Obituaries

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.

Patricia A. Slotilick passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Granville Place, following a long and courageous fight against multiple health issues. She was 77 years old.

Born and raised in Philadelphia,  she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Hagan Hettich. She had been a resident of Croydon, Pa for over 43...

Judith Matlack, 80, of Bristol, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on January 4, 2025. Born on March 14, 1944, she lived a life full of love for her family, dogs, and her deep dedication to them. Judith was known for her unwavering kindness, generosity, and a heart that always sought to make the world a better place....

Joseph P. Carrello passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Jeanes Hospital, Philadelphia. He was 72. Born in South Philadelphia, the first son of the late Joseph and Rosaria (Sava) Carrello, he was a Philadelphia resident most of his life prior to moving to Bristol Borough 3 years ago. Joe Carrello was a CPA for more than 50...

John M. O'Hara passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was 54. Born in Bristol, son of the late John, Sr. and Kathleen Dugan O'Hara, he was a lifelong resident. John was employed at Columbia Lighting Company, enjoyed fishing and was a Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by 2 sisters, Kathleen Brannigan and her husband,...

Laurence M. Green, 63, of Bristol, Pa died January 14, 2021 after a battle with throat cancer. Laurence was born June 21, 1957 in Philadelphia to Donald and MaryLou (Willis) Green of Levittown. He attended Bishop Egan and Bucks County Technical School in Fairless Hills. He continued his education at Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, graduating...

Timothy A. Reardon passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home. He was 78. Born in Bristol, son of the late Timothy and Jennifer Reardon, he lived his entire life in the same house. Mr. Reardon graduated from Bristol High School in 1961 and East Stroudsburg University in 1965. He was a teacher for 48 years...

Robert Michael Hoynoski, Sr. Feb. 11, 1981 - Jan. 26, 2022

Bob Hoynoski passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was 40 years old. Born in Bristol, Pa, he was proud to be raised as a resident of Croydon, Pa. He was an extremely talented self-employed contractor. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, sitting by...

Kory S. Thompson passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was 31. Born and raised in Langhorne, Pa and resided in Exton. Kory was a graduate of Neshaminy High School and West Chester University. He served in the United States National Guard for 6 years and was employed as a Police Officer first at Temple University, then at...

Lois N. Houser passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Silver Lake Nursing Center in Bristol Township.  Lois was born May 28, 1940 and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Maretta Houser.  Born in Bristol Township, she was graduated from the former Delhaas High School in 1958.  She was a life member of the Bristol First...

Donna Worstall was called to Heaven suddenly on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the age of 64. Donna (nee Flesch) was born and raised in Levittown yet resided in Bristol Borough for most of her adult life. She owned and operated a highly respected, well-loved dog grooming business on Mill Street in Historic Bristol, Pa. that attracted clients from...

James (Jim) G. Murray, 66, of Bristol Borough, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. Jim was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1956, he was a lifelong Bristol Borough resident and graduated from Bristol High School (class of 1974). Jim attended Bucks County Community College where he pursued a degree in culinary arts where he...

Maurice J. "Maury" Harkins passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his home in Palm Springs, CA, he was 91 years old. Born in Bristol, Pa on November 6, 1930, son of the late Daniel and Marie (nee Lake) Harkins, he was raised in Bristol Borough and has been a resident of California for the past 55 years....

JoAnne (nee Lipiarski) Horn passed away on April 1, 2022. She was 79. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Lipiarski, she was a Bristol resident. Mrs. Horn was originally from the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia and graduated from Girl's High School. She was a longtime waitress at Seafood Shanty. Mrs. Horn was an avid...

Jimmy Lee Burch passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 after a long struggle with addiction.  He was 34.  Born and raised in Bristol, he was a graduate of Bristol High School, where he excelled on the football team.  Jimmy enjoyed fishing and will be remembered as a very outgoing and friendly person.

He is survived by...