Obituaries

Thomas Sean "Tommy" Wright passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pa. He was 66. Born in Bristol, Pa., son of the late Thomas and Sunny Wright, he was the 7th child of 15 children and resided in Croydon prior to Philadelphia. Tommy worked hard as an over the road mover for Mayflower Trucking Company. He...

In the early hours of Good Shepherd’s Day, Sunday, May 3, 2020 Christopher Dean Toombs Sr., 33, entered into the flock to rest in his heavenly home.

He was baptized at Saint Mark Roman Catholic Church and made his First Holy Communion at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. He was educated in the Bristol Township and Bristol...

Rose F. Ramus passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was 81. Born in Bristol, daughter of the late John and Nancy Nocito, she was raised in Bristol Borough and has been a resident of Croydon for the past 61 years. Mrs. Ramus was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family, most especially her grandchildren.

Janice M. Christiansen passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her sons home in Philadelphia.  She was 90.  Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Charles and Helen Breece, she was a resident of Levittown for many years.  Mrs. Christiansen was a graduate of Bristol High School and retired after many years of service from Ametek Electronics.

Sarah E. Carter passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 99 years old.

Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Francis G. and Katherine L. Ellis, she was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. Mrs. Carter was the Valedictorian and recipient of the Joseph R. Grundy...

Tajisha Colson, lovingly known as Tee, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at age 34. Tajisha was born in Philadelphia, PA. She was a resident of Bristol, PA for the past seven years.

Tajisha’s passion for her family was unlike no other and if you’ve had the chance or moment to spend with her, you’d know...

Lona Johnson Warren of Langhorne, Pa  passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  She was 86.  She was wife of the late Burnice "Bernie" Warren, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage until his death in 2003.  Born in North Carolina, she was daughter of the late Joe and Katie Forbes Johnson.  Mrs. Warren graduated from Williamston High...

Mary Antolino passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Lower Bucks Hospital.  She was 100. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ and a longtime Bristol Borough resident,  she resided many years in Levittown. She was the owner/operator of Raccagno Dry Cleaning for many years and also ran the Thrift Shop next to the Dry Cleaners. Mrs. Antolino was...

Annette Zimmermann passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 60. Born in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Antonio Sozio and Florence (nee McCloskey) and William Bruce, she was a Tabernacle, NJ resident most of her life.Annette built her home in Tabernacle in 1990. Since establishing herself in town...

James P. McNally passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020.  He was 39.  Born in Bristol Township, he was an area resident most of his life.  He was employed as a Registered Nurse at Access Health Care.  Jim enjoyed fishing, kayaking, playing games, spending time with his friends and especially loved music. His children were the pride and joy...

Wendell L. Sleppy passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was 81. Born in Penn Run, Pa., son of the late Isaac and Ella (nee Stephens) Sleppy, he was a Bristol Township resident for 56 years. Wendell was a Veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a Technician/Supervisor for...

Henry Poit passed away suddenly at the age of 62. Born and raised in Queens, New York, he was employed in Construction for many years. Henry enjoyed fixing cars and playing his guitar, especially his favorite song, "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple.

Preceded in death by his father, Henry Poit, he is survived by his...

Victoria Ann Lange passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was 54. Born in Bristol, she has been an area resident all her life. Victoria was an animal lover and enjoyed doing crafts and going to concerts. She will be remembered as a loving and kind person and a really great sister and best friend.

Daughter...

Marion LaPolla passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022 at Heartis Bucks County. She was 93. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Keresty, she was a lifelong Bristol resident. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. LaPolla was employed in the Mortgage Department at First Federal of Bucks County for 48 years. She was a member of...

Barbara Anne LaRosa, nee Barni, of Bristol Borough, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Tuesday, May 6, 2020. She was 88 years young. Barbara was born November 28, 1931 in Philadelphia, living in Port Richmond as a child where her parents, Theodore and Emily (Kunsaitis) Barni, had two successful restaurants and a bar on...

Dolores C. Quinn-Morell passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 93. Born in Philadelphia, she resided there most of her life prior to moving to Bristol Borough in 2001.

Dolores is survived by her husband, Wilbert Morell, Jr., one daughter, Karen Moffa along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Paul Devine, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022 with his beloved wife, Maureen, faithfully by his side.

Paul, who was raised in Bristol PA, was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ellen Devine. He attended St. Mark Elementary School, Bishop Egan and Delhaas High Schools. After his time in...

Theresa Marie Ibarrondo passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Jefferson Bucks Hospital.  She was 60.  Born in Bucks, daughter of the late Christopher and MaryJane D'Ambrosia Smith, she was a Bristol Borough resident most of her life.  Theresa attended St. Ann School and graduated from Bishop Conwell High School.  She was employed as an Administrative Assistant at...

Robert (Bob) Albert Hamilton, Sr. of Bristol Borough passed away Thursday April 16, 2020 at Lower Bucks Hospital. He was 79. Born August 13, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pa, son of the late Frank and Charlotte Hamilton. He had been a Bristol Borough resident for over 30 years. Mr. Hamilton served his country honorably in the US Army as a...

Jean T. (nee Christian) Kagel passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Croydon. She was 78. Born in Philadelphia, on January 22, 1944, daughter of the late Carl and Mary (nee Opranski) Christian, she was a longtime Croydon resident.

She was also preceded in death by her husband,...