Obituaries

James Kenneth Armstrong passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, October 4, 2024 at his home.  He was 85.  Born in Morristown, NJ, son of the late Kenneth and Ethel Clark Armstrong, he resided in Fallsington, PA for over 30 years and has been a Bristol Borough resident for the past 12 years.  Mr. Armstrong was...

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...

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....

April Lorraine DiBenedetto passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home in Croydon, Pa.  She was 62.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Albert and Edna DuFay.

Wife of the late Joseph DiBenedetto, she is survived by her loving daughters; Dominique Roush (Brandon), Jacqueline Fetsick (Nick), and Angelique DiBenedetto, her grandchildren; Nicholas...

George L. Wheeler passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Manor Care, Yardley, Pa.  He was 84.  Born in Shipman, Va., son of the late Bertha Wheeler, he was a Bristol resident most of his life.  Mr. Wheeler was employed as a commercial powder coat painter for Optical Scanner in Newtown, Pa for many years.  He loved gardening,...

Gloria M. Schwartz passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at The Landing Willow Grove.  She was 91.  Born in Tamaqua, Pa, daughter of the late Theodore and Virginia (Love) Murphy, she had been a Bristol Borough resident for almost 70 years.  Mrs. Schwartz graduated from Immaculata University where she majored in Latin and Math and received her Masters...

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...

Joseph Evans, Jr. passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at his home in Fairless Hills, Pa. He was 75. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Joseph and Eleanor Evans, he has been a Bucks County resident for the past 45 years.  Mr. Evans was a graduate of Northeast Philadelphia High School and prior to his retirement was...

Nazzareno Strobele passed away at 37 years old on Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Nazzareno was born in Bristol; the son of Robert Strobele and the late Donna Virgulti. Nazzareno was a graduate of Bristol High School. Those who knew “Naz” loved and respected him for his loyalty, his protective nature, and most importantly his heart of gold....

Robert "Bob" W. Rigby passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020, surrounded by his wife and daughters.  He was 86.  Born in Bristol, son of the late Sydney and Helen Rigby, he was a longtime resident of Levittown and has been a Buckingham Springs resident for the past 8 years.  Bob was employed with the Brotherhood of Teamsters...

Ted Walp, 66, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Born in Philadelphia, he resided in Bristol most of his life.  He was General Manager of CBM Neshaminy Valley.  Ted enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family.

Predeceased by his parents: Edward Walp and Peg and Andrew Monachello, he is survived...

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...

Bill Stricker passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020, at home with his loving family by his side.  He was 75.  Born in Mt. Holly, NJ, son of the late William and Mildred (Allen) Stricker, he was a lifelong resident of Columbus, NJ.  Bill was a police officer for Mansfield Township, retiring after 27 years of service.  He...

Samuel A. Conti passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Attleboro Nursing Home.  He was 94.  Born and raised in Bristol Borough, son of the late Alessandro "Frank" and Maria (Diodati) Conti, he was a Yardley resident for many years.  Mr. Conti was a graduate of Bristol High School, Class of 1943 and Rider College.  He was a...

Sister Lois D. Wheeler passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne.  She was 84.  Born in Langhorne, PA, daughter of the late Luther and Lena (Jenkins) Colter, she was a Bristol resident most of her life. She was a graduate of Neshaminy High School where she was the President of the Tri-Hy Y...

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...

Carolyn H. Graham passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center.  She was 40.  Born in Philadelphia, she resided in Bensalem most of her life and has been a Langhorne resident for the past 6 1/2 years.  Carolyn was a Bensalem High School graduate, Class of 1998, Cabrini College, Class of 2002, and received her...

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...

Hanh Thi Walker passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.  She was 73.  Born in Vietnam, she has been a Bristol resident for the past 48 years.  Mrs. Walker worked as an assembler at Zober Industries in Croydon and retired after 25 years of service.  She enjoyed being with her family and friends and especially...

Helena Kulak passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Jefferson Bucks Hospital.  She was 80.  Born in Altoona, Pa., daughter of the late Raffaele and Mary(nee Campanaro) Delmonte, she was a graduate of Altoona High School, Class of 1959 and has been a Levittown resident for the past 56 years.  Mrs. Kulak was a hairdresser and was also...