OBITUARIES

Dec 29, 2024

Kendall Wilson Foster

 

Kendall Wilson "Ken" Foster, born December 13, 1939, in Huntington, Pennsylvania, and raised in Emsworth, PA, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, PA , after a short illness. He and his beloved wife were longtime residents of Chalfont, PA, where they raised their family over the course of 50 years. Ken was...

Dec 26, 2024

Reoloff “Junior” S. Rice, Jr., a life-long resident of Solebury Township died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was 79 and the husband for 44 years of Patricia (McEntyre) Rice.

Born on September 15, 1945 in Abington, he was the son of the late Reoloff S. and Laura B. Vasey, and brother of Abigail Riopel.

In addition to...

Dec 21, 2024

Paul P. Brady, age 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 21, 2024.  

The son of the late Leo P. and Sophie (nee Kita), husband of the late Mary M. Brady (nee Czapor), father to the late Paul P. Jr (Sharon), the late Daniel D. and surviving son Stephen S. (Karen). Paul is also survived by...

Dec 21, 2024

Alma Salentandre Labastida Bannett, born and raised in Maasin, Southern Leyte, Philippines, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2024, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 81 years old.

In 1967, at 24 years old, Alma bravely journeyed on her own to the United States, arriving in Philadelphia, PA. In 1968, she met her husband,...

Dec 18, 2024

 Joseph D. Witt of Doylestown passed away December 18, 2024 he was 90 and the husband for 35 years of the late Elizabeth Witt. 

Born in Doylestown, he was the son of the late Mary Sobelewski and Harry Witt. 

Joseph worked as a carpenter before getting his master’s in teaching. He then taught carpentry at Middle Bucks Technical School. 

He is survived by...

Dec 16, 2024

Werner K.Margenau, V.M.D., passed away Monday, December 16, 2024. He was 83 years old and a loving husband for 58 years of Joyce Margenau. 

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts he was the son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Margenau.

Werner was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, West Haven Conneticut, class of 1958. He received a Bachelor of Science from University...

Dec 12, 2024

Mary Lee Rothwell Corr, of Doylestown, PA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her four children on December 12, 2024. 

Mary Lee shared 52 years of marriage with her late husband Martin J. “Mert” Corr, a partnership marked with laughter and creativity. Their faith was inspiring and their generosity limitless. Their doors in Doylestown and “The White House” in...

Dec 8, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jenny L. Zliceski, a beacon of kindness, selflessness, and unwavering generosity. Born on March 12, 1978, in the loving embrace of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jenny’s journey through life was marked by laughter, boundless compassion, and a fierce dedication to her family and community.

Jenny fought valiantly against breast cancer for seven...

Dec 7, 2024

Janet I. Punzak of Doylestown passed away on December 7, 2024.

A native of Philadelphia, PA, Janet was born in Delaware County, November 2, 1932 to her parents, Justin McCarthy and Florence (Larsen, McCarthy, Gillessen) Reed. Janet attended elementary and high school in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Later in her life, she graduated with an Associate degree in Arts &...

Dec 5, 2024

Jack Shaw of Chalfont, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024 with his loving children by his side. Jack was born on January 6, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Alfred and Rose (Samuels) Shaw.  Jack enlisted in the US Navy on July 1943 and served as a sonarman for the 7th Fleet until Honorably Discharged in March...

Nov 23, 2024

Julie Zummo Donahue, beloved wife of David Donahue for nearly 59 years, passed away peacefully at Neshaminy Manor on November 23, 2024.

Julie was the mother of Marybeth (Michael) Connelly, Karen (Justin) Psaila, Megan (David) Ulmer, Timothy (Katherine) Donahue; and grandmother of Brian, Andrew, Julie Connelly; Jessica, Sarah, Madalyn Psaila; Lauren, Jacob, Bridget Ulmer; Colleen, Maura, Kevin Donahue.

Julie’s beautiful smile...

Nov 7, 2024

William Gordon Allin, of Doylestown, PA known affectionately as Bill, passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Bristol, Virginia, Bill's life was characterized by his boundless optimism and a deep commitment to his family. He often expressed a hope to reach 101 years, a testament to his zest for life.

In 1972, Bill married Judith...

Nov 4, 2024

Geraidine M Brauer of Jamison, PA passed away on November 4, 2024, at home at the age of 98.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John J Ward and Mary Murray Ward.

In 1946 she married the love of her life George Washington Brauer Jr.

Together they went on to raise ten children. In addition to raising the children...

Nov 4, 2024

Joan Heinzmann, 92, lately of Jamison PA, died peacefully on Monday, November 4th, 2024. Born in West New York, NJ, she lived in Washington Township (Bergen County) for 31 years before moving to Toms River, Warrington, and finally Jamison.

Joan was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Stephen Heinzmann in 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie and husband...

Nov 2, 2024

Jack Harrison Venner, age 99, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 2, 2024, at his residence at The Birches of Newtown, PA. Son of the late John H and Florence W Venner; husband of late Mary Lewis Venner who passed away in 2020 and brother of the late Earl Venner. 

Jack was born On September 3, 1925, in Newark...

Nov 1, 2024

Patricia Helen Herstine (née Weiler), of Buckingham, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 27, 1938 in Philadelphia, Pa., she was the dearly loved daughter of the late Charles John Weiler and Helen Smith Weiler, and the beloved wife of the late Stanley E. Herstine. She was a graduate of St. Hubert...

Oct 31, 2024

Edward George Bentz, affectionately known as Eddie, was born on August 15, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He left us peacefully on October 31, 2024, at Presbyterian Senior Living in Doylestown Pennsylvania, leaving behind a legacy that will undoubtedly resonate within the hearts of his loved ones and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Eddie, a devoted family man, survived...

Oct 26, 2024

Gabriel Blanco passed away on October 26, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Peggy Blanco. He is survived by his children and their spouses Christina Blanco and Steven Rickards, and Theresa Blanco and Glenn Pritchard. He had five grandchildren and their partners: Clara Ottey and Riley Zapfel; Luke Ottey; Matthew Rickards and Kaitlyn Blankenhorn; Caroline Pritchard...

Oct 19, 2024

Helen E. Jones, 81, a resident of New Hope, PA for the past 54 years was granted her angel wings on October 19,2024. She was the beloved wife of David E. Jones for 63 yeas.Born in Philadelphia, PA.

Helen was the daughter of the late Clarence M. Kepler and the late Dorothy May Thompson.  Helen graduated from Central Bucks High School...

Oct 19, 2024

Val Phillip Farny, age 80, of Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 peacefully at his home.

Born in Colorado, Val was the son of the late Valentine P. Farny and Evelin M. Large.

A devoted family man, Val is survived by his beloved daughters, stepdaughters, stepson and cherished grandchildren, as well...