Jr., of Levittown, PA, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 68. Born in Abington, PA, to the late Maryjane and Robert Long Sr., Bobby was a long time parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Levittown, where he served as an usher and volunteered at the pizza stand for the church carnivals. He was an avid Phillies and Sixers fan and enjoyed...
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Peter P. Buruschkin

June 10, 1965 - February 8, 2022

Peter P. Buruschkin, 56, of Langhorne, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at his residence. Born in North Philadelphia and formerly of Medford, NJ, Telahoma, TN and Ripley, MS, he was a graduate of Ripley High School where he was a place kicker for the football team. He went on to attend Villanova University. Peter had been a sales manager with Verizon in Exton, PA for the past 15 years. ...
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Jean Marie Antonini

February 8, 1942 - February 7, 2022

Jean Marie Antonini, of Levittown, died peacefully Monday, February 7, 2022, at her residence, one day before her 80th birthday. Born and raised in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia, she had attended Triton Regional High School and had been a Bristol township resident for the past 8 years. Jean enjoyed doing ceramics when she could, but chose to stay close to her husband, children,...
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Christine M. Filer

August 23, 1949 - February 6, 2022

Christine M. Filer, of Reedville, VA, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis, on Sunday, February 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born August 23, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Catherine Gorman and Criss M. Smith, Jr. Christine was the oldest of seven siblings, each of whom deeply admired and respected her for her maturity...
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Mercedes W. DeSilva

November 3, 1935 - February 6, 2022

Mercedes DeSilva, of Fairless Hills, PA, passed peacefully from this life on February 6, 2022, at the age of 86. She was born on November 3, 1935, in Colombo, Sri Lanka to her parents, Percy and Resta Wiratunga. It was in her native Sri Lanka that she met her loving husband of 65 years, Derrick DeSilva. They were married in Sri Lanka in 1956, and in 1967 made the decision to immigrate to the...
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Michael Kelly

August 17, 1964 - February 5, 2022

Michael L. Kelly, age 57, peacefully passed away on February 5th, 2022, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born August 17th, 1964, in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Michael was a 1983 graduate of Pennsbury High School and resided in Yardley, Pennsylvania. He was employed in the Motion Pictures Industry, he was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters,...
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Lois Griffith

March 26, 1934 - February 5, 2022

Lois Griffith died Friday, February 5, 2022, at her home. She was 87 years old. Born in Grant Pa., she was a resident of Levittown for 65 Years. Lois was employed as an injection molding operator at Amoco Plastics. She loved bible study and was an avid reader and loved to plant in her garden. Lois was a self-published author of bible studies. Lois was a graduate of Harmony Joint High School in...
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Margaret "Bonnie" Quinn

December 18, 1941 - February 3, 2022

Margaret "Bonnie" Brodhead Quinn, died Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her daughter's residence in Bristol Township after a short illness. She was 80 years old. Born and raised in Trenton, Bonnie was a 1959 graduate of Ewing High School and remained active helping organize the class reunions. Until her retirement, she had been employed with Amtrak in Ft. Washington, PA for 25 years as a...
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Delaine M. Blumer

June 20, 1957 - January 30, 2022

Delaine M. Blumer, 64, of Levittown, died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Jefferson-Bucks Hospital in falls township after a long illness. Born and raised in northeast Philadelphia, Delaine was a 1975 graduate of Frankford High School, and had been employed with the Pennsbury School District for 10 years as a cafeteria service manager at Pennwood Middle School. She enjoyed traveling with...
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James A. Miele, Sr.

February 5, 1933 - January 26, 2022

James A. Miele, Sr., of Levittown, died peacefully Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at his home. He was 88 years old. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, Mr. Miele had been employed as a repairman with the Electrical Motor Repair Company in Trenton for 50 years. A long time member of St. Michael the Archangel R.C. Church, James was an avid reader and would read up to three books a week, He also...
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Edwin S. Vile III

August 7, 1970 - January 22, 2022

Edwin S. Vile, III, a lifetime resident of Hulmeville, died Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was 51 years old. Born in Bristol Township, Eddy was a 1989 graduate of Neshaminy High School where he was a member of the baseball team. Eddy was president and an owner with the family business "Trash Daddy" and "E. S. Vile and Son, Inc." and was a board member with the Bucks County Community...
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Leslie Ann Lugo

June 12, 1999 - January 22, 2022

Leslie Ann Lugo, of Falls Township, died Saturday January 22, 2022, at the Jefferson Hospital-Torresdale Campus after a brief illness. She was 22 years old. Born in Brooklyn, NY and formerly of northeast Philadelphia, she has been a Levittown resident for the past 14 years. Leslie was a 2017 graduate of Pennsbury High School and had been employed with Amazon in Langhorne until recently. ...
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Joseph P. Godish

May 29, 1983 - January 19, 2022

Joseph P. Godish, of Levittown, PA, 38, whose loving heart left a beacon of light for all who knew and loved him, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. A graduate of Pennsbury High School, Joe was an exceptional athlete and played JV basketball and was the captain of the Varsity baseball team. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Bloomsburg University and...
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Joseph E. Kull

June 19, 1930 - January 18, 2022

Joseph Edward Kull, of Levittown PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 at the age of 91. Joe served in the Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Augsburg Germany and oversaw the development and operation of both the Enlisted Men's and Officer's clubs at the newly established base of the 109th infantry. Stateside, Joe worked as a lead mechanic for Coca-Cola for 35...
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Irene Eleanor Martin

September 7, 1943 - January 17, 2022

Irene Eleanor Martin, a long time resident of Lower Bucks County, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 17, 2022. She was 78 years old. Born in Dixonville, PA, Irene had attended the former Delhaas High School in Bristol Township. Mrs. Martin enjoyed cooking, baking, was a lover of different genres of music, and crossword puzzles. She also was...
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Pauline M. Derr

July 2, 1930 - January 17, 2022

Pauline M. (nee Diesenroth) Derr, of Levittown, PA, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 91. Born in Tamaqua, PA to the late Walter and Dorothy Diesenroth, Pauline was an original Levittown homeowner and founding member of the United Christian Church, formerly known as Church of the Reformation. She will be missed by her many church friends both old and new. Pauline is survived...
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John De Wayne Radziwon

September 7, 1946 - January 15, 2022

John DeWayne Radziwon, of Fairless Hills, PA, passed away with his loving wife by his side, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 75 years old. Born in Greensburg, and raised in Yukon, PA, He was a 1964 graduate of South Huntington High School. John worked for many years with USX Fairless Works in the electrical furnace division until its closure...
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Daniel P. Klesh, Danny

April 17, 1982 - January 14, 2022

Daniel P Klesh, "Danny", passed away unexpectedly and left this earth to be with the Lord at the age of 39. Danny will be greatly missed by his family and all who loved him. Born in Trenton, NJ, Danny was a graduate of Neshaminy High School and a proud member of the United States Coast Guard for 8 years. Upon his honorable discharge, he joined New Jersey Transit where he was a conductor for...
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Walter J. Bujak

January 25, 1960 - January 13, 2022

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Helen (Raszewski), Walter was the 7th of their 8 children. Walt graduated from Northeast Catholic High School for Boys in 1977. He later attended The Community College of Philadelphia and West Chester University. He met the love of his life, Lisa (Letterio), in 1989, to whom he's been married for 28 years. Together they had two children,...
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Joseph B. Gindhart, Sr.

April 9, 1946 - January 12, 2022

Joseph B. Gindhart, Sr., 75, of Levittown, died Wednesday evening, January 12, 2022, at his residence. A resident of Philadelphia, Kensington section, and a 1964 graduate of Mastbaum High School, Mr. Gindhart had been a Levittown resident for the past 5 years. Joseph had spent most of his working career as an electrician, and also enjoyed performing as a Karaoke DJ and used the stage name ...
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Dianna M. Sweeney

January 8, 2022

Dianna M. Sweeney of Levittown, PA passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022. She was 70 years old. 
Dianna was the beloved wife to William "Bill" Sweeney for over 42 years and daughter of the late Caroline and Vincent Urquhart. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her loving son Gregory Sweeney and his wife Sharon, her siblings Patricia Groblewski (Richard), Thomas Urquhart ...
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Amanda Rose Krause

January 5, 2022

Amanda Rose Krause, "Min" 34 of Levittown passed away on January 5, 2022. Dear daughter of Jane E. (nee Hoban) and the late Bernard W. Krause. Loving sister of Michael L. Krause (Brittany). Beloved girlfriend of Dave Honea. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, that all loved her so dearly. Amanda loved her family more than anything, especially her "broosh". She could recite any...
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Margaret M. Hawkins

May 31, 1947 - January 3, 2022

Margaret M. (nee Ehrmann) Hawkins, of Levittown, PA, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at the age of 74. Born in Philadelphia, to the late Eleanor and John Ehrmann Sr., Margaret was an avid animal lover and enjoyed crocheting. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry D. Hawkins, and her brother John Ehrmann Jr., Margaret is survived by her children, Joseph Hawkins, Margaret A. ...
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Brock Ballantyne

October 11, 1976 - January 3, 2022

Brock Ballantyne, of Levittown, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol Township. He was 45 years old. A 1995 graduate of Harry S. Truman High School, Brock briefly resided in Berwick, PA but mostly was a lifetime Lower Bucks County resident. Brock had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Outdoor Landscaping Supplies and Platinum Paving, Co's, and...
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Robert Henry Grant

April 11, 1969 - January 1, 2022

Robert Henry Grant, beloved Father, Fiancé, Brother and Son passed away January 1st, 2022 at the age of 52. Robert was born on April 11th, 1969 in Jersey City, to Dorothy and Clynton Grant Sr. Robert grew up with two older siblings, Clynton Grant Jr. and Kathleen Leone, as well as his younger brother Budd Grant. Robert was an amazing fiance and an even more incredible father. Anyone...
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John Angove

April 9, 1937 - December 31, 2021

John Angove passed away peacefully on December 31, 2021. He was 84. John was the beloved husband to Dorothy Jean (née Schmid) Angove for 55 years. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Elizabeth Angove, his son David Angove, and his brother Ronald Angove. In addition to his wife John leaves behind his loving children; Richard Angove (Wendy), Susan Angove, and Jennifer Allen...
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Barbara A. Trago

January 12, 1934 - December 26, 2021

Barbara A. Trago, 87, of Levittown, died Sunday, December 26, 2021, at her residence. Born in Rutland, VT, and raised in Willow Grove, PA, Mrs. Trago has been a Bristol Township resident for the past 55 years. A graduate of Upper Moreland High School, she had been employed for many years as a cashier at the former Kane's Shop N' Bag in Levittown. She also worked as a secretary, and was...
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Tyler John Amberger

November 18, 2003 - December 24, 2021

Tyler Amberger passed away as a result of a tragic accident on Saturday, December 24, 2021, at only 18 years of age.. He was a dedicated athlete, son, brother, boyfriend, and grandson. Tyler loved his mother and father deeply and that didn't change after his mother passed away. He inherited the good from both of his parents, and always tried to live up to the expectations of his father,...
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Gerald A. Bill, "Jerry"

March 3, 1937 - December 21, 2021

Gerald A. "Jerry" Bill, 84, of Fairless Hills, PA, died Tuesday evening, December 21, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center. Born in Williamsport, PA, and raised in the Kensington-Allegheny section of Philadelphia, Jerry resided in Fairless Hills for the past 50 years. Until his retirement in 2002, He had been employed as a software analyst with the Unisys Corportation in Blue Bell, PA after 37...
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Thomas M. Johnson

July 4, 1960 - December 17, 2021

Thomas M. Johnson, of Levittown PA, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at the age of 61. Born in Bristol, PA to Josephine (nee Zuefelt) and the late Albert Johnson Sr., Tom worked for the Lenox Corporation for over 30 yrs; most recently as the Director of Infrastructure. He was also an avid Philly sports fan. Tom is survived by his children, Theresa Johnson, Michael Johnson, Julie Johnson...
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Patricia Ann Trojan

April 7, 1959 - December 13, 2021

Patricia Ann Trojan, 62, passed away peacefully December 13, 2021 in her home in Fairless Hills. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Larissa, her beloved husband Robert, and her parents, Burton and Harriet Weil. She is survived by her daughter Kristin (Efrain), her stepdaughter Brittany (William) and her brothers Thomas (Kathleen) and John (Jean). She will be remembered by her many...
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Lloyd H. "Butch" St. John

February 8, 1935 - December 8, 2021

Lloyd H. "Butch" St. John, 86, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Promedica Nursing and Rehab center in Makefield Township. Born and raised in New Castle, PA, he moved to Levittown in the early 1960's, settled in Bristol Township and began working for USX Fairless Works, and retired as a hydraulic specialist after 40 years of service. A devout Christian, Jesus Christ was his first love....
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Elois Miller

October 11, 1930 - December 8, 2021

Elois (nee Ogden) Miller of Fairless Hills, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the age of 91. Born in Hickman, KY, to the late Egbert and Minnie Ogden, Elois will forever be remembered as a simple yet loving and caring person. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 yrs, James L. Miller, and her son, James A. Miller, son-in-law, Jeff Eubanks, Elois is survived by her...
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Russell J. Cloak

October 29, 1981 - December 5, 2021

Russell J. Cloak Russell J. Cloak, of Philadelphia, died suddenly Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was 40 years old. Born and raised in Lower Bucks County, Russell attended Neshaminy High School and had been employed as a union laborer, with local #332 in Philadelphia for the past several years. An accomplished boxer, Russell appeared in over 30 amateur fights in the Junior welterweight...
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Michael J. Gainer, Sr.

February 6, 1955 - December 5, 2021

Michael James Gainer, Sr., 66, of Levittown, passed away on December 5 after a short battle with cancer. Michael was born on February 6, 1955 to Patricia (O'Hara) and Leo Gainer in Kalamazoo, MI. Michael would spend his first 9 years in Dushore, PA on the Gainer family farm prior to settling in Levittown, PA. After graduating from Bishop Egan high school in 1973, where he starred as...
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Michael J. McCloskey

January 14, 1957 - December 4, 2021

Michael J. McCloskey, 64, of Croyden, Pennsylvania passed unexpectedly on December 4, 2021. He was born January 14, 1957 in Levittown, Pennsylvania to the late George and the late Helen McCloskey. Michael was the beloved husband of Linda McCloskey (nee – Gilbert); father of Adam McCloskey, Nicole McCloskey and her boyfriend DJ Lawson, and the late Andrew McCloskey; brother of Patricia Klosinski...
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Maxine E. Hartzell

December 29, 1948 - December 3, 2021

Maxine E. Hartzell Maxine E. Hartzell, a long time Morrisville Borough resident, died Friday morning, December 3, 2021, at her residence. She was 72 years old. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, and raised in Levittown, Maxine resided in Morrisville for over 50 years. Maxine enjoyed crochet, and made clothing and blankets for her family and friends to enjoy, and will also be remembered as an...
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Raymond J. McNeil

January 13, 1932 - December 3, 2021

Raymond J. McNeil Raymond J. McNeil, of Levittown, died peacefully at his residence, with his family at his side, Friday, December 3, 2021. He was 89 years old. Mr. McNeil was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, and moved to Levittown in the mid 1950's. Until his retirement, Ray was employed for over 20 years with the Bristol Township Water and Sewer Department. ...
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Jean H. Hennigan

January 19, 1944 - December 2, 2021

Jean H. (nee Duzen) Hennigan passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the age of 77. Born in Taylor, PA, to the late John and Irene (nee Krzak) Duzen, Jean pursued her passion as a hair stylist and owned her own salon in Lackawanna Co., PA. She later moved to Levittown, PA with her husband, Jim where they resided for over 50 years. She was a member of the former St. Joseph the Worker Catholic...
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Joan L. Ratcliffe

November 25, 1930 - November 26, 2021

Joan L. Ratcliffe, age 91, of Langhorne, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 in the home in which she has resided since 1959. She was born November 25, 1930 in Bristol Pennsylvania to the late Leroy B. Stackhouse and the late Irene Stackhouse (nee – Field). Joan was the beloved wife of 35 years of the late Harry Ratcliffe, Jr; mother of David M. Ratcliffe and his wife Susan, Donald P....
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Helen Jeanne Jennings

May 29, 1953 - November 26, 2021

Helen Jeanne Jennings, of Levittown, passed away on November 26, 2021 at the age of 68. She was born May 29, 1953 to Lawrence and Edith Froehlich in Erie, Pennsylvania. Jeanne was the beloved mother of David, Matthew, and Sara Jennings. She is also survived by Kenneth Jennings, and her siblings Christine Tatalone, David Froehlich and his wife Christa, Rebecca Markle and her husband Derek, Lisa...
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Shirley D. McElhare

December 3, 1929 - November 26, 2021

Shirley D. McElhare It is with great sorrow to announce that our mom, Shirley D. McElhare, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in North Port Florida, on Friday November 26, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born in Doylestown PA and as a child lived in many towns. She eventually called Levittown, PA home and lived there most of her life, until finally moving to North Port Florida. Mom...
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Roberta K. Baranowski

March 7, 1942 - November 23, 2021

On November 23, 2021, the angels whispered it was time for Roberta to come home and she left us with loving memories that fill our broken hearts. Roberta was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on March 7, 1942 to Robert and Ethel (Wickkiser) McWilliams. Roberta moved to Levittown with her family In September 1953 and has been a resident ever since. She graduated from Pennsbury High School in 1960...
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Lolita S. Caparas

November 23, 2021

Lolita S. Caparas, 82 of Langhorne, passed away on November 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Rufino C. Caparas, Jr. Loving mother of Lee L. Caparas. Also survived by her sisters: Elizabeth Balingit (Albert), Emma Malimban, her nieces and nephews: Risalyn Villanueva (Jess), Caridad Sabaan, Cecilia Contreras (Mario), Rene Asuncion Jr. (Carol), Ernesto Asuncion (Gayle), Nerissa Pepito (Roy),...
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Deborah "Debbie"" Yauger

December 3, 1943 - November 16, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" Yauger, of Levittown, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at her residence in Bristol Township. She was 77 years old. Born in Akron,Ohio, Mrs. Yauger had resided in Siesta Key, FL, before moving to Levittown in 1972. Debbie most enjoyed times spent with her family. She will be remembered for her passion for horses and horse racing, and was a talented artist and...
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Patricia Ann Steele

November 12, 2021

Patricia Ann Steele of Newtown passed away peacefully on November 12th, 2021. Patricia was 75 years old. She was a longtime resident of Morrisville , Pa. Patricia was born to the late Edward Naylor and Helen (nee Katoch) Matthias inTrenton, NJ. She leaves behind her daughters Brenda (Serge) Oros and Constance Steele, Along with her four grandsons Shane, Craig , and Kyle Oros, and Edward Steele,...
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Barbara Hartnett

June 4, 1961 - November 11, 2021

Barbara Hartnett, of Levittown, died Thursday afternoon, November 11, 2021, at her residence after a long battle with cancer. She was 60 years old A lifelong resident of Lower Bucks County, Barbara was a 1979 graduate of Pennsbury High School, received her Bachelors degree in Nursing from Bucks County Community College, and had spent her working career as a registered nurse at the Lower Bucks...
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Joseph Krapf

December 19, 1955 - November 10, 2021

Joseph Krapf, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and formerly of Fairless Hills, PA, passed away, Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the age of 65. Born in Bristol, PA, Joe enjoyed fishing and had a true passion for cars especially muscle cars and classic cars. He loved NASCAR and drag racing. Preceded in death by his father, John Krapf, Joe is survived by his mother, Rose Krapf, and his siblings, Susan ...
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James G. "Jim" Salmastrelli

May 6, 1952 - November 10, 2021

James G. "Jim" Salmastrelli, of Morrisville died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. He was 69 years old. Born in Trenton and raised in Ewing Township, NJ, he was a 1970 graduate of Ewing High School. Jim had worked for several years as a service technician and truck driver for Siemans, and prior to that with Caldwell Supply in Trenton. He also...
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Miriam Z. Morales

September 5, 1935 - November 7, 2021

Miriam Z. Morales of Yardley, PA, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the age of 86. Born in Puerto Rico, to the late Jorge Ortiz Aponte and Monserate (nee Median) Reyes, Miriam was a devoted Pastor's wife and true servant of God. She was a deaconess and Sunday school teacher, and lovingly supported the missions all while being Co-Owner and book keeper of her and husband's company,...
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Marjorie Ann Ovack

November 7, 2021

Marjorie Ovack, age 70, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021, at her home in Bensalem, with her family by her side. Marjorie was born in Philadelphia to the late Robert and Elizabeth. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Ovack, who passed away in 2010. Marjorie was the beloved mother of Kimberly Stokes (her husband, David) and Heather Bradley (her husband, Patrick). She was the...
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Robert J. "Rob" Walsh

January 3, 1994 - November 6, 2021

Robert "Rob"J. Walsh, of Levittown, died Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was 27 years old. A lifelong resident of Levittown, Rob was a 2012 graduate of Neshaminy High School. He enjoyed watching the Eagles and the Sixers, playing basketball, fishing, and spending time with his friends, nephews, and family. He is survived by his mother, Jacquelyn Chrobak, and is son of the late Andrew...
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Thomas E. Buckley, Jr.

July 19, 1965 - October 31, 2021

Thomas E. Buckley Jr., of Levittown, PA, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 56. Born in Bordentown, NJ, to Jean Ann (nee DeSantis), and the late Thomas E. Buckley Sr., Tom was an avid Green Bay Packers Fan and a long time member of "TPADs," the Trenton Polish American Democratic Club. Tom is survived by his children, Jennifer (Dan) Ferris, Chris Buckley and Michael Buckley,...
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Joan C. Swank

October 25, 1943 - October 29, 2021

Joan C Swank, beloved mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully October 29,2021, in her sleep at the age of 78. She is finally at rest after her long battle with cancer. Joan had a love for crafting and crocheting that she enjoyed sharing. You could always find her at the bingo hall surrounded by friends and coffee. She was an avid camper who enjoyed spending time with her family around the...
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Maridolores "Mari" Binney

May 27, 1942 - October 25, 2021

Maridolores "Mari" Binney, 79, of Levittown, died Monday evening at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown after a brief illness. Born in Philadelphia, and formerly of Lenola, NJ, she has been a long time Levittown resident. She was employed for 33 years with the Bristol Township School District as a teacher's aide at several locations until she retired. A member of St. Michael the Archangel...
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Grace A. Rossi

July 24, 1940 - October 25, 2021

Grace A. Rossi, of Langhorne, died Monday, October 25, 2021, at her residence. She was 81 years old. Born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, and graduate of Little Flower School for Girls; she had lived for many years in Bensalem prior to moving to Langhorne over two years ago. Until her retirement she was employed as a sales representative at Macy's at the Oxford Valley...
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Helen E. Chokey

October 31, 1930 - October 23, 2021

Helen E. Chokey, a lifelong lower bucks county resident, died Saturday October 23, 2021, at the St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne. She was 90 years old Born and Raised in Morrisville, Helen resided there for most of her life and was a graduate of Morrisville High School. She spent most of her working career as a Registered Nurse, serving in several capacities including the Recovery room...
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Morton S. Rubin

December 9, 1933 - October 23, 2021

Morton S. Rubin, 87, of Marlton, NJ, died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Riverview Estates after a brief illness. Born and Raised in Trenton, and formerly of Middletown Township, Mr. Rubin had been a resident of Marlton for the past several years. Until his retirement, he had spent most of his working career as a sales representative in the industrial supplies industry. Morton served in...
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George M. Van Horn

September 7, 1947 - October 18, 2021

George M. Van Horn, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home in Falls township. He was 74 years old. Born in Hazelton, and raised in Weatherly, PA , He has been a long time resident of lower bucks county. George spent several years of his working career with the Carpenters union, #1073, in Philadelphia and earned the title of Master Carpenter, was an accomplished artist, and musician who...
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James "Jimmy" Deck

November 29, 1961 - October 18, 2021

James J. "Jimmy" Deck, died Monday, October 18, 2021, at Jefferson Bucks Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 59 years old. A lifetime Bristol township resident, Jimmy was a 1979 graduate of the former Delhaas High school and spent most of his working career as a carpenter, in recent years with Gigliotti Construction in Bensalem. He was a skilled wood worker, loved hunting, fishing, ...
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Luella Dubell

September 15, 1944 - October 13, 2021

On October 13, 2021, the world lost a beautiful soul and God called back an angel. Luella was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Vivian Baker and by her brother, Leroy. She is survived by her husband, Thomas and children, Thomas Jr (Marne), Betty, Donna (Rolf), Richard, Cathy (Keven), Kimberly (Franklin), Eleanor, and Linda (Thomas). Her grandchildren, Lauren, Daniel, Samuel, Kelly,...
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Wendy R. Styer

August 11, 1956 - October 12, 2021

About a month before she passed away, Wendy Renee Styer meditated on the meaning of life and death in a post on Facebook. "So when did my life truly begin?" she asked. "At the moment that God, the Father of all time and eternity, determined that there was a need and purpose for me and caused me to be conceived in my mother's womb." Mrs. Styer continued in the Sept. 9 post. "When will my...
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Dennis H. Siegel, Phd

January 21, 1954 - October 12, 2021

Dennis H. Siegel, PhD, died peacefully Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at his residence. He was 67 years old. Born in Scranton, and formerly of Philadelphia, Dennis was a long time resident of Levittown, and a 1971 graduate of Bishop Egan High School He attended both Marywood University where he obtained his M.A. in applied clinical and behavioral psychology and University of Scranton for his...
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Gloria A Kazoroski

November 20, 1941 - October 11, 2021

Gloria A. Kazoroski, of Levittown, PA, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the age of 79. Born in Trenton, NJ, to the late Anthony and Anna Kazoroski, Gloria was an original Levittown resident. She was also a retired lab technician for Rohm and Haas for over 30 years and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by her brother, John "Jack" Kazoroski, Gloria is...
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Christopher Owen Campbell

January 31, 1978 - October 9, 2021

Christopher Owen Malcolm Savery Campbell, 43, of Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born in New York City on January 31, 1978, he was the son of Cathleen Savery and Thomas Campbell. Chris attended several schools while travelling with his family, from New York City, to Brazil, to Chicago, and finishing in Ridgefield, CT. He was an...
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Roy Kahn

April 20, 1932 - October 8, 2021

In Loving Memory Roy Kahn, 89, of Spring Lake, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Bronx, NY, on April 20, 1932, to the late Louis and Ida Rachael (Grossman) Kahn. Roy was an avid, lifelong New York Giants Football fan, and if you were a member of his clan, you were too! He also had strong interests in...
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Teng Chhuon

October 1, 2021

Teng Chhuon, of Philadelphia, passed away on October 1st 2021 at the age of 76. Teng was the loving wife of the late Sath Sin and caring mother to Kam Sin (Mila), and Chamnan Sin. Teng was also the proud grandmother to Kamila Sin whom she adored. Teng was born in Battambang Cambodia in 1945. In Cambodia, She met her husband Sath Sin before moving to the United States in 1981, and would go on...
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Marcos A. Delgado

July 26, 1953 - September 29, 2021

On the evening of Wednesday September 29th, 2021, Marcos Antonio Delgado loving and devoted Father of 2 and Grandfather "Abuelo" of 6 passed away at the age of 68 in Langhorne, PA. Marcos was born on July 26, 1953 in San José, Costa Rica to José Antonio and Gladys Delgado. He immigrated to the United States when he was 18 years old and worked as a construction laborer for 50 years. Upon his...
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Scott E. Schiavo

April 14, 1961 - September 26, 2021

Scott E. Schiavo, a lifetime Levittown resident, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Temple University Heart and Lung Center after a brief illness. He was 60 years old. Scott had been the vice president of Digital Care Systems for the past 20 years, and was 1980 graduate of the former Woodrow Wilson High School. He was a big Philadelphia sports fan, especially of the Eagles, trips to...
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Phillip L. Burke, Jr.

September 5, 1963 - September 26, 2021

Phillip L. Burke, Jr., 58, of Levittown, died Sunday evening, September 26, 2021, at the St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne after a lengthy illness. A life time resident of Lower Bucks County, Phillip was a 1981 graduate of Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills. For most of his working career, he was employed with maintenance for several housing and apartment complexes including...
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Ann McKee, GNSH

November 14, 1941 - September 26, 2021

Sister Ann McKee, GNSH, formerly Sister Ann of the Sacred Heart, 79, died at Abington Hospital on September 26, 2021 in the 61st year of her religious life. Sister was born to Francis T and Ann Cecilia (Denneny) McKee in Abington, PA. Her mother died in childbirth and Ann was raised by her father and loving step-mother Margaret, in Glenside. Sister graduated from Melrose Academy and received a...
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Lisa Fawkes

March 4, 1952 - September 26, 2021

Lisa Fawkes, of Levittown, PA, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the age of 68. Born in Cross Creek Twp., North Carolina, to the late David and Catherine Kenion, Lisa is survived by her loving companion of 32 years, Robert "Nick" Knickerbocker. Family and friends are invited to Lisa's Life Celebration on Friday, October 1, 2021, from 6 PM- 7 PM, at the Beck Givnish Life Celebration...
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Bernard "Bernie" Krause

October 13, 1958 - September 25, 2021

Bernard "Bernie" W. Krause of Levittown, PA passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the age of 62. Born in Philadelphia, to the late Bernard and Agnes Krause, Bernie was a proud graduate of Pennsbury High School, Class of 1977. After high school Bernie pursued a career in automotive repair. In 2000, Bernie, along with Tim, opened up United Tire and Service of Southampton, a goal Bernie...
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Odell "Juice" Jones

October 2, 1949 - September 25, 2021

Odell F. "Juice" Jones, died peacefully Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was 71 years old. Born and raised in Swainsboro, GA, He had been a long time Lower Bucks County resident. "Juice" had spent his working career in law enforcement, serving with the Amtrak police for 33 years until his retirement in 2009, and was his local union representative of the Federal law enforcement agency of...
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John T. Lounsberry

March 31, 1949 - September 22, 2021

John T. Lounsberry, of Levittown, died peacefully Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 72 years old. Born in Kenton, OH, he was raised in Abington, PA, and a 1967 graduate of Abington High School. He went on to attend and graduate from St. Bonaventure University in New York State with a bachelor's degree in accounting. John spent his working career...
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Sarah M. Tate

August 20, 1929 - September 22, 2021

Sarah M. Tate Sarah M. Tate. long time resident of Levittown until a few years ago, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 92. Born and Raised in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, she came to the United States in 1946 and made a home for her and her family in Lower Bucks in 1971. Mrs. Tate enjoyed her many travels back to Derry, and was an avid and active bowler until recently. ...
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