Bucks County Courier Times

With deep sadness the Kelly family announces that their cherished matriarch, Barbara Hill Kelly, 87, of Highlands, NC, formerly of Yardley, PA, loving wife to the late Richard J. Kelly, passed away October 15, 2021, at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC after a brief illness. Barbara was born in Anderson, SC, to Lois Pressly Hill and Rufus Sadler Hill. Barbara graduated from St. Mary's School in Raleigh, NC, and from Hollins College in Roanoke, VA. She taught English, French and Spanish at Saint Timothy's School in Stevenson, MD for three years, until her marriage to Mr. Kelly. Barbara was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Morrisville, PA for 49 years. She sang alto...

Joe Muth, 87, former Newportville, PA, resident , died September 6, 2021, in his home in Mascot, TN, surrounded by his wife and members of his loving family. Joe was born and raised in Newportville, PA. In 1955, at the Grace Church in Hulmeville, PA, he married the love of his life, Phyllis Mulvey, and was so very fortunate to spend 66 years of his life with her. As a young man, Joe was an avid sportsman and played catcher for several local softball teams. He loved the camaraderie of his teammates, and in 1957, he was honored to earn the title of Most Valuable Player for Tully Town Tavern Team. Joe went on to play catcher for Marek's Cafe in Hulmeville, Pennsylvania , where he was named the...

Wagener - Mr. Douglas Richard "Doug" Laudenslager, 65, entered into rest on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Doug is the husband of Janice Mae Landis Laudenslager. They have been married forty-seven years. He is the father of Dawn Laudenslager Richbourg and her husband Kevin, and the late Bryan Glen "Puddin" Laudenslager. Doug is the "Pop Pop" of Jodi Danielle Laudenslager and Ryan Douglas Richbourg. He is the brother of Richard Douglas "Rick" Laudenslager and uncle to his daughter Tabitha Laudenslager. Doug also has several other nieces and nephews. He is brother-in-law to Brenda and Merrill Myers, Susan and Gordon Donaldson, and Michael and Sherri Landis. Doug was born in Allentown, PA to the...

Charles D. Martier, 82, of Woolford passed away on July 7, 2021 at UMSMC @ Dorchester. He was born in Vandergrift, PA on November 24, 1938 to the late William Martier and Martha Horell Martier. Charles served in the United States Coast Guard for 4 years. On June 15, 2003, he married the former Daryl Margaret Bauer. Charles worked for many years as a pipe fitter for U.S. Steel. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially with carpentry, but he had a knack for being able to learn just about any trade he could. He loved anything to do with boats, and owned several of his own throughout the years. Charles was a member of the Masonic Lodge in New Jersey, as well as St. Paul's United Methodist...

Thomas (Tommy) Maglione, 63 passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Tommy was a devoted Family Man to "His Girls", wife Pam and daughter Kara as well as to his dad Nick and sister Sandy and her husband Craig of Little River SC, and his uncle Johnny of Trenton NJ. He was surpassed in life by his mom, Betty Jane Babin Maglione; step-mom, Sue Waxler Maglione; uncle, Thomas Maglione,; aunt, Jean Maglione; and beloved grandmother, Ann Vigliotti Maglione. He is survived by many aunts, uncles & cousins living in NJ, PA, LA. Born in Trenton, NJ, he lived in Levittown, PA for the last 31 years. Over the years Tommy loved visiting his Dad and Sister in Little River, SC with the dream of...

Gale Bates Vernon, 75, of Frederick, Maryland, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Vernon for the past 17 wonderful and adventurous years. Born on November 2, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, Gale was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Bates) Blodgett and was preceded in death by her first husband, David Hofreiter Sr. Gale is survived by her children: David Hofreiter Jr and his wife Heather of White House Station, New Jersey; her daughter, Debra Hofreiter (Germany); and three stepdaughters who all reside in Aiken, South Carolina: Cheryl Smith, Laurie Snipes and Michelle Godwin. Gale is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 2...

Marquez, Olga Yolanda, 83, of Riverview, FL, passed away on February 27, 2021. She moved to the Tampa Bay Area from Fairless Hills, PA. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Riverview, FL. She is preceded in death by her father, Victor Rodas; mother, Blanca Robles Villega; and brother, Victor Rodas Robles. Olga is survived by her loving family, husband, Nicholas F Marquez; daughters, Rose Marquez-DeLaurentis and Annabel Marquez-Dotzman; brothers, Jose Egas-Robles and Carlos Rodas Robles; sisters, Eufemia Wong-Rodas, Julieta Velasco-Rodas; grandchildren, Mark S. DeLaurentis, Jr, Lyndsay Dotzman, and Mattew Dotzman;...

Elwyn L. "El" Black, 86, of Ocala, FL, passed away February 25, 2021. He was born on December 22, 1934 in Saxton, PA to Louraine and Pauline (Rhodes) Black. El was a service engineer for ITW for 28 years. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling. El and Donna traveled extensively in North America, visiting every U.S. state and most of Canada as well as numerous trips to Europe and cruises all over the world. He loved jelly beans and had a keen sense of humor. When his sons were younger, El was highly involved in Little League with his boys. He was a coach and team manager of their team and helped form the Lou Gehrig League in Levittown, PA. El was also heavily involved with American Legion...

Melody "Mel" Ann Buckman, 63, of Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Warminster, PA passed away at home on January 26, 2021. She was married to Bucky Buckman, in which they had just celebrated their twenty-seventh wedding anniversary on the 19th. She will be deeply missed by her two children, Christopher Gries and Matthew Gries; four grandchildren; and her three dogs, Gracie, Rose and the Peach. Mel loved her friends at Petsense where she worked and her EAGLES. She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Joey Ann Mitchell. Services will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Murrells...

Ronald Roberts born in Frackville Pa, formerly of Levittown Pa, passed away on October 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was recently widowed from his wife of 61 years, Patricia Roberts. He is survived by his daughter Valerie Roberts, son Mark Roberts, grandchildren Madison Roberts and Griffin Roberts, daughter-in-law Terese Jacobson, sisters Shirley Hoffman and Barbara Johnson along with loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to: the Semper Fi and America's Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL. Online condolences may be left at www.BeyersFuneralHome.com

Patricia Roberts (nee Kender) born in Homestead Pa, formerly of Levittown Pa, passed away on October 18, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Ronald Roberts, daughter Valerie Roberts and son Mark Roberts, grandchildren Madison Roberts and Griffin Roberts, daughter-in-law Terese Jacobson, sisters Shirley Hoffman and Barbara Johnson along with loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in her memory to: the Semper Fi & America's Fund, 825 College Blvd, Suite 102 - PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL. Online condolences may be left at www.BeyersFuneralHome.com

Dallis William Rash, age 90, of Quarryville, PA passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born on September 14, 1930 in London Britain Township, PA to the late William (Brack) Rash and Luna Capitola (Henderson) Rash. Dallis graduated from Newark High School in 1950, after which he joined the United States Marine Corp having served as a drill instructor at Paris Island and seeing active duty in the Korean War. While serving in the reserves for the 16th Rifle Company in Wilmington, he attended the University of Delaware and graduated with a degree in Accounting and passed his CPA examination in Virginia. During Dallis' working career he was an auditor for the...

Dallis William Rash, age 90, of Quarryville, PA passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born on September 14, 1930 in London Britain Township, PA to the late William (Brack) Rash and Luna Capitola (Henderson) Rash. Dallis graduated from Newark High School in 1950, after which he joined the United States Marine Corp having served as a drill instructor at Paris Island and seeing active duty in the Korean War. While serving in the reserves for the 16th Rifle Company in Wilmington, he attended the University of Delaware and graduated with a degree in Accounting and passed his CPA examination in Virginia. During Dallis' working career he was an auditor for the...

Mary Lunny, 89, of Webster, FL, passed peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Osprey Point Nursing Center in Bushnell, FL. Mary was a member of the Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, and spoiling her grandkids. She is survived by her daughter: Donna (Walt) Heindel, Webster, FL, her son: Edward (Heather) Lunny, Boothwyn, PA, grandchildren: Chrissy, Heather, William, Ashley, Stefanie, and Damian, as well as several great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Lunny, her son William Raymond Lunny, grandson, Chuck Charles Spicer, and granddaughter Trina Spicer. A Celebration of Life will be held in Bensalem, PA. Interment will be...

Susan Theresa Cheney, born 1924 in Sommerville, MA died peacefully at Spring Arbor, Kill Devil Hills, NC on September 13, 2020. Susan is survived by her daughter, Susan P. Cheney and her son-in-law, Tony O'Connell both of Kill Devil Hills; and her great-grandchildren, Bryce and Keeley Webber of Colorado. Susan began working at age twelve as a nanny and later married her sailor, Franklin Clyde Cheney in 1944. Susan returned to the work force in 1958 at Strick Trailer Corporation and started her second career as a switchboard operator. She retired in 1989 as the Chief Expeditor for the company. Susan moved often during her life, following her construction electrician husband. She moved...

John Leroy Miller, 91, of Hanover, PA, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home. Mr. Miller was born on January 8, 1929 the son of the late Brinton H.and Margaret V. (Kraut) Miller of Hampton. Mr. Miller was an Army infantry veteran of World War II and retired from Bearings, Inc. as a branch manager in Trenton, NJ. He was a member of Patmos #348 Masonic Lodge in Hanover and Mt. Moriah #116 Masonic Lodge, Towson, MD; a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason Lodge, and a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon Trenton Forrest Lodge #4, Trenton, NJ. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Mary Lou; son John Howe and wife Regina of North Carolina; son Earl Ellwood of Littlestown; grandchildren:...

Wallace, SC James Paul Ainsworth, 37, died Sunday August 8, 2020. He was a son of the late Christina Ainsworth and Milton G. Ainsworth, Jr. James liked football, and baseball, his favorite Pro teams were the Buffalo Bills, and the New York Yankees. He enjoyed bowling, paintball, swimming at the beach, Rap music, and hanging out with his friends. He is survived by his father listed above, brother Milton G. Ainsworth, III of Wallace, SC and a sister, Marcella M. Banach of Philadelphia, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother listed above. No arrangements have been made at this time. Kiser Funeral Home is serving the Ainsworth family. Visit kiserfuneralhome.com to send an e-condolence.

Yong Ju Krick, 90, of Dauphin, PA, formerly of Bensalem, PA, wife of Donald H. Krick, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday July 16, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. in St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 607 Stoney Creek Drive, Dauphin, PA. A viewing will precede the Mass from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Committal Services will be held on Friday July 17, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. at Resurrection Cemetery, 520 Hulmesville Road, Bensalem, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org. To read her complete obituary and share memories with the...

June Catherine Shelhamer, age 85 of Sevierville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020. June was a coal miner's daughter from Locustdale, Pennsylvania, a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend, and member of First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge. She retired from JC Penney in Levittown, PA where she and Emroy resided for over 40 years. They moved to Pigeon Forge, TN in 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Sarah Wetzel, her four brothers and her granddaughter Sarah Woodward. June is survived by her husband of 68 years Emroy Shelhamer, her son Tom Shelhamer (Maggie) and her daughters Linda Woodward (John) and Beth Shelhamer; as well as her grandchildren...

Joseph F. Straka, age 90, of Southampton, PA, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. He was born on October 3, 1929 in Marguerite, PA to the late John and Anna (Mriglad) Straka. Joseph enlisted in the United States Army right after high school and served in Hawaii and Germany. He went on to earn a Bachelor degree in Accounting from Penn State. Joseph was a member of the American Legion Pennypack Post 800 in Ivyland, PA, and attended church at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church. He enjoyed sailing on the Delaware River. Joseph also liked to go hunting and fishing. Joseph is survived by two sons: Frank Straka and his wife, Sarah of Phoenix, AZ, and Frederick Straka and his wife, Hermina...

Robert C. Broschart, 84, of Pendleton, Indiana, died January 6, 2020. He was born April 16, 1935 in Harrisburg. Robert was a member of the first graduating class of Central Bucks High School, in Doylestown, in 1953, and a member of the Catholic Church. He entered the U.S. Army, in 1954, and was honorably discharged in 1957 as a Veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his three children, Robert C. (Patti) Broschart, Jr., John E. (Pam) Broschart and Ann Broschart; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several cousins. Preceded in death by his wife Betty C. Broschart, parents Eugene & Frances Broschart, sister Kathleen, and brother Eugene Jr.. Viewing will be held from 5...