James Mcilvaine
Jan 1, 2015
James I. McIlvaine, 71, of Coopersburg, a born again Christian, entered his eternal home Wed., April 1. Born in Bristol, he was a son of the late Truman and Lillian (Lewis) McIlvaine. He worked as a deliveryman for the Wonder Baking Co., Phila., over 45 years before retiring. Jim, an active fire policeman with Richland Twp. Fire & Rescue, was...
Margaret Sigmans
Jan 1, 2015
Margaret A. Sigmans, 91 of Pleasant Valley died Mon. Aug. 24th at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Albert P. Sigmans. Born in Applebachsville, she was a daughter of the late Preston and Cora (Strawn) Schmell. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pleasant Valley. Surviving is her brother, Ralph Schmell, wife Sallyann...
Robert Schlegel, Sr.
Jan 1, 2015
Robert E. Schlegel, Sr., 67, of Hellertown, formerly of Quakertown died Sat., Jan 17th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of Gail M. (Kerns) Schlegel for the past 41 years. Born in Easton, he was the son of Ruth (Counterman) Schlegel. Surviving with his wife, are sons; Todd, wife Heather of Hellertown, and Robert Jr.;...
Herbert Lieke
Jan 1, 2015
Herbert T. Lieke, 67, of Quakertown died Wed., Jan 21st at St. Luke's, Fountain Hill. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Marie (Opper) Lieke. Herb, sometimes known as "Tex", worked for many years at the Friendly Bookstore in Quakertown. Herb was known as a faithful man who loved the Lord. Surviving are cousins; Paula,...
James Hamilton
Jan 1, 2015
James Hamilton, 87, of Coopersburg, died Tues. Feb. 3rd at LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. He was the loving husband of Gladys (Heimbach) Hamilton for 65 years. Born in Souderton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Esther (Hendricks) Hamilton. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII as a private first class in the 5th Marine Division,...
Theodore Klein
Jan 1, 2015
THEODORE EAGLESON KLEIN, born April 26, 1943 to the late Theodore Louis Klein and Margaret Wilson Klein of Philadelphia, passed away on January 9, 2015. He was 71 years old. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Karen Painter Klein; son Matthew Theodore Klein and daughter-in-law, Terri Van Zant Klein, grandchildren Margaret, Harlan and Lucy, of Zionsville, IN;...
Edna Geissinger
Jan 1, 2015
Edna Detweiler Geissinger, 92 graduated to heaven from this world Fri., July 3 at home. She was the wife of Isaac Clemmer Geissinger who passed away Feb. 10, 2000. They were married March 23, 1946. She was born in Franconia, PA, the daughter of the late Jonas & Hannah (Detweiler) Landes. After the death of her mother, Hannah, she was...
Jarret Whitebread
Jan 1, 2015
Jarret C. Whitebread, 38 of Quakertown, died Wed. Apr. 1st at Quakertown Center Genesis Health Care. He was the husband of Alyssa (Frable) Whitebread. Born on May 2, 1976, in Sellersville, he was a son of David E. and Marilyn Whitebread and Donna and Barry Crouch. He was a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Quakertown. Jarret was a fantastic...
Heather Vassa
Jan 1, 2015
Heather Stamm Vassa, 70, of Center Valley, died Thurs. Apr. 16 in St. Luke's University Hospital-Bethlehem. She was loving wife of Frank M. Vassa for the past 22 years. Heather worked with her mother in the operation of Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown for 42 years becoming the Administrator & Owner following her mother's death in 1995 and retired following...
Samuel Mills
Jan 1, 2015
Samuel S. Mills, 66, of Coopersburg, died Thurs. Nov. 12th at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of Gail (Sutherland) Mills for 41 years. Born in Steubenville, OH he was a son of the late Steve and Wilda (Hanlin) Mills. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Navy and was a chemical...
Marjorie Fradenburgh
Jan 1, 2015
Marjorie Fradenburgh, 74, of Penns Park, died Monday in the home of her daughter in Ottsville. She was the loving wife of George Fradenburgh for the past 54 years. She was a self-employed florist for many years. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John Schoenfellinger and Margaret (Yetko) Brown. She was a member of the Pennridge...
Timothy George
Jan 1, 2015
Timothy L. George, 69, of Quakertown, died Tues. Nov. 24, in his home. He was the loving husband of Celestine (Schultz) George for the past 41 years. Born in Omaha, NE he was a son of the late Rev. Charles Maynard and Mabel (Huber) George. He graduated from Quakertown Community High School, class of ‘64. He served 7 years in...
Alexander Bomento
Jan 1, 2015
Alexander W. Bomento, 82, of Quakertown, died Wed. Mar. 18th. He was the husband of Jeanette (Abbonizio) Bomento for 49 years. He worked for the former Alan Wood Steel, Conshohocken for 11 years and the former Pilling Medical Instruments, Ft. Washington for 10 years prior to his retirement. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Anthony and...
Oscar Butz
Jan 1, 2015
Oscar H. K. Butz, 89, of Spinnerstown, died Sun. Feb. 1st at St. Luke's University Hopsital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Mary (Seas) Butz. He worked as a machine operator for the former W.R. Grace & Co., Quakertown, for 35 years prior to his retirement in 1987. Born in Center Valley, he was a son of the...
Christine Pileggi
Jan 1, 2015
Christine L. Pileggi, 42 of North Wales, died Wednesday, December 2nd. She was the wife of Anthony Pileggi for twelve years. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of Jacqueline Gieseke and the late Frank L. Slifer. She worked as a machine operator for Berk Wiper International, Boyertown. She loved spending time with her family and care for her beloved...
Robert Wenhold
Jan 1, 2015
Robert L. Wenhold, 91, of Quakertown died Thursday, January 29th at Quakertown Center. Born in Lansdale, he was the son of the late Robert M. and Elizabeth (Lick) Wenhold. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked for Quaker Safety for 20 years and CT Farm & Family for 11 years prior to his retirement. Services...
Lauretta Grey
Jan 1, 2015
Lauretta G. Grey, 76, of Trumbauersville, died Fri. Jan. 30 in Grand View Hospital. She was the loving wife of John M. Grey for 59 years. She worked in the consumer loan department of QNB for a number of years before retiring. Previously, she had worked for the former Hess Dept. store, Quakertown and Emico, Inc., Trumbauersville. Born in Bethlehem,...
Calvin Ruth
Jan 1, 2015
Calvin H. Ruth, 93, of Quakertown, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He resided in the house where he was born on Sept., 11, 1921. He was the son of Calvin Nicholas Ruth and Josephine (Spitznagel) Suelke Ruth. He was a graduate of the Quakertown High School class of 1940 and was employed as an art teacher in the Quakertown School...
Harry Vasey
Jan 1, 2015
Harry B. Vasey, 93, formerly of Pennsburg, died Tues. Oct. 6th in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth G. Vasey for 72 years who went home to her Lord in September. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Harry and Emma (Kavanaugh) Vasey. Harry worked for 40 years for...
Edith Krigor
Jan 1, 2015
Edith M. Krigor, 88, of Richlandtown, died Tue., Apr. 7 at the home of her daughter where she was residing. She was the widow of Kenneth P. Krigor. She worked a number of years as a waitress at the former Trainer's Restaurant, Quakertown. Previously, she taught school at Raub High School, Allentown, where she was a cheerleader advisor and field...