OBITUARIES

Mar 8, 2023

Our father Francis Albert Collins passed away on March 8th, 2023, at the age of 94.

Born in Norwich, Norfolk, England, he was the eldest of five siblings to his mother and father, Gladys and Francis.

His teenage years were lived during the Second World War, during which time he volunteered in the home guard...

Feb 24, 2023

Carol Susan Robinson, long-time resident of the rural New Britain Township Community, passed away on Friday February 24th, 2023, after a prolonged illness at 70 years of age.

Born in New Britain Township, the daughter of Harry and Irma (nee Wismer) Nehoda. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and brother, Harry Donald (Don) Nehoda....

Feb 18, 2023

Carole A. Branch, of Buckingham, PA, passed away on February 18, 2023. She was 86 years old and the wife of Woodman R. Branch, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2004. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Carole was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Comfort Spence.

“Hi, honey.” This was the affectionate greeting you’d receive...

Feb 13, 2023

Ruth K. Pfeiffer of Warminster, PA passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 79 years old and the wife of the late William F. Pfeiffer, Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Jr. and Evelyn Frazer Kuehne.

Ruth was a 1962 graduate of William...

Feb 11, 2023

Mary D. Smith of North Wales, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 11, 2023 at Grand View Hospital after falling and suffering a severe concussion. She was 80 years old. She was the wife of Lyle E. Smith.

Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, she was the daughter of Eldon Dilocker and Mildred F. Orr.

Mary spent...

Feb 9, 2023

Ruth Constance Brown, née Deal-Groves of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 9th, 2023, at Pine Run Health Center. She was 96 years old.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of John Andrew Groves and Georgianna Groves, née Seemans.

Ruth will be remembered for her hospitality, lively wit, love of art, and her...

Jan 30, 2023

Robert T. “Robbie” Sukup, of Erwinna, PA, formerly of New York, NY, passed away on January 30, 2023, in Doylestown, PA. He was 90 years old.

Born in Manhattan, he was the son of the late Martin T. Sukup and Julia Helisek.

Robbie was the ultimate New Yorker, living there for the majority of his...

Jan 24, 2023

Norma M. Hockenjos of Pine Run Community, Doylestown, Pennsylvania died on January 24, 2023, at the Pine Run Health Center. Norma will be remembered for her devotion, tireless service, hospitality and sense of wonder. Her commitment to her faith and the Methodist church centered her life journey.

Born and raised along the coast in New Hampshire, she...

Jan 20, 2023

Arnold G. Menge, Jr., of Warrington, Pennsylvania, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Friday, January, 20, 2023. He was 91 years old.

He was predeceased by his parents, Arnold and Florence Menge and three older sisters, Florence Heinzerorth (Robert), Jane Herrmann (Bill), and Ruth Foster (John), as well as his son, Arnold G. Menge...

Jan 18, 2023

Thois Margret Evans Kiel passed away peacefully on January 18 at Neshaminy Manor where she happily resided for the past six years.

Our beloved Thois, daughter of the late Margaret Dougherty Evans and Jackson Cedrick Evans, was born in Wilkes Barre, PA in 1935 and grew up in Doylestown, PA. Thois was a twin to her sister,...

Jan 6, 2023

Carole June Waltman of Buckingham, PA passed away peacefully on the morning of January 6, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Philadelphiphia, PA, Carole was the daughter of the late John and June Cresci.

Carole is survived by her husband, Guy, her children, Nancy and James, and three beautiful granddaughters and her brother, John.

Jan 5, 2023

Michael Richard Sohanic left us on January 5, 2023. He was 75 and the husband of Linda (Yarnall) Sohanic.

Born in Dupont, PA he was the son of Michael John and Helen (Sabatelli) Sohanic.

He graduated with an accounting degree from Quinnipiac University and The Culinary Institute of America. Mike was a successful business owner...

Dec 31, 2022

Mark Nelson Dauber passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Doylestown, Mark started school at the old Doylestown High School, attending Linden Elementary and Lenape Middle School, graduating CB West High School (‘76), Bucks County Community College (‘78), and Del-Val (‘83). In 1978 he began a 44-year career...

Dec 29, 2022

William “Bill” R. Tesno of Chalfont died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the age of 70. Bill was the beloved husband of Lisa (Flynn).

Bill was a graduate of Central Bucks High School West, class of 1971. He was an all-star athlete in football and track who was inducted into the...

Dec 27, 2022

May A. Brown of Doylestown died on December 27, 2022 at Wesley Enhanced Living. She was 87 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Laura Herr Robinson.

She was very skilled with her hands, liked to sew and crochet. She also liked to do puzzles of all kinds,...

Dec 26, 2022

Christine J. Rohr Thompson passed away peacefully on December 26 at the age of 71 in the comfort of her home in Plumsteadville.

Even at an early age, Christine found success in everything she did. Beginning with her nomination as School Safety Patrol Lieutenant in elementary school, all the way through her term as President of the...

Dec 20, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Taylor passed away on Tuesday, December 20 at Independence Court of Quakertown at age 98. She was the wife of the late Robert Taylor.

Born in Allentown, she grew up in Trumbauersville and graduated from Quakertown High School in 1942.

Betty had a deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, having trusted in...

Dec 17, 2022

Delores Naglak of Feasterville, formerly of Doylestown passed away on Saturday, December 17 at her home. She was 92 and the beloved wife for sixty-nine years of Stephen Naglak, Jr.

Born in Peckville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George and Edith Bernosky.

Dee was a majorette at Olyphant High School and was...

Dec 15, 2022

Theresa G. Roney of Doylestown passed away on Thursday, December 15 at Pine Run Health Care Center. She was 96 and the wife of the late Edward Roney.

Born in Doylestown, she the daughter of the late Anna Lyons and William Happ, Sr.

She was a beloved Mother and Nana. Very devoted to her church,...

Dec 13, 2022

Imogene E. Shaffer of Doylestown passed away on December 13 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 95 years old and the wife of the late John W. Shaffer.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William M. and Mary E. Rowland McKeny.

Imogene was the devoted wife of John W. Shaffer, deceased and...