Obituaries

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Edwin (Ed) L. Berner, loving husband, father, brother, uncle and godfather passed away at the age of 80.

Ed was born on May 27, 1942 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Edwin and Marie Berner. Ed enjoyed a great childhood growing up in Fort Dodge playing baseball all through his school years.

George John Day, Jr., born December 27, 1965, passed away on October 25, 2021. Adopted son of the late George J. Day, Sr. and Jessica Josephine Lancieri Day, he grew up in Bristol with his biological sister, Annamarie. George had many health issues throughout his life but was a very outgoing, fun person. Once you had met him, you...

Michael Metz passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  He was 60. Born in Bristol, he was a lifelong Levittown resident. Dedicated employee of Simon & Schuster for 41 years, most recently as the Mailroom Facilities Supervisor.  Michael enjoyed life to the fullest, loved spending time with his family and friends and his grandson's baseball family.  He was...

Barbara I. Velez passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was 72.  Born in Doylestown, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Marion DeLisa, she has been a Croydon resident for the past 54 years.   Barbara loved Elton John and her dog, Bentley.

She is survived by her...

Lucy L. Lynch passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center.  She was 88.  Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Benjamin and Maryann Liszewski, she grew up on the family farm off of Green Lane in Bristol and has resided in Newtown for the past several years.  Lucy retired from the Bucks County Courier...

John C. "Jack" Wintermute passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Vitas Hospice at Nazareth Hospital. He was 74. Born in Doylestown, Pa., son of the late John and Julie Wintermute, he was a resident of Lambertville, NJ for many years and has resided in Levittown for the past 40 years. Mr. Wintermute was a U.S. Army Veteran,...

Kimberly Ann Walsh passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Vitas Hospice at Nazareth Hospital, after a sudden illness. She was 54. Born and raised in Bristol, she was a graduate of Bristol High School, Class of 1985, attended Holy Family College and Temple University and was employed for 23 years as...

Margaret "Peggy" Collins passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. She was 74. Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Jesse and Isabell Vanzant, she was raised in Bristol, attended St. Mark Elementary School and graduated in 1965 from Bishop Egan High School. Peggy enjoyed repurposing old furniture, home decorating, spending time with her friends,...

Joseph E. Volponi passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  He was 87.  Born in Bristol, son of the late Henry and Ida Yaniro Volponi, he was a lifelong resident.  Mr. Volponi retired after 42 years of service at 3M Company in Bristol Township.  He enjoyed bowling, trips to Wildwood, and Las Vegas, loved horses and was an...

Missy Shapcott passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, Pa. at the age of 63 years young. Born in Philadelphia, on August 1, 1958, she was daughter of the late Harry and Jean Shapcott. Missy graduated from Pennsbury High School, Class of 1976 and worked at Chic-Fil-A, Neshaminy, as an outside manager. She...

Marie Ellen Swistak of Levittown, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was 92 years old.

Born on a farm in Yardley, she graduated from Cathedral High School, in Trenton N.J. Marie also graduated from the Wilton School of Cake Decorating in Chicago. She created many wedding cakes for married couples, and was well known for...

Kevin Godfrey Harkins passed away at his home peacefully on November 22, 2020 in the early morning hours at the age of 61. Kevin was born in Levittown Pa in 1959. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1979 and went on to earn a degree in Restaurant Management working as a general manager at the Ground Round,...

John S. Zuczek, Jr. passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. Born in Trenton, NJ, son of the late John, Sr. and Edlina Zuczek, he was raised in Trenton and has been a Bristol resident for the past 35 years. John was a graduate of Bordentown...

Grace C. Angelo passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was 75. Born in Trenton, NJ., daughter of the late Harold and Grace Peterson, she resided in Levittown most of her life. Grace was employed as a Medical Records Coder at Capital Health Systems for many years. She enjoyed an epic love story with her...

Virginia “Ginny” Mari passed away peacefully on April 19 at her home at Legacy Gardens of Bristol.  She was 89.

Born in Salem, Ohio, to Edgar and Sylvia Hickey, Ginny lived most of her life in Bristol.  She was co-owner of Mari’s Café and was well known around town for her spaghetti and meatballs.  Residents would show...

Daniel Long passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 68. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Thomas and Margaret Long, he was raised in Bristol Borough, returning to Bristol after a career in the Navy. Mr. Long retired as a Chief Petty Officer after serving 26 years in the U.S. Navy....

Charles Edward Cera, Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 69. Born in Philadelphia, he was a Bensalem resident for many years, prior to moving to Kill Devil Hills, NC, where he resided for 14 years was a resident of Morrisville, Jim Thorpe and Hatboro for the past 15 years. Charles was...

John Anthony Besack, 81, of Bristol, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Throop, PA in 1940 and later moved to Bristol, PA where he graduated from Delhaas High School. He met and married the love of his life, Rosemary Pollack, enjoying a 58 year-long marriage.

John is survived by his...

Michael Joseph Gadsby passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in his hometown of Hopewell Township, NJ. He was 69 years old.

Michael lived his life with joy and laughter. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Forever the naturalist, he was most content outside in nature.

Michael was born...

Wesley Cruz passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was 51.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 11:00am at the St. Mark Church, 1025 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough. Interment, St. Mark Cemetery. Friends may call 9:30am-10:45am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough.