St. John the Evangelist Parish https://stjohnpa.org 752 Big Oak Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:26:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Ethel F. Humienny https://stjohnpa.org/2026/04/11/ethel-f-humienny/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:25:00 +0000 https://stjohnpa.org/?p=23520 Ethel Frances Humienny, 95, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, wife of the late John F. Humienny, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was born in New York City to the late Joseph and Anna Mitro on November 21, 1930. She graduated from Evander Childs High School in the Bronx, New […]

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Ethel Frances Humienny, 95, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, wife of the late John F. Humienny, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Ethel was born in New York City to the late Joseph and Anna Mitro on November 21, 1930. She graduated from Evander Childs High School in the Bronx, New York, and completed two years of study at New York University, after which she married and devoted her life to her family.

Ethel later made her home in Floral Park, New York, on Long Island, where she and her husband brought up their four children. After raising her family, she enjoyed a long and successful career as a sales representative for both Gillette and Playtex.

Ethel and John also cherished summers at their second home in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. She found joy in browsing antique shops, collecting treasured pieces, socializing with the Lower Makefield Seniors, exploring history with The Questers, and, above all, spending time with her family. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Garden City, New York, and later of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Ethel is survived by her children: Laurel Boeschen of East Meadow, New York; Robert Humienny and his wife, Heather, of Yardley, Pennsylvania; Thomas Humienny and his wife, Christine, of Riverview, Florida; and Mark Humienny and his wife, Sumayya, of Raleigh, North Carolina; her five grandchildren and three great‑grandchildren; and her three nephews and two nieces. She was, throughout her long life, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and a cherished neighbor and friend.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John F. Humienny; her parents, Joseph and Anna Mitro; and her sister, Irene Ponce.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 752 Big Oak Road Yardley, PA 19067, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend William Monahan officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the FitzGerald‑Sommer Funeral Home 17 S. Delaware Avenue Yardley, PA 19067, and again on Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at the church.  Burial will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 752 Big Oak Road, Yardley, PA 19067. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to all who offered their love, prayers, and support to Ethel and her family. Condolences for the family can be left at www.fitzgeraldsommerfuneralhome.com.

 

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James V. “Jim” Hart passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 22, 2026, one month short of his 93rd birthday. Son and second born to James and Elizabeth (nee Burke) Hart, Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia. He was a graduate of LaSalle High School, Class of 1951, and Drexel University, Class of 1957. He went on to a career in engineering, working 23 years for Domino Sugar and then retiring from Betz Laboratories after 18 years of service. A longtime resident of Yardley, PA, he was a proud 50-year member of the Yardley Country Club, where he enjoyed countless rounds of golf and cherished friendships. In his younger years, Jim was known for being a champion pool player throughout Philadelphia.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Alice (Falvey) Hart, his children (Karen Hart, James Hart, and Michael Hart), four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mary Hart-Sweeney along with many nieces and nephews.

Jim is predeceased by his parents James and Elizabeth (nee Burke) Hart, Sister Marie Esther IHM, and grandson Ryan King.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:30am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 752 Big Oak Road, Morrisville. Interment will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery, Yardley. Friends may pay respects from 9:30-10:30am at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camilla Hall, 100 Maxis Drive, Malvern, PA 19355.

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Morrisville – John A. Bubnis, 82, of Morrisville, passed away on March 12, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Langhorne.

He was born in Danville on August 6, 1943, the son of the late Joseph Bubnis Sr. and Regina (Zakewski) Bubnis.

John was a graduate of Pennsbury High School, Class of 1961. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1965 to 1971.

John was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to providing for his family. Above all else, he loved his family deeply, and his daughters were truly his world. Known for his quick wit and love of cracking jokes, John had a way of making people smile wherever he went. Those who had the opportunity to work with him respected and cared for him greatly, a reflection of the kindness and character he carried throughout his life.

John will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his sense of humor, and most of all, the love he had for his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

John is survived by his grandchildren, Rebecca Doan, Rachel Doan, and Matthew Bailley; a great-grandchild, Ariela Renae Davis; and cousin, Natalie Ann. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Bubnis; three daughters, Rene Doan, Michelle Bailley, and Jennifer Bubnis; and his brother, Joe Bubnis Jr.

He will also be deeply missed by his close friends Paul Humphrey, Sandra Argumedes, Theresa Kraus, Brittany Borie, Heather Valerius, Amber Burgos, Melinda Dutcher, and many other friends whose lives he touched.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. William J. Monahan officiating in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Morrisville, PA. Viewing will be held in the Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Burial will be held on Thursday, March 19th, at noon in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kulpmont, PA. Arrangements are entrusted to C J Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine St., Mt. Carmel, PA, C J Lucas IV, Supervisor. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com

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Justin M. Shuster, 38, was a beloved son, nephew, cousin, and friend whose life was cut short on February 25, 2026. His passing came as a very sudden and unexpected shock to all who knew him.

Justin was a skilled carpenter and an incredibly handy guy. He took great pride in his work, turning simple wood into a beautiful creation with his own hands. He graduated from Bucks County Tech in 2006, and his good-natured personality made him a joy to be around. He had a zest for life which often found him indulging in his favorite hobbies, such as going paint balling, skateboarding, or snowboarding with friends during his younger years. As he got older, he found a love for off-roading with his quad whether it was the PA mountains or the Jersey Shore, his secondary love was hanging out by the backyard campfire.

Justin especially loved anything that went fast—like his Harley motorcycle. There, he could be free and just be one with the road. He loved his family deeply and cherished his friends. He once shared with his Mom how “he considered his friends his family”. Those who were fortunate enough to call him a friend knew he always held them close to his heart, and would drop everything to be there for them. Justin was also a Catholic who belonged to St. John the Evangelist Church located on Big Oak Road.

Justin is predeceased by his grandmother, Barbara Shuster; his mentor Grrr Miller. He leaves behind his loving mother, Karen Shuster; his aunt, Barbara “ Auntie Beebee” Hughes; his cousins, Ariel Pearce and her husband, Kostas Chalikias, along with Daphne and Zoe Chalikias, Bryan Hughes and his wife, Amber, and Dominic Hughes. He is also survived by his best friends, Corey Johnson with wife, Dianna Johnson and godchild, Pasley Johnson, Justin and Stephanie Esther, Matt and Alyssa Maule, Mellisa Spain, Jimmy Stewart, Amanda Herbert, Derick Crispo, Chris Hug, and Carl Perella, who has all known Justin for over 20 years. He also leaves behind his boss for many years, Jeff Miller:and his beloved fur babies, Cody, Jasper, and Carter; along with the countless friends he has made throughout his life and career.

A visitation will be held on Monday March 9, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the St. John the Evangelist Church, 752 Big Oak Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067. A funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the church and Justin will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery following the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in the name of Connor Maule (son of Matt and Alyssa Maule, Justin’s very close family) to the UGDH Foundation https://www.ugdh.org/donate , Mailing: P.O. Box 670 Shepherdstown, WV 25443. (Please consider reading Connor’s Story)

The loss of Justin is profound, and he will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May his memory be forever cherished.

Arrangements are under the direction of the J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel, Morrisville, PA.

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Martha T. Pelensky, 89, of Yardley, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Martha was born in Ukraine to Olga and Zenon Pelensky on January 24, 1937. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1957 and after rigorous study and hard work, Martha became the first woman engineer at Mobil’s Research and Development Corporation. She continued her education in chemical and electrical engineering, earning Master’s degrees in both. She went on to develop programs using BASIC for Mobil refineries and continued as a Process Engineer and Project Manager for Mobil until 1993, handling major petroleum refinery jobs and overseas assignments. In 1993, she was granted a patent as the sole inventor for a multi-point temperature monitoring system in fixed-bed catalytic reactors.

After leaving Mobil, Martha worked as an independent contractor and for Cronin Development, where she worked on projects for NYC’s MTA. Martha was a talented textile worker and won awards for her beautiful, intricate knitting and needlepoint. Martha was very active in the Ukrainian Museum in New York and in supporting Ukraine for decades.

She is mourned by her dear friend Maureen Cronin and family.

The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:30am. Interment will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Newtown. Visitation will be from 9:30am to 10;30am at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) at https://unwla.org.

Arrangements are under the care of the FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home 17 S. Delaware Avenue Yardley, PA 19067. Condolences can be left at www.fitzgeraldsommerfuneralhome.com.

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Ronald Dale Bitner, age 91, of Yardley, Pa., passed away on Thursday February 5, 2026 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lower Makefield Township. Born in Milford, Pa., he was a longtime resident of Lower Bucks County. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Bitner was a teacher at Neshaminy Middle School for many years until he retired in 1990. He enjoyed gardening, wood working, traveling and was a history buff. He enjoyed collecting Piggy Banks and had over 100 in his collection. Son of the late Lucy (Walton) and Stanley Bitner, grandfather of the late Robert Barrick, Jr., he is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Rita C. (DeFusco) Bitner, his daughter Ronna M. (Edward) Ort, and his grandchildren James Barrick and Robbin Blasdell. Family and friends are invited to attend his Life Celebration on Monday February 23, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. John The Evangelist Church 752 Big Oak Rd. Yardley, Pa. 19067, where his Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 Am. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

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