OBITUARIES

Jul 21, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jason Augustus Van Hoof, aged 47, who passed away suddenly on the evening of July 21, 2024.

Born to Patricia Wittmann and Peter Van Hoof, in Appleton Wisconsin, Jason, along with his older brother Steve, were the light of his parents’ lives. Jason as a baby...

Jul 21, 2024

Lois Burek, age 98, a resident of Ottsville, PA, formerly of Rileyville, PA and Kearny, NJ. passed away on July 21, 2024 at the home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law. She was the wife of the late Edward Burek.

Born in Kearny, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Rieck and the late...

Jul 17, 2024

Elizabeth Rose Gates (née Stockhausen) of Doylestown passed away on July 17, 2024, at The Garden at Pine Run in Doylestown. She was 87 years old. Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late John Ward Gates.

Born in North Bergen, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Charles Stockhausen and Elizabeth Haring.

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Jul 13, 2024

Doris E. Kieffer of Allentown passed away on Saturday, July 13 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was 86 and the wife of the late Horace Kieffer.

Born in Doylestown, she he was the daughter of the late Harry and Doris Funk Castelow.

She is survived by her loving children: James Fahie, Richard...

Jul 10, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth “Sally” Willett, age 92, of Doylestown Pennsylvania, began her peaceful journey of eternal rest on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from the comfort of her own home embraced by the loving warmth of her devoted family. She was the loving wife of the late Charles A. Willett. Sarah was born on November 13, 1932 in Gloucester, Massachusetts at...

Jul 3, 2024

Ashley Russell King, 78, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 03, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on July 27, 1945, in Cobleskill NY, the son of Doris and Ashley King. Ashley’s passion for antiques and clocks defined his life. A free spirit, who traveled extensively, enjoyed entrepreneurial adventures and connected with people to share his vast...

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Reinhardt passed away on June 29, 2024. She was 84 and the devoted wife of John P. Reinhardt who passed away on November 2, 2014.

Mrs. Reinhardt was a resident of Furlong since 1971. Prior to moving to Bucks County, she and her family resided in Omaha, NE. Mrs. Reinhardt was born in Grand Island,...

Jun 28, 2024

Helena Maria Ponce de Leon, age 89, a resident of Doylestown, PA died on June 28, 2024. She was the beloved wife for 55 years of Gonzalo Marcos Ponce de Leon.

Born in Madrid, Spain, Helena was the daughter of the late Alejandro Pidal Marques de Valderrey and the late Elena Maria Corral Marques de Valderrey.

Jun 10, 2024

Ludwig Carl Fetzer of Dublin, Pennsylvania passed away on June 10, 2024 at his home. He was 86.

Born in Abington, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Ludwig A. and Marie Steng Fetzer.

Carl was graduate of Central Bucks High School, class of 1956 and of Cornell University, class of l960 with a...

Jun 5, 2024

Carl A. Fitzgerald of Doylestown, Pennsylvania passed away on June 5, 2024. He was 89 years old and the husband for fifty years of the late Irene (Wisniewski) Fitzgerald, who passed in 2014.

Born in Cross Roads, York County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Howard S. Fitzgerald and Dorothy (Reading) Fitzgerald.

Carl...

May 30, 2024

Helen R. Pepkowski passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Neshaminy Manor.

Born in Tinicum, she was the daughter of the late Kazimire and Tillie (Palakowski) Pepkowski.

Helen worked for seventeen years at Frenchtown Procelain Company. She entered the Sisters of the Charity in Wisconsin for two and one half years, followed by one...

May 25, 2024

May 22, 2024

Thomas A. Gash of Danboro, Pennsylvania passed away on May 22, 2024 at Harborview Rehabilitation and Care Center in Doylestown. He was 86 years old and the husband of Sandra E. (Pillsbury) Gash.

Born in East Lansdown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William H. Gash and Elenor Uhl Gash.

Following high school,...

May 20, 2024

Edith W. Fluck of Doylestown passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at NewSeasons at New Britain. She was 93 and the wife of Chester Fluck, Jr.

Born in Abington she was the daughter of the late Royden and Grace Schuyler Werner.

Edith was a graduate of Doylestown High School and retired from Verizon where...

May 16, 2024

Donald C. Smith Jr. of Churchville died on Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was 84 years old and the husband for 61 years of Linda B. Smith.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Donald C. Smith and Aurdrey Nelson Smith. Don grew up in Port Washington, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

May 15, 2024

Donald C. Murray of Doylestown passed away on May 15 at Wesley Enhanced Living. He was 75.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Arthur and Rosetta Cook Murray.

Donald wsa employed by Gimbels in Philadelphia for twenty-five years. He enjoyed playing the organ and piano and was an avid Philadelphia sports...

May 15, 2024

Joseph M. Schmidt, passed away on May 15, 2024. He was 62 and is survived by his loving wife, Angelina Schmidt, and their two children: Angelina Schmidt (Bill) and Joseph Schmidt. He was a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren: Joseph, Jaslynn, Ava, and Ella.

Joseph was a cherished brother of Joan Palka (Ray) and the late Rose...

May 13, 2024

Janice Anne Murphy, passed away early in the morning of Monday, May 13, 2024 at Cape Coral Hospital, in Lee County, Florida.  She was 70 years old.

Born in Washington DC, Janice was the daughter of the late Roy and Maria (Sakos) Boulton.

Janice was the last surviving child of Roy and...

May 11, 2024

Kathleen Marie (Friel) Gilpin, CAPT USNR, Ph.D. passed away on May 11, 2024 at Hospice of the Chesapeake, surrounded by loved ones and holding her husband’s hand. She was 41 years old. Since October 2021, she had fought Stage 4 breast cancer with inspirational bravery, positivity, and faith.

Kathleen was born in Bethlehem, PA and grew up...

May 5, 2024

Charles W. Bredow of Doylestown passed away on Sunday, May 5 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 80 and the husband of Elizabeth G. Bredow.

Born in Lawrenceville, Kansas he was the son of the late Margaret and Ernest Bredow.

Charles went to North Illinois University, transferring to Drexel University. He was employed by Rohm and...