OBITUARIES

Oct 12, 2018

Betty Jean O’Brien, of Doylestown, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at Pine Run Community surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 and the wife of the late Dr. Victor J. O’Brien II, who passed away in 2013.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Versil and Elizabeth Snyder Hassett. During WWII,...

Oct 10, 2018

John E. “Jack” Connard of Doylestown died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. He was 88.

Jack was the beloved husband of Carol Sandemar Connard for 66 years.

Born and raised in Doylestown, Jack was the son of the late John Earl and Elsie May (Nice) Connard.

Oct 9, 2018

William E. Houghton, a long time resident of Doylestown, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was 81. He was the husband of Barbara Gordon (Lum) Houghton.

Born in New York City, New York, he was the son of the late William Emmett Houghton, and Marian Cadle Houghton of Bernardsville, New Jersey.

He graduated from Lower...

Oct 7, 2018

William J. Hallman, of Doylestown, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Pine Run Community. He was 77 and the husband of Jane (Andre) Hallman.

Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late James and Marie Newton Hallman.

Bill taught 5th and 6th grade for over 30 years at Doyle Elementary School. He...

Oct 6, 2018

Alfred Stacy Briggs III passed away on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at his home in Chalfont.

He was 74.

Stacy is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Sandra L. (Herstine) Briggs.

He is also survived by a daughter, Deanna.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the...

Oct 3, 2018

James F. Murphy, Jr. of Doylestown, died on October 3, 2018. He was 56 years old and the husband of Laurie Murphy. Born in Warwick, RI he was the son of James F. Murphy and Evelyn V. Murphy.

Jim graduated from Portsmouth Abbey School, Colgate University and The Wharton School. Jim was Vice President, Business Development for...

Sep 29, 2018

Edward S. Kardaszeski of Doylestown, passed away on September 29, 2018 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nannette (Nan) M. Kardaszeski

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Apolinary and Antoinette (Rygliewicz.) Kardaszewski.

Ed was a graduate of Villanova University and was a veteran...

Sep 26, 2018

Mary E. Heath of Doylestown died on Wednesday, September 26 at her daughter’s home in Chalfont. She was 94 and the wife of the late Harry (Bud) Heath who died in 2000.

Born in Newtown, PA, she was the daughter of the late G. Thomas and Kathleen Schneck Ettenger.

Mary was a retired employee of...

Sep 26, 2018

Gene Rossi, 91, of Doylestown, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on September 26, 2018, after a brief illness.

Born in Brookly, NY he was the son of the late Peter and Camilla Sabini Rossi.

Gene graduated from Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn, NY and Notre Dame University (BFA). He...

Sep 19, 2018

Lori Beth Scott, of Doylestown, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 59.

Born in Lansdale, she was the daughter of Lorenzo R. Scott and the late Yvonne W. Scott.

Lori was a graduate of Central Bucks East High School and Middle Bucks Vocational Technical School, from which she launched a successful...

Sep 14, 2018

Margaret June (Golle) McIntyre, 89, of Doylestown, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by family on September 14, 2018. Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Margaret was born...

Sep 14, 2018

Daniel A. Nesi, M.D., passed away Friday, Sep. 14, 2018, peacefully at his home in Furlong, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 81.

Dr. Nesi, son of the late Mary and Lawrence Nesi, was born in Scranton, Pa. He was preceded in death by his precious son, Robert (9/6/1961- 5/29/2000).

Dr. Nesi is survived...

Sep 11, 2018

Marie Knoell Vaughan of Doylestown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 11, 2018. She was 90 years old. Marie was the loving wife of 61 years to the late Daniel Parsons Vaughan, who passed away in 2012.

Born in Philadelphia, Marie was the daughter of George and Anna (McClain) Knoell. After her mother’s death in 1934, Marie...

Sep 5, 2018

James A. Ryan of Doylestown, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Helen M. Ryan for over 64 years James was a resident of Doylestown for over 50 years, as well as Ocean City, New Jersey.

Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late...

Aug 20, 2018

Gloria M. VanArtsdalen, a lifelong resident of Doylestown, passed over Monday, August 20, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. She was 91 and the wife of 67 years to the late Warren VanArtsdalen.

Born in Doylestown, Gloria was the daughter of the late Norman and Ethel Worman Miller.

Gloria attended Doylestown...

Aug 11, 2018

Julius B.B. Stryker of Doylestown passed away on Saturday, August 11 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 and the husband of Mary Anne Holland Stryker.

Born in Doylestown, he was the son of the late Julius and Mary McKinstry Stryker.

“Jube” was a graduate of Central Bucks High School. Prior to...

Aug 11, 2018

Joseph Thomas Baker, Jr. 66, of Warrington, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eileen Baker.

Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years, Frances Alessi Baker; his daughters: Lauren Pappas (Clement) and Katie Marttila (Zachary); his grandchildren: Paul Clement Pappas and Westley...

Aug 7, 2018

Josephine Kneller of Doylestown died on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at home. She was 88 and the beloved wife of William B. Kneller.

Born in Souderton Pa she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Mamie (Blank) Trumbore.

As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses she was an active member of her local congregation.

Aug 2, 2018

Mary Ann Van-Bowen-Hess, died on August 2, 2018 at her home in Solebury Township.

Born in Syracuse, New York in 1924, she was the daughter of the late Grace Walsh and William Webster Van, a 1920’s Vaudeville actor.

She was raised in New Port, New Hampshire. Mary Ann graduated in 1942 from Towle High School...

Jul 29, 2018

Sandra Carpenter Fickes of Doylestown Township, passed away peacefully July 29, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was 82.

Born in Easton, PA, Sandra was a 1954 graduate of Wilson Area High School and continued her studies at The Churchman’s School of Business in Easton, where she earned as Associates Degree in Business Science. She...