Josiah Tomlinson

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Josiah Tomlinson

Josiah Tomlinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 16, 2025.
Josiah (Joe) Tomlinson of Langhorne, Pa passed to his next life on October 9, 2025. Joe was a lifelong resident of Langhorne. He was a business owner for over 35 years in Newtown, Pa. Joe was known for his kind, generous, caring nature by all who knew him. Always willing to help anyone in need. Joe served in the Army in Germany as a helicopter crew chief. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alyce Bridge, stepfather Charles Bridge, father Herbert Tomlinson, brothers George Gessner and Robert Tomlinson. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Barber & John Nogel, of Lancaster, Pa, Daughter Deborah Schofield, Granddaughters, Hope Gibbs, Anthony, Carrie Lankford, Meghan Noel and Jennifer Schofield. Also survived by several nieces and nephews many, many lifelong friends. Services for Joe will be held on Wednesday, October 22, from 10:00 to 11:00 at Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home 323 Washington Ave, Newtown, Pa 18940. With burial following at Newtown Cemetery, 600 Newtown-Yardley Rd, Newtown, Pa 18940 In lieu of flowers, Joe would love contributions made, in his name to, Bingos Foundation Cat shelter and rescue P.O Box 7130, Penndel, Pa19047 As we all know, Joe loved cats. On behalf of Joe, thank you.
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November 2, 2025

Nancy Forrest Stockburger posted to the memorial.

October 20, 2025

Linda Holwood posted to the memorial.

October 19, 2025

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Nancy Forrest Stockburger

November 2, 2025

So sorry to just learn of Joe´s passing. I was trying to reach Joe to let him know of my husband George Stockburger 1V passing on 9/18/25. I was not able to find Joe"s phone number. Joe worked at Stockburger Chevrolet many years ago. I lived on the same street as Joe growing up in Trevose Heights. Joe called often to talk to George during his illness. My condolences to Joe´s family. Nancy Forrest Stockburger

Linda Holwood

October 20, 2025

What a great and funny guy. I met him through his wonderful sister Nancy. We were always poking each other in our Christmas cards. The entire Tomlinson siblings are kind, caring and will do anything for anyone. I was very lucky to get attached to this family over 40 yrs ago. I was fortunate to visit Joe in the hospital about 3 weeks before his passing. He was very thin but still had that great hair going on. He was also still SASSY with the jokes. His memory will be with all of us for many years after his passing.

Cassie Moore-Pugh

October 19, 2025

Joe was a great guy, Kindest man I ever knew. Would help anyone. Will miss my chats on phone with him. We became good friends along the way. Cassie

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