Obituaries

Jul 2, 2021

Jane Klukiewicz was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 29, 2021 at the age of 89.

Jane was born in Philadelphia, PA in July of 1931, she was the daughter of James and Sally Timlin. Jane was married to John and she was the mother of three children...

Jun 28, 2021

Clement J. Foulk, Jr., a former resident of Frackville, PA, and recently a resident of Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation, passed away Saturday June 19, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuykill. He was 68.

Born in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Clement and Ellen Foulk, Sr. He is survived by his sisters Lucinda Lee...

Jun 1, 2021

Doreen H. Paynton passed away on May 28, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Doreen was born in New York City, grew up in Easton, PA and raised her family in Doylestown, PA. She is survived by her younger sister Janet Heffner, her 4 children, Patricia Meier (John), Amy Paynton (Ed Ackerman), Richard Paynton, Jr and Carol...

May 26, 2021

William H. Benson, 81, of New Britain, PA passed away on May 23, 2021 at home.   He was the devoted husband of Judy Benson; loyal and loving father of Michelle Benson and Laura (Ken) Smeltzer. He was "Gpop" to Matthew, Shannon, Zachary, Julia and Lucas, whom he adored. Born in Philadelphia on Sept. 4, 1939, Bill was the son...

May 21, 2021

Robert A. Morrissey ,79, of Chalfont and formerly of the Mayfair section of Philadelphia passed away on May 19, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Mary P. (nee Bonshoff); beloved father of Eileen Moleski (Joseph) and loving grandfather of Matthew (Maria) and Daniel. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Elizabeth A. Bonshoff.

His Funeral Mass...

May 19, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Josephine Fein passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100 years on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was the wife of the late Irving F. Fein, who passed away in 1997 after they shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in New York City on September 28, 1920, she was the daughter of...

May 17, 2021

Virgil W. Stevenson passed away at his home in North Wales, Wednesday May 12, 2021. He was 89.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the husband of the late Lorraine Stevenson. He is survived by his daughters Donna Stevenson, Deborah Baj, Lorraine Kelly, Helen Mary Piazza (Joe) and Rita Morente (Darwin). Also surviving are his brother Donald Stevenson,...

May 13, 2021

Barbara Jeanne Roberts, 64 returned to her heavenly home on her birthday, April 12, 2020. Barbara’s final days were spent at her home, surrounded by family. Her devotion to family and a strong faith in God provided her much comfort, courage and peace.

Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 12, 1956. She graduated from Upper...

May 11, 2021

On Monday, May 10, 2021, Agnes Erario, a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at the age of 89. Agnes passed peacefully and was surrounded by her family.

Born June 9, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, Agnes was predeceased by her sister Josephine Finelli and brother Dominick Antonucci. She is survived by her...

May 10, 2021

Mary Ellen Hill was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on May 8, 2021 at the age of 85.

She was the wife of Harrison Hill whom she was married to for 66 years.  Together they had 3 children.

Mary was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Wesley and Vivian...

May 7, 2021

Linda Jean Strong, of Chalfont Pa, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the age of 72.

Born April 30 th , 1949 she was the youngest daughter of Caroline and Robert Scott.  She was the youngest sister to Janet Foster and Carole Adams who preceded her in death.  Linda was an independent woman with a...

May 4, 2021

Samuel Martin Herb, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in New Britain on May 3, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia on November 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Samuel F. and Mildred V. Herb.  He was the oldest of 4 siblings, Marianne Hancock (deceased), Joseph Herb (Janet), and Carol Ellis (Leo).  He...

Apr 30, 2021

Francis R. "Fritz" Frankenfield, 89 , from Huntingdon Valley, formerly from Warrington and Chalfont, passed away on Wednesday April 28 at Abington Hospital ,surrounded by loved ones.

He was the loving husband of the late Eileen Frankenfield (Smith) married for 68 years.

Born in Hatboro PA, he was the son of the late Leroy and...

Apr 29, 2021

Delbert E. Ruff, a resident of Chalfont, passed peacefully from this world on April 27, 2021 with his wife and daughter holding his hands. He lived a full and rich 77 years. Born in Glendive, Montana, Del joined the US Navy and traveled the world, meeting his wife Jennifer in Bermuda in 1969. Daughter Georgina completed the family in...

Apr 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Smith Morris passed away peacefully on April 18 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Doylestown on April 16, 1938, she was a lifelong resident of Chalfont.  She graduated from Central Bucks West High School and Temple University.  She is predeceased by her parents Edward P Smith and Anna (Stoop) Smith, her...

Apr 23, 2021

William Silva was born on August 13, 1944 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. In his youth, he was raised in New York City with his parents, Juan & Petra, as well as his siblings. As a young man, he was blessed with two daughters, Tonya and Elene (Sissy); and eventually four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, in his later years.

Apr 22, 2021

Barbara J. (Connitt) Lutz, 89, formerly of Pennsburg, PA died April 20, 2021 in Bloomsburg, PA. She was born in Doylestown, PA to the late George H. and Ivy C. (Smith) Connitt.

She graduated from Abington High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Pennsylvania State University. She took pleasure in her family, travel with...

Apr 16, 2021

Gladys Jean Clark passed away Thursday April 8, 2021. She was 86.

Jean was predeceased by her husband Robert and her children Jamie and Michael. She is survived by her grandson Seth Wright.

Services are Private.

Apr 16, 2021

Past District Governor of the Lions, Robert Lewis Elsner, passed peacefully to join his wife, Harriett on April 15, 2021.

Born on November 23, 1932 in Philadelphia he follows his wife of 70 + years, Harriett Marie (Shadle).  Together they built their own house themselves in 1960.  He worked as a Marketing Coordinator for Leeds and Northrup...

Apr 16, 2021

Ruth Ann Kissinger, of Doylestown, PA died in her home on April 8, 2021. Ruth was born when her parents Revs. Harry and Carolyn (Kratz) Kissinger were pastors at the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Howard, PA. She spent her younger years in Laurys Station.  After her mother died the family moved to Old Zionsville where her father met...