OBITUARIES

Jul 12, 2016

Dennis Robert Dubas, born in 1949, died on July 12, 2016 in his Carversville home.

A graduate of Temple University ’70 with a B.A., Theatrical Arts/Costume Design, Dennis began his career in interior design with retail shops in New Hope and Rittenhouse Square. He worked for Macy’s, King of Prussia and Dorothy Lerner Inc., Philadelphia before opening...

Jul 11, 2016

Judith A. Farris, of New Britain, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at her home. She was 59 and the wife for 15 years of William T. Farris.

Born in Doylestown, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Rosella Schaible Lippincott.

Judy worked as an activity director at Buckingham Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation for...

Jul 11, 2016

Stanley Howarth Rimmer of Chalfont, beloved husband of Nancy Hart Rimmer, went to God on July 11.

Stanley graduated from Doylestown High School in 1950. He can best be characterized by his dedication to his family, friends and community. Stanley first showed his dedication through his service in the U.S. Army from 1950 through 1953 as part...

Jul 7, 2016

Helen E. Achberger of Doylestown died on July 7,2016 at Wesley Enhanced Living at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Eldon Achberger, whom she married in 1959.

Born in Philadelphia, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Helen Tinney Schmidtmeier. Helen moved to Doylestown with her family at the age...

Jul 6, 2016

Elizabeth L Kilkenny of Doylestown died Wednesday, July 6th, 2016. She was 71 and the wife of the late William J. Kilkenny, Jr.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Elizabeth Wist Williamson.

Betsy attended Gwynedd Mercy Academy and Gwynedd Mercy College. She started her career with TWA as...

Jul 5, 2016

Ardath Leona Dale Zoppel of Furlong died on Tuesday night, July 5. She was 84 and the beloved wife for nearly 60 years of Louis V. Zoppel.

Born in Haddonfield, NJ she was the daughter of the late G. Barton and Gladys Lyons Dale.

Ardath’s education included Honors Graduate from Haddonfield High School, Denison University,...

Jul 4, 2016

Gerald A. Kin, of Doylestown, died Monday, July 4, 2016, at Temple University Health after a long, courageous struggle with cancer. He was 65 and the husband of Paula (Alfano) Kin.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he was the son of the late Anthony and Clara Miller Kin . Gerald owned and operated his own respiratory therapist...

Jul 1, 2016

Donald E. Procknow of Doylestown, a former Fortune Top Ten CEO and civic leader passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Esther Ehlert Procknow.

Born and raised in Madison, South Dakota, he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth (Trevor). Don...

Jun 26, 2016

Rick Stanley Peters, of Orlando, FL, previously of Doylestown died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home. He was 46 years old.

He was born in Edmonton-Alberta, Canada, having been adopted by Dr. Stanley Peters and the late Mary Jane Peters at the age of 5. He was a member of the Cree lndian Tribe....

Jun 23, 2016

Joy Carol Church of Warrington, formerly a longtime resident of Doylestown died on June 23. She was 71.

Born in Randolph Twp., New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late William Frederick and Doris Frome.

Joy cherished her time with her family and will be remembered for her kind and warm heart.

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Jun 20, 2016

Hugh Frank McDowell, a lifetime resident of the Warrington/Doylestown area, died Friday, June 24, 2016 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 55.

Born in Doylestown, he was the son of Mary Schaible McDowell and the late Hugh Frank McDowell.

Hugh attended Central Bucks West High School. He graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in...

Jun 20, 2016

Paul F. Morgenthaler, Jr. of Newtown passed away on Monday, June 20 at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was 52 years old and the husband of Kimberly Ann DeBrigida Morgenthaler.

Born in East Falls, Philadelphia, he was the son of Paul F. and Brenda Romano Morgenthaler.

Paul attended Malvern Preparatory School and Villanova University. He owned...

Jun 19, 2016

Died in Doylestown PA, June 19, 2016.

Born in Tumut, N.S.W. Australia he was educated at Canberra Grammar, Newington College and The University of Sydney.

He earned a scholarship to the University of Chicago which prepared him for an illustrious career as CEO of Entenmanns Inc., Gerber Products Company and Campbell Soup Company.

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Jun 19, 2016

Fay Buschmann Molnar passed away on June 19, 2016. Fay was born in Flushing, NY to the late Ethel and Arthur Buschmann.

Fay was raised in Merrick, NY and graduated from SUNY Cortland with a BS in Education in 1951. Upon graduation, she married Albert Molnar and moved to Richfield Springs, NY where they both worked as...

Jun 16, 2016

Harry Morris Higgins, Jr. died at home on June 16, 2016 at the age of 94.

Born in Bridesburg, Pa, he was the son of the late Harry M. and Florence Mullin Higgins.

Harry attended Upper Moreland High School where he played football and upon graduation in 1940 entered the U.S. Marine Corps. on August...

Jun 16, 2016

Linda Margit Josefsson Smith of Buckingham PA died suddenly Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the age of 71.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Folke and Margit Thyberg Josefsson.

Linda grew up in the Wissinoming community of Philadelphia where she was a long time member of Hope Lutheran Church. She was...

Jun 15, 2016

Gordon Arthur Goodrich of New Hope passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, peacefully at his home with family at his bedside. He was 92. Gordon was married to Guila M. Goodrich for 67 loving years. Guila predeceased Gordon in 2014.

Born in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1924, Gordon was the only son of the late Norris and...

Jun 13, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Adams, of Butler, formerly of Doylestown, died Monday, June 13, 2016. She was 89 and the wife of the late George Richard Adams, who passed away in 2007.

Born in Ashland, PA, she was the daughter of the late LeRoy and Nellie Weaver Enterline.

Elizabeth graduated from Hood College in 1949 with a...

Jun 10, 2016

Edward S. Swan

Edward S. Swan of Doylestown died on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was 91 and the husband of Odette Toularasten Swan.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Charles E. And Eliza Roberson Swan.

Mr. Swan was a graduate of Lawrenceville Prep...

Jun 5, 2016

Elizabeth L. “Liz” Biester died peacefully at her home in Furlong on Sunday, June 5. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-two years, the Hon. Edward G. “Pete” Biester, Jr., her children: Ann Deane, Edward G. Biester, III (Carol), James Biester (Elaine) and David Biester (Sarah), her grandchildren: Meredith, Katherine, and Carter Deane, Laura and Alison Biester,...