OBITUARIES

Jul 5, 2017

Marianne Driscoll Matthews of Doylestown died on Wednesday, July 5th at her home after a brave, year long battle with cancer. She was 62 years young and the cherished wife of Dean E. Matthews for 42 years.

Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of Ann Josephine DiGirolamo Driscoll and the late James Francis Driscoll.

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Jul 2, 2017

Wooldridge (Ridge) Pierson Sherwood Oliver, age 24, of Buckingham and Asheville, NC died on July 2, 2017 in Asheville.

Known to most as Ridge, but to family as Bubbies, Ridge was born at Abington Hospital. He was the son of Thomas Pierson Sherwood Oliver and Susan Waller Oliver and the brother to Kelsey Lee Oliver and Kealan...

Jun 22, 2017

Charles G. “Jerry” Happ of Doylestown passed peacefully on Thursday morning, June 22, at the age of 84. He was the devoted husband of Rebecca Sherry Happ. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Eleanor Patricia (Maguire) Happ.

Jerry was a life-long resident of Doylestown and a partner in the family real estate firm, Happ and Sons....

Jun 20, 2017

Joseph V. Conners of Warminster passed away peacefully on June 20, 2017 surrounded by his family. Joe was 79 and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Conners (Felt) and his five children: Cathy Skudris (James), Kevin Conners, Lisa Covaleski (Steve), Greg Conners and Joanne Bombas (Tony). Joe is also survived by his grandchildren: Heather Radick (Brian),...

May 29, 2017

Christopher Michael Hill of Doylestown, passed away on May 29, 2017 at his home. He was a gift to us for 32 years.

Born and raised in Doylestown, he grew up to be a quiet presence in an extended family of 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Chris generously accepted the imperfections in all of us...

May 26, 2017

John L. Radosin of Carversville, died on May 26, 2017. He was 96 years old and the husband of the late Jean D. Cals Radosin.

Born in Carversville, he was the son of the late John C. and Anna Randa Radosin.

John was a Sergeant in the Army-Air Corp, 5th Air Force, decorated WW II...

May 19, 2017

Louise Emma Carlson of Doylestown peacefully passed away on Friday, May 19th she was 81 years old.

Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Gertrude Jörn Bohlman.

She grew up in Doylestown and was among the first graduating class of 1953 from Central Bucks High School. Louise graduated with a...

May 14, 2017

On the morning of May 14, 2017, Lola Clara Gibbs passed away peacefully at home surrounded and comforted by her family. Lola was 86 years old and the wife for 53 years of the late Herbert H. Gibbs

Born in Cheswold, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Bessie Edna and Earl Jeremiah Ridgeway II.

May 14, 2017

William “Les” Bowman passed away at home Sunday May 14th. He was the loving husband of Terry (Fleming) whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage on November 6th, 2016.

Born in Doylestown he was the son of the late Les and Helen Bowman.

He worked many years in construction for The Barness Organization. He was...

May 7, 2017

Richard J. Abbott, II (66) passed away suddenly, but peacefully on May 7th, 2017 at his vacation home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his beautiful mother, Alicia Marie and his father, Richard J. Abbott, Sr.

He was the beloved husband of Joanna (Lalli) Abbott; loving father of: Christa Glitzer...

May 4, 2017

Elaine E. Knorr, of Doylestown, passed away peacefully at Pine Run Health Care on Thursday, May 4, 2017. She was 83 and the wife of the late Forrest W. Knorr, who passed away in 1996.

Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Kathleen Schneck Ettenger.

Elaine graduated from Doylestown High...

May 1, 2017

Kathleen R. Albrecht, of Buckingham, died Monday, May 1, 2017, at Buckingham Valley Rehab and Nursing. She was 83 and the wife of the late Henry Albrecht, who passed away in 2010.

Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Hufnagel Happ.

Following graduation from Gwynedd Mercy College, Kathleen worked...

Apr 30, 2017

Barbara B. Bosler of Harleysville, formerly of Doylestown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 30, 2017. In 2008 Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Linwood W. Bosler, Jr.

Born in Reading, Pa, she was the daughter of the late J. Donald and Elsie (Peel) Best.

Barbara...

Apr 28, 2017

Geraldine H. Wodock, a longtime residentDoylestown died on April 28, 2017 at Green Ridge Care Center, Scranton. She was 85 years old and the beloved wife for 49 years of the late Joseph R. Wodock.

Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Idella Selner Hoover.

Gerry graduated from Doylestown High...

Apr 28, 2017

Shane W. Paul of Buckingham died on April 27th, 2017 at 83.

Born in Philadelphia to the late Philip and Anna Paul, Shane retired in 1991 after a distinguished career in federal service.

He enjoyed a long and happy retirement in Bucks County with his devoted wife Susie, taking photographs, wandering, sailing, and exploring the...

Apr 27, 2017

James F. Stitzinger, Sr. of Doylestown died at home on Thursday, April 27. He was 92 and the loving husband for 70 years of the late Elizabeth B. Stitzinger, who passed in 2014.

Born in Jenkintown, James was the son of the late Harold G. and Helen Speelman Stitzinger.

He lived most of his life...

Apr 26, 2017

Lola A. “Cookie” Wishwanick went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 26. She was 69 and the loving wife of William A. Wishwanick.

Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of John L. Radosin and the late Jean D. Radosin.

In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by her children: Mary...

Apr 24, 2017

Reverend Allan William Reed of Buckingham Township died on April 24, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital after a brief illness. He was 88 years old and the loving husband for 55 years of Martha (Marty) MacFarlane Reed until her death in 2006.

Born in Swanton, Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Nora Trumbell Reed....

Apr 23, 2017

Cameron Reese Westcott of Quakertown passed away on Wednesday, April 26. He was 54 and the beloved husband of Theresa Richard Westcott.

He was the son of Elizabeth Ferber Westcott and the late Charles J. Westcott, Jr.

Cameron graduated from Central Bucks West High School and attended Delaware Valley University. He graduated from Doylestown Hospital...

Apr 23, 2017

Lloyd Archer Jr., of Langhorne, was called home to his Savior on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was 83.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Naomi (McKenna) Archer.

He proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Lowry, DD-770. Before retiring, he worked many years for “Ma Bell”,...