Jan 30, 2023

My mom Karen Brady entered Heaven on January 30th 2023; she was 71 years old. She was the widow of her life partner Mike Muzio, who died on November 11th, 2018. She was born in Philadelphia on November 18th, 1951 to Jim and Helen Buster. She grew up in historic Rittenhousetown Philadelphia. From there she moved to the Logan...

Jan 27, 2023

Timothy J. Buffington, of Philadelphia, passed away on January 27th. He was 67 years old. Tim was born and raised in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, and then enlisted in the United States Navy. After serving, he worked as a Boiler Technician for TastyKake and Purex. Tim was a huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, and loved working on...

Jan 25, 2023

Edna Mae (Fortnum) Koszarek passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home is Lehighton, PA. She was 94 years old. Edna grew up in Eddington, PA and then lived in Andalusia, where she spent most of her life until moving upstate to be close to Bill, Jr. She worked for Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament at...

Jan 24, 2023

Christen M. (Smedley) Tooher, 33, of Orlando, Fl, passed suddenly from a CVST on January 24, 2023 at Jefferson hospital for Neuroscience in Philadelphia.

She was born at St. Mary medical center in Langhorne, Pa on May 21st, 1989, to Gerald and Marilyn (Moore) Smedley.

Christy (known as Muffin to many) attended Harry S. Truman...

Jan 22, 2023

Regina Marie Cummings, of Philadelphia, passed away on January 22nd. She was 61 years old. Regina worked as a Quality Control Representative for American Heritage Federal Credit Union for 22 years. She will be deeply missed by her son, Sean Caruso, her grandchildren: Madison Caruso, Christian Caruso, and Valerie Caruso, and her siblings: Constance Harris (the late Steven), and...

Jan 21, 2023

Ruth E. (nee Woehr) Paul, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Langhorne Gardens at the age of 89. Born in Philadelphia to the late John and Doris (nee Baeder) Woehr and former longtime resident of Bensalem. Ruth was a woman of compassion and great faith who dedicated her life serving the Lord. She had a servants heart...

Jan 20, 2023

Dolores J Tilley (Hansen), of Bensalem passed away January ----2023 at Oxford Nursing Home in Langhorne, PA at the age of 90. She was a lifelong resident of Bensalem. Dolores was a graduate of Bensalem High School, Class of 1951. She excelled in field hockey, softball and cheerleading during her years at Bensalem. Later she was inducted into the...

Jan 20, 2023

Ralph Paul Johnson, 59, of Levittown, PA passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior on January 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born in Philadelphia, PA to Harmon C. and Joanne T. Johnson on October 28, 1963. He was raised in Bucks County, graduated from Lower Bucks Christian Academy, and attended Word of Life Bible...

Jan 20, 2023

James Lester Ferrante Sr., of Trevose, passed away on January 20Th. He

was 62 years old. James was the owner/operator of V. Ferrante and Sons

Oil for most of his life. He was a member of the scooter group “Royal

Bastards” and liked to collect stones and crystals. He will be deeply

Jan 19, 2023

Irene B. Shultz, of Bensalem, surrounded by her loving family, passed away at her home on January 19th . She was 101 years old and born in Philadelphia to the late John and Irene (Berrell) Wyatt. Irene was a resident of Bensalem for 68 years and a member of Cornwells Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was a...

Jan 16, 2023

Jeffrey A. Welch, of Doylestown, passed away on January 16th. He was 67 years old. Jeff was a pharmaceutical packaging salesman for Essentra for over 25 years. He graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in packaging design. While at Rochester Institute of Technology, Jeff was a member of the TKE fraternity. Jeff loved spending time...

Jan 13, 2023

Joseph “Rip” Kirby, Jr. passed away on January 13, 2023 at 59 years old and will be sorely missed by all who had the distinct privilege of knowing and loving him. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Rip loved to love … and loved being loved. He had a heart of gold,...

Jan 12, 2023

Gail Margaret (Karpen) Spokus of Benslem passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital. She was 70 years old. Born Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bates) Karpen and was a resident of Bensalem for the last 51 years. Gail loved spending time with her family, especially watching her “Boys'' compete in various sports and activities. She...

Jan 11, 2023

Jan 11, 2023

Cynthia Helen Marie Istvanik (nee Day), of Montague NJ, passed away on January 11th at the age of 74 years old. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 51 years, Daniel, her children: Colleen Brodbeck (Steven), Daniel Darien Istvanik (Melissa), and Nathan Istvanik, as well as her grandchildren: Jenna Istvanik, Kaleb Istvanik, Gideon Brodbeck, and Preston...

Jan 9, 2023

Kathleen A. (Nolte) Martin of Bensalem passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Chandler Hall Hospice. She was 78 years old. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Adam and Martha (Lapsh) Nolte, she was a resident of Bensalem for 14 years, during which time she was a teacher's assistant with Bensalem School District. From there, she and her...

Jan 9, 2023

Arthur “Dusty” Dustman Jr., 98, passed away on January 9th. Art graduated from Northeast Catholic in 1942, joined the military where Dusty was a proud Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps., serving with the Flying Tigers in WWII and SAC in the Korean Conflict. After serving, he worked as an accountant with the United States Postal Service...

Jan 7, 2023

Daniel J. Gates, 61, of Trevose, PA passed away at home on January 7, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents, Alfred and MaryEllen. He leaves behind his son Daniel Loessy-Gates, husband of Dayna, four brothers, John, Paul, Andy, and Jamie, and his sister, Doreen. He had 2 granddogs, Benny and Dewey. He was loved by all. Relatives and...

Jan 4, 2023

Harry J. “Buck” Crane, of Bensalem (formerly of Philadelphia), passed away on January 4th. He was 90 years old. Harry was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He served briefly at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and met his future wife during a sightseeing trip to Rockefeller Center in 1953. During their six-year courtship he left the Navy...

Jan 4, 2023

James Paul Fleming, of Fairless Hills, passed away at his home on January 4th. He was 83 years old. Born in Bristol Pa he was raised in Croydon Pa. He graduated from Delhaas High School, class of 1957. James was a proud Veteran of the United States Army Reserves.

Jim was well known in the...