Obituaries

Betty P. Williams

May 29, 2023

Betty Pyle Williams of Doylestown, formerly a longtime resident of Chalfont, passed away peacefully in the presence of

family on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Betty was born April 22, 1924, in Ronco, PA to Glenn and Grace Pyle. She graduated from West Virginia University with a

degree in Home Economics and was a...

Richard R. Madge

May 28, 2023

Richard Robert Madge left this world on May 28, 2023, at the age of 32, survived by his father Ed, mother Gail, and sister Erica.

Richard embraced life, showing us how happiness can be found even in unlikely situations. Being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at six months old, Richard had to learn to live...

Karl F. Dieterichs

May 26, 2023

Karl F. Dieterichs, 84, a lifelong resident of New Britain Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2023.

Karl was born April 7, 1939 at Germantown Hospital. He attended New Britain Elementary School through eighth grade and then went on to Central Bucks High School (Central Bucks High School...

David B. Thiebeau, Sr.

May 20, 2023

David B. Thiebeau Sr. passed away peacefully in his home in New Britain, PA on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Julie and father of 3 sons, David and his wife Kim, John and his wife Tracy and Jim. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren.

David...

Catherine T. Mckee

May 13, 2023

McKee

Catherine T. (nee McGinty), 93, passed away on May 13, 2023. Wife of the late Patrick J. and Mother of Jack, Cathy (Danny), Patrick (Rita), Kevin (Debbie), Winnie, Mary (Paul) and David. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Friday May 19, 2023, at St. Matthew Church 3000 Cottman Avenue...

Luigi Pileggi

May 11, 2023

Pileggi

Luigi, 58, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2023. Husband of Virginia A. (nee Gardner) and Father of Michael R. and Rachel A. (fiance Anthony DiDonato). Luigi was the son of Teresa and the late Alberto Pileggi and the brother of Alda McCarthy (Mike), Maurizio Pileggi and Alberto S. Pileggi (Christina). He is also...

Ruth D. Seelig

May 10, 2023

Seelig

Ruth D., 95, passed away on May 10, 2023. Wife of the late Paul E., Sr. and Mother of Paul E., Jr. (Cynthia) and Linda S. Grant (the late Richard). Ruth is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Ruth spent many years with the Spruce Auxiliary, a fund-raising arm...

Loretta B. Clift

Apr 26, 2023

Loretta Barr Clift, a woman loved by so many, passed away at the age of 68 on April 26, 2023, in her childhood home in Chalfont, Pennsylvania surrounded by her family and loved ones. Loretta was born in October of 1954 to Beatrice and Edward Barr as one of six daughters. Loretta graduated from Central Bucks West High School...

Douglas E. Campbell

Apr 22, 2023

CAMPBELL

Douglas Edward Campbell, a kind and gentle soul and powerful prayer warrior, died unexpectedly on April 22, 2023 at the age of 59.

Douglas was born at Northeastern Hospital of Philadelphia on December 19th, 1963, the son of Catherine (Nanci) and Donald (deceased) Campbell. He attended...

Elsie Elene Capocasale

Apr 13, 2023

Elsie Elene Capocasale (nee Scoppo) of North Wales, passed away peacefully with her sons by her side on April 13, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Renold A. for 58 years and devoted mother to Renold Julius (Nancy) and Robert Gian (Christine) Capocasale. Loving Nonna to Andrew (Kiamesha) Green, Katherine (Samuel) Edwards, Alexandra, Renold,...

William A. Gwynn, Sr.

Apr 13, 2023

William A. Gwynn, Sr., 90, passed away April 13, 2023. Bill was the beloved husband for almost 68 years to Sylvia P. (nee Rocca). Bill was the loving father of William A., Jr (Ellen), Stephen A. (Carol), Cynthia M. Sorensen (Takay), Kathleen T. Gallagher (Daniel), Patricia J. Labrador (Philip) and the late Susan P. Gwynn-Miley. Bill is survived by...

Jane Leigh Cute

Apr 2, 2023

Jane Leigh Cute passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, due to Alzheimer’s disease. She was 80 years old. Leigh was the beloved wife of George, who passed away in 2020. Leigh was the loving mom to George and Marcy, mom-mom to five granddaughters Keri Anne, Megan, Payton, Shannon and Alyson and great grandma to Lawson and Collins. She...

David Scott Macklin

Mar 31, 2023

David “Scott” Macklin, 90, of Hilltown, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on

March 31 st , 2023 in the home that he and his wife built by hand in 1970.

Scott was born on July 28 th , 1932, to Catherine and Elisha Scott Macklin in the

Germantown section...

Kenneth J. Thompson

Mar 16, 2023

NEW BRITAIN – Kenneth J. Thompson of New Britain passed away peacefully, with his wife by

his side, at his home on Thursday, March 16 th . Ken was 76 yrs. old. He was the beloved husband of

Bette L. Thompson for more than 41 years. Ken was born in Brooklyn, NY. During his lifetime...

Dennis F. Gillen

Mar 3, 2023

Dennis passed peacefully on Friday March 3, 2023 at the age of 75. Loving husband of Bernadette (nee Chalmers). Beloved father of sons Dennis Gillen (Megan), Brian Gillen (Trish) and daughter Bernadette. Proud and adored Pop-Pop of Kaleigh, Casey, Patrick, Gunnar, Paige, Kellie, Colin, and Shane who were the light of his life. Dear brother of John Gillen and...

Ann M. Mitchell

Mar 1, 2023

Ann Mitchell, age 88, of Chalfont, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Ann was

born on May 29, 1934, in Rumford, Maine to the late Alice Routhier and James Olsen. She was

proceeded in death by her husband of 38 years Theodore Mitchell and her husband of 10 years

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Christopher J. Hill

Feb 28, 2023

Hill

Christopher J., 48, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2023. Son of Eileen P. (nee Canavan) and the late William R. Hill, Jr.. Brother of Genie Hill (Bruce Bailey), Ali Hill and the late William R. Hill, III. Uncle of James Perlmutter, Blaise Bailey and Michael Perlmutter. Also survived many loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

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Joseph F. Murphy

Feb 27, 2023

Joseph F. Murphy,86, passed away peacefully on February 27th with his heart filled with the

love of his devoted family and friends.

Joe was the loving husband of Catherine (Coleman) for 63 amazing years and father to 3

loving children, Mary Frances Mazza (Matt), Theresa Anne Fasano (Matt) and Joseph

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Edith T. Gross

Feb 24, 2023

Edith T. Gross, age 98, passed away peacefully February 24, 2023. Edith was born on December 10, 1924, to Mary Alice Greenfield and Phillip Gross Sr. of Grosstown in Queen County Maryland. Her parents later moved to the Germantown section of Philadelphia. In 1923, her father purchased the farm on Upper Stump Road in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.

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Nancy A. Alwine

Feb 16, 2023

Nancy A. Alwine, a long-term resident of Chalfont, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was 85. Born

in Philadelphia, PA on June 28, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Moreland) Rommel.

Nancy had an enjoyable childhood. She grew up Glenside, PA. The family followed her father’s dream of moving...