Obituaries

Apr 10, 2018

Kenneth V. Brecht of Chalfont passed away Monday April 9, 2018 at Genesis Healthcare Quakertown. He was 73.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Vincent and Marjorie Brecht and loving companion of Rita M. Barr.

Funeral services are private at the request of the family.

Apr 9, 2018

James "Gus" Wenzell passed away peacefully at his home in North Wales on April 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Philadelphia, where he was an outstanding athlete in Belfield, starring in football, baseball, and basketball. The friends he made during those years would remain his friends for the rest of his life.

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Apr 5, 2018

Many of you know that our precious son Remy was born 6 weeks premature on January 12, 2018. He spent 3 weeks in the NICU, where he faced various health challenges. He fought hard every day and was finally strong enough to come home, where he was loved and cared for by his devoted family. We are broken-hearted to...

Apr 3, 2018

Josephine E. Shull of Chalfont passed away surrounded by family and loved ones in the early morning hours of March 31st. She was 71.

Born in Abington, she was loving daughter of the late Thomas and Stella (Fanelli) Cristaldi. Josephine is survived by her beloved husband Charles Shull and children Kristin M. Mellon (Kevin) and Daniel Shull....

Mar 30, 2018

Antoinette A. Kazmierczak of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on March 27, 2018 at Neshaminy Manor, Warrington. She was 96.

Born in West Rutland, VT, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sophie (Osika) Bania.

She was the loving wife of the late Stephen S. Kazmierczak whom she met during World War II while...

Mar 27, 2018

Nancy J. Carlson, of Doylestown, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 83.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, she was the wife of the late Lyle Carlson and loving mother of Joseph Carlson (Maria) and William Carlson (Darlene). Also surviving are her five beloved grandchildren Samantha, Dakoda, Benjamin, Annalise, and Lorelei.

Nancy...

Mar 22, 2018

Karen L. Johnson, of Chalfont and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Tuesday March 20, 2018 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 63.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Dorothy E. (Buehler) Johnson and wife of the late Edward Nugent. She is survived by her daughter Amy E. (Johnson) Futch (George) and siblings Kristine Nilsen...

Mar 19, 2018

Dorothy (Dottie) B. Steel of Chalfont died Saturday at Abington - Lansdale Hospital - Jefferson Health. She was 93.

She was the wife of the late George E. Steel.

Born in Statesville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lola Baumgarner. She travelled to the North during WWII and worked in...

Mar 13, 2018

Mary P. Siess, a resident of Chalfont, passed away Monday March 12, 2018. She was 83.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the wife of the late William J. Siess Sr. She is survived by her six children Bill Siess, Rosemary Forsythe (John), John Siess (Bridget, Bob Siess, Kathy Montminy (Steve), and Margie Ritts-May (Bill). Also surviving are...

Mar 12, 2018

Richard R. Soncini, a resident of Hilltown Twp., passed away Monday March 12, 2018 at his residence. He was 75.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the loving husband of Diane E.(Saxton) Soncini and beloved father of Michael R. Soncini (Milena), Maria Strycharski (Robert), Michele Pinto (John) and Matthew L. Soncini. Richard is also survived by his grandson...

Mar 12, 2018

Robert Michael Smith, a resident of Chalfont, PA died Friday, March 9, 2018 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 79.

"Mike" Smith was born 12/21/38 in Hanover, PA to W. Cyril Smith and Sarah Emmert Smith. He graduated from Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown, PA and Shippensburg University.

He served in the Army for 2...

Mar 5, 2018

Linda C. Dean, a resident of New Britain Township, passed away unexpectantly March 4, 2018. She was 70.

Born in Radford, VA, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Florence (Berger) Van Doren. Linda is survived by her son William E. Dean Jr and his wife Amanda. Also surviving are her brother John Van...

Feb 20, 2018

Glenna F. Stadnycki formerly of Chalfont passed away Monday February 19, 2018 at Hershey Medical Center. She was 94.

Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Allie Mae Terry and wife of the late Michael Stadnycki. She is survived by her sons Donald H. Stadnycki (Ellin), Robert J. Stadnycki and...

Feb 19, 2018

Maryann M. Villari a resident of Hatboro passed away Sunday February 18, 2018. She was 96.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Maryann Zagorski and wife of the late Peter D. Villari. She is survived by her beloved children Palma Bellucci (Carmen), Jennifer Moppert (Dale), Peter Villari (Jeanine), Michael Villari (Cheryl),...

Feb 16, 2018

David H. Graf of Chalfont, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He was 89.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Herman and Kate Graf. Dave was a graduate of Penn State University and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a mechanical engineer at FMC for...

Feb 13, 2018

Thomas Beaber, a resident of Chalfont, passed away Friday February 9, 2018 at Neshaminy Manor. He was 82.

Born in Philadelphia September 27, 1935, he was the son of the late Thomas S. and Alice E. Beaber. Tom was the beloved husband of Louise A. Beaber for 60 years.

They married in Philadelphia on April...

Feb 5, 2018

Louis "Fred" Meyer, 88, Disciple of Jesus, went home on February 3, 2018 to be reunited with his beloved wife, Mildred (Case), who preceded him 11 years ago.

Fred's faith was bigger ad simpler than one faith tradition. He was a Lutheran, a Baptist, a Presbyterian, and an Independent. He was comfortable worshipping with all of God's...

Feb 2, 2018

John P. Beattie, a resident of Pennsburg Manor and formerly of Chalfont, passed away Tuesday January 30, 2018. He was 89.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret Beattie. He is survived by his children, Carol Beattie, John Beattie, and Donna Clark.

Funeral services are private at the request...

Feb 1, 2018

Juliane M. Tauscher passed away Wednesday January 31, 2018 at Wesley Enhanced Living in Doylestown. She was 86.

Born in Eisdorf, Slovakia, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Eucilie Sonntag and wife of the late Guenter Tauscher. She is survived by her sister Luise E. Scherffel and nephew Andreas Scherffel (Susan).

Funeral...

Jan 31, 2018

Earle L. Keim, a resident of New Britain, passed away Monday January 29, 2018. He was 79.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward and Anna Keim. He is survived by his wife Leonora and sons Michael and Thomas.

Graveside services at St. John Neumann Cemetery will be private at the...