Obituaries

Nov 27, 2024

Rhett Jones passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home. He was 43 years old. Born in Bristol, he was a lifelong Levittown resident. Rhett was a graduate of Conwell Egan Catholic High School, Class of 1999, and was a self-employed Auto Mechanic. He loved attending concerts, especially to see his favorite band, Guns N' Roses....

Nov 26, 2024

Francis “Marc” Gravante, age 71, passed away on November 26th surrounded by love, humor, and bedside shenanigans.

Born in Pittsburgh to now deceased parents Nancy Lonero and Francis Gravante. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Nancy. Children James (Tricia), Amy (Brian), Carrie Mullen, and Gina Gravante. Grandchildren Cameron, Riley, Madison, Haley, Brianna, Liam, Cian, Mia,...

Nov 23, 2024

Kathryn (Kate) Sottile, age 57, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Langhorne, surrounded by family, music, memories and love. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 33 yrs, Derek Sottile, who was the love of her life, her daughter, Heather Sottile, who she loved deeply and unconditionally, her supportive and nurturing parents, Frank and Mary Jo Tiso,...

Nov 21, 2024

John "Jack" Lempergel passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home in Bristol Borough. He was 82 years old. Born in Trenton, son of the late Martin and Helen (nee Lodge) Lempergel, he was a longtime Bristol Borough resident. Jack was a United States Navy Veteran and was employed at Grundy Mills for many years. He loved...

Nov 18, 2024

Donald J. Leinheiser, 70, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Herman J. and Elizabeth (Loughran) Leinheiser and a lifelong resident of Edgely. Donald attended St. Mark Parochial School, graduated from Bishop Egan High School, and later earned a degree from Bucks County...

Nov 17, 2024

Jacob C. Kutschera passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  He was 83 years old.  Born in Bristol, son of the late Jacob and Anne Ohnewald Kutschera, he was raised in Bristol and has been a Levittown resident for almost 60 years.  Mr. Kutschera was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam...

Nov 11, 2024

Michael Sobusiak passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, with his loving family by his side. He was 50 years old. Born and raised in Bristol, he was a resident of Fairless Hills for several years and has been a Holland resident for the past 3 years. Michael was a graduate...

Oct 25, 2024

Norma C. Kulow passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. She was 92 years old. Born in Bristol, daughter of the late Harold and Cecelia (nee Ramsey) Waite, she was a Bensalem resident for over 50 years. Mrs. Kulow was employed as a Switching Technician for Verizon, retiring after 34 years of service. She...

Oct 22, 2024

John P. Bley, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Jefferson Bucks Hospital. He was 66 years old. Born in Bristol, son of the late Julian, Sr. and Catherine (nee Crossan) Bley, he was raised in Bristol Borough, graduated from Bristol High School, Class of 1976, and was a Levittown resident for...

Oct 21, 2024

Philip S. Grondzki passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home in Warminster. He was 46. Born in Langhorne, he was raised in Levittown, graduated from Harry S. Truman High School, Class of 1998, and was a Warminster resident for the past 28 years. Philip was always happy and enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, staff,...

Oct 18, 2024

Catherine M. Hinton-Barner passed away peacefully at Elan Manatee in Bradenton, Florida, on October 18, 2024. Catherine graduated from Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing in Pottsville, PA, and received her master's degree in nursing from Villanova University. She worked at Eastern State School and Hospital in Trevose, PA, as a psychiatric nurse and also provided in-service instruction during her...

Oct 17, 2024

Joseph Walter Simone passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in Cape Coral, Florida, with his loving wife by his side. He was 77 years old. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Walter Joseph and Antoinette (nee Ferraiolo) Doda, he lived most of his life in the Philadelphia area prior to moving to Brigantine, New Jersey, and later...

Oct 16, 2024

Christopher Paul Fodder passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his home in Bristol Borough. He was 63 years old. Born in Bristol, son of the late Galen and Wanda (nee Latuch) Fodder, he was a lifelong Levittown and Bristol resident. Christopher was a volunteer at Bristol Borough Community Action Group Food Bank and Bucks County Healing...

Oct 14, 2024

Charles R. McClure died peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, at home; he was 86. Born in Wharton, West Virginia, son of the late Joseph and Mabel (nee Ballard) McClure, he was a Bensalem resident for over 50 years. Charles was an ARMY veteran, then worked as a Lineman for PECO and retired after 25 years. Charles volunteered with...

Oct 13, 2024

John F. Neuls, Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was 83 years old. Born in Carthage, New York, son of the late John F., Sr. and Eva (nee Homan) Neuls, he was a Levittown resident for the past 39 years. Mr. Neuls was employed as a Tractor Trailer Driver for Signal Delivery Service, and a member...

Oct 12, 2024

Mary A. Kraft passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Marcella Center in Burlington, New Jersey. She was 92. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Charles and Verna (nee Koontz) Boggs, she was a Willingboro resident for many years and has resided in Burlington for the past 20 years. Prior to her retirement, she was employed...

Oct 10, 2024

Jeanne R. Knudson passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home. She was 77. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, she was a Croydon resident for over 30 years. Mrs. Knudson retired from the United States Postal Service, where she worked as a Mail Carrier for the Circle Branch Post Office. She enjoyed spending time on her...

Oct 8, 2024

James R. Schwarz passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the age of 71. Born in Philadelphia, he made Bristol his home for the past 37 years. James worked as a Manager at 7-Eleven in Fairless Hills and was known for his strength, resilience, and dedication to his family and work. A man of honor and true to...

Oct 5, 2024

Tabitha Marie Weaver passed away at her home on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was 46. Born in Langhorne, she was one of the first 100 babies born at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was a Levittown resident for most of her life, and was a graduate of Pennsbury High School, Class of 1996. Tabitha worked as an Aide in...

Sep 29, 2024

John B. Chance passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne.  He was 54.  John was born in Bristol, graduated from Bristol High School, and was a lifelong Bristol Borough resident.  He was a dedicated Life Member of Goodwill Hose Company No. 3 Station 52, where he spent...