OBITUARIES

Mar 7, 2021

Marilyn Morgan Harrison died on March 7 after a brief illness at the age of 92. Marilyn led a life as a creator, curator, entrepreneur, humanitarian, world-traveler and sage mother to her immediate family, as well as to many friends beyond.

She was predeceased by her parents, Sara Bonner Morgan and William McLennan Morgan and older sister,...

Mar 7, 2021

After 89 years of living a beautiful life enriched by family and nature, we say our farewells to Rebecca Brooks, who crossed the veil on Sunday, March 7th, 2021.

The beloved progressive kindergarten teacher passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband, children and grandchildren.

A memorial...

Mar 5, 2021

Clarence Good III (Larry) of Doylestown died at home in his sleep on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Born in Johnstown, PA in 1943, he was the second child born to the late Clarence Good, Jr. and Louise Marie Dudek Good.

He was a graduate of Central Cambria High School in Ebensburg, PA. After graduation, he...

Feb 25, 2021

Caitlin Erin Thomas (Farley) of Doylestown, passed away on Thursday, February 25th 2021 at her home surrounded by family after a long, courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 33 years old.

Caitlin was a graduate of Central Bucks High School South ‘05 where she played violin and field hockey, received her Bachelor of Science from Delaware...

Feb 22, 2021

Thomas C. Tessmer of Doylestown, formerly a long time resident of Carversville, passed away on Monday, February 22 at Phoebe Richland. He was 85 and the husband of the late Helen Tessmer, who passed away in 2000.

Born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Edward and Blanche Culver Tessmer.

Thomas...

Feb 18, 2021

Lynn Jay Reynolds, 73, of Doylestown, a retired professional planner, medical illustrator and educator, died Thursday, February 18th after a long battle with cancer.

At sixteen she was a candy striper at Lankenau Medical Center where she assisted staff with medical illustrations. Following graduation from Smith College, she went to the Graduate School of Fine Arts, University...

Feb 18, 2021

Frieda E. Johnson, of Chalfont, died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 82.

Born and raised in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth Wismer Johnson.

Frieda worked as a hairdresser for a short time, loved music, travel and especially animals. She also loved to “summer” at...

Feb 13, 2021

Ella Naomi Clark, daughter of Nicole Clark and Eric Clark, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the home of her father. She was fourteen years old.

Ella had a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy that severely limited her physical abilities. She took her first steps as a toddler on a trip to Florence, Italy....

Feb 12, 2021

Phyllis C. Cassidy of Doylestown passed away on Friday, February 12 at Pine Run Health Care. She was 94 and the wife of the late Rev. William A. Cassidy who passed in 1982.

Born in Three Springs, Huntingdon County, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Grace G. Whann.

Phyllis had been...

Feb 8, 2021

Robin Elizabeth Gurney, of Sellersville, died Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home. She was 61.

Born in Havana, Cuba, she was the daughter of Robert S. and Carolyn Gebhardt Gurney.

Robin was a graduate of Central Bucks East High School and Katherine Gibbs School, Boston. She was employed by the Dublin DMV.

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Feb 8, 2021

Brenda L. Shelton of Doylestown, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 38 and the wife of Joseph Shelton.

Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of Bruce L. and Margaret K. Smith.

Brenda attended Central Bucks West High School and was most recently employed at Delaware Valley University in...

Feb 6, 2021

Leo Michael Carey went to be with our Lord on February 6, 2021, six days before his 90th birthday. What a life he lived!

Born in Ashland, PA, he was the son of the late Leo and Anna Carey. Leo was one of three children, having been predeceased by sisters, Joan and Marianne.

He attended...

Feb 2, 2021

Steven “Steve” Wagner of Chalfont, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia due to complications from lung removal surgery. He was 50 years old.

Born in Willingboro, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Kathleen “Kathy” Spratt (Hegedus). He is survived by his loving wife, Karen, son, Zack;...

Jan 24, 2021

Sean Carlin, 33, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2021, with his loving and devoted Labrador Retriever, Mia, by his side.

He will be sorely missed and remembered forever by his parents, Richard and JoAnn, his brothers, Ryan and Andrew, his fiancé, Gina Lynn Coburn and his many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends and colleagues. He was...

Jan 23, 2021

Lois M. Lentine, of Doylestown, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2021 at the age of 79.

She was a graduate of Delhaas High School, class of 1959 and worked for many years in real estate, as well as teaching fitness.

Lois is survived by her husband: Rick Lentine; her daughter: Toni Lentine Schwartz (Michael),...

Jan 22, 2021

Doreen B. Ashmore, of Furlong, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her family at the age of 87. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend to many.

Born in Birmingham, England in 1933, much of her childhood took place during World War II. As the oldest of...

Jan 20, 2021

Harry T. Hinkel of Doylestown died on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was 81 and the husband of Peggy L. (Fellman) Hinkel. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May of 2021.

Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late H. Tobias and Ellen (Thatcher) Hinkel.

Jan 19, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Lansberry, 72, of Doylestown, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest-Hospital in Allentown after a battle with kidney and respiratory failure.

Bob was born in January of 1949 to the late Lee Bailey and Frances Duncan Carson Lansberry in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The family moved to Doylestown in 1951. He attended Central Bucks...

Jan 9, 2021

Nicholas Trunzo, of Chalfont, died on Saturday, January 9 at his home surrounded by family.  He was 88 years old and the loving husband for sixty-eight years of Carol (Rowland) Trunzo. Born in Manville, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Samuel and Concetta (Saporito) Trunzo.

Nick served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. ...

Jan 9, 2021

Ronald Arthur Goerner was born at home in Washington, New Jersey to Anna Eichler and Arthur Hugo Goerner in January of 1932. He had one sister, Elfreida Goerner Petty, who passed away in 1984.

After graduation from Washington High School, Ron took evening classes while working at Washington N.J. Bank. He met his wife, Nancy Millar of...