OBITUARIES
Carol S. Mills
May 18, 2025
Carol Smith Mills, a longtime resident of Doylestown, PA, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Doylestown Hospital. She was 83 years old.
Carol was born on January 2, 1942, in Silver Spring, Maryland, and attended Hood College prior to obtaining her Master’s in Education from Lehigh University. Carol spent her entire career at Doyle Elementary School in Doylestown, teaching...
Dale E. Kastle
May 17, 2025
Dale Kaste passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice on Saturday, May 17th at 64 years old with her daughter Katie O'Hare by her side. Dale suffered a fall Mother's Day morning after years of health complications, recovery from a stroke following heart surgery this past March, and an arduous couple of year and a half grieving the loss of...
Carolyn Ann Taylor Olein
May 16, 2025
Carolyn Ann Taylor Olein
Carolyn Ann Taylor Olein lived a long and beautiful life full of love, family, and faith. She was born on December 1, 1941 in Jamaica, New York to James D. Taylor Jr. and Marion E. Hagemann Taylor. On May 16, 2025, Carolyn passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Bedminster, Pennsylvania and is now in the...
Timothy E. Boland
May 15, 2025
Timothy E. Boland of Doylestown, PA died peacefully on May 15th, 2025, one month shy of his 101st birthday. A long-time resident of Conyngham, PA, Tim was born on June 15, 1924 in Dunmore, PA; the son of Michael and Ellen (Nellie) Boland.
He began his working career after graduating from high school when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy after...
Ewa Majdak
May 7, 2025
Ewa Majdak, born on March 23, 1955, in Poland, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, after a lengthy illness.
Known for her warm and welcoming presence, Ewa was someone who always made you feel at home. She was the first to greet anyone at the door, embodying a spirit...
Lee E. Benner
Apr 30, 2025
Lee Everett Benner
Lee was born on November 13th 1930, in Trails End Pennsylvania and he lived a long, happy, and fulfilling life until the golden age of 94 until his passing on April 30th, 2025.
In Lee's time spent here on Earth he helped raise a family with his high school sweetheart Alice Benner, while fulfilling his role as a proud...
Nicholas J. Casale
Apr 30, 2025
Nicholas J. Casale, aged 88, of Doylestown, PA, passed away on April 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and dedication. Nick was the beloved husband of Anne (nee McCreavy) and the loving father of Nick Casale, Jr. (Mary Frances), Linda Schnecker (Mike), Mark (Karen), Sam (Tina), Raymond (Kelly). He was an adored grandfather to Nicholas Casale, III,...
Jean W. Rutherford
Apr 29, 2025
Jean Weisel Rutherford died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in the loving presence of her children. She was 102 years young. She was the beloved wife of the late Milton Rutherford who she married in 1943.
Jean was born December 5, 1922, to the late Elizabeth S. and Winfield O. Weisel. She graduated from Doylestown High School in...
Elizabeth Vaihinger
Apr 23, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Vaihinger, age 92, of Doylestown, PA, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2025. Born on June 25, 1932, in Abington Hospital, she was the beloved daughter of Harry and Agnes Peters and grew up with fond memories in the community she cherished throughout her life.
Betty, a woman of remarkable kindness, was known for her pleasant demeanor and infectious...
Edward M. West
Apr 22, 2025
Edward M. West, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, embarked on his final journey on April 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Born on April 14, 1951, in Philadelphia, Edward's life was one of both adventure and connection, weaving through the fabric of a world that he made brighter with his infectious spirit.
As a...
Patricia A. Marsh
Apr 16, 2025
Patricia A. Marsh, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 16, 2025, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 91. Born on March 13, 1934, in Newark, New Jersey, Patricia touched the lives of many with her caring and loving nature.
A dedicated homemaker, Patricia devoted herself to her family, creating a warm and nurturing environment for her...
Aileen B. Schieber
Apr 12, 2025
Aileen B. Schieber, of Doylestown, died on April 12, 2025, at the Wesley Enhanced Living Center. Aileen was the wife of William A. Schieber who predeceased her in December 2017. Aileen and William shared 70 years together in marriage and raised four wonderful children.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William L. Coyle and Cathleen Roche Coyle.
Aileen...
Ronald J. MacDonald
Apr 10, 2025
Ronald J. MacDonald passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 at age 81 with his beloved wife of 53 years at his side.
Ron was born in Rochester, NY to the late John and Jane (Clark) MacDonald. He attended East Rige High School in Rochester, NY and graduated in 1961. He graduated from SUNY Geneseo in 1965 with a major in...
Linda B. Smith
Apr 9, 2025
Linda B. Smith of Churchville died on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was 84 years old.
Born in Bay City, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert V. Blanquart and Julia R. Blanquart. Linda grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Linda attended Mount Lebanon High School, where she met her beloved husband of 61 years, Donald C. Smith. She attended Skidmore...
Michelle Ann Bryan (Holliday)
Apr 4, 2025
Michelle Ann Holliday Bryan, of Scranton, PA died suddenly on Friday, April 4, 2025 at home from chronic respiratory distress creating cardiac failure. She was 55.
Born December 4, 1969 in Doylestown, PA she was the daughter of Sharon Moorhead (Holliday) Schanbacker and the late Richard D. Holliday.
Growing up in Doylestown, she graduated from Central Bucks West, class of 1988 and...

Virginia A Freedgood
Apr 2, 2025
Virginia Freedgood of Doylestown, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, April 2. She was 88 years old and was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Freedgood.
Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia and Peter Fremer. The Fremers liked to take family trips around the Northeast, and a visit to Williamsburg, Virginia sparked her lifelong...
Barbara Ann Watson
Apr 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Watson passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on May 21, 1959, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie Runquist.
Barb held a career in vaccine testing at Merck & Co., where she dedicated more than 20 years to the advancement of public health. Her professional journey was marked...
Elizabeth M. Haring
Mar 19, 2025
Elizabeth Mae Haring of Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 19th with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren by her side. She was 92 years old and the loving wife of the late Wilson Haring.
Born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania on May 3rd, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Gerhart and Lillian Musselman.
Betty, as she was known...
Charles A. Brower, Jr.
Mar 18, 2025
Charles “Chip” Brower, born on August 4, 1943, in Easton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at Doylestown Hospital. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he leaves behind a legacy filled with love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Chip graduated from Easton High School in 1961 and furthered his education by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania...
Pauline D. Ward
Mar 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pauline Ward, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, who passed away on March 17, 2025 at the age of 97.Pauline will be lovingly remembered by her sons: Robert, his wife, Lana; Dennis his wife, Lynn and David, his life partner, Jen, as well as eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren....
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