Arie Hostetler, 69, of Walnutport, previously of Beaver Springs, died Friday, Oct 24 at Manor Care, Bethlehem. Born in Lewistown, she was a daughter of the late Alphaus & katie (Hostetler) Speicher. She worked as a house keeper in private residences for many years. Surviving are her son, Noah and his wife Liz, with whom she resided, her grandchildren Titus,...
Gerard Howard Woll, known to everyone as Jerry or simply "Jer", passed away at Souderton Menonite Home June 18th at the age of 75. Three days Prior, he was surrounded by all 3 of his children on Fathers' Day; something that hadn't occurred in MANY years! Jerry grew up on a farm in Hartsville, PA with his two sisters and...
Lenore J. Berger, 91, of Harleysville, formerly of Sellersville and W. Rockhill, died Friday Nov. 28 at The Birches at Arbour Square, Harleysville. She was the wife of the late H. Louis Berger, Jr. Born in Ardmore she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Eaches) and James D. Baines. A graduate of Hazleton Senior High School Class of 1941,...
Michael J. Petrecca, 51, of Quakertown, previously of Hatfield, died Sat. Aug. 9 in St. Luke's -Quakertown Hospital. He was the loving husband of Deborah "Debbie" L. (Koennecke) Petrecca for the past 22 years. He was chef and owner of the former Mama Mia Restaurants in Lansdale & Quakertown. Born in Philadelphia he was a son of Diana (Forte) Petrecca...
J. Nelson Rush, 83, of Sellersville, formerly Hatfield, died Wed. Oct. 22 in Rockhill Mennonite Community. He was the loving husband of Bertha (Detweiler) Rush for the past 61 years. Born in Perkasie, he was a son of the late Jacob Paul and Barbara (Wismer) Rush. He worked as an insurance agent for many years before retiring. Nelson was a...
Barbara Temos, 65, of Philadelphia, died Friday Jan 10th at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Kutztown University in 1969. Later she earned an additional Bachelor's in Library Science from Kutztown University. Finally completing a Master's degree in Information Science from Drexel University. Upon graduation she joined the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)...
Fred Arthur McLaughlin, age 60, of Lower Milford Twp., passed away, Friday, September 26, 2014 at Hospice House Of The VNA Of St. Luke's of Bethlehem, after a battle with cancer. Fred was born December 9, 1953 in N. Hollywood, CA. He is the son of the late Hugh F. and Ruth (Plummer) McLaughlin. He married Elizabeth A. Lustig on...
Rosemary Gaier, née Anderson, formerly from Piqua, OH, passed away August 25 in Quakertown, PA. Rosemary was born in Troy, Ohio on May 18, 1930 to Adrian Anderson and Agnes (McKinney) Anderson. She resided in Chicago for a short period before returning to Troy and eventually to Piqua. She worked full time as a secretary at Wright-Patterson AFB in Xenia,...
Edward A. Schroeder, 88, of Quakertown, died Sat., April 12 at home. He was the loving husband of Ramona (Whiteman) Schroeder for over 63 years. Prior to retirement in 1980 he worked for the former Warner and Swayze, King of Prussia, for 35 years as a supervisor in the tool and dye manufacturing department. Born in Philadelphia, he was a...
Linda L. Trump, 91, of Quakertown, died Wednesday, April 9, at Belle Haven Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late William E. Trump. She worked as a teacher in the Council Rock School District for many years prior to retiring. Born in Martinsville, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late John and Lela (Atkins) Ratts. She...
Michael L. Fisher, 59, of Quakertown, previously of Lower Gwynedd died Sat, June 7 at home. He was the husband of Donna (Zummo) Fisher for over 22 years. Born in Springfield Twp., he was a son of Charles and Margaret (Severens) Fisher. Michael worked for over 40 years for Fishers, Inc, in Wyndmoor. Starting at a young age as a...
Beulah E. Fountain, 89, of Quakertown, died Mar. 28, in Independence Court. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Fountain. Survivors: Daughters, Leslie A. Greiff, husband, Jacque and Lynne E. Lennard, husband Michael; granddaughters Sarah Buzdygon, husband Brett, and Megan Davies, husband David; great-grandsons, Liam and Nicholas. Services will be held Tues. April 1, 3pm, in the Jeffrey A....
Titus M. George, 89 of Quakertown died Sun. Nov. 30th at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Jeanette (Slotter) George with whom he celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on May 17th. Born in Newburg on May 17, 1925, he was the son of the late Wallace and Evelyn (Walker) George. He was a supervisor at American...
Elsie L. Thompson, 101 of Coopersburg, formerly of Sellersville, died Monday, September 8th at her home. She was the wife of the late Timothy Thompson. She worked as a press operator for the former Hunter Spring Division of Ametek, Inc. for many years prior to her retirement in 1978. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles...
Albert P. Sigmans, 93, of Quakertown, died Mon., Jan. 6 in St. Luke's Bethlehem. He was married to Margaret (Schmell) Sigmans for 67 years this past November. Albert owned and operated a motorcycle sales and repair shop in Pleasant Valley for many years prior to retiring. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, he was a son of the late Jan and Stephanie...
Dorothy G. Stahler, 94 of Richlandtown, died Tues., April 8 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Clair W. Stahler. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon Jr., and Elsie (Shellem) Shelly. Dorothy was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Richlandtown and Richlandtown Fire Co. Auxiliary where she served...
Garry W. German, 58, of Quakertown, died Wednesday, February 12th at his home. He was the husband of Rachel (Landes) German for 35 years. He worked as a machinist for Penn Manufacturing, Montgomeryville, for many years. Born in Bristol, he was the son of Dennis and the late Audrey (Webb) German. Surviving with his wife are daughters, Tanya, fiancé Andy,...
Mary F. Kalp, 69, of Quakertown, died Sat., April 12 at home. She was the loving wife Richard Kalp for over 41 years. Mary devoted her life to her family and was loved by everyone she met. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Wildermuth) Kalp. She was a long time member of Shelly...
Regina "Jean" M. Posusney, 86, of Quakertown, previously of Philadelphia, died Monday, July 7th in St. Luke's Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph R. Posusney, Sr. Jean worked as a waitress in different restaurants throughout her life and then as a housewife. Born in Minersville, she was one of 11 children of...