Obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

Eloise Taylor Truelove passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 80 years of age. Born in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of William Hickey Taylor and Janice Aline Cole Taylor, and sister to Lee Nolan. She had graduated from Ewing High in 1961 where she excelled in theater, art, music, dance, and athletics.

While born and...

Sep 7, 2023

Gail Ann Caruso passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Jefferson Bucks Hospital.  She was 74.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late William H. and Irene Barker Harvey, she was a Bristol Township resident most of her life.  Gail is a retired bakery manager and cake decorator from ShopRite.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Aug 31, 2023

John ”Croburg” Crohe was born and raised in Bristol Borough. Survived by loving parents Marian and John Crohe, and children John (m. January) and Kaley Crohe. John was best known for being everyone's coach and best friend.. oh and New Edition’s biggest fan. John was a life long sports fan and player. John will be remembered for his role...

Aug 28, 2023

Margaret A. Dacko passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Newtown, PA surrounded by her loving family. She was 94. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Gustav and Anna Grunau, she was a longtime Levittown resident prior to moving in with her daughter six years ago. Mrs. Dacko was employed as a secretary at Yale & Towne...

Aug 22, 2023

Brian Matthew Sottile passed away on August 22, 2023 surrounded by family.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Brian Sottile and Deborah (Melko) Miles.  Brian was the husband of Ashley (Nahill) Sottile.  They have 3 beautiful children, Lillyanna, Alaina, and Brian.  He and his family enjoyed rocking out to music, hosting holiday parties, and spending family nights...

Aug 21, 2023

Lance Van Cleve of Bristol Borough passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 57.

Lance loved his family, Philly sports, music and good times with life-long friends. A long time season ticket holder, he especially loved sharing good food with friends at Eagles tailgate parties. Lance was employed for 28 years by...

Aug 16, 2023

Ann Elizabeth Waters, cherished mom, caring sister, and devoted daughter, passed away in the early morning hours of August 16, 2023.

Born December 17, 1959, Ann lived a life of meaning and creativity. Among her many gifts was an inspiring artistic talent - photographing, painting, sketching, and appreciating beauty wherever she went. While balancing motherhood and multiple...

Aug 16, 2023

Daniel Anthony Guerriero, 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Surrounded by family, Daniel passed peacefully in his home in Levittown.

Daniel -- known simply as “Jasper” to most -- was a fixture in the lives of many. A proud Trentonian, Daniel spent his younger years exploring every inch of his neighborhood. His love for the...

Aug 15, 2023

Patricia M. O'Bara passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center.  She was 83.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Salvatore M. and Anita Ciaccia Giano, she has been a Langhorne resident for the past 30 years and prior to that was a longtime resident of Fairless Hills, Pa.  Mrs. O'Bara was a...

Aug 12, 2023

David Koleski passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 12, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 32. David was a lifelong Croydon resident and a graduate of Truman High School, Class of 2009.  He was employed as a maintenance mechanic at Firmenich.  David was a loving husband and father and cherished the time...

Aug 4, 2023

Francis Paul Profy passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 80. He was born in Philadelphia in 1943 on Flag Day, and he died on the birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard. Son of the late Frank and Gladys Kline Profy, he was raised in Bristol Borough and...

Jul 26, 2023

Joseph L. English, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA.  He was 73.  Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Joseph and Marie Leary English, he was a former resident of Penndel, PA and has resided in LeRaysville, PA for the past 20 years.  Joseph was a Lance Corporal in the...

Jul 25, 2023

Sandra J. McGuckin-Okumu passed away suddenly at her home, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.  She was 61.  Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Harry and June Ritter McGuckin, she has been a lifelong Bristol resident.  Sandra was employed as a legal secretary for the State of New Jersey for 22 years.  She and her husband were avid jazz...

Jul 24, 2023

Our family is privileged to tell you about a man to whom life owed little else after 101 years. Born on July 19, 1922 to Christian Theodore Hochreiter and Mary Gorman in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, he is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Clare (Boyer), and his three sisters, Claire Hochreiter, Mary Keough (Bill), and Joan Brenner...

Jul 19, 2023

It is with a very sad and broken heart that the family of William T. Mitchell write this. Our husband, father and poppy passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. He was 80.

Born in Trenton, NJ, son of the late Clark and Helen Mitchell, he has been a Levittown resident for...

Jul 18, 2023

Anna C. Garman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was 84.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Edward and Annamay Berger, she has been a Levittown resident for the past 46 years.  Anna was employed at Sears before working many years in the kitchen at Delaware Valley...

Jul 16, 2023

Dolores Santana passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was 79.  Born in Comerio, PR, daughter of the late Blasino and Catalina Santana, she has been a Bristol Borough resident for over 50 years. Dolores was a devout member of St. Mark Church and was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jul 14, 2023

Judith Ann Nelson Lake passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on Friday, July 14, 2023 at her home.  She was 77.  Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Carl W. and Elizabeth Nelson, she was a lifelong Bristol resident.  Judith worked hard her whole life, always giving to others.  She loved baking cookies and pies,...

Jul 12, 2023

Camille B. Rylak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 42. Born in New York City, she has been a Bristol area resident since 2005. Camille was a dedicated Special Education teacher at Abington High School. She was an avid reader, a devout Christian who loved the Lord,...

Jul 4, 2023

Joseph M. Nelson, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his home.  Born in Bristol Borough, son of the late George and Gertrude (nee Loughran) Nelson. Joe was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a graduate of Bristol High School, Class of 1968. He was the owner of Triangle, Fire & Safety Equipment and Super...