Obituaries

Aug 1, 2024

Lawrence James "Jim" Tyler, Jr. passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  He was 75.  Born in Bristol, son of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Doris (nee Dolan) Tyler, he was a lifelong Bristol resident.  Jim was a graduate of Bristol High School, and following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served in...

Jul 29, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Smith (nee McGinley) died peacefully in her sleep on July 29, 2024.  She was 73.  Born in Danville, Pa, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (nee Larkin) McGinley, she was a Bristol resident for most of her life.

Wife of the late Richard Alan Smith, she is survived by her children, Jeffrey Smith, Valerie...

Jul 29, 2024

Lenny Walp passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024.  He was 66.  Born and raised in Bristol, he lived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina prior to moving to Levittown 10 years ago.  Lenny enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball, and loved singing karaoke.

He was predeceased by his father, Edward Walp, his mother and stepfather, Peggy...

Jul 28, 2024

Stephen Hanes passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne.  He was 65.  Born in Trenton NJ, son of the late Emil and Ellen (nee O'Rourke) Hanes, he was a lifelong Levittown resident.  Stephen worked as a construction manager for many years.  He enjoyed cooking, watching the History Channel, and spending time with...

Jul 23, 2024

James A. Lerie, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Son of his beloved late mother, Mary Jane Lerie, he was a long time Levittown resident. After many years of being employed at U.S. Steel, James enjoyed tinkering in his garage and taking care of his garden. He is survived by his...

Jul 14, 2024

John P. Monahan passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 95.  Born in Luzerne County, he was the last surviving son of five children to the late David and Eva Monahan.  Mr. Monahan was a Bristol Township resident for over 65 years and was a proud U.S. Army...

Jul 10, 2024

Isaac Berrocal passed away suddenly on July 10, 2024 at his home.  He was 46.  Born in Bristol, he resided there for most of his life.  Isaac was employed as a CDL Truck Driver.  He enjoyed Snapchat, tacos, sneakers, and going to car shows.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tammi (nee Edwards) Berrocal, and his...

Jun 22, 2024

Renate Smith passed away peacefully with her daughter, Karen, by her side on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at The Birches, Newtown.  She was 83.  Daughter of the late Heinz and Gerda (nee Meta) Hollbach, Renate was born in Berlin, Germany on July 3, 1940.  Renate met the love of her life, Ronald “Schmitty” Smith, while he was deployed in...

Jun 20, 2024

Richard Ford Gosline passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Tidewell Hospice, Sarasota, Florida.  He was 75.  Born and raised in Bristol, Pennsylvania, son of the late Richard and Beatrice Gosline, he resided in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, and was a Sarasota resident for the past 8  years. He was a United States...

Jun 19, 2024

Willard J. Simpson, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at St. Mary Medical Center.  He was 74.  Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Willard and Lottie Simpson, he was a Croydon resident for the past 50 years.  Mr. Simpson was employed as a Truck Driver for Homeline for 21 years and, more recently, at Leonard Express. ...

Jun 17, 2024

It comes with heavy hearts to announce the sudden passing of our brother, John Messinger at the age of 62.  Born in Abington, Pennsylvania, he resided in Levittown for most of his life, and was a Bristol resident for the past 8 years.  John was an old soul, who loved the Grateful Dead and was a diehard Eagles fan...

Jun 13, 2024

Sean Patrick Mitchell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.  He was 37 years old.  Born in Media, Pennsylvania, he was raised in Levittown, and was a Fallsington resident.  Sean was a graduate of St. Michael the Archangel Parochial School and Conwell Egan Catholic High School,...

Jun 10, 2024

Elizabeth Dinan Lutz passed away peacefully at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 10, 2024.  She was 97.  Born on January 27, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Strong Dinan, she was raised in the Saint William Parish in Lawndale, Philadelphia.  There, while in the fifth grade, she met...

Jun 10, 2024

Dwight D. Harmon, Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 10, 2024 at St. Mary Medical Center.  He was 77.  Born in Killarney, West Virginia, son of the late Fred Douglas and Mabel Marie (McCoy) Harmon, he was a Levittown resident for the past 56 years.  Dwight was a graduate of Del Haas High...

Jun 8, 2024

Thomas Vitko passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Statesman Nursing & Rehabilitation, Levittown.  He was 69.  Born and raised in Easton, he was a Bristol Borough resident for the past 25 years.  He was a diehard Nascar and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, who raised him, Helen and Amos Smith.  He...

Jun 6, 2024

Kurt Dana Sunderland, Sr. passed away at his home on Thursday, June 6, 2024.  He was 61.  Born in Bristol, he was a lifelong Levittown resident.  He was a graduate of Pennsbury High School, Class of 1981, and was the owner of Kurt Sunderland Construction Company.  Kurt enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He...

May 30, 2024

James F. Carr, Jr. passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his home in Bensalem.  He was 54.  Born in Philadelphia, son of the late James F. Sr. and Carol (nee Meenan) Carr, he was a Levittown resident for most of his life.  James was a graduate of Bishop Egan High School, Class of 1988, where he...

May 24, 2024

Christine Capriotti passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.  She was 59.  Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she resided on Staten Island for many years and has been a Bristol resident for the past 7 years.  Christine was employed with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit and more recently with...

May 24, 2024

Thomas S. Arcolesse passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Lower Bucks Hospital.  He was 58.  Born in Bristol, son of the late John and Diana (nee Edwards) Arcolesse, he was a lifelong Bristol area resident.  Thomas was a self-employed carpet installer, enjoyed playing the guitar, and was an avid New York Giants fan.

He is...

May 9, 2024

Vladimir Sanko passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. Mary Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 75.  Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he lived there until the age of 18, then emigrated to the United States, at first living in Philadelphia, then Yardley and Fairless Hills, where he has been a resident for the...