Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

Robert James Wherry, Jr., PhD, of Chalfont passed on to eternal life on Oct. 24, 2024. He was 90

and died peacefully in his sleep.

Born Nov. 28, 1933, in Lebanon, Tennessee, he was the son of Doctor Robert J. and Carrie Mae

(Blair) Wherry. Most of his childhood...

Oct 24, 2024

Marie C. Slack (nee Cassel), 98, of Chalfont, PA passed away peacefully at Hidden Meadows on the Ridge in Sellersville, PA on October 24, 2024. She was born in Line Lexington, PA and was a lifelong resident of Chalfont, PA. Marie was the daughter of Samuel G. Cassel and Ida I. Cassel (nee Crouthamel). She was the beloved wife...

Oct 21, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joseph T. Bonner

Joseph T. Bonner, 88, of Chalfont, passed away peacefully on 21-Oct-2024 He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, whose love and generosity touched many lives.

Above all, Joe was a devoted family man. He is...

Oct 21, 2024

Helen E. Austerlade, 91, of Pine Run Village Doylestown passed away on October 21,

2024.  Wife of the late Evald Austerlade.  Mother of Linda Frese (Curt), Ronald

Austerlade and the late Janice Austerlade.  Also survived by 4 grandchildren, Ryan

Kelly, Sean Kelly (Natalie), Blake Austerlade and Brea Austerlade, 1 great grandchild,

...

Oct 19, 2024

Donna Campton Schuman, 73, of Perkasie, PA, passed away on October 19, 2024.

Donna was the beloved wife of William T. Schuman for 49 years and devoted mother to

Christiane Campbell (Aidan) and William Paul Schuman (Jill). Donna cherished her role as “Omi”

...

Oct 18, 2024

Beverly J. White (nee Brignall), 96, passed away on October 18, 2024. Wife of the late Kenneth H. White and mother of Kathleen Flamm, Jennifer Klein and Norman White (Bonnie). Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.. Funeral Service November 8, 2024 at 11 AM at Scanlin McDonald Funeral Home 175 East Butler...

Oct 12, 2024

Eileen M. Loughlin (nee Caulfield) of Southampton, PA, 86, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the devoted mother of John (Maureen Kearney) Maureen Fox (Joel), and Tommy (Maureen Boyle) She cherished her role as grandmother to John Patrick, Ryan, Kevin, Fred, Joy, Dan, Matt, Stephanie and Brian. Predeceased by her sister...

Oct 11, 2024

Mary O'Neill Firko, 98, passed away on October 11, 2024. Beloved wife of over 50 years of the late George R. Firko and mother of Mary Helen Goode (David), Terrie Firko, Michael J. Firko (Margaret), Catherine Arlen (Len),Lorraine Firko, Geralyn Firko and Georgina Allard. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her daughter...

Oct 4, 2024

Paul M. Hunter, 77, originally of Mayfair in NE Philadelphia and then Gwynedd, PA, passed away on October 4, 2024. Husband of Virginia S. (née Morris) and Father of the late Susan M., Kristen N., Michael A.L. (Brynne) and Peter M. (Traci). Loving grandfather of Lauren, Julianne, Sophia, and Mia. Brother of Richard Hunter (Floss), Walter Hunter, and the...

Oct 4, 2024

Robert E. Bartholomew, 93, of Perkasie passed away on October 4, 2024 at Doylestown

Hospital. Husband of the late Pauline (nee Hunsicker). Father of James R. Bartholomew,

Kathleen Suchodoloski (Edward), Sharon Bartholomew and Susan Ahern (Kevin). Grandfather

of Tina, Matthew (Heather), Lindsey (Paul), Megan, Joshua, Zachary and the late Christian.

Great...

Oct 2, 2024

William F. Benedict, 76, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, with his family by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife Rosalie (nee Flynn). He was a loving father to William, Jr and his wife Jeannie and Colleen Daley and her husband Jeffrey. He was the cherished Pop Pop to his grandchildren Liam and Caitlin Daley...

Oct 1, 2024

Jacqueline M. (Roberge) Carignan,99, of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, formerly of Somersworth, New Hampshire died peacefully with her daughter by her side on October 1, 2024. She is greatly missed by those whose lives she touched.

Jackie was the fifth of ten children born to Daniel and Lumina (Gagnon) Roberge of Somersworth,

New Hampshire. Within...

Sep 24, 2024

Mr. John P. Paynter, 86, a resident of Lutheran Community of Telford, passed away peacefully

on September 24, 2024. He was the son of John A. and Virginia Sauer Paynter of Russell,

Kentucky. He was preceeded in death by his wife Emily Ward Paynter, parents, sister Betty

Jean and brother Vincent William.

Sep 23, 2024

Lisa C. Baxter, 60, of Chalfont, PA passed away at home on September 23, 2024 after an

extended battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Steven M. Baxter for 36 years and

loving mother to Colin Baxter and Liam Baxter. She recently became a grandmother to Eleanor

Baxter and Beatrice Baxter....

Sep 21, 2024

Melissa "Lisa" B. Connolly, 74, of Chalfont, PA, passed away on September 21, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of Lawrence C. Connolly for 54 years and devoted mother to

Beth Ann Bender (Michael) and the late Beverly Keegan. Lisa cherished her role as a

grandmother to Molly Keegan, Ryan Bender,...

Sep 18, 2024

John Joseph McGroarty Jr. of New Britain, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday,

September 18 th , 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born June 6 th , 1942, to Evelyn

and John McGroarty Sr, he was one of four children born in Philadelphia, PA and later raised in

Horsham, PA....

Sep 13, 2024

Colleen M. Gildea-Mitchell of Chalfont, PA passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family after a short, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of Thomas and Jane Gildea.

Colleen grew up in Southwest Philadelphia, graduated from West Catholic High School and Drexel's Moore College of...

Sep 8, 2024

Edythe B. Herwig of Northfield, New Jersey, formerly of Huntingdon Valley, Jamison, her dream log home in Alburtis, Berks County, and Warrington, died on September 8, 2024, at the age of 93.

The beloved wife of the late Fred M. Herwig with whom she shared 40 wonderful years of marriage.

Edythe...

Sep 6, 2024

Arthur Francis Thompson of North Wales passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Born in Pittston, PA on July 14, 1938, Arthur is predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Thompson, and his brothers, Roy Thompson and James Thompson. He is survived by his sister, Mary Grace Bertucci, his brother, Don Thompson, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Aug 31, 2024

Margaret T. Sweeney (nee Quinn) of Lower Gwynedd passed away on August 31, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Sweeney and her brother, Daniel Quinn Jr. Mother of Thomas J. Jr. (Jennifer), Andrew (Bethanne), Paul, and Brendan (Karen). Also survived by ten grandchildren, her sister Ann Marie Bartley, and many nieces and nephews....