Obituaries

May 10, 2021

Mary Ellen Hill was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on May 8, 2021 at the age of 85.

She was the wife of Harrison Hill whom she was married to for 66 years.  Together they had 3 children.

Mary was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Wesley and Vivian...

May 7, 2021

Linda Jean Strong, of Chalfont Pa, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the age of 72.

Born April 30 th , 1949 she was the youngest daughter of Caroline and Robert Scott.  She was the youngest sister to Janet Foster and Carole Adams who preceded her in death.  Linda was an independent woman with a...

May 4, 2021

Samuel Martin Herb, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in New Britain on May 3, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia on November 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Samuel F. and Mildred V. Herb.  He was the oldest of 4 siblings, Marianne Hancock (deceased), Joseph Herb (Janet), and Carol Ellis (Leo).  He...

Apr 30, 2021

Francis R. "Fritz" Frankenfield, 89 , from Huntingdon Valley, formerly from Warrington and Chalfont, passed away on Wednesday April 28 at Abington Hospital ,surrounded by loved ones.

He was the loving husband of the late Eileen Frankenfield (Smith) married for 68 years.

Born in Hatboro PA, he was the son of the late Leroy and...

Apr 29, 2021

Delbert E. Ruff, a resident of Chalfont, passed peacefully from this world on April 27, 2021 with his wife and daughter holding his hands. He lived a full and rich 77 years. Born in Glendive, Montana, Del joined the US Navy and traveled the world, meeting his wife Jennifer in Bermuda in 1969. Daughter Georgina completed the family in...

Apr 23, 2021

William Silva was born on August 13, 1944 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. In his youth, he was raised in New York City with his parents, Juan & Petra, as well as his siblings. As a young man, he was blessed with two daughters, Tonya and Elene (Sissy); and eventually four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, in his later years.

Apr 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Smith Morris passed away peacefully on April 18 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Doylestown on April 16, 1938, she was a lifelong resident of Chalfont.  She graduated from Central Bucks West High School and Temple University.  She is predeceased by her parents Edward P Smith and Anna (Stoop) Smith, her...

Apr 22, 2021

Barbara J. (Connitt) Lutz, 89, formerly of Pennsburg, PA died April 20, 2021 in Bloomsburg, PA. She was born in Doylestown, PA to the late George H. and Ivy C. (Smith) Connitt.

She graduated from Abington High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Pennsylvania State University. She took pleasure in her family, travel with...

Apr 16, 2021

Gladys Jean Clark passed away Thursday April 8, 2021. She was 86.

Jean was predeceased by her husband Robert and her children Jamie and Michael. She is survived by her grandson Seth Wright.

Services are Private.

Apr 16, 2021

Past District Governor of the Lions, Robert Lewis Elsner, passed peacefully to join his wife, Harriett on April 15, 2021.

Born on November 23, 1932 in Philadelphia he follows his wife of 70 + years, Harriett Marie (Shadle).  Together they built their own house themselves in 1960.  He worked as a Marketing Coordinator for Leeds and Northrup...

Apr 16, 2021

Ruth Ann Kissinger, of Doylestown, PA died in her home on April 8, 2021. Ruth was born when her parents Revs. Harry and Carolyn (Kratz) Kissinger were pastors at the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Howard, PA. She spent her younger years in Laurys Station.  After her mother died the family moved to Old Zionsville where her father met...

Apr 15, 2021

Alverda G. Biggerstaff passed away peacefully Tuesday April 13, 2021.

Alverda was born on June 18, 1925 to John and Katie Kniesner in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. The Kniesners were blessed with eight children, all girls.

She was married to George Biggerstaff on December 22, 1951. They had two children together, Elizabeth and Lea. They were married...

Apr 6, 2021

Adam A. Greene, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on April 3, 2021, at the age of 71. He was born April 1, 1950, to Nelson and Albertina.

A long-time resident of Bucks County Pennsylvania, he is survived by his wife Diane and his three children and four grandchildren: his daughter Michelle, her husband Justin, and...

Apr 6, 2021

Albert Guenzer passed peacefully on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 at the age of 89. Currently of Chalfont, PA, Al was born and raised in South Philadelphia.  He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret (Keating) Guenzer, son of the late August, Sr. and Anna (Garecht), brother of the late August, Jr. and the late Anne (Murphy).

Apr 6, 2021

Marianne (Frances) Rozycka Dahl, a 42 year resident of New Britain, passed away at her residence Good Friday April 2, 2021 after a 4 year battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Marianne was the loving wife (45 years) of Larry E. Dahl and mother of Kurt R. Dahl (Areesah Mobley) and Philip M. Dahl. She is also...

Mar 29, 2021

Michael S. Dawalt of Furlong, passed away Monday March 29, 2021.  He was 58.

Born in Dover, NJ, he was the son of Richard E. and Lucille (Hahn) Dawalt of Furlong.  Also surviving are his sisters Phyllis Berger (Tim) and Valerie Thompson (Patrick) and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brother Christopher.

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Mar 24, 2021

Patricia A. Moran passed away peacefully in her loving husband's arms on March 20, 2021. She was 61.

She is survived by husband Charles, children Sara Moran, Kate Wynne, Patrick Moran and Kerry Moran, son-in-law Sean Wynne, and grandson Arlo Wynne.

Memorial services will be held at a later date

Mar 9, 2021

Michael W. Vasta passed away January 29, 2021 in Colchester, VT. He was 66.

He was the loving husband of Samantha R. Vasta and brother of Donald Vasta (Maria).

Michael served in the Marines and spent most of his career as a police officer.

Funeral Services with military honors were held privately at...

Mar 9, 2021

Bruce S. Mitchell, a resident of Hilltown township, passed away at his residence Wednesday March 3, 2021. He was 67.

Bruce was the loving husband of Joanne (Viteo) Mitchell and father of Sean (Tracey), Karl, and Michele Hermance (David). He is also survived by his brother Steven (Sandy), sister Diane Adkins and 8 grandchildren.

Memorial...

Mar 1, 2021

Geraldine M. Cavanaugh of Montgomeryville died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Doylestown Hospital. She was  the beloved wife of Edward J. Cavanaugh and the devoted mother of Vincent Speciale (Debbie), Mark Speciale (Lisa), Rita Dundon (Daniel), Kelly Detommaso (Michael) and Kathleen Cavanaugh.  She was the sister of James Kerrigan (Nancy) and Barbara Kerrigan.  Geri is also survived by 11...