Body In River Was Missing Falls Man: Coroner

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — A body found in the Delaware River has been identified as a Falls Township man who had been missing since Christmas.

Bucks County Coroner Joseph Campbell confirmed Monday that the body, recovered in late January, was that of Raymond Myslinski, 71, of Falls. A retired teacher, Myslinski had been reported missing by family members in late December.

Campbell said no cause of death has yet been determined in the case. He said Myslinski was identified using dental records.

Myslinski's car had been found in the river near Easton, in Northampton County. After initially saying he had been visiting a friend in that area, police now say he had last been seen visiting a friend days before Christmas at Chandler Hall in Newtown.

His body was found in the river in the Edgely section of Bristol Township. At the time of his disappearance, family members told police Myslinski was in a weakened condition and in poor health.

Police are continuing to investigate.

Myslinski's obituary says he was an avid fisherman and lifetime member of the Long Beach Island Fishing Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife, "Dee" Olga Frieda Howard Myslinski, and is survived by his sons, Raymond R. III and Trevor J., his grandchildren, and brothers, Willie, Brian, Randall "Randy" J. (Pamela L.), and Quintin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Services were being held privately at the request of his family.

Photo courtesy Falls Township Police Department