Obituaries

Morrisville, Pennsylvania - Lauer Mary Ellen Lauer, a resident of Morrisville, passed away, Wednesday February 22, 2012, at Lower Bucks Hospital, at the age of 93. She was the wife of the late George Lauer. Born in Manhattan, Mary Ellen was a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Brennan. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family. Mary Ellen is survived by 4 children, Michael Elwood Riley and his wife Pamela, Barbara Riley Yarmark and her husband...

Pennsylvania - Miller, Claire A. (nee Beisel), on February 21, 2012, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Ernest W.; loving Aunt of Gilbert (Alyona), David (Margie), and Steven (Karen) Beisel and George (Marilyn) Ward; her longtime friend N. Jane Hay and mother to Jean M. Zimmerman (late Philip), and James W. Miller (Linda); dear grandmother of Philip and Robert Zimmerman, Teresa Dalton, Kimberly Leonard, and Jenny and David Bundy; great grandmother of 14 and...

Pennsylvania - Williams, Robert J. "Bob", Sr., on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Beloved husband of Catherine A. "Cassie" (nee Patton); loving father of Carrie, Kelly Bonfanti (William), and Robert J. Jr. (Jenny); dear son of Marlene (nee Beitler) and the late John R. Williams; bother of John Williams (Sandra), and Debra Williams. Also survived by 3 brother in laws and 3 sister in laws and 19 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Bob's Life...

Media, Pennsylvania - Covey Burnam E. Covey, 76, of Media, PA, died peacefully at Taylor Hospice surrounded by his loving family on February 21, 2012. Burnam worked as a Machine Operator for the Reynolds Film Plant until his retirement. Burnam was an avid Phillies fan . but most of all was a dedicated family man. Burnam is survived by his beloved wife Catherine (nee Bogard ) Covey , loving father of Amy Covey of Media PA and Jill ( Mike) Tamburello of Parks...

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania - Calhoun Robert A. Calhoun, Sr. of Plymouth Meeting, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday February 21, 2012. Born March 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Marie (nee Pantle) Calhoun and the late Alfred B. Calhoun and the beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Simonds) with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his son Robert A. Jr and his wife Kimberly of Plymouth Meeting and his daughter...

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania - Rife Kathryn J. Rife, 84, of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA, joined her beloved husband February 21, 2012. Born in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Estella Dupler Nissley, and the loving wife of the late Charles E. Rife. A 50+ year member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Kathryn sang in the church choir, enjoyed antiques, bingo and quilting. She will be remembered as a very loving and spirited...

Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Williams June L. Williams, 76, of Williamsport, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Gatehouse. She was born December 7, 1935 in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Robert A. and Constance C. (Berry) Bryan. June was the wife of the late Phillip N. Williams with whom she shared 33 years of marriage prior to his passing in March 1990. She worked for the Loyalsock Township School District for 28 years. June loved...

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania - Hostler Herbert N. Hostler, age 84, beloved husband of Catherine (McFadden) Hostler of King of Prussia, PA died on February 20, 2012. Born in Philadelphia on January 12, 1928, Herbert was one of four sons born to the late Paul and Irene (Lehmler) Hostler. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and had worked as a cement finisher before retirement. His hobbies included gardening, cooking, photography, and tracking the weather. He...

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Gregory Mission Board Executive and Hymn Writer The Rev. Dr. Paul R. Gregory of Homestead Village, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, born on December 19, 1920 in Chapman Quarries, Northampton County, PA, died peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2012. Paul was the only child of the late John T. and Annie Radcliffe Gregory. He was married to Catherine Hahn Gregory for 67 years. A graduate of Lehigh University (B.S. in...

Holland, Pennsylvania - Louise M. Spolar, a resident of Twining Village, Holland, formerly of Langhorne passed away Monday February 20, 2012, at the age of 95. She was the wife of the late William Spolar. Born in Philadelphia, Louise, with her husband, co-founded and was a board member of Moldamatic Inc., of Penndel. She enjoyed pets, gardening, the shore, travel and playing cards with family and friends. She was a former member of Trevose Senior Center and was an...

Maple Shade, New Jersey - GALEONE Joseph J. passed away peacefully of February 20, 2012. Born in Philadelphia, Joe was 89 years old. He was a resident of Maple Shade, NJ and formerly of Cape May Courthouse and the Bridesburg section of Phila. Joe was employed by Breuninger Dairy, Sealtest Dairy and Bond Bread where he was a member of the Dairy and Bakers Union. Joe enjoyed being with his family and his passion was baseball and bowling. Beloved husband of 60 years to...

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Heisey Harold R. Heisey, 92, a lifetime resident of Lancaster, Pa, died on Monday, February 20, 2012, at Calvary Fellowship Homes. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of the late Ruth M. Weigel Heisey, who died on September 24, 2009. They were married in 1941. He was the son of the late Harry F. and Eva M. Radcliff Heisey. Harold graduated in 1937 from the Lancaster Boys High School. An active and 50 year member of...

Linwood, New Jersey - Urbon Michael Urbon, 49, of Linwood formerly of Ventnor passed away suddenly on Monday February 20, 2012. Michael was born in Somers Point. He was a graduate of Johnson and Wales University in Providence Rhode Island with a degree in Culinary Arts. Michael formerly was employed by Harrah's, the Playboy and Omar's Restaurant in Blenheim. He also was employed at Wyndham International, Sandal's, and Montego Bay in Jamaica. Most recently he was a...

Pennsylvania - Whitfield, Mildred C. (nee Cope), on February 19, 2012, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Arthur; dear mother of Anne Cameron (the late William), and Arthur D. Whitfield (Ruth); dear grandmom of Ron, Tom, JoannE, Dave, Daniel, and John; greatgrandmom of 9. Relatives and friends are invited to Mildred's Life Celebration Friday 1-2 PM at the Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor Road, Philadephia, PA 19111 and to participate in her...

Southampton, Pennsylvania - Sowerbutts William Edward Sowerbutts, Jr., 83, of Southampton, PA, died on February 19, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Bill was born on November 4, 1928 in Fitchburg, MA. He was a graduate of St. Anselm's College in New Hampshire. Bill served in the U.S.Army and was briefly stationed in Germany after WWII. Later, Bill and his family moved to Levittown, PA in 1955. Bill was a chemist and worked for paper and chemical...

Austin, Pennsylvania - Ludwig Tillie C. Ludwig, 86, of Austin, PA died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at her home following a lengthy illness. Born on October 24, 1925 in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of Louis and Anna Carrino Celia. She married Boyd Ludwig in Emporium, PA and he died on August 21, 1976. Mrs. Ludwig was a longtime resident of Austin and was employed for many years as a machine operator for Emporium Specialties Company. She had served...

New Hope, Pennsylvania - Maroncelli Frances M. "Mickey" age 79, of Buckingham Springs, New Hope, PA on Feb. 19, 2012 Beloved wife of Robert R. and loving mother of Rita M. Duclos (Kenneth) and Ann May (Ron) and Grandmother of Matthew. Relatives and friends are invited to Mickey's Life Celebration, Thurs. Feb. 23rd from 9-11AM at the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5175 Cold Spring Creamery Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902 followed by her Funeral Mass at 11AM. Interment...

Dallastown, Pennsylvania - BRYANT Jeffrey S. Bryant, 56, Dallastown, died suddenly Saturday, February 18, 2012, of natural causes. He was doing what he loved -playing basketball. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann (Hansen) Bryant, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA Born on June 16, 1955, he was the son of George F. Bryant of Marietta and the late Clara A. Bryant. He was a 1973 graduate of Donegal High School in Mount Joy, and a 1979 graduate of the Penn State York...

Pickering Manor, Pennsylvania - Pinelli Mary J. Pinelli, 89, of Pickering Manor formerly of Fairless Hills, died on February 18, 2012. Mary was a member and past Matron of the LeFair Chapter #535 Order of Eastern Star. Mary was the daughter of the late Sigmund J. and June E. Glocker and the wife of the late Dante S. Pinelli. She is survived by several cousins. Graveside services will be held at Newtown Cemetery, 600 Washington Ave., Newtown on Friday, February 24,...

Pennsylvania - Seaman Loretta M. Kaufman Seaman 91, passed away on Feb 18, 2012 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Daimler Kaufman. Her brothers Frank and William Kaufman predeceased her. Loretta enjoyed reading. She retired from Boeing Aerospace after 30 years. She was very proud of volunteering over 4,000 hours at Taylor Hospital. Survivors: Her two children Lois Wallace of Northborough, MA and Alan Seaman...