All Obituaries

Gloria P. Solomko of Warrington Passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.  She was 97 years old.  Gloria was the beloved husband of Joseph Solomko with whom she had shared over 70 years of marriage.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Catardi. Gloria was a founder Member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and has been celebrating her faith there for over 55 years.  She loved; gardening, cooking, planning and hosting get-togethers, dinners...

Edna L. Zepp of Chalfont, PA passed away November 25, 2023 at Neshaminy Manor. She was 89. Edna was the beloved wife of Donald Zepp, with whom she had shared 62 years of marriage. She was born in Philadelphia the daughter of the late William and Edna Rosemiller. After graduating, Edna became a teacher, but shortly realized that her real life's ambition was to marry Don and raise a family. Edna was preceded in death by her son Roger Zepp (wife Betty), is survived by two sons and two...

Alfred J. Danz of Warminster passed away on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 at home.  He was 77 years old, and was the son of the late Arthur & Wilma Danz.  He was born in Abington PA and had resided in Warminster since 1968, after his parents moved from Philadelphia to Warminster.  He was the beloved and fun uncle to Cheryl (Joe) Lastowka, William Danz, the late Brian Pisch, John Danz (Priscilla), Dorinda Danz and Eric (Tina) Pisch.  After graduating from Northeast...

Eva Caroline Stead Rea was born October 12, 1928 and was the eldest of two children born to John Henry and Eva Murray Stead in Philadelphia, PA. She and her family attended the Hatboro Gospel Hall where she met her future husband, Samuel James Rae, Jr. After attending Gospel tent meetings in 1939, Eva trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior. She and Samuel were married on September 3, 1949 and spent 52 years together while living in New Jersey and Maryland. Over the years...

Mark Bedara of Hatboro passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 23, 2023.  He was 54 years old.  Mark was the beloved husband of Eileen Bedara with whom he shared over 29 years of marriage.  He was born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, a son of Dorothy Bedara and the late Gerald Bedara. In addition to his wife and mother, Mark is survived by three sons Patrick Bedara, Brendan Bedara and Aidan Bedara, and his sister Peg (Al) Zwarycz. Mark was preceded in death by his brother...

Catherine M. Toland, 94, of Warminster, peacefully passed on Wednesday November 22, 2023. She is survived by her 4 children, Gerald Toland Jr (Mary) Marshall Minnesota, Maryann Jones (Tom) Hazelton Pennsylvania, Cathy Morris (Dennis) Horsham Pennsylvania and Susan Dans (Joe) Princeton New Jersey as well as 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald D. Toland Sr., her parents John and Catherine D’Aulerio, and 3 older brothers John...

Robert R. Herzog passed away suddenly on November 20, 2023.  He was 51 years old.  Robert was born in Philadelphia a son of Dorothy “Linda” Herzog and the late Raymond R. Herzog.  In addition to his mother Robert is survived by; a son Shane Ustleton and his mother Susan Ustleton and a large loving and extended family. Robert was an Avid Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and Cincinnati Reds Fan.  He enjoyed playing American Legion Baseball for...

Grace Louise Haegele of Hatboro died peacefully at home on November 17th, 2023. She was 84 years old. Grace was the beloved wife of her late husband of 64 years George Haegele. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Samuel and Jane (Walker) Stewart. Grace was a graduate of Eastern Center for Arts and Technology then she pursued her LPN license. She worked at the Masonic Village Home in Warminster. Grace was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Hatboro and the Boy...

Courtney M. Herzog of Willow Grove, PA passed away on November 14th 2023, at home. She lived a wonderful life of 28 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of Diane Jarosz (Tom) and Mark Herzog (Charmaine).  Though living with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, Courtney lived a full life, she loved Camping, Music, and Harry Potter.  She enjoyed yelling at her parents, hugging her stuffed animals, grabbing her siblings hands and tearing open the dance floor in her wheelchair. There was...

Carol Ann Sgrignioli of Warminster passed away unexpectedly on November 11th, 2023 at the young age of 68. She was the beloved wife of William J. Sgrignioli Jr. with whom she shared 48 loving years of marriage. Carol was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Howard and Rita Born. Carol enjoyed spending time at home with her grandchildren and family. She spent everyday devoted to her loved ones and took every opportunity to spread love and wisdom to anyone who crossed her path....

Robert Lamar Carpenter, 86, of Warminster, PA, died on November 8, 2023. He was born in Millville, NJ on December 13, 1936, to Walter and Janice Baker Carpenter. As a young boy, “little Bobby” could either be found down the back hill of his house, sitting on the digger or in the local train yard sitting in the steam engine cab along with the crew.   Bob graduated from Millville High School and received Health and Physical Education from Glassboro College before going...

Robert D. Watkins of Hatboro passed away on November 7th, 2023, at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 76 years old. He was the beloved husband of Ann Watkins with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. He was born in Hatboro, the son of the late Joseph and Florence Watkins. Robert was drafted into the Army in 1967. He was a member of the 9th Infantry Division 2d Battalion, 4th Artillery. He spent 2 years deployed to the Mekong Delta area of Vietnam. He was honorably discharged from...

Tamara M. Catalan of Sellersville passed away on November 7, 2023.  She was 38 years old.  Tamara was born in Abington, PA a daughter of Cindy and Step-Father Martin Olivera. In addition to her Mother, Tamara is survived by her Loving Children; Keaunu Catalan, Conner Catalan and Christopher Catalan, Brothers and Sisters; Ashley Chavez and her husband Carlos, Zuleyka Cintron, Averia Johnson and Raúl Garcia, Jr. and his significant other Crystal, Nieces and Nephews; Lizette,...

Margaret (Peggy) Rastiello of Hatboro passed away on November 7th 2023. She was the beloved daughter of Helen and the late Michael Rastiello. Peggy spent many summers working with students at Cinekyd, a local motion picture production company. She was an actor, make-up artist and photographer. After graduating from Upper Moreland High School in 1978, Peggy attended Temple University and Villanova University.  She received her BA in Business from Textile University, now...

Mark Spencer Chambers of Holland, Pa passed away suddenly on November 5, 2023, he was 40 years old. He was born in Philadelphia, a son of James and Marian Chambers. Mark graduated from Penn State University and became a tax analyst. Mark had many hobbies including fishing, camping, rock climbing and could always be counted on for a quick Joke. He had a passion for magic and for Halloween. Mark loved to play cards and gamble at the casinos. In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by his...

Bernadette E. Sparks (Addison) of Warminster passed away on November 2, 2023 with her family by her side. She was 86 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Sparks with whom she had shared 30 years of marriage. Bernadette was born in Melrose Park, PA a daughter of the late Robert Addison and Bernadette Conte. Bernadette worked as a crossing guard for the Warminster Police Department and for Nativity of Our Lord School for over 40 years. She cherished that job and did it...

Richard A. Rosenbaum of Hatboro passed away on October 29, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 74 years old. Richard was the beloved husband of Judith Rosenbaum with whom he had shared over 25 years of marriage. Richard was born in Philadelphia, Pa, son of the late Harold and Velma Rosenbaum. Richard was a U.S Navy veteran and proudly served during the Vietnam war. He lived in various parts of the country during his younger adult years and enjoyed playing darts and collecting...

Helen Covaleski of Warminster PA passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2023, at the age of 94.  She was surrounded by her loving children.  Helen grew up in Maspeth, NY, the daughter of the late John and Mary Martin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Stanley Covaleski. Helen was a long-time employee at Fischer & Porter in Warminster before moving on to Centennial School District Food Service. She enjoyed many years of travel,...

Eileen B. Schneider of Limerick, formerly a lifelong resident of Warminster, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023.  She was 70 years old.  Eileen was born in Philadelphia, PA a daughter of Ethel Schneider and the late Eugene Schneider.  In addition to her Mother Eileen is survived by her brother; Gene Schneider, and her Aunt Margaret Lipinski, Cousins; Mary Davis and her husband Ronald, Ann Kolb and her husband John, Elizabeth McDermott and her husband Francis, Joseph...

John W. Garner of Warminster, Pa passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 86 years old. He was the beloved husband of Allene Garner. John was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John and Leola Garner. John was a graduate of Upper Southampton High School, class of 1955. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and was honorably discharged. John worked for over 20 years at Crathern and Smith as an Assembler. He was a member of New...