OBITUARIES

Oct 9, 2024

Frederick R. Krauter, a lifelong resident of Doylestown, PA and most recently a resident of Neshaminy Manor in Warrington, PA died on October 9, 2024. He was 72 years old.

Born in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of the late William O. and Emma T. Beans Krauter.

Fred was part of the Central Bucks...

Oct 4, 2024

Joyce A. Hanson of Doylestown, passed on October 4th after a brief but valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. She was 80 and is survived by her husband, Steven, her four children: Michael, Christopher, Lori and Jill and their spouses, and six grandchildren (plus one grand-puppy), as well as her two sisters: Sharron and Denise.

A native Michigander,...

Oct 2, 2024

Marion F. Walker of Warwick, formerly of Wycombe and for 47 years of Doylestown passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was 93 and the wife of the late Lloyd M. Walker, Jr. who passed in 2013.

Born in Newtown she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Dorothy Ervin Frederick, being the last survivor...

Sep 29, 2024

Thaddeus A. “Ted” Trask has gone to be with the Lord and our Blessed Mother on September 29, 2024. Ted was 81 Years old. His place of residence was Plano Texas.

Ted is survived by his four sons and daughters-in-law: Ted Jr. (Peggy), Timothy (Barb), Thomas (Amanda) and Ryan (Ashley); thirteen grandchildren: Megan, Christina, Zachary, Justin, Connor,...

Sep 26, 2024

Anna Marie Lawler (née Valinote) of Lower Gwynedd passed away on September 26, 2024 at Abington Hospital. She was just shy of her 99th birthday.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William Valinote and Mary Culmary.

Marie is predeceased by her husband, James Francis; her son, Denis J. Lawler; and her...

Sep 25, 2024

Eleanor was born in Philadelphia in 1931, to her parents, Clara (Ayerle) and Julius Adomeit. She grew up in North Philadelphia during the depression, and carried the lessons of thrift, saving, sharing, and caring for the less fortunate, throughout her life.

As a teen, she moved to the Burholme section of Philadelphia and graduated from Olney High...

Sep 25, 2024

Phyllis Lynn Gagner (nee Mintz), 82, of Solebury Township, passed away on September 25, 2024 with her children by her side after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Phyllis was the beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Gagner and adoring mother of Kathryn Gagner (David) Shiller and Lawrence Joseph (Allison) Gagner and cherished grandmother of Joshua...

Sep 24, 2024

Lawrence Kenneth Shultes of Doylestown, PA died from pneumonia at the Abington Hospital Jefferson Health, Abington, PA, on September 24, 2024. He was surrounded by his three loving sons – Phil, John and Ken – and their spouses and/or partners.

Born in Albany, New York Larry was 83 years old when he passed away. He and his...

Sep 23, 2024

Lorraine Marie Pendziwater, previously of Westerville, OH, passed away on September 23, 2024 at Bristol House Memory Care in Warrington. She was 78 years old.

Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late John and Mazie Pendziwater.

She is survived by: her loving sister, Janice Pendziwater of Doylestown, PA, her loving brothers;...

Sep 14, 2024

Lawrence S. Guy of Chalfont passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at home doing what he loved, reading the newspaper and taking care of loved ones. He was 89.

He graduated from Bartram High School in 1953. He started out in the home improvement trade, later retiring from Merck, Sharp & Dohme after a 20 year...

Sep 1, 2024

Margaret B. Putnick of Doylestown, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, September 1. She was 89 years old and the wife of the late Frank Putnick.

Born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of Daniel Bistrichan and Angela Suscavage Bistrichan.

Margaret received her RN degree in 1955 from Women’s Medical College, Philadelphia. She practiced nursing...

Sep 1, 2024

Edward John Walsh, III of Doylestown passed away on September1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the devoted husband of Luana U. Aul. Born in Westfield, NJ, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret Walsh. Ed lived his 79 years to the fullest.

Ed graduated from Westfield...

Aug 22, 2024

In the early morning hours of August 22, 2024, Robert Dreyer, age 79, passed peacefully and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior.

The son of Robert and Lucille Dreyer, Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY, just a few houses away from the girl who would soon become the love of his life.

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Aug 18, 2024

Russell H. Ott of Doylestown passed away on Sunday, August 18 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 61.

Born in Point Pleasant, PA he was the son of the late Russell and Dorothy Ference Ott.

He was a high school graduate and carpenter for Reeves & Company. Russell loved hunting, music, especially the band, Grateful Dead....

Aug 14, 2024

Claudia Schlanger Rutherford of Bedminster Township, PA, and LaBelle, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after a courageous and valiant battle with Leukemia. She was 70 years old. Claudia was the cherished wife of Jack Everett Rutherford for 37 years.

Born in Lower Merion, PA, Claudia was...

Aug 14, 2024

Rodham E. Stem of Doylestown, Pa passed away on August 14th, 2024. He was 78 years old, born in Buckingham, PA, the only son of Earl Stem and Ruth Findley Stem.

Rod is survived by his wife Shari Stem who was the love of his life throughout their 53 years of marriage. He is also survived by...

Aug 9, 2024

Robert M. Deiley, a longtime resident of Doylestown and later years, Warwick, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, August 9 at his home. He was 88 and the husband for sixty-five years of Martha O’Neill Deiley.

Born in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harvey C.J. and Charlotte Thomas Deiley.

Bob graduated...

Aug 7, 2024

Kenneth Howard Newbrough, known affectionately as Kenny, passed away on August 7, 2024 at his home in Frankford, Delaware.

Ken was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on September 6, 1943. He had three siblings: Carolyn, Gail and Cheryl.

Kenneth was a career military man, having served in the Navy. He bravely served his country in...

Aug 6, 2024

Dorothy Jean Harvey of Southampton, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 6, at Jefferson Abington Hospital. She was 89 and the wife of the late Albert Harvey.

Born in Lebanon, PA she was the daughter of the late Howard Swope and Emily Strack. Dorothy received a Bachelor of Science in 1959 from Drexel Institute of Technology (Drexel...

Aug 4, 2024

Joann Sonntag Chesterman, formally of Doylestown, passed away on August 3, 2024. She was 93 years old.

At her request there will be no funeral.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joann’s name may be made to: PEO Chapter AZ, 3695 Secondwoods Road, Doylestown, PA 18902 or to: Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, Attn: Development,...