Obituaries


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Patrick J. McGorty, Jr.

March 2, 2025

Patrick J. McGorty Jr, “Pat”, of Bensalem, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, he was 77.  Born in Jersey City to the late Patrick and Marie (nee Kearns) McGorty.  He grew up in Point Pl

Samuel Paul O'Brien, Jr.

March 2, 2025

Samuel Paul O'Brien, Jr. "Sammy" passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by love, he was 18.  Born in Bristol to Samuel O'Brien, Sr. and Charity Landman, Sammy was devoted to his family.  He was a carefree, energetic goofball, who loved to

Edward Harkanson

February 12, 2025

Edward "Cadillac" Harkanson, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, he was 73.  Born in Abington to the late Edward and Deloires, Ed spent many years working as a Roofer.  A member of AA for over 26 years, Ed loved to help other people and e

Cecelia M. Smulski

February 12, 2025

Cecelia M. Smulski (nee Simon) passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home in Fallsington on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, she was 76.  Born in Donora, PA to the late George F. and Margaret (nee Petrowski) Simon, Sr., Cecelia spent many

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Robert Frank Miller

February 8, 2025

Robert F. Miller, 86, of Langhorne, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born on October 8, 1938, to William and Alice Miller, Bob grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Mastbaum High School in 1956. He proudly served in the U

Lois J. Emberger

January 21, 2025

Lois J. Emberger (nee Henry) passed away peacefully at her home in Hatboro, she was 68. Born in Philadelphia to the late John and Lois (nee Resides), Lois was a devoted mother who took pride in making anything possible for her children. She loved Elv

Loretta Joan Keough

January 14, 2025

Loretta Joan Keough (nee Saenz) passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, she was 73. Born to the late Louis and Joan Ann (nee Simpson) Saenz in Bristol, Loretta was a long time resident of Hulmeville. Loretta was very proud of completing her GED a

Joseph Anthony Freeling

December 29, 2024

Joseph Anthony Freeling, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 29, 2024, at the age of 68. Joe was k

Chinnamma Mathew

December 10, 2024

Chinnamma Mathew was born on January 10, 1959, to Mathew and Rahelemma Yohannan of the Alumkadavil family in Odanavattom, Kottarakkara. She was the youngest of eight siblings and the cherished daughter of the family. On February 18, 1984, Chinnamma m

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William R. Hansberry

October 22, 2024

William R. Hansberry "Bill" passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Bensalem on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, he was 73 years old. Born to the late Roger and Catherine (nee Niederkorn) Hansberry in Philadelphia, upon grad

Eleanor Cherry Kunz

September 17, 2024

Eleanor Cherry Kunz, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was 99 years old. Born in Bristol, PA to the late Joseph and Annie (nee Carson) Cherry, Eleanor was a first generation American.�

Elizabeth Lois Kornstedt

September 7, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Lois Kornstedt (nee Donnelly) , passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Juniper Village of Bucks County in Bensalem, PA. She was 94.   Her life was defined by her kind spirit, servants heart, her dev

Mary Patricia O'Keefe

August 24, 2024

Mary O’Keefe (nee Kelly), beloved and devoted mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on August 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. O’Keefe and son, John T. O'Keefe, Jr. Mary is survived by her child

Tham Thi Truong

August 11, 2024

Tham Thi Truong, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Serenity Hospice, she was 73 years old. Born in Vietnam to the late Tri Truong and Bac Thi Nguyen, Tham spent her adult life being the most devoted

Francis Gregory Alcaro

August 11, 2024

Francis "Frank" Gregory Alcaro of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2024, he was 34 years old. Born in Abington to Gregory and Kathleen (nee Scanlon) Alcaro, Frank most recently was employed at a moving company. Known as the f

Francis Patrick Lavan, Jr.

July 20, 2024

Francis Patrick Lavan, Jr., "Fran" passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Mary Medical Center with his fiancé and newborn daughter Hailey Lavan by his side, he was 34.  Born in Bristol, Pennsylvania to Dawn Dorothy (nee Hassinger

William R. Fox, III.

June 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, father, fiancé, nephew, cousin, friend, William R. Fox, III, who was taken from us too soon on June 21, 2024, at the age of 51 years old. He brought immeasurable joy and light

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John J. Brady

May 22, 2024

John J. Brady "Jack" passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 after a courageous battle with Colon cancer, he was 69. Born in Philadelphia to the late John and Mary (nee Bowman) Brady, John was a larger than life figure who was always helping other people

Kawalpreet Singh

May 10, 2024

Kawalpreet Singh, a 35 year resident of Bensalem, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 10, 2024, he was 71.  Born in Amritsar, India to the late Balbir Kaur, Kawalpreet received his Ph.D. as a Biochemist.  He moved

Bonnie Lee Pale

May 8, 2024

Bonnie Lee Pale, age 80, of Bensalem, passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born in Bridgeton NJ she has been a longtime resident of Lower Bucks County. Bonnie was a 1955 graduate of Neshaminy High School. Later

Christine A. Stoudt

April 28, 2024

Christine A. (Olkowski) Stoudt  Christine A. Stoudt, 73, passed away at home on Sunday April 28, 2024 following an extended battle with cancer. Born in Trenton, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Ulmer) Olkowski. She firs

Dolores Thorpe

March 25, 2024

Dolores Thorpe (nee Miller) passed away peacefully at her home in Fairless Hills on March 25, 2024, she was 90 years old.  Born to the late Albert and Florence Miller, Dolores worked for many years as a server and kitchen worker at various nursing h

Edward D. Statchuk, Sr.

March 3, 2024

Edward D. Statchuk of Levittown passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 3, 2024, he was 78. Born to the late Lawrence and Stella (nee Kucynski) Statchuk, Edward worked as an Electrician for 42 years for Union 98. He was a hard

Mathew Chandanasseril Jacob

February 11, 2024

"For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the

Michael Anthony Monaghan

February 3, 2024

Trevose, PA -- Michael Anthony Monaghan passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 3. Michael, 57, died shortly after engaging in one of his passions -- a round of golf. Michael was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend, who often put the needs o