Obituaries

Evangeline Faye Summers-Lewis was born on May 27, 1963, to Leroy Summers and Earline Robinson in Mullins, South Carolina.  She was the fourth of seven children and known as one of the famous twins: “Faye & Kaye!”

Faye attended elementary and secondary schools in both North and South Carolina, and upon graduating from Dillon High School, she...

Florence Anna (Longo) Tisone, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at her home in Levittown, Pa where she resided for 54 years.

Ann, who also went by “Sis”, was born October 10th, 1943 in Lebanon, Pa to Dominic and Gladys (Ditzler) Longo. She graduated from Delhaas High School, Class of 1961. She went on to become...

John Anthony Besack, 81, of Bristol, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He was born in Throop, PA in 1940 and later moved to Bristol, PA where he graduated from Delhaas High School. He met and married the love of his life, Rosemary Pollack, enjoying a 58 year-long marriage.

John is survived by his...

Lillian K. Bainbridge passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Promedica, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.  She was 92.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Paul A. and Kathlyn E. (nee Kleeman) Low, she was an original Levittown homeowner, residing in the Violetwood section.  Mrs. Bainbridge was employed at Air Products in Levittown, Pa and most recently at Northtec...

Michael Joseph Gadsby passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in his hometown of Hopewell Township, NJ. He was 69 years old.

Michael lived his life with joy and laughter. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Forever the naturalist, he was most content outside in nature.

Michael was born...

Nancy M. Nelson passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was 72. Daughter of the late William and Anne Ferguson, she was raised in Bristol Borough. She was a resident of Hulmeville, PA since 1972.

Nancy graduated from Villa Joseph Marie High School in 1968. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from...

Paul J. Escudero passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at his home. He was 60. Born in Bristol, Pa., he has been a Lower Bucks County resident his entire life. He was a graduate of Bensalem High School, Class of 1980 and was employed as a carpenter for Union #167. Paul played football for the Bucks County Redskins...

Catina (Tina) P. O'Mara passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home, following a courageous battle with cancer for more than a decade. She was 67. Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Frank and Marie Maglio, she was raised in the Edgely section of Bristol Township and has been a Philadelphia resident for the past 40...

Herbert Lancieri, Jr. passed away with his family by his side, on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at The University of Pennsylvania Hospital. He was 66. Born in Bristol, son of the late Herbert, Sr. and Albina (nee Capizzi) Lancieri, he was a lifelong resident. Herb was an avid Eagles fan but most especially loved his family.

He...

James M. Lima passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was 34. Born in Philadelphia, he was a Levittown resident for most of his life.  Jim was a graduate of Harry S. Truman High School, Class of 2006 and studied at Bucks County Community College.  He was employed in the Receiving Department at Boscov's Department Store.  Jim enjoyed...

Joseph D. Gann passed away at his home on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Born in Bristol, he was a lifelong resident. Joseph was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Gann. He is survived by his children, James Jenner, Amanda Jenner, and Stephanie Jo Gann, and his grandchildren, Caleb Rodriguez, Lacey Flores, Gabriel Jenner, Philip Ceriani Jr, and Joseph Troxell.

Marion LaPolla passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022 at Heartis Bucks County. She was 93. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Keresty, she was a lifelong Bristol resident. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. LaPolla was employed in the Mortgage Department at First Federal of Bucks County for 48 years. She was a member of...

Michael F. DeLisa passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home. He was 61. Born in Bristol, son of the late Joseph and Marion (nee Chewing) DeLisa, he was raised in Delran, NJ and spent most of his life in Bristol prior to moving to Bensalem 5 years ago. Mr. DeLisa was employed in Custodial Maintenance...

Ronda J. Slager passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was 67 years old. Born in Trenton, NJ, and raised in Levittown, PA, she had been a Newtown resident for the past 37 years. Ronda was employed as a Registered Nurse at Wood Services in Langhorne, PA, where she was...

Theresa Morganti passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on October 20, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Carmen, devoted mother of Carolyn Martin (Francis), Suzanne Monte (preceded in death by Paul), and Patricia Kraeuter (Mark), loving grandmother of Paul Jr., Carla, Tara, Zachary, and Leah, also survived by her great grandchildren...

Sara H. Blair passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022. She was 86. Born in Bristol, daughter of the late James and Anna McHugh Hoffman, she has been a Levittown resident for the past 64 years. Sara graduated from St. Mark Elementary School and Bristol High School.

Wife of the late James R. Blair, Jr., she...

Kathleen Frances King (Wolfe), 73, of Levittown, PA passed away peacefully at Jefferson Bucks Hospital surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Frances Wolfe and her brothers Mark and Stephen Wolfe. Her first husband, Dr. Dennis W. King as well as her longtime companion, Larry...

Patricia Lee Melovich passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center.  She was 79.  Born in Trenton, NJ, she has been a Levittown resident for over 50 years.  Patricia was employed at FMC Corporation and also at Lenox China for many years. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Patricia was a...

Eleanor J. Connelly passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at her daughter Susan's home surrounded by her loving family. She was 88. Born in New Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Susan Jackstis, she has been a Bristol Borough resident for the past 65 years. Mrs. Connelly was an active member of St. Mark Church, where...

George J. Kristoff, 93, of Bristol PA., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in St. Clair, PA., son of late George and Estelle Kristoff. He worked as a Miner, then served in the U. S. Armed Forces, as corporal during the Korean War. He worked as a supervisor at...