Paul Douglas Bethman

Paul Douglas Bethman obituary

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Paul Bethman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 23, 2025.

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Paul Douglas Bethman, Sr., 67, of Morrisville, PA died on September 19, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Abington, PA he is a life long resident of Bucks County.

Paul "Woody" is graduate of Council Rock High School and long time truck driver. He had a love of riding his Harley , going to the races and spending time with his family.

Woody is the son of the late Linford and Kathleen Knight Bethman and brother of the late Linford and Ronald and Larry Bethman (wife Chris) and father of the late Shawn Robert Bethman. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda Bethman and the father (Pops) of Joseph Scott Bethaman and Paul Douglas Bethman, Jr. Woody is the proud Poppop of Katrina Bethman, Brianna Bethman and Brooklyn Manderson. He is the brother of Don (Linda), Jerry (Judy), Gary (Dixie) Diane Knott, Sandy (Skip) Scarborugh, Darlene (Ovel) Mebs and and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews friends and loved ones.

Relatives and friends are invited to Woody's Memorial Life Celebration on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 1 to 2 PM and to his Family directed service at 2 PM. Interment will be private.

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Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home

323 Washington Ave, Newtown, PA 18940

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