Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc.
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
Michael A. Santicerma
November 29, 2021
Michael A. Santicerma, 35 of Holland formerly of Yardley, passed away at his home on November 29, 2021. He was a son, brother, nephew, cousin and was loved by so many. Throughout his life he had the kindest soul, touched the lives of countless hearts and was always willing to help others.
A loving son of Anthony J. and Deborah A. Santicerma, dear brother of Matthew and his wife, Kimberly...
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Dorothea L. Barlow
March 17, 1934 - November 29, 2021
Dorothea L. Barlow, 87, of Newtown, PA, died on November 29 2021 at Doylestown Hospital. Born in West Chester, PA., Dottie was a long-time resident of Newtown.
Dottie married her Pen Pal husband Donald after WWII and moved to Newtown. She is a long-time member of the Newtown United Methodist Church, serving in the Choir, the Bell Choir and the Children's Choir. Dottie studied music at Bucks...
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Cassandra Fox "Sandi" Bobek
February 23, 1959 - November 24, 2021
Cassandra "Sandi" Fox Bobek, 62, of Doylestown, PA died on November 24, 2021 at Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown PA. Born in Waterbury, CT Sandi was a long time Bucks County resident. Sandi is a graduate of Central Bucks East High School and Bucks County Community College Nursing program. She also has her Nursing Home Administration certification. Sandi has worked at several nursing homes...
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Paul David Deen
April 27, 1950 - November 21, 2021
Paul David Deen, 71, of Newtown, PA died on November 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Detroit, MI and raised in Cranford, NJ.
Paul graduated from Cranford High School in 1968, attended Purdue then Drew University before enlisting in the United States Air Force where he served for 4 years. Upon his return he graduated Suma cum laude from SUNY (State University of NY) at Stony Brook with a...
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Dean A. Nichols
November 15, 2021
Dean A. Nichols, 72 of Newtown passed away on November 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Charlene M. (Wassum) Nichols. Loving step-father of Charles J. Alvarez (Jennifer), Terrence J. Alverez (Leslie) and Jose M. Alvarez (Gretchen). Grand pop of Thomas, Jonathan, Jack, Kirstin, Keith, Christian, Gracie, Timmy and Josh. Brother in-law of Joanne & Fred Whittaker, Rachel Wassum & Tony O'Donnel, Roseann...
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Jeanne Bressen Epstein
November 12, 2021
Newtown, PA - Jeanne Bressen Epstein, 92, passed away on November 12, 2021 after a short illness. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was married to Paul for nearly 52 years until his death in 2002, making their home in Elmont, NY, Maplewood, NJ, and finally Florham Park, NJ. Her lifelong passions were bridge, tennis, canoeing, cooking, travel, politics, and her family and many friends. She had...
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JoAnne M. Nardo
July 4, 1935 - November 8, 2021
Jo-Anne Mead Nardo passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021. A resident of Newtown, PA for over 33 years. Born in Queens, NY on July 4, 1935, to Austin and Katherine Mead, then came her sister Eva Dee. She grew up in Mount Kisco, NY in her early childhood. Her family then moved to Ridley Township in Delaware County where she graduated from Ridley Park High School. Highlights of her high...
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Gail E. Mohsenian
June 9, 1943 - November 7, 2021
Gail Elizabeth Mohsenian passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, surrounded by her family.
Gail will be lovingly remembered by Javad, her husband of 52 years, Roya, her daughter, Dara, her son, and by her beloved grandchildren William, Parker, Max, and Owen, to whom she was known as "Nan." Gail was born in 1943 in Orlando, Florida to Warren and Dolly Breinig. Her father was a United...
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Linda J. Young
April 23, 1949 - November 5, 2021
Linda Joyce Young passed away on November 5, 2021, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, surrounded by her husband and children.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, with her family being the center of her universe. To know Linda was to know an angel on Earth and her love for her friends and family is what bound her to this life. Linda had a love for traveling and seeing the great...
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Loretta Helen Stieber
December 5, 1951 - November 4, 2021
On November 4, 2021, we lost our beloved wife, mother, and grandmom, Loretta Helen Stieber.
While there were many ways in which Loretta expressed her love for her children and granddaughter, she was notorious for putting Santa to shame at Christmastime. A collective "gasp" could be heard every Christmas morning when all eyes would see what laid about the Christmas tree. She had a gift for making...
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Abigail Clark Ford
November 16, 1949 - November 3, 2021
Abigail Clark Ford born and raised in Rocky Hill, NJ passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 with her husband and family by her side. She was 71 years young. Abi, as she was affectionately known by the family and friends, was born on November 16, 1949 to the late Frank Clark and Jean (Craig) Clark. She was the wife to James Taylor Ford with whom she is survived by and together they shared...
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Janice K. Speakman
August 27, 1932 - November 2, 2021
Janice K (Blevins) Speakman, 89, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2021, in New Oxford, PA. She was born in Grassy Creek, NC on August 27, 1932 to the late Lester and Ruth (Pierce) Blevins. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, G. Alan Speakman, who she was married to for 58 years. Besides her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Edith Spadaccino, her...
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Beverly A. Rounsavill
February 2, 1950 - October 31, 2021
Beverly Rounsavill, 71, of Langhorne, PA died on October 31, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born in Doylestown, PA, Beverly was a life long Bucks Co. resident.
Beverly grew up in Wrightstown and is a graduate of Council Rock High School, class of 1968. She and her late husband owned and operated Joe's Chair Caning business for many years. Beverly has worked at Giant in...
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G. David "Dave" Hansbarger
October 19, 2021
G. David "Dave" Hansbarger died peacefully, and surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He passed because of a fall and subsequent traumatic brain injury.
Born on January 22, 1943, to George and Margaret (nee Kemble), Dave was a loving husband and best friend of Judy (nee Grimaldi) Hansbarger for 59 years. In addition to his wife, Dave is survived by his loving children; Pamela...
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Kathleen G. Millward
August 7, 1940 - October 13, 2021
Kathleen G. Millward passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was 81.
Kathleen was the beloved wife to the late James Millward.
Born on Aug. 7, 1940 in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter to the late Elmer and Katherine McCabe, and sister to the late Donald McCabe.
She is survived by her loving son James E. Millward (Kimberly), her two granddaughters Jessica and Braelyn,...
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Marilyn M Marquis
June 10, 1947 - October 4, 2021
Marilyn Marquis, 74, passed away October 4, 2021, at her home in Yardley, PA. with her daughter, sister, and childhood friend at her side, after recently being diagnosed with a rare, aggressive autoimmune disease.
Marilyn was born to the late Don and Olga Marquis. Marilyn was the third of four children and lived in California, which she called home for more than 65 years. Marilyn graduated...
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Paul W. Arnold
December 11, 1950 - October 3, 2021
Paul W. Arnold, of Newtown, PA passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the age of 70. Born in Philadelphia, to the late Marjorie Arnold, Paul was a hardworking, dedicated psychiatric nurse.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Vera (nee Antinov) and his children, Vera & husband Stephen, Paul II & wife Jodi, Michael & wife Michele, and Justin & fiancé Brianna, and his 7...
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Norman A. Moorhead
September 28, 1944 - September 30, 2021
Norman A. Moorhead, a life long Newtown resident died suddenly on September 30, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA.
Norman was born in Trenton, NJ and lived many years in Newtown Borough before moving to Newtown Twp. Norman is a graduate of Council Rock High School and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force servicing for 4 years. After his military service, Norman began his Police...
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Jean Hartman Crawley
February 1, 1921 - September 28, 2021
Jean Hartman Crawley, of Solebury, PA, left this life on September 28th, serenely and on her own terms, at home. She was 100 years old and lived a life of service; her love of books and rocks, gardening and community work were woven throughout her life. Her cousin, Walter Coats, captured her essence - "she is a woman of sterling character".
Born at home on February 1,1921 in Wilkes-Barre, PA...
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Shirley E. Lawton
June 14, 1930 - September 21, 2021
Shirley E. Lawton, 91, a lifelong Bucks Co. resident died on September 21,2021 at Holland Village, Holland, Pa.
Shirley was an active roller-skater, which is where she met her husband, Walter, the Love of Her life. She enjoyed Bowling and spending time with her lifelong best friend, Grace Kovitch. Shirley and Walt traveled extensively throughout the years, seeing 49 States and Europe. She...
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Linda J. Moorhead
November 30, 1948 - September 18, 2021
Linda J. Moorhead, 72, a life long Newtown resident, died at St. Mary Medical Center with her family by her side.
Linda is a 1966 graduate of Council Rock High School and a life member of the Newtown Fire Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary. She is a member of the Newtown United Methodist Church and she was a volunteer at Pickering Manor. Linda worked at Goodnoe's Farm and Dairy Bar for several years. ...
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Atley John Perez
September 15, 2021
Our precious child Atley John Perez joined his Heavenly Father at the age of 16 months on September 15, 2021. Atley brought endless joy to his family with his bold personality, belly laughs and passion for exploration. Atley preferred to spend as much time as possible in the arms of his parents, with a front row view of whatever action was at hand. When dinner had to be made, Atley's big sisters...
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David A. Cote
November 1, 1943 - September 15, 2021
David Alan Cote of Newtown, Morrisville, Penns Park, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at the age of 78 after battling with Alzheimer's and Dementia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Donna Cote, his two sons Brian (47) and Daniel (44), and his adoring grandchildren Rayhan (16), Cassandra (11), and Logan (4).
David was born in Philadelphia...
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James "Jamie" Tomlinson
November 19, 1963 - September 12, 2021
James L. "Jamie" Tomlinson, 57, of Yardley, PA died suddenly on Sunday, September 12 at his home. Born in Doylestown, PA, Jamie was a lifelong Bucks Co resident.
Jamie is a Pennsbury High School Graduate, Class of 1982. Jamie a self-employed electrician as J.L. Tomlinson and Son. He is a long-time member of the Middletown Grange and a former member of the Upper Makefield Businessman's...
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Margaret S. Moshinsky
January 21, 1928 - September 11, 2021
Margaret S. Moshinsky, 93, of Lansdale, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, at Dock Woods Senior Living Community, Lansdale, PA. Born in Port Carbon, PA, Margaret had been a 49 year resident of Yardley, PA.
Margaret worked for the U.S.Government for many years with the former Bureau of Mines and at the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. She spent time volunteering with...
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Ruth Greisiger
June 15, 1932 - September 10, 2021
Ruth Kletzing Greisiger
Langhorne - Previously of Holland, PA. Ruth passed away on September 10, 2021 at age 89 where she resided; Attleboro of Langhorne. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Arthur (Eugene) and her parents, Russell and Mildred Kletzing. Ruth is survived by her children, Arthur Jr., Judith Ann Loughlin (Tom) and John; three grandchildren, Ryan Loughlin,...
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John Estok, Jr.
September 10, 2021
John Estok, Jr.
Morrisville, PA
With great sadness, John Estok, Jr. passed away at home on Friday, September 10, 2021. To make a long story short, John was proud of his Hungarian Heritage. He was an Army medic in the Korean War, retired UPS driver, and self employed roofer.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret of 66 years, he is survived by his daughter and son in law, Karen and Robert Onda...
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Susan A. Devlin
December 2, 1957 - September 7, 2021
Susan A. Devlin, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 2, 1957, to the late Paul and Florence Leone of the Olney section of Philadelphia, Susan and her husband, John, had recently moved to Pocono Lake.
Susan was a doting wife and mother, always ensuring the home was well-kept and her family well-fed. Not only did she raise...
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Regina Mistretta Pine
September 7, 2021
Regina Mistretta Pine passed away after battling cancer for 2 years, early in the morning on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her husband and children. She was born in 1953 in New York, NY, and she resided in Newtown, PA for many years. An active member of her local parish, the Church of St. Andrew, Gina loved Jesus Christ and her Catholic faith. With her husband, she owned...
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Helen D. Morrin
July 12, 1927 - September 3, 2021
Helen D. Morrin (Marzin) passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Symphony Manor Nursing Home in Feasterville, PA. She was 94 years old.
Born on July 12, 1927 to the late Francis and Marie Marzinko of Philadelphia, PA, Helen was a graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls School. She was affectionately known to many as an avid reader and historian of sorts having spent her...
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Amy E. Settle
September 30, 1974 - September 2, 2021
Amy E Settle
September 30th 1974
September 2nd 2021
Beloved daughter, mother and friend has passed away after struggling with an addiction. She was a beautiful young and courageous woman and loved by many. As a child she was involved in many activities starting with being a Brownie to a Girl Scout earning many badges including one for selling the most girl scout cookies in her troop. She...
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Dorine Boehm McGary
August 6, 1934 - September 1, 2021
Dorine Adams Boehm McGary of Yardley, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was 87.
Dorine was the devoted wife of Warren S. McGary for over 65 years. She was the loving mother of Dorine Elizabeth Frobel (Gregory) and Debbie McGary (Chris Eves).
Born in Philadelphia, PA Dorine was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Caroline S. Boehm and was a...
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Edward Andy Weitz
August 21, 2021
Edward Andy Weitz 82 of Warminster passed away on August 21, 2021. Loving father of Lynne Randell Walsh (Robert) and the late Geoffrey Hamilton Weitz. Step-father of Stephen C. H. Barr (Lea) and Denice Wuerthele (Glen). Grandfather of Taryn Menard, Lylly Yakunovich, Gavin Barr, Carena Barr, Josh Wuerthele and Kellsey Wuerthele. Great grandfather of Zoey and Declan. Dear brother of Mariann Royce,...
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Martin J. Bowne
August 21, 2021
Martin J. Bowne, age 79, of New Hope, PA, formerly of Cape May, NJ, passed away with his family at his side August 21, 2021, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was born in Long Branch, NJ, the son of the late William H. Jr. and Lillian Bowne.
He was the beloved husband of Lenore for over 56 wonderful years. The loving father of Jeffrey C. Bowne and Jennifer B....
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Frank J. Fuoco
August 19, 2021
Frank J. Fuoco passed away peacefully at the Birches at Newtown on Thursday, August 19th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was 97 years old.
Born and raised in Bristol, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Maria (nee Nicoletti) Fuoco. Frank was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Edith R. (Fischer) in 2018 after 50 years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his siblings,...
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Anthony J. Stranix, "Jack"
August 9, 2021
Anthony J. (Jack) Stranix, 89, of Holland, PA. formally of Yardley,
passed away on August 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Naomi Buehler
Stranix. Devoted father of Linda Stranix (Ted Franckowiak) and Donna
Martino (Gary). Grandfather of Heather Fox (Chris), Garrett Martino
(Senia) and Krista Martino. Dear brother of the late Hannah Jane Davis.
Jack was a native of Mahanoy City, PA. He...
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Margaret Mary Bracken
August 1, 1966 - August 8, 2021
Margaret Mary Bracken, age 55, of Langhorne, PA passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Margaret received her B.S. in Accounting and Marketing from Temple University and her M.B.A. from LaSalle University. Margaret lit up the room with her smile and her contagious laugh. She loved spending days at the beach and visiting her most...
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Edna Mae Waterson
August 6, 2021
On the evening of August 6, 2021, Edna Mae (nee Huddell) Waterson, daughter of Walter and M. Elizabeth Huddell, peacefully passed away at the Vitas Respite Unit at Nazareth Hospital, after an 8-year battle with Alzheimer's. She was 92. The family celebrates the life of this amazing woman: life-long Christian, certified teacher, accomplished pianist, secretary, MacGyver-mom, friend, and advocate,...
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Nydia Gloeckner
November 12, 1936 - August 6, 2021
Nydia Gloeckner, 84, of Yardley, PA died peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Nydia was a longtime resident in Bucks County.
Nydia grew up in New York completing an undergraduate degree at Hunter College. She then went on to Penn State completing her Master's and PhD in Spanish Literature and Linguistics. She began her teaching career at West Orange High School...
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Charles E. Schmidt
August 2, 2021
Charles E. "Charlie" Schmidt, age 87, of Newtown, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021.
Charlie was the beloved husband of Elizabeth "Bette" Schmidt (nee Ciallella) for over 60 years.
In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his loving children; Linda, Karen (Greg Cowper), Charles "Chuck", and Nicholas "Nick" Schmidt as well as his grandchildren; Gia and Nicholas "Nick".
Charlie...
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Mary Lou Boshinski
August 7, 1930 - July 30, 2021
Mary Lou Boshinski, 90, died on July 30, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, Mary Lou was a 50 year resident of Wrightstown, PA before moving to Knitnersville 8 years ago.
Mary Lou was a graduate of Hallahan Catholic Girls High School, class of 1948. She is a member of the Church of St. Andrew, Newtown and the "Adorables" ladies group. Mary Lou enjoyed a good "Party" and being social with family...
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Elizabeth Watson Vollmer
September 14, 1931 - July 28, 2021
Elizabeth Watson Vollmer, 89, of Southampton, PA , a Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Elizabeth passed away on July 28, 2021 at the age of 89 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Elizabeth was predeceased by...
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Charlotte C. Thomas
July 25, 2021
Charlotte Cecilia Thomas passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the age of 79. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Charlotte was daughter to the late Wallace and Christine (Shewmaker) Mattingly.
Charlotte leaves behind her loving and loyal son John Thomas (Jessica Howard) and two cherished grandsons, William and Nathan Thomas.
Charlotte was from a large family. She is predeceased by...
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Cindy Lou Ostro
July 23, 2021
Cindy Lou (Lentz) Ostro, 67, proud resident of Yardley Boro, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 23,, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late, Allan Edward Ostro and loving mother of Valerie J. Malloy (Christopher), Darcy P. Ryno (John Kilfara), Alicia G. Donald (Steven), and Michael A. Ostro (Stephanie). Beloved grandmother of Chloe, Trevor, Keira, and ...
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Stephen A. Melsky
July 22, 2021
Stephen (Sonny) Melsky, of Upper Dalphin County, PA died on July 22, 2021. He was born and worked in Newtown for the majority of his life. Stephen's profession and identity was a Farmer. He loved his ladies (cows) and his chickens. After the Melsky Farm was sold, Stephen worked as a custodian for the Council Rock School District. Stephen's dream of starting another farm and continuing a simple...
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William H. Burke
August 1, 1935 - July 14, 2021
William H. Burke, of New Hope, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday evening, July 14, 2021, at his home. He was 85. "Bill," as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was the beloved husband of 45 years to Margaret M. (née Quigley) Burke. Born August 1, 1935, in Philadelphia, Bill is predeceased by his father and mother Edward and Adele (née Philpott)...
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Jane K. Curry
July 11, 2021
Jane K. Curry of Newtown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Curry, loving mother of the late Thomas Curry and devoted grandmother of the late Millie Kerner. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Rachel Curry (William Rivera), Stefan Curry (Lauren Oelkers), and her great-grandchildren Quinten, Sebastian, and Angelique....
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William Bill Keane
June 22, 1945 - July 7, 2021
William "Bill" Keane, 76, died from dementia on July 7, 2021 at Waverly Inn in Arlington Heights, IL.
A native of Philadelphia, Bill was first a high school English teacher at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, PA. He later served as Vice President of Saint Lawrence Rehabilitation Center in Lawrenceville New Jersey.
Bill sacrificed his dream of becoming a journalist to be a...
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Mary Cecelia Surbrook
August 15, 1938 - July 6, 2021
Mary Cecelia "Ceil" Scott Surbrook, 82, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2021 in Franklin.
Ceil was born in Detroit, Michigan to Paul and Lillian Scott on August 15, 1938. She was their second daughter and had three younger brothers. The family lived in Detroit and Pittsburgh. Cecelia "Scotty" Scott dated Jim Hasper but eventually married William Surbrook and had...
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Nancy M. Schaffer
February 23, 1939 - July 6, 2021
Nancy M. Schaffer, 82, of Yardley, PA died on July 6, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born in Lancaster, PA, Nancy was a long time Yardley resident.
Nancy is a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a caretaker of many children.
Nancy is the daughter of the late Roland and Hilda Myers Trout and the mother of the late David Schaffer. She is the loving wife...
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Joseph Anthony Mellodge, Jr.
July 21, 1957 - July 2, 2021
Joseph Anthony Mellodge Jr. passed away in the arms of his loving longtime partner and his mother on Friday July 2, 2021. He was 63.
Joe was the loving partner to Kathleen MacFadden. He is also survived by his beloved mother, Josephine (Mituri) Mellodge, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews . He was preceded in death by his father Joseph A Mellodge Sr.
Joe was a 1975...
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William "Bill" Rabberman
July 1, 2021
William "Bill" Rabberman, 79 of Newtown, PA, died peacefully, surrounded by family. Born in Ellwood City, PA, Bill was a longtime resident of Washington Crossing and Newtown who lived a life of service to others. Bill graduated from Council Rock High School, Rider College with a Bachelor's Degree, and Temple University with a Masters in Special Education. He retired from Centennial School...
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Janet B. Leedom
June 25, 2021
Janet B. Leedom of Newtown PA went home to be with the Lord on June 25 2021. She was born on July 22nd 1941 in Hilltown Township PA. She was the loving daughter of Ralph B. Benner and Mary N. Benner. She will be dearly missed by her children Judy Zanolini (David) and Jim Leedom (Lisa) as well as her grand children Amanda, Shelby, Maria and Joseph and many family and friends. She was...
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William H. Speck, Jr.
June 24, 2021
William H. Speck, Jr. 90 died on June 24, 2021. Loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Remembered for his love of country, church, family, friends and community he lived.
Friends are invited to Williams Life Celebration Monday, June 28, 2021 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Swartz Givnish of Newtown, 323 Washington Ave. with his Funeral Service starting at 7:00PM.
Interment will be private.
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Ruth D. Guenther
February 11, 1928 - June 16, 2021
Ruth E. Donecker Guenther, loving wife of the late Frederick R. Guenther, VMD, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and true friend to many, died on her 70th wedding anniversary, June 16, 2021. She was 93 years old and a resident of Chandler Hall, marking 68 years as a resident of Newtown.
A native of Mount Holly, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Adeline (Rosander)...
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Edward M. Sioma
May 7, 1930 - June 15, 2021
Edward M. Sioma passed away on June 15 at the age of 91. A long-time resident of Levittown, he grew up in Rochester, NY, and obtained a B.S. in physics at the University of Rochester. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, and spent 41 years working as a senior research scientist for Rohm & Haas in Springhouse, PA. His specialty was electronic measurements, and he continued to...
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Marc Ian Bayford
August 11, 1966 - June 15, 2021
Marc Ian Bayford of Newtown, PA died unexpectedly on Tuesday June 15, 2021 at his home.
Marc is survived by his wife, Andrea (nee Schonewolf); his beautiful children, Paige and Evan; his mother and stepfather, Sandra and John Fallows; his dog, Huck; and his cat, Monkey.
Marc was born August 11, 1966 in Cheltenham, England. He grew up in Hatfield, England where he made friends for life. Marc...
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Gail C. Young
June 13, 2021
Gail Christine Young (73) of Yardley PA died peacefully June 13, 2021 at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newton, PA. For those who knew her, you know that she was full of love and generosity for all of those around her. She had a witty sense of humor and loved talking about her alma mater, Penn State, as well as the Royal Family; both subjects she enjoyed very much. In her healthier days, you could...
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M. H. Bowen, "Dolly"
June 5, 2021
Dolly Bowen of Stockton NJ, passed away peacefully at St Mary's Medical Center in Newtown, PA at the age of 88, on June 5, 2021.
Dolly excelled as a riveter at Kaiser Industries in Bristol, PA working on airplanes, a job usually held by men. Dolly enjoyed crosswords, watching game shows to keep her mind sharp, as well as playing Trivial Pursuit at the Flemington Senior Center. She was a member...
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Frank W. Ambrose
December 28, 1956 - June 4, 2021
Frank W. Ambrose, 64 of Southampton, PA, died on June 4, 2021 at Jefferson Health Hospice, Warminister, PA Born in Philadelphia, Frank was a long time Bucks Co. resident.
Frank is a graduate of Penn State University and a Sargent with the Newtown Twp. Police Department serving for 25 years. He enjoyed traveling and hiking National, State and local parks and he enjoyed exploring and many...
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Douglas W. Stilwell, Sr.
September 7, 1947 - June 2, 2021
Douglas W. Stilwell, Sr, 73, of Levittown, PA died on June 2, 2021 at Temple Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Chester, PA, Douglas was a lifelong resident of Bucks County.
Douglas is a graduate of Wm. Tennent High School, Bucks Co. Community College, and PennCo Tech School for computer science. He is a veteran of the United State Army serving in Viet Nam until his discharge in 1972. Douglas...
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Laurence M. Russell, Jr.
May 31, 2021
Dr. Laurence Myers Russell, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by close family the evening of May 31, 2021 at his lifelong home at Walnut Run Farm in Newtown, PA, following a brief illness. Present with love and support were his son, Laurence Myers Russell III, brother Steve Russell, and sisters Alice Russell and Joan Brackbill.
Dr. Russell graduated from the William Penn Charter School...
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Helen P. Kerper
June 21, 1933 - May 24, 2021
Helen "Siatkowski" Kerper of Buckingham Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24th, 2021. She was 87 years old.
Born in Newtown, PA to the late Henry and Anna Siatkowski, Helen lived all of her life in Bucks County, spending summers on Long Beach Island, NJ and Nantucket, MA surrounded by her family. Helen enjoyed a long successful career as a Real Estate Agent, diligently...
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Walter H. Boysen, Jr.
July 17, 1923 - May 22, 2021
Walter Herman Boysen Junior, 97, passed away peacefully on May 22nd, 2021, at home in Newtown, PA. Mr. Boysen was born on July 18th, 1923, in Philadelphia, PA, to Walter and Marie Boysen.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He dedicated 35 years to working as a substation operator at PECO Energy Company.
He enjoyed hard work and providing for his family, but also...
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George Cavell
May 16, 2021
George Anthony Cavell passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 16, 2021. He was 68 years old. George was born in New York, New York to Mary "Bette" and Louis Cavell. He is survived by his children, Marc (Michelle), Jason, and Madeline; grandchildren, Maya, and Max; longtime partner Ann Brown; 2 Ex-Wives, Cherie Jacobs and Kathleen Manning; as well as 5 siblings, Mary Casale, Margaret...
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Joan M. Weiss
May 15, 2021
On May 15, 2021 Joan McQuade Weiss passed away at age 86 at home in Wrightstown, PA, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edgar Allan McQuade and Ruth McQuade (née Gaskill), Joan moved around as a child but always considered the Philadelphia area her home. Joan and Charles Weiss married in 1953 after a chance encounter at City Hall on New Year's Eve 1951. After...
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Julia E. Range
May 14, 2021
Julia Range, of Levittown, PA was born in Queens, NY on October 7th, 1965 and passed away the evening of May 14th, 2021.
A long term resident of Lower Bucks County, Julia graduated from Pennsbury High School and the Lower Bucks Technical School in 1984. For a short time, Julia was also a resident of Ocean Pines, MD (2002 to 2018) before moving back to Bucks County and settling in Levittown, PA....
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Joan Marie Jenci
May 13, 2021
Joan Marie Jenci, of Newtown, passed away on May 13, 2021. She was 81 years old. Joan was the loving wife of Joseph D. Jenci, III, MD, PhD and devoted mother of Joseph D., IV (Matthew Vargas), Heidi Fustine (Guy) and Dawn M. Jenci. Devoted grandmother to Helena (Bill) Hilbert, Jennie Fustine (fiancee Drew) & Joe Fustine and great grandmother to Beau Hilbert and Brady Hilbert.
Family and...
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Ann Barnsley Bartels
December 16, 1945 - May 9, 2021
Ann Barnsley Bartels, 75, a lifelong Newtown resident, died on May 9, 2021 at Pickering
Manor, Newtown. Born in Philadelphia, Ann was adopted as an infant by the late
Edward Roberts and Ruth Cook Barnsley, to whom she was deeply devoted.
After graduating Council Rock, Ann received her associate's degree from MonIcello
College, and later finished her bachelor's degree in Library Science at...
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Amelia Dobies
May 9, 2021
Amelia Dobies, 99, of Newtown, PA passed away on May 9, 2021.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the beloved mother of the late Thomas Dobies. She is survived by her daughter, Geri Fiero and her husband Don of Newtown, PA; her granddaughter, Karen Watson and her husband, Michael of Dartmouth, MA; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Rebecca; and her daughter-in-law, Darlene Elliott of Nanuet,...
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Shirley Fallon French
January 4, 1965 - May 3, 2021
Shirley was the loving wife of Craig W. French and the devoted mother of their children Kiely E. French, Connor W. French, Jenna F. French, and Hannah L. French. Shirley passed peacefully in her sleep. She is also survived by her siblings Deborah A. Fallon, Lisa L. Fallon, John M. Fallon (and his wife Kim), and Jason D. Fallon (and his wife Christy), all of whom affectionately refer to her as ...
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Gloria Francis Rotondo
October 9, 1925 - April 29, 2021
Gloria Frances DeLucia Rotondo, 95, of Langhorne, PA, and Sayreville, NJ, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
Gloria was born on October 9, 1925 to Alexander DeLucia and Rose Izzo in Brooklyn, New York. She was baptized at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in Brooklyn, New York and married in the same church to Joseph S. Rotondo on July 1, 1950. Gloria and Joseph had two children,...
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Carl E. Benedetto
June 2, 1947 - April 27, 2021
Carl E. Benedetto, of Churchville, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was 73 years old. Carl was born on June 2, 1947 in Trenton, N.J. to his father, the late Carlo Benedetto and his mother, Susan (née Menditto) Benedetto with whom he is survived by.
Carl enjoyed spending time with his friends and his prayer groups. He was a constant worker as he truly enjoyed his real estate...
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Jeffrey Joseph Winegar
April 22, 2021
Jeffrey Joseph Winegar, 68, died peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home in The Villas at Shady Brook of Langhorne, PA.
Son of the late Herbert Joseph and Virginia Wells Winegar, Jeff was born in Baltimore, MD on February 26, 1953. He graduated from The Hun School of Princeton, received his undergraduate degree from Alfred University and his master's degree from The University...
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Charles M. Young, Jr.
April 21, 2021
Charles Marvin Young Jr. of Washington Crossing, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95 on April 21, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1926 and predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Susan Fetter Young. He is survived by his fiancé of 14 years, Joan Mintz, his three children, Charles Young III, Wynn Topley, and Scott Young, and their spouses Cheryl Young, Thomas Topley, and...
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Georgina K. Steinford
June 12, 1944 - April 18, 2021
Georgina Kay Steinford
June 12, 1944 – April 18, 2021
Georgina Kay Steinford was born on June 12, 1944 to George and Catalina Davis, the second of 6 children - 4 sisters and a brother. The family lived in Philadelphia, PA, where Georgina graduated from Mastbaum Technical High School in 1962. She worked in the secretarial field for several years, eventually moving to King of Prussia, PA,...
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Martha H. Carter
May 13, 1928 - April 17, 2021
Martha Carter (nee Martha Wentworth Haupt) passed away peacefully at her home of fifty years in Falls Township on Saturday, April 17, 2021; she was 92. Born in 1928, in Highland Park, IL, to the late Josephine (nee Wentworth) and Caspar Wistar Haupt, Martha attended Randolph Macon Woman's College (now Randolph College) graduating with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
She joined the Gulf Oil...
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Elaine Bunny Verderense
April 5, 2021
Elaine Bunny Verderese of Levittown, Pennsylvania passed away on April 5, 2021 in Torrance, California at the age of 96. The beloved family matriarch was preceded in death (1982) by her husband Pat Verderese and is survived by her children Bernadette Capellaro and husband John of Tulum, Mexico, son Daniel and wife Lee Ann of New York City: 5 grandchildren, Daniel, Lucian, Olivia, Lucas and Cai...
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Richard Matuszewski
April 3, 2021
Richard Matuszewski, 81, of Washington Crossing, PA died on April 3, 2021 at Floral Creek, Yardley, PA. Born in Trenton, NJ, Richard was long time resident of Bucks County.
Richard is a graduate of Trenton Catholic High School and he served in the New Jersey National Guard as a Sargent for 8 years. He is a retired Insurance Inspector for New Jersey Manufactures Insurance Co. after 40 years of...
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Vivian D. Cooper
May 7, 1926 - April 1, 2021
Vivian D. Cooper, 94, of Quakertown, PA died on April 1, 2021. Born in Petersburg, VA, Vivian was a longtime former resident of Washington Crossing.
Vivian was a member of the Washington Crossing United Methodist Church and a former employee of the Johnson Company, Newtown.
Vivian is the daughter of the late George and Mamie Wyatt Dewsbury and wife of the late Headley David Cooper. She is...
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Harvey Gray
March 25, 2021
Harvey Gray, 87, of Newtown died on Mach 25, 2021 at Jefferson Bucks Hospital. Born in Upper Black Eddy, PA, Harvey was a life long resident of Bucks County.
Harvey is a graduate of Newtown High School and started Harvey Gray Salvage Yard in Newtown in 1955. He started Lynch Gray Corp in 2006 and retired after 10 years. He is a member of the Upper Makefield Business Assoc., a co-founder of...
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George S. Baumert
March 3, 1923 - March 22, 2021
George S. Baumert, 98, of Yardley, PA died on March 22, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born in Collingdale, PA, George was long time Bucks Co. resident.
George is a Veteran of WWII serving in Europe with the 321st ordinance Battalion. He was awarded several military medals in addition to 5 Bronze Stars for his service. George is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania...
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Michael Bermes
March 28, 1949 - March 19, 2021
Michael Bermes passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021 at the age of 71.
Beloved husband to Linda C. Bermes (née Wojciak) for 35 years, he was the loving father to Kelly Ann Waldron (James Koch), Eric Bermes (Patty), Pamela Hueber (Daniel), Jill DiSanto, and Jennifer DiSanto; grandfather to Audrey, Amber, Alec, Daniel, Gabby, Ryan, Michael, Jamie, and Kimber; great-grandfather to Riley,...
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Geraldine Bucalo
March 18, 2021
Geraldine "Jerri" (nee Melchior) Bucalo of Centreville, MD, and formerly of Washington Crossing, PA, Philadelphia, PA, and Southampton, PA, died on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the age of 74.
Jerri, the only child of Emma (Venere) and Joseph Melchior, grew up in the Bustleton section of Philadelphia, PA. As a young girl, she fell in love with the boy who lived around the block, Bob Bucalo. When...
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Walter J. "Bucky" Shimp
March 17, 2021
Walter "Buck" Shimp 73 died on March 17, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous two-year battle against esophageal cancer. Buck is preceded in death by his son Brian, his parents Jean and George Serafine. He is survived by Bernadette, his wife of 53 years. Sons Patrick (Meredith), Mark (Gabrielle), Tony (Karen). Daughters Mary (Ron) and Katrina ...
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David Funk
March 15, 2021
On Monday, March 15, 2021, David J. Funk passed away suddenly. He was 57 years old.
Dave was born and raised in Bucks County, PA. He was well known in the community as a local business owner. Newtown Electronics, formally known as Trevose TV & Electronics, has been a family owned business for over 75 years. Dave had a passion for hamtronics beginning at a young age and his grandfather, Preston...
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Mildred Hopper
January 30, 1944 - March 13, 2021
Mildred Hopper, 77, of Newtown, PA died on March 13, 2021 at her home. Born in West Chester, PA, she grew up on a small farm in Chester Co. She was a long time Bucks Co. resident.
Mildred was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She was a Personnel Manager retired from the State of New Jersey after 30 years of service. She was an active volunteer at Pennsbury Manor. She was also proud to...
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William G. Geyer, Jr
March 5, 2021
William G. Geyer, Jr., 76, of Newtown, PA, died on March 6, 2021 at Richboro Rehab and Nursing Home, Richboro, PA. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, William was a former resident of Levittown and Langhorne.
William is a veteran of the US Army servicing in Korea during the Viet Nam War. He is a retired meat cutter from Pathmark after 40 years as a Union Meat Cutter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing in...
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Judith Ann Wheeler
February 23, 2021
Judith Ann Wheeler died peacefully at home on February 23, 2021, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. Born in Trenton, NJ on April 6, 1945 to Margaret "Peggy" Hill and Jack Samuel Kasner. Judie was a 1963 graduate of Council Rock High School and Cadillac School of Cosmetology. She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life Ed, on June 20, 1964.
Judie was a longtime...
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Henrietta E. Hynes
April 4, 1930 - February 22, 2021
Henrietta E. (Sandy) Hynes, 90, of Langhorne, PA, died on February 22, 2021, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born in Newark, NJ, Henrietta was a 25-year resident of East Brunswick, NJ, and a 25-year resident of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, before moving to Langhorne 3 years ago.
Sandy is a former business owner with her former husband, Kenneth J. Hynes, in a Carvel Ice Cream Shop and Prince...
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Mark Y. Schaub
February 18, 2021
Mark Young Schaub of Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania, was born in Somerville, New Jersey in 1959. He died unexpectedly on February 18, 2021 at his beloved family camp on Pleasant Pond in Caratunk, Maine. The son of Richard Frederick Schaub and Charel Young Schaub, he grew up in Hillsborough, New Jersey with his identical twin brother Rick and their younger brother Kurt. The family never missed a...
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William E. Krusen
January 20, 1924 - February 10, 2021
William Edward Krusen
January 20, 1924 – February 10, 2021
Newtown Borough, Pennsylvania
William (Bill) Krusen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the age of 97, with his devoted wife Diane, Stepson Brian, and loving granddaughter Erin by his side. Bill was a lifelong resident of Newtown Borough.
Graduate of Newtown High School
Graduate of Echels College of...
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Alfred T. White, Jr.
February 9, 2021
Alfred T. White, Jr. 70. Of Levittown, PA died on February 9, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born in Doylestown, PA, Alfred was a former longtime resident of Newtown.
Alfred is a graduate of Council Rock High School, Class of 1969. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Alfred is the son of the late Alfred T. and Bessie Winters White, Sr. He is the father of...
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Belva Hackett
February 8, 2021
Bucks County Resident, Belva Marie Hackett passed away in her sleep Monday, February 8th 2021.
She was born in 1938 at Cleveland, Ohio and a longtime resident of Newtown Borough.
Mrs. Hackett had courageously battled cancer for 8 months. She was an active nature enthusiast and enjoyed skiing, hiking, bicycling and photography. She was an active member of St Andrews Catholic Church in Newtown...
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Roger Cook
July 6, 1930 - February 6, 2021
Rajie "Roger" Cook of Washington Crossing, Penn., passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021, in the presence of his daughters and the love of his life, Peggy. Pioneer graphic designer, Middle East peace activist, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Rajie left a meaningful and lasting imprint on all those who were lucky enough to know him....
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Miriam Ethel Snyder
September 28, 1927 - February 6, 2021
Miriam Ethel Snyder, 93, of Levittown, PA died on February 6, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Born in Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.
Miriam is a retired accountant from Colt Industries. She is a graduate of Bucks County Community College, in 1971 with a GPA of 3.75.
Miriam is the daughter of the late J. Wayne and Erma Sara Miller and wife of the late Lloyd Henry Snyder and mother of...
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Alvin L. Charlesworth III
August 30, 1956 - February 3, 2021
Alvin L. Charlesworth, III 64, of Holland, PA, died on February 3, 2021 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Alvin was a former resident of Springfield, Delaware Co. before his family moved to Pineville 56 years ago.
Alvin is a former employee of US Steel and a craftsman and owner of Charlesworth Construction for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in Tioga Co. and traveling to...
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Sara Ostaniewicz
June 30, 2006 - February 3, 2021
Sara Ostaniewicz of Newtown PA passed away on February 3rd at the age of 14. She was the loving daughter of Mariola and Yarek Ostaniewicz, as well as the caring younger sister to Ava Ostaniewicz. She also had many friends at Newtown Elementary School.
She will always be remembered for her exceptional ability to reach people and to befriend them. Sara's intelligence was highly unique and very...
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Glenn A. White
August 9, 1955 - February 2, 2021
Glenn A. White, 65, of Newtown, PA died on February 2, 2021. Born at Doylestown Hospital, Glenn was a life-long resident of Newtown.
Glenn graduated from Council Rock High School, Class of 1973 and received his bachelor's degree from Penn State University where he continued to visit throughout his life. He received his MBA from Cleveland St. University. Upon graduation, he worked for B.F....
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Clifton "Tip" Wiggins
November 28, 1925 - January 31, 2021
Clifton Earl "Tip" Wiggins, a lifelong resident of Newtown , aged 95, left his earthly world on January 31 at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was a tough fighter until the very end of his life's journey.
Tip was born November 28, 1925 in Newtown, and grew up on Mayflower Farm, Eagle Road with his 11 brothers and sisters. As a youngster, there was milking, chores, & trap lines to run before heading...
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