All Obituaries

Bryan H. Coffey, of Hatboro, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2019. He was 58 years old. He was born in Doylestown, PA, a son of the late Beauford and Mariam Coffey.   Bryan was an owner and Driver of his stock car where he raced in Flemington, New Egypt, and Bridge Port, New Jersey. He was always into cars and was in the middle of building a street rod. Bryan was an avid hunter and was working at Carr and Duff as a Fabrication manager.   Bryan is survived by his brother, Wayne...

Today, the world lost one of the quintessential women of the "greatest generation". Nana (Lillian Kellogg) passed away suddenly today at the robust age of 94. She was a first generation American, a war bride, shipyard worker, and one of the first women supervisors at the post office. Nana was a tough, stubborn, outspoken woman, but she always had cookies and hot chocolate for us kids. She never slowed down- in her 80's she did Missionary work in India, and travelled to...

Rolene L. Rose of Warminster passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019. She was 82 years old. Rolene was the beloved wife of the late Edward H. Rose. She was born in Philadelphia a daughter of the late Roland and Louise Fisher. Rolene was a devout Catholic after completing the RCIA at St. John Bosco. She was very involved with the St Vincent de Paul Chapter at St. John Bosco. Rolene cherished her grandchildren, spending as much time as they could together and building memories that will never...

Bernice H. Shafer of Warminster, PA passed away on May 17, 2019 with her husband and daughters by her side. She was the beloved wife of Meade Shafer with whom she had shared 51 years of marriage. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and was the daughter of the late Freida and Anthony Kukulski. After graduating from Olney High School she went to work at Bell Telephone in Philadelphia. She later worked at Quality Control Labs then Tottser Tool and Die where she became Office Manager, retiring...

Mary Jane Werner, of Hatboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 90 years old. Mary Jane was born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late George and Mary Barnes.   Mary Jane was a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls, class of 1946. She went on to pursue a career in banking and served as a manager and officer of Core States Bank in Philadelphia for many years. Mary Jane had...

Tara Ann Sharpe Laycock, of Warminster, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 13, 2019. She was 41. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Maureen Coleman (James) and the late Ralph W. Sharpe, Sr.  Tara was a member of the Philadelphia Building Trades and the Drywall Finishers Union Local 1955.  In addition to her mother and stepfather, Tara is survived by her three children, Kyla, Michael, and Bella; her siblings, Ralph W. Sharpe, Jr. (Teresa), Luke Sharpe, Anthony...

Maryann S. Davis of Harleysville a former long term resident of Warminster passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. She was 76 years old. She was born in Philadelphia a daughter of the late Raymond and Marie Hirn. Maryann was a waitress at The Hub Luncheonette Restaurant in Warminster for many years. After The Hub, Maryann became a Personal Care Aide for Bayada Homecare. Maryann had a passion for dancing, playing cards and loved Bingo in which before passing away had won $ 50.00 at a Bingo...

William DeBenedictis, of Warminster, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the age of 91. He was born in Philadelphia and was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy DeBenedictis for 40 years. William is survived by his three daughters, Carol Rama (Chuck), Doreen DeBenedictis, and Lori Sullivan (Bill); and his grandchildren, Colin and Sophia Sullivan. In addition to his wife and parents, William was predeceased by his older siblings, Edith, Pauline, and Jim.  Bill attended Bok...

 Meagan Lynne (Sands) Ward of Hatboro passed away on Monday, May 6 2019 at the age of 33.  She was born in Abington, PA and survived by her loving mother Bernadine M. Sands-Buccafuri and her husband Anthony Buccafuri and her loving Father Robert “Bob” Harmon and his significant other Deborah Snead. She is also survived by her daughter, Gianna Ward, three siblings; Cara Anne Harmon and her significant other David Stout, Robert “Bobby” Harmon and Lucca...

 John G. Litchko of Hatboro passed away on May 6, 2019.  He was 72 years old.  John was the beloved husband of Margaret E. (nee Stover) Litchko with whom he had shared over 52 years of marriage.  Born in Butler Twp., PA, John was the son of the late George and Anna Mae Litchko In addition to his wife, John is survived by a son, John A. Litchko and his wife Michelle, and a daughter, Lisa Litchko-Stunder and her husband Stephen III and six grandchildren; Evan Litchko,...