Obituaries

Aug 24, 2018

Ann Marie Merkel-Kramer, Perkasie, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 20, 2018, while surrounded by family and many dear and dedicated close friends. She was 80.

Ann was born on December 15, 1937 and was the first child of the late Walter and Eleanor Miller. Ann’s parents had three other children, Robert, Sharon and Gary....

Aug 24, 2018

James J. Genova, a resident of Chalfont, passed away Thursday August 23, 2018. He was 93.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate his Funeral Mass, 10 AM, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Road, North Wales, PA where the visitation will begin at 9AM. Interment will follow at...

Aug 21, 2018

Robert H. Hawk, a resident of Buckingham Twp. passed away suddenly

Sunday August 19, 2018. He was 37.

Rob is survived by his parents Eric and Sharon Hawk of Myrtle Beach, SC and brother Eric Hawk, Jr..

Funeral services are private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers,...

Aug 15, 2018

Anthony V. Fennell of Chalfont, PA passed away August 15, 2018. He was 70.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved husband of CarolAnne (Bennis) Fennell and loving father of Matthew Fennell, Christopher Fennell, Stephen DiGiuseppe (Trisha), Meredith DiGiuseppe (Dan), David DiGiuseppe and Dana DiGiuseppe. He is also survived by his brother Francis "Skip" Fennell (Nita),...

Aug 14, 2018

Walter E. Elnetzke, formerly of Warminster and Doylestown, PA, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 27, 2018. He was 79.

Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander Elnetzke and Ann Baron Elnetzke and the husband of the late Carol (Thomas) Elnetzke.

Walter served his country in the United States...

Aug 8, 2018

Oskar H. Larsson passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. He was 91 years old. He was a resident of Pine Run Community, Doylestown, PA for the past ten years and previously a resident of Chalfont, PA for 25 years.

Oskar was born in Philadelphia, son of the late O. Hugo Larsson and Emily Duncan Larsson. He...

Aug 6, 2018

Herman White, a resident of Pine Run Community, passed away Monday August 6, 2018. He was 83.

Born in Burdette, Arkansas, he was the beloved husband of the late Olive (Johnson) White. He is survived by his children David White (Pam), Steven White (Betsey), Gary White (Gwen), Shelly McLennan (Miles) and Daniel White (Corinna). Also surviving are...

Jul 30, 2018

Richard W. Barndt, formerly of Northeast Philadelphia and current resident of Lansdale, PA, passed away in his home on Saturday, July 28th after battling cancer. He was 67 years old.

Richard was born in Philadelphia to loving parents Dorothea Smith and W. Richard Barndt. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Lynn (Pyffer) Barndt. He was a...

Jul 26, 2018

Robert Page Sr., a resident of Brittany Point Estates in Lansdale and formerly of Chalfont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, at the age of almost 91 years. He is now back with his beloved wife Betty Jean (Renkin) Page to whom he was married for 61 wonderful years. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 17,...

Jul 19, 2018

Pasquale D'Alessio, a resident of Warrington, passed away Wednesday July 18, 2018 at Abington Jefferson Hospital. He was 86.

Born in Naples, Italy, Pasquale immigrated to the USA when he was 21. He held a variety of occupations including pastry chef at Termini's; a tailor at Botany 500; and retired from Abington Township as a Foreman in...

Jul 18, 2018

Paul L. Ruzicka formerly of New Columbus, PA and Chalfont and recently of Quakertown passed away Monday July 16, 2018. He was 82.

Born in New York, NY, he was the loving father of Maria Ruzicka, Paul A. Ruzicka (Kim), Michele Lamb (R.J.) and Eric P. Ruzicka (Helena). He is also survived by his brother Jack Ruzicka...

Jul 17, 2018

Wayne H. Merkle, formerly of Lansdale, PA passed away on July 15, 2018. He was 63.

Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the loving husband of Marion and beloved father of Kevin. He is also survived by his brother Ed Merkle (Dolores), and several nieces and nephews.

Wayne attended St. Cecilia’s Elementary School, Bishop Loughlin...

Jul 11, 2018

Marie K. Holmes, formerly of Chalfont, passed away Tuesday July 10, 2018 at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell. She was 84.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the loving wife of the late Gregory M. Holmes and beloved mother of Linda Bromley (Jim), Gregory Holmes, and Diane Tribue. She is also survived by her brother Charles J. Litz,...

Jul 10, 2018

S. Wayne Martin, formerly of Doylestown, PA passed away November 8, 2017.

Friends and family are invited to attend his funeral service Saturday July 14, 2018 at Scanlin Funeral Home, 175 East Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA where the family will greet friends beginning at 9 AM. Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers...

Jul 10, 2018

Lorraine Martin, formerly of Doylestown, PA passed away June 25, 2018.

Friends and family are invited to attend her funeral service Saturday July 14, 2018 at Scanlin Funeral Home, 175 East Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA where the family will greet friends beginning at 9 AM. Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations...

Jul 6, 2018

Richard Walter Kazio passed away suddenly Wednesday July 4, 2018. He was 75.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Walter and Olga Kazio. He is survived by his sisters Elizabeth DiCicco(Patrick) and Marian Robinson (the late Fred) and brother George Kazio (Liz).

Funeral services and interment will be at a later...

Jul 3, 2018

Carlton A. Galle, of Willow Grove, passed away Monday July 2, 2018 at Abington Warminster Hospice. He was 87.

Born in Chicago, IL, he is survived by his loving wife Lillian (Neiman) Galle and beloved children Susan Page (Scott), Todd C. Galle (Karen), and Keith A. Galle (Debbie). Also surviving are eight grandchildren and his sister Sandra...

Jul 2, 2018

Kathleen E Herman, 88, of Montgomeryville passed away on June 25, 2018.

Born in East Mauch Chunk, she was the beloved wife of Richard Herman for 67 years and the daughter of the late John Francis and Isabel (Conarty) Farrell.

Kay was a graduate of East Mauch Chunk High School.

She was formerly...

Jun 26, 2018

Lilla Mae Stephenson of Doylestown passed away Friday June 8, 2018 at Doylestown Hospital due to complications from a fall and a broken tibia. She was 62.

Born in Darby, PA, she is survived by her mother Rhoda Stephenson, sister Paula Applegate (Steve), niece Jamie Dawson, nephews Nat and Sam Elliott and great niece Kia Dawson. She...

Jun 25, 2018

Patricia "Patty" (Lynch) Fee passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was 67 years old.

Born in Wyndmore, PA, Patty was the beloved daughter of the late Philip and Mary Larkin Lynch. She was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School class of 1968 and Manor College.

She...