OBITUARIES
Aileen B. Schieber
Apr 12, 2025
Aileen B. Schieber, of Doylestown, died on April 12, 2025, at the Wesley Enhanced Living Center. Aileen was the wife of William A. Schieber who predeceased her in December 2017. Aileen and William shared 70 years together in marriage and raised four wonderful children.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William L. Coyle and Cathleen Roche Coyle.
Aileen...
Ronald J. MacDonald
Apr 10, 2025
Ronald J. MacDonald passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 at age 81 with his beloved wife of 53 years at his side.
Ron was born in Rochester, NY to the late John and Jane (Clark) MacDonald. He attended East Rige High School in Rochester, NY and graduated in 1961. He graduated from SUNY Geneseo in 1965 with a major in...
Linda B. Smith
Apr 9, 2025
Linda B. Smith of Churchville died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was 84 years old.
Born in Bay City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert V. Blanquart and Julia R. Blanquart. Linda grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Linda attended Mount Lebanon High School, where she met her beloved husband of 61 years, Donald C. Smith. She attended Skidmore...
Michelle Ann Bryan (Holliday)
Apr 4, 2025
Michelle Ann Holliday Bryan, of Scranton, PA died suddenly on Friday, April 4, 2025 at home from chronic respiratory distress creating cardiac failure. She was 55.
Born December 4, 1969 in Doylestown, PA she was the daughter of Sharon Moorhead (Holliday) Schanbacker and the late Richard D. Holliday.
Growing up in Doylestown, she graduated from Central Bucks West, class of 1988 and...

Virginia A Freedgood
Apr 2, 2025
Virginia Freedgood of Doylestown, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 2. She was 88 years old and was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Freedgood.
Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia and Peter Fremer. The Fremers liked to take family trips around the Northeast, and a visit to Williamsburg, Virginia sparked her lifelong...
Barbara Ann Watson
Apr 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Watson passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on May 21, 1959, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie Runquist.
Barb held a career in vaccine testing at Merck & Co., where she dedicated more than 20 years to the advancement of public health. Her professional journey was marked...
Elizabeth M. Haring
Mar 19, 2025
Elizabeth Mae Haring of Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 19th with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren by her side. She was 92 years old and the loving wife of the late Wilson Haring.
Born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania on May 3rd, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Gerhart and Lillian Musselman.
Betty, as she was known...
Charles A. Brower, Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
Charles “Chip” Brower, born on August 4, 1943, in Easton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at Doylestown Hospital. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he leaves behind a legacy filled with love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Chip graduated from Easton High School in 1961 and furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania...
Pauline D. Ward
Mar 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Ward, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, who passed away on March 17, 2025 at the age of 97.Pauline will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Robert, his wife, Lana; Dennis his wife, Lynn and David, his life partner, Jen, as well as eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren....
Frances P. Saldi
Mar 14, 2025
Frances Prutisto Saldi – 08/15/1936 – 03/14/2025
In Memoriam
She was crowned Miss Archibald PA. Her generosity shined through in the love she put...
Gary L. Bergstresser, Jr.
Mar 13, 2025
Gary Lee Bergstresser, Jr., beloved son and brother, passed away at home on March 13, 2025 at the age of 45.
He was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania on May 10, 1979 to Gary and Sandra Bergstresser.
He was a 1998 graduate of Central Bucks West and enjoyed his career as a stone mason. Gary was a Master Mason of Doylestown Masonic Lodge...
Shirley J. Yoshida
Mar 12, 2025
Shirley Jane Yoshida, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 at the age of 89 in Doylestown, PA.
She was a spiritual person who touched the lives of many with her love of music.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 31, 1935, Shirley was the daughter of the late Clara and Raymond Etris.
She is survived by...
Dorothea Buckner
Mar 10, 2025
Dorothea Buckner (nee Maloney) of Doylestown passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on March 10, 2025.
Dorothea was born on March 13, 1932 in Philadelphia and grew up in Doylestown, where she lived the rest of her life. She was an avid sports fan and a supporter of all Philadelphia sports teams. She also loved to cook. She...
Elvira K. Hirt
Mar 8, 2025
Elvira K. Hirt, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on March 8, 2025, at her beloved home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Born in the Bronx, New York on February 20, 1927, Elvi lived a life full of warmth, love, and remarkable stories that will resonate in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come.
Elvi's...
Jon Ericson Yerkes
Mar 3, 2025
Jon Ericson Yerkes, beloved husband and devoted father, left this world on March 3, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 17, 1955, Jon's journey began on the very land he would come to cherish—the family farm known as None Such Farm. From the tender age of six, he immersed himself in the world of farming, where a...
Dennis P. Rufe
Mar 3, 2025
Dennis Patrick Rufe of Ambler, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025 in Philadelphia due to natural causes at the age of 77. He was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 1947 to the late Charles Rufe and Joyce Sweeny and attended Bucks County High School. He attended Delaware County Community College, served in the US Air Force, worked at...
Cydney R. Ciliberto
Feb 22, 2025
Cydney Ciliberto, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully February 22, 2025 after a fiercely beautiful life lived.
Born with a heart full of kindness and a spirit of unwavering strength, Cydney was a woman who embraced life with warmth and grace. She was the beloved mother of Colin and mother-in-law of Amanda, and her greatest joy...
Valerie F. Gardner
Feb 19, 2025
Valerie F. Gardner, a beloved community figure and proud business owner, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at Ann's Choice Erickson Senior Living in Warminster, Pennsylvania, at the age of 98. Born on July 15, 1926, in Birmingham, England, Valerie’s journey through life was one marked by love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to her community.
Valerie's professional legacy began...
Dorothy J. Bentz
Feb 17, 2025
Dorothy J. Bentz, born on October 31, 1933, departed this life peacefully on February 17, 2025, at Presbyterian Senior Living. She leaves behind a legacy marked by her intelligence, independence, and a dedicated work ethic that set her apart in both her career and personal life.
Dorothy pursued her education with diligence and graduated in 1949 at the age of 16...
Raymond B. Reinl, Esquire
Feb 17, 2025
Raymond B. Reinl, 96, of Furlong, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on February 17, 2025.
Ray was born in Philadelphia, PA to Benedict and Anna Reinl in 1928.
In 1949, he received his undergraduate degree from LaSalle University. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1954. He practiced law in the Philadelphia area until...
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