OBITUARIES

Jul 28, 2023

William Charles Dietz of Chalfont passed away on Friday, July 28 suddenly at home. He was 78 and the significant other of Marilyn Byrne.

Born and raised in Doylestown, he was the son of the late Fred and Edna Richar Leer.

Bill was a graduate of Central Bucks High School and Temple University with a...

Jul 14, 2023

Elizabeth M. Miller of Doylestown passed away on Friday, July 14. She was 99 years old and the wife of the late Edward W. Miller, who passed in 2019.

Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Betty was the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha Bloise Lewis.

Betty was a long time member of Salem United Church...

Jul 1, 2023

Dennis E. D’Angelo of Chalfont passed away peacefully on July 1st.   Dennis was 77 and the loving husband for 52 years of Mary “Bunny” D’Angelo, who passed away in July 2018.

Born in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of Frank and Ellenmay Hoar D’Angelo.

After graduating from Xavier High School in...

Jun 28, 2023

Lobin Dean Wylie, 85, of Doylestown, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 28th, 2023.

Lobin was born in Garrard, Kentucky to Haison and Pearl Wylie. He was the beloved brother of his sisters: Valora (Val) and Alteha (Pat), and brothers: Granton (Cliff), Marvin and Stacy.

During his early years, he had many accomplishments,...

Jun 22, 2023

Jay A. Folkes of Pipersville passed away on June 22 at his home. He was 95 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Sara G. Folkes.

Born in Doylestown, he was the son of Arthur S. Folkes and Frances Price Binder.

Jay graduated from Doylestown High School in 1945...

Jun 21, 2023

Barbara H. Pritchard of Doylestown went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She was the loving wife of Albert W. Pritchard who predeceased her in 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Huffman.

Barbara loved spending time with her family, her church, her high...

Jun 21, 2023

Oscar D. Freedgood of Doylestown passed away on Wednesday, June 21. He was 100 years old and the husband of Virginia A. Freedgood.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Rose and Harry Friedgut.

Oscar received a B.A. Parsons School of Design, served in WWII at the rank of first lieutenant...

Jun 13, 2023

Duane Edward Presti of Doylestown passed away June 13, 2023 at Penn Presbyterian Medical. Duane was the 69-year-old husband of Leigh Gilmore Presti. Born in Baltimore, MD to Maysie Weckesser Presti and the late Frederick J Presti.

Duane graduated from C.B. West, Bucks County Community College and Temple University. Duane and his late brother David ran a...

Jun 11, 2023

Carol Mary McCaughan (née Russell) of Doylestown, PA passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023 at the age of 83. She was the wife of John F. McCaughan.

Born in Toronto, Canada, Carol was the eldest child of Daniel P. Russell and Delia Russell (née Norris.) She earned a chemistry degree from Marianopolis College in Montreal.

Jun 9, 2023

Michael Paul Stachel died on June 9, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by family. He was 87.

Mike was born in Doylestown to Alois and Caroline Stachel.

He was a proud graduate of Central Bucks High School. He met the love of his life Arlene Edith Kepner Stachel and they were happily married for 62 years.

May 28, 2023

Marguerite McGarvey of New Hope/Doylestown, PA died on May 28, 2023. She was 82 years old. For 61 years she was married to Joseph F.X. McGarvey.

Peggy was born in Philadelphia and was the daughter of Ignatius Loyola McCormick and Marguerite Helen (Galli) McCormick. Peggy was the third of seven children.

Peggy grew up in...

May 28, 2023

Marie Giedgowd of Doylestown died May 28, 2023 at 95 years of age. She died at Neshaminy Manor, where she spent the last three years of her life and received excellent care.

Marie was born in New Britain Township, the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Baranski Gorczyca. Marie was married to Henry Giedgowd for 38...

May 21, 2023

Susan J. Branch of Jamison, PA passed away on May 21st, 2023. She was 64 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Susan was the daughter of Woodman and Carole (Spence) Branch.

Susan, or more affectionately “Susie,” was the true definition of a matriarch – the most selfless, empathetic, strong, and giving woman. She was a...

May 20, 2023

Only thirteen years, but a life well lived. That is what we think of when we think of Luke. He had many interests, was endlessly curious, and loved adventure. As a toddler he was the one we found, with Shawn jr. in tow, with a board, hammer, nails, a lighter, scissors, and screw drivers hiding under a table. He...

May 18, 2023

Joseph M. Suder of Ottsville passed away on Thursday, May 18 at home. He was 83 and the husband for sixty-three years of his loving wife, Deanna Lane Suder.

Born in Doylestown, Joe was the son of the late Michael G. and Anna Terifay Suder.

Joe was graduate of Central Bucks High School, class of...

May 18, 2023

Hans Prunkel, 49 years old, of Ottsville, PA, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2023.

Hans was born to Jackie Prunkel of Haycock, PA and the late Alex Prunkel.

After graduating from Quakertown High School, he went on to join the Laborers Union, going on to become an Operating Engineer in 2001. He worked for...

May 16, 2023

Robert J. Fiftal, of Souderton, PA and previously of Ledyard, CT died at the age of 92 on May 16, 2023. His wife, Anne Marie Fiftal, pre-deceased him.

Born in Waterbury, CT to John and Helen Fiftal , he was a depression era baby who grew up in what is called the world’s greatest generation.

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May 14, 2023

Family Systems psychotherapist, Joan C. Barth, Ph.D., died May 14th, 2023.

Born in Kearny, New Jersey and raised in nearby North Arlington, Joan graduated from Our Lady Queen of Peace High School. Later she graduated magna cum laude from Seton Hall University which she attended at night while working days at The Newark News. She was President...

May 13, 2023

Edward J. Coverdale III, M.D., 82, of Buckingham, Pennsylvania passed away on May 13, 2023.

Ed is a Pennsylvanian through and through. He was born to the late Edward James Coverdale Sr. and Ave Marie (Hamilton) Coverdale in Philadelphia. Ed grew up in the city but spent his summers in Danboro, PA. Ed attended West Catholic High...

May 6, 2023

Ann Marie Durkan Coverdale, 81, of Buckingham, Pennsylvania earned her angel wings on May 6, 2023.

Born to Irish immigrants, Ann is a first-generation American. Ann was born to the late Anna Philomena Durkan and Thomas Durkan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Philadelphia and attended West Catholic High School where she met the love of...