Obituaries

Florence Minnie Lewanowicz

Florence Minnie Lewanowicz

Jun 28, 2026

Florence (Teena) Minnie Lewanowicz (Waltman) was born on July 27th 1945, and raised in Southampton by Minnie Bell Waltman and Elmer John Waltman. She departed this life on June 28th 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton, surrounded by lots of love and her caring family.

Florence was educated in and graduated from Neshaminy High School. After high school, she...

Charles F. Sampsel

Charles F. Sampsel

Jul 18, 2026

Charles F. Sampsel, 83, of Bristol, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his home, on July 18, 2026.

“Poppop Chuck”, to those who knew him best, is survived by his wife, Dolores Ciotti Sampsel, and her children, David Kilgallon (Colleen) and Andrea Morris. He was a devoted grandfather to David, Christopher, Nicholas, and Patrick Kilgallon, and Leighann, James, and Katie Morris. Although...

Roseanne Best

Roseanne Best

Jul 17, 2026

Roseanne Best, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, just shy of her 74th birthday, surrounded by her family. Born on July 21, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Roseanne was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Ellen Best. Her life was a testament to kindness, resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering love.

In 1958,...

Thomas Paul Burke

Thomas Paul Burke

Jul 11, 2026

Thomas Paul Burke passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 89 years old. Born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, son of the late Thomas and Marie (nee Delaney) Burke, he has been a Bensalem resident for the past 31 years. Mr. Burke was a proud United States Navy...

Joseph Bongard

Joseph Bongard

Jul 11, 2026

Joseph Bongard passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Langhorne. He was 76 years old. Born in Croydon, son of the late Joseph E. and Anne M. (nee Karstein) Bongard, he was a lifelong Croydon resident. Joseph began his career as a welder for the Budd Co. and...

Eric John Reday

Eric John Reday

Jul 10, 2026

Eric John Reday passed away at his home on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was 57 years old. Born in Bristol, son of the late Eugene John and Yvonne (nee Culiberg) Reday, he was a resident of Penndel, Langhorne, and Bristol for most of his life. Eric was a self-employed mason and a member of Our Lady of Grace Church...

Charles Russell Getz

Charles Russell Getz

Jul 2, 2026

Charles Russell Getz, affectionately known as Chuck, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, at the age of 71. Born on October 29, 1954, in Mercer, New Jersey, Chuck lived a life full of laughter, love, and cherished memories.

Chuck began his career as a plumber working alongside his father. Over the years, he honed his craft and collaborated...

David Otto DuBois

David Otto DuBois

Jul 1, 2026

David Otto DuBois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 66 years old. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, son of the late Louis Edward and Helen Hope DuBois, he was a Bristol area resident for most of his life. David was a graduate of DelHaas High School and Levittown Beauty Academy, and...

Darlene Joy Havens (née Storm)

Darlene Joy Havens (née Storm)

Jun 27, 2026

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Darlene Joy Havens, a woman whose strength, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family defined her life. Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing she is reunited with those she loved so dearly.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Havens; her daughter, Tracce...

Richard E. Rodgers

Richard E. Rodgers

Jun 25, 2026

Richard E. Rodgers passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his home. He was 80 years old. Born in Bristol, son of the late Albert and Frances (nee Waters) Rodgers, he was a Levittown resident for the past 48 years. Richard was a United States Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War and receiving the National Defense Service...

Diane Elizabeth Amos

Diane Elizabeth Amos

Jun 24, 2026

Diane Elizabeth Amos passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was 79 years old. Born in Loudoun, Virginia, daughter of the late Everett Leon and Elizabeth M. (nee Cockrell) Horseman, she was Northeast Philadelphia and Bensalem area resident for over 50 years. Diane was employed as a Healthcare Finance Administrator for Temple University...

Catherine I. Hall

Catherine I. Hall

Jun 22, 2026

Catherine I. Hall passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was 64 years old.

Born in Bristol, PA, Cathy was the beloved daughter of the late Wayne and Mary (Culligan) Schweizer. A longtime resident of Levittown, she built a life centered on family, service, learning, and kindness. Cathy was a graduate of Bishop Conwell...

Erin Smith

Erin Smith

Jun 22, 2026

Erin Smith (Wright Jr.) passed away peacefully in her home on the evening of Monday, June 22nd, surrounded by the people she loved. Erin was a mother, sister, daughter, cousin, Swiftie, manager, and lover of all things historical—in that order. To know her was to know what it was to truly laugh, to truly be understood and listened to. The...

Jean Marie Liberty

Jean Marie Liberty

Jun 19, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Jean

Jean Marie Liberty (Hammond) passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at Saint Mary’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 5, 1931, in Langhorne, PA, she was 95 years young. Jean was a proud 1948 graduate of Neshaminy High School.

In addition to her parents, Alfred and Alice (Byrne) Hammond, she was reunited...

Kelley Michelle Zimmerman

Kelley Michelle Zimmerman

Jun 19, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend Kelley Michelle Zimmerman (Scott). After a 13 year battle with cancer, Kelley’s journey on this mortal earth ended and her new journey with our lord and savior began.

Kelley is preceded in death by her father, the Reverend Mr William Lee Scott;...

William Michael Eden

William Michael Eden

Jun 16, 2026

William Michael Eden passed away peacefully after a brief but courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at this home. He was 77 years old. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late William John and Anna (nee Ruppert) Eden, he was a Croydon resident for the past 56 years. Bill retired as a...

Lawrence W. Ragan “Pops”

Lawrence W. Ragan “Pops”

Jun 15, 2026

Lawrence W. Ragan “Pops” passed away suddenly on Monday, June 15, 2026 at his home. He was 73 years old. Born in Bristol, son of the late Lawrence and Veronica (nee Angellilli) Ragan, he was a Bristol and Levittown area resident most of his life. Lawrence was a graduate of Bristol High School, Class of 1970, and was a United...

Michael A. Napoli

Michael A. Napoli

Jun 15, 2026

Michael A. Napoli passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving brothers, on Monday, June 15, 2026, at his home. He was 67 years old.

Born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rita (Pirri) Napoli and a lifelong Bristol resident.

Michael was a graduate of Bristol High School, Class of 1977. He dedicated 45 years of service...

Judith A. Higgins

Judith A. Higgins

Jun 15, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Judith Higgins, who left this world peacefully on June 15, 2026 at the age of 78.

Judy was born in South Philadelphia in 1948. She grew up in Croydon, PA, along with her sister and two brothers. She attended St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School, and went on to...

Jose Serrano Gonzalez, Sr.

Jose Serrano Gonzalez, Sr.

Jun 14, 2026

Jose Serrano Gonzalez, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was 80 years old. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, son of the late Juan B. Gonzalez and Wencesla Serrano, he was a Bristol Borough resident for the past 33 years. Mr. Gonzalez was employed in the Welding, Grinding, and Powder Coating division...

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