Obituaries

Aug 18, 2022

Hespell James F., 87, passed away on August 18, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra, They had recently celebrating 66 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Deborah Rodrigo (Richard), and Jerry Hespell, and five grandchildren: Kevin Hespell, Ben Rodrigo, Rae Rodrigo, Marissa Hespell and Alana Hespell He is...

Aug 18, 2022

Kurz William G., 87, passed away on August 18, 2022. Husband of the late Virginia (nee Rinck). Father of Susan L. Kriebel (Gordon) and William G. Kurz, II (Michael Goldstein). Also survived by his grandchildren: Lauren Dietrich ( Brandon) and Aiden Kriebel as well as his brother Walter Kurz. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation Thursday August...

Aug 16, 2022

Hugh J. Goettner of Chalfont passed away peacefully on August 16,2022 with his wife of 65 years by his side. Hugh was born Oct. 31,1935 to the late Max and Katherine (Nocton) Preceded in death by his brothers Lewis and Max and sisters Joan Alio,Helen Laux,Mary Roomet, Miltilda Paugh,and Madeleine Leidy, surviving sisters Frances(Pete) Ciliberto and Christine. Hugh graduated...

Aug 15, 2022

Keith Hamilton, 60, of Chalfont, Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by family on August, 15th after a ten year battle with cancer. Keith was born in Abington, PA on February 12, 1962 alongside twin brother Kevin. Graduating from Central Bucks West in 1981. He spent his years living in Bucks County, PA where he would marry and raise four children....

Aug 12, 2022

Kennedy William W. " Bill", 65, of Jenkintown, passed away on August 12, 2022 after a brief illness. Born on August 19, 1956 in Chestnut Hill, he was a son of the late William and Dorothy (Turner) Kennedy. Bill was the beloved brother of Cindy Kennedy of New Britain and Jill Kennedy of Aspen. Colorado. He was predeceased by...

Aug 11, 2022

James "Jim" Aldredge, 75, of Doylestown, PA, died unexpectedly from complications of surgery on August 11th, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Donnell) Aldredge; devoted father of Tyler Aldredge of Holliston, MA, Neil Aldredge and wife Tammy of Souderton, PA, Kristina Donnell of Dallas, TX, Susan Donnell Hemperly of Dallas TX, and William Donnell of Boyertown, PA;...

Aug 9, 2022

Kirn Thomas W. , 81, of Chalfont passed away at his home on August 9, 2022. He was the husband of the late Frances A. (nee Corney) and son of William T. and Sarah C. Kirn (née Warner), both of whom preceded him in death. Father of Carolyn Schemm, Francie Hoch and Diane Bell. Grandfather of Christopher, Benjamin, James,...

Aug 6, 2022

Kevin McGraw, 68, of Bronxville, NY died at home on August 6, 2022. Kevin was a graduate of

Canandaigua Academy (1972) the University of Notre Dame (1976) and George Washington Law School

(1979).

Kevin was self-employed providing financial consulting services with a focus on multi-generation wealth

preservation strategies to...

Jul 26, 2022

Julian Joseph Andre, III passed away July 26th, 2022, in Freeland PA. He was 28. Born in East Stroudsburg on January 19th, 1994, he was the son of the late Julian Andre Jr and Jamie (Metzgar) Andre. He is survived by his mother Jamie (Metzgar) Andre, his three sisters, Mariah, Amanda, and Anna Andre, His fiancé Heather Kokinda, and...

Jul 22, 2022

Barbara N. Case of Chalfont passed away on July 22, 2022 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William A. Case and the mother of William R. Case (Lisa), grandmother to Deborah L. Case, Sean N. Case, and the late Michael J. Clark. She was predeceased by her parents, Russell and Anna Belle, as well...

Jul 19, 2022

Melissa Catherine Sichler, 68, of Warminster, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Melissa was born in Morristown NJ, the daughter of Kathryn E. Hoehn, and the late Robert J. Hoehn, Sr. Melissa, known as Missy to everyone, graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in 1972. She graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University in 1976, with a degree in...

Jul 12, 2022

Bette Topley Jack, 88, of Doylestown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12 at the Pine Run Retirement Community Health Center in Doylestown, PA. Mrs. Jack is survived by her daughter Amy Jack Powless (Wayne) of Darien, CT; and two granddaughters, Emma Jack Powless and Sarah Davison Powless. She was predeceased by her daughter Cynthia Jack in 2002 and...

Jun 30, 2022

Bonacci, Rosario (aka: Russell) of North Wales, PA, died June 30, 2022. He was born in 1928 in Carbondale, PA, the second of four children. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Navy. After the war, he met and married Margaret, took a job with the U.S. Postal Service and was assigned to Philadelphia. The couple settled...

Jun 28, 2022

William (Bill) Alwine Jr., a long-term resident of Chalfont, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was 86. Born in Audubon, NJ on December 11, 1935, he was the son of the late William and Mathilde (Reck) Alwine. Bill’s father was a bookkeeper for meat packing plants that demanded frequent family relocations. To address the challenges that came with...

Jun 22, 2022

Aversa Antonino S. ,62, passed away on June 22, 2022, peacefully with his family by his side. He was born in Palermo, Sicily. Came to the United States on October 12, 1968. The son of the late Cosimo and Rosa Aversa. Brother of Vincenzo Aversa, Giuseppe Aversa (Franny), Domenica Serratore (Franceso), Josephine Calcagani, Maria Aversa Flannery (Vince), Rosaria Aversa...

Jun 18, 2022

Kevin Francis Sitoski passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2022 at the age of 43. Kevin was born to Joellen and the late Francis Sitoski in Bethlehem, PA on January 18, 1979. He graduated from Notre Dame High School and DeSales University. He was working towards his MBA from the University of Illinois. Kevin is survived by his wife...

Jun 17, 2022

Anna Marie Antich (Visich) left this World peacefully to join her husband Tony in Heaven. She joins her parents Emily and Marian Visich in eternal life, along with her brothers Frank and Mike Visich and her sister Emily Conti. Born in Flemington, NJ, Ann grew up in Ozone Park, Queens, NYC and attended John Adams High School. She spent...

Jun 16, 2022

Denis J. Doherty, a resident of Chalfont, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was 87. Born in Philadelphia on May 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Denis and Nora (Corley) Doherty. Denny was an active member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, he enjoyed talking and learning all things Irish. He was a member of...

Jun 13, 2022

William J. Bates, 82, died peacefully on June 13, 2022. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he attended Roman Catholic High School. He was proud to serve in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and worked at Philadelphia Electric for 31 years as supervisor of computer operations. He met the love of his life, Geraldine Tempone, and they were...

Jun 12, 2022

Helga Koschorreck passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022. Beloved wife of Roland and mother of Ralph Koschorreck, Annette Griffen (Vindon) and Ellen Meyle (Ted). Helga is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Service Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Scanlin McDonald Funeral Home 175 East Butler Avenue Chalfont, PA 18914. In lieu of lfowers...