Obituaries

Corrine Sarf (née Saba) of Edgely, Pa, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Corrine’s entire life was focused on her family, friends, and church. Her happiest moments were experienced when her family surrounded the dining room table.

Corrine was part owner of Hel-Anna’s pizza for over thirty years. She...

Earl D. “Buster” Thomas, Jr. passed peacefully on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his home in Levittown at the age of 69. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Buster was an extended resident of Levittown and a graduate of Pennsbury High School.

A proud Marine veteran, he retired from Waste Management after many years of dedicated service. His greatest...

Jean K. Lowden, 96 of Bristol Township, Pa passed away from a short illness on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Kennard. Jean was a graduate of Collingdale High School. She started working at the age of 14 to help her parents during the Great Depression. She had a deep work...

Joan G. Ritter passed away suddenly at the age of 87 on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Lower Bucks Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, PA and the daughter of the late Louis and Mildred Nelson Girard. Joan was a graduate of St. Mark’s School and Nazareth Academy. After high school, Joan was employed as a secretary...

Kory S. Thompson passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was 31. Born and raised in Langhorne, Pa and resided in Exton. Kory was a graduate of Neshaminy High School and West Chester University. He served in the United States National Guard for 6 years and was employed as a Police Officer first at Temple University, then at...

Loretta Ward (nee Duffy) passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2021. She was 92 years of age. She was the daughter of the late James and Bernardine Duffy. Born and raised in Bristol, PA, she later moved to Florida with her husband, Ed. She is preceded in death by her husband and her sister,...

Maria Raccagno passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 70. Born and raised in Bristol, daughter of the late Gasper and Margaret Salerno, she has been a resident of the Edgely section of Bristol Township for the past 54 years. Maria worked at the family owned Bristol Diner...

Patricia Ewans passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, Pa. She was 78. Born in Maine, daughter of the late Harry R. and Alice Frances McGinley, she was a Fairless Hills resident for over 30 years. Patricia was an animal lover and enjoyed taking care of her pets and also volunteered at the Falls...

Paul E. Slotilick passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 in his home following a long period of declining health. Born on November 17, 1942 in Philadelphia to the late Paul and Helen Schweibinz Slotilick. He grew up in Philadelphia before moving to Croydon, Pa, where he lived for over 44 years. Paul was a skilled craftsman and...

Paul S. Monte, Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, June 14, 2021 after a brief illness. He was 70. Born in Lansdale, Pa., son of the late Lawrence and Doris (nee Schaffer) Monte, he was a lifelong Bristol Borough resident. Paul was an operator for Essential Utilities (formerly Aqua America) for over 25 years. He was...

Raffaele (Ralph) Lalli passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021. He was 88 years of age. Born in Bristol, PA and son of the late Filomeno and Anna Lalli, he has been a lifelong resident of Bristol Borough.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Josephine (nee Tosti) Lalli, with whom he...

Robert H. Hill, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Lower Bucks Hospital. He was 88. Born in Nanticoke, Pa, son of the late Alden and Sarah Hill, he has been a Bristol resident for over 70 years. Mr. Hill was a veteran of the Korean War and was employed for many years at U.S. Steel, Fairless...

Bruce J. Trego passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was 66. Born in New Jersey, son of the late George W. and Jane Trego, he was raised in Bristol Borough and has been a resident of West Bristol for the past 44 years. Bruce retired...

Constance Mae Stanko Gobora, known as Connie to all those that knew and loved her, resided most recently in Wheat Ridge, CO to be close to her daughter, Kim, and family. She passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Morning Star Assisted Living in Wheat Ridge, CO, from microvascular disease following a three-week illness.

Born in Danville,...

Donna Worstall was called to Heaven suddenly on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the age of 64. Donna (nee Flesch) was born and raised in Levittown yet resided in Bristol Borough for most of her adult life. She owned and operated a highly respected, well-loved dog grooming business on Mill Street in Historic Bristol, Pa. that attracted clients from...

Harry J. Cohn, “Big Har” passed away on the morning of Thursday, July 1, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA at the age of 79. Surrounded by his family, he succumbed to heart issues that he valiantly battled during the final years of life. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Harry and Ursula (nee Compiano)...

James C. Loveless passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his home. He was 44. Born and raised in Levittown, he was a lifelong resident. James grew up playing sports for the local teams, with his father as a coach, its no surprise his kids would do the same. His greatest joy in life was his daughter, Riley,...

John Thomas Colligon, Sr. passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at his home, with his loving family and his dog, Bella. He was 76. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Anthony and Rose Colligon, he has been a Bristol Borough resident for over 40 years. John worked at U.S. Steel Fairless Works for 34 years as a...

Kevin Godfrey Harkins passed away at his home peacefully on November 22, 2020 in the early morning hours at the age of 61. Kevin was born in Levittown Pa in 1959. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1979 and went on to earn a degree in Restaurant Management working as a general manager at the Ground Round,...

Kevin Michael Farrell, Sr. passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. He was 51. Born in Philadelphia, and raised in Churchville, he was a Bristol Borough resident for many years. Kevin was a graduate of Council Rock High School, Class of 1987 and was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, camping, and was an avid fan of...