Remembering our Guardians

Joseph Brian Evert of Levittown, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 22, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on October 22, 1965 to the late Thomas and Dorothy (née Glover), Joe was a lifelong resident of the Levittown and Fairless Hills neighborhoods. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and especially loved to cheer on the Eagles and Phillies through both good times and bad.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Walter J. Elsperger, 88, of Yardley, Pa., who died on Dec. 29, 2025, at St Mary’s Hospital, Langhorne, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Olga; his daughter, Lisa (Elsperger) Henderson, grandson, Nicklaus Cash and his sister Irma.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Edgar A. Mitchell, a valued member of the Wednesday Guardians Honor Guard Team at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Ed passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the age of 85.

It is with deep respect that we share the news of the passing of Mr. Timothy J. Ward, U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran, Green Beret, Airborne Paratrooper, Medic (MOS 18D), and a proud member of the Guardians Honor Guard at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

Marc G. Willard, 78 years old of Newtown, PA passed away on July 18 th surrounded by his loving family. Marc was born in 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late George Morris and Isabell Guest Willard (Senner). Marc is also predeceased by his first wife Kathleen Regina Willard (Volz). Marc grew up in Lower Moreland Township in Huntington Valley and graduated from the class of 1963 from Lower Moreland High School. He was active in Boy Scout and attained the rank of Eagle Scout i

Thomas M. Hauserman Jr. passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving wife and sons. Born on January 13, 1945, he dedicated his life to service, both in the military and within his community. Tom was a proud VFW Life Member since 2006 and an active participant in the Veterans of Foreign Wars community. He served as the District 8 Commander during the 2019-20 term and was a dedicated member of the Yardley-Lower Makefield Post 6393, where he earned the

John Henry Lee of Doylestown passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024 after losing his battle with cancer. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. John leaves behind his wife of 49 years Geri (Laskowski) Lee, daughters Corinne Liberatore and Nicole Lee, son in laws John Liberatore and Albert Cornog, and two grandchildren; Jackson Blake Liberatore and Ava Grace Liberatore. John was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 5, 1950 to William and Mary (Dingler) Lee. John was

James Earl “Jim” Hartman, 74, of North Wales, passed away January 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Alisa M. (Voorhees) Hartman for 38 years. Born December 24, 1949, in Bethesda, MD, he was a son of the late Harry and Cecilia Brown Hartman and brother of the late Donna DiFalco. The Hartman family lived on military bases around the country until settling in Hatboro, PA, after his father retired from the Navy. There Jim attended St. John Bosco fo

Robert Lee Winn of Yardley passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was 79 years old. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn D. Winn; loving father of Robert E. Winn (Samantha), Lisa Winn, and David L. Winn (Susan); grandfather of Maggie, Carie, David, Ingrid, and Freya; brother of the late James J. Winn, and Kathleen Maule. Robert was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1944. He graduated from Thomas Edison High School and served in the United States Army, including a tour of du

Horace L. “Skip” Mundy, Jr. Retired Philadelphia Police Officer and Active Guardian of the National Cemetery Tuesday Team of Newtown, PA died peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was 77. Skip was the beloved husband of 47 years to Marianne Jordan Mundy. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Horace L., Sr. and Margaret Haag Mundy. Skip was a proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War who continued with service to others by becoming

Mr. Dennis J. O'Malley passed away on Wednesday November 15, 2023 at his home in Monroe with his family by his side. He was eighty one years old. Born to Joseph and Catherine O'Malley of Doylestown, PA in 1942, Denny attended local elementary schools, excelled at basketball at Lansdale Catholic High School and was a graduate of Villanova University. He received his Commission as an Ensign with additional orders sending him to Naval Air Development Center in Warminster, PA, wh

Terry A. Sherk, 76, a Veteran of the Vietnam War and longtime resident of Langhorne, PA, passed away Friday, November 3rd, 2023. He was the beloved companion of Barbara A. Rosenberg. Born July 28th, 1947 in Harrisburg, PA, he was a son of the late John William Sherk & Armenta Mae (Churchey) Sherk. After Terry’s service in the Navy he became a master mechanic, working primarily on diesel rigs and his personal favorite hot rods. Terry had a great appreciation for music with a p

Salvador Castro, age 98, of Levittown, passed away at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne on Sunday September 10, 2023. Born in Newark, NJ., he has been a resident of Middletown Twp. Since 1953. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, a Bronze Star, the WWII Victory Medal and recently a Congressional Gold Medal. Sal earned both his Bachelor of Science and Masters Degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engin

Ronald J. Lyons, age 77, of Warrington, PA passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Medical Center on April 3, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Ron resided on Long Island, NY until 1992, he then lived in Yardley, PA from 1992 to 2020. His final home was in Warrington, PA. In June of 1963, Ron joined the United States Air Force. He became Sergeant in 1966 and retired with honors in June of 1968. Mr. Lyons was a proud veteran; he was First Vice Commander of the local American Legion

Robert J. Miles, longtime resident of Hatboro, passed away July 11, 2022 in his home. He was surrounded by family and loved ones and was at peace at the time of his passing. Preceded in death by his parents Mary (nee Lannon) & Norman Miles and his loving wife, Joan Miles (nee Huenke), Bob leaves behind his beloved sister Margaret Healy (nee Miles), his loving children Karen Fisher (Terry), Kathy Pezok (Leeon) and Norman Miles (Emily), 10 grandchildren, 4 great granddaughters,

Edmund J. “Ned” Cooney of New Hope passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at his residence. He was 88 Ned was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Elizabeth R. McDonald Cooney. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edmund J. and Marie D. Greene Cooney. On May 23, 1953, Ned married his late wife Elizabeth and moved to Trevose where they lived for over 33 years before moving to Buckingham Springs in 1993. Ned was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Co

Frederick “Fred” Caldwell, Jr. died peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Southampton Estates, Southampton. He was 93. Born in Philadelphia, Fred was the beloved husband of the late Jane Edelman Caldwell and dearest father of the late Fred Caldwell, III, son of the late Fred Sr. and Alice May Caldwell and brother of the late George and Jack Caldwell. Fred was a graduate of Northeast High School and a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World

Thomas A. Lyons, Jr., of Newtown died peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife and family on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Chandler Hall Hospice. He was 78. He was the loving husband of 54 years to Kathryne A. Young Lyons. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Tom was the son of the late Thomas A., Sr. and Florence Wnorowska Lyons. Tom was a proud graduate of Northeast Catholic High School and LaSalle University. He had a successful professional career at the Department of Def

Charles S. Godin 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on November 3 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Dorothy. Cherished father of Andrea and Tom Evans, Cynthia and Joe Gallo, and Gwen and Jim Hanuscin. Devoted grandfather of Ashley (Evans), Mike, Beckett and Harper DiPrisco, Alicia Evans, Victoria and Alexandra Gallo, and Hayley and Colin Hanuscin. Survived by sisters in law, Mary Kuntz, Barbara Andrasko and Ileane Godin, and brot

It is with deep regret the Officers and Members of the Upper Makefield Fire Company announce the passing of past Firefighter, President & Secretary, Merwyn Claar. Merwyn B. Claar of Newtown died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 81.Born in McKeesport, Pa., Mer was a 39 year resident of Newtown. Mer was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War. He was an active member of the Newtown United Methodist Church serving in the c