Elda L. Benner, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Cedarbrook, Allentown. Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Marion Nuss. Formerly of Richlandtown, Quakertown, and Macungie, Elda was the loving wife of the late Carroll F. Benner, who died in 1999. She worked as a secretary at PPL in the 1940s. She was...
David R. Christman, Sr.,60, of Coopersburg, died Friday, Sept. 28 at home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Roy M. and Clarice V. (Hurt) Christman. David was a grinder for the former Freed's Glass Company, Perkasie. In his youth he was a boy scout. As an avid sports fan, David loved the Phillies. He also enjoyed...
Arlene Fenoff, 85, joined her beloved Frankie on September 8th. Except for a short period, she spent entire life in East Rockhill Twp. Arlene was a lifelong member of Peace-Tohickon Lutheran Church, Perkasie. Before her illness, she was a member of the "Lunch Bunch" and a volunteer at the Lutheran Home at Telford. Arlene loved her family, home and flower...
Charles Thatcher, 89, of Quakertown, died Tue, April 17 at Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. Son of the late Mark and Meda (Ahlum) Thatcher. He is survived by sister; Julia Witmer, Tallahassee, FL. A niece and four nephews. Services will be private.
Ivy Joy Kucharski, infant daughter of Justin & Jerilyn (Blaxland) Kucharski, of Quakertown, died Fri., April 27 in Grand View Hospital. She was the twin sister of Isabel Joy who also died on April 27, 2012. Services will be private at request of family. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown is handling arrangements.
Giovanni Demonte, 72, of Coopersburg, died Tues, Aug. 14, 2012 in Hamstead, N.C. He was the husband of Antonia (Guardavaccaro) Demonte, with whom he celebrated 47 years of marriage on Feb. 28. Born in Mola di Bari, Italy, he was a son of the late Benedetto and Veronica (Clemente) Demonte. He was the long-time owner of Frank's Pizza, Quakertown. Surviving...
Steven A. Joseph, 52 of Richlandtown, died Tuesday, June 12 in his home with his family present. He was the husband of Cynthia (Dengler) Joseph. They would have celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on October 5. He worked as a carpenter, with Klover Contracting, Quakertown. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Philip and Ruth (Bleam) Joseph....
Etinyene Pius "Eti" Usoro, 21, of East Greenville, died April 29 in Douglass Twp. Surviving parents Pius Benedict & Matilda Usoro; Siblings Oto,Udy, Eno, Imaubong. Service: Fri, May 4, 1:00 pm. Call 11 am- 1 pm.
Alvin W. Myers, 78, of Quakertown, died Wed., Mar. 28 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. He was the loving husband to Rubie (Reifinger) Myers for the past 58 years. Born in Lansdale, and one of nine children, he was a son of the late Walter and Eva (Wambold) Myers. His mother died when he was young, so he was raised...
Paul T. "Jim" Wentz, Jr., 91, of Quakertown, died Friday, March 9 in Grand View Hospital. He was the husband of Elaine L. (Horne) Wentz for 68 years. He worked as a realtor with the former Elbert Landis and Baringer Realtors for over 35 years before retiring. He also operated a dairy farm in Milford Twp. for over 35 years....
Clarence Detweiler Meyers passed away on the morning of Feb. 29, 2012 in New Holland, Pa. He was born on Oct. 2, 1922 in Bedminster Twp., Pa. Clarence was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Martha, parents Joseph & Annie Meyers, sister Naomi Anders and brothers Elmer & Harvey Meyers. The marriage of Clarence & Martha took place in...
Kevin P. O'Donnell, 21, of Quakertown, died Sat, Nov. 17 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Emmaus. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of Joseph O'Donnell of Emmaus and Doris (Brittingham) Yurchak of Quakertown. He worked as a line mechanic for Mack Trucks, Inc., Macungie; was a member of UAW Local 677 Amalgamated and the Macungie VFW....
Lena M. Blough, 92 of Quakertown, formerly of Milford Twp. passed away peacefully surrounded by her children Sun. March 4 in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Jacob M. Blough, Sr. for 54 years before his passing in 1992. Lena was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Qukertown. Born in Spinnerstown, she was...
Richard J. Torma, age 33, of Quakertown, died Monday, June 25, 2012 in Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, MD. He was the beloved husband of Gretchen M. (Zella) Torma. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Ronald and Kathryn (Smart) Torma of Kintnersville. Surviving with wife; son, Nicholas, Pottstown; and sister, Nicole Cabrera, Marietta, CA. Services will be private at...
Elsie Doris (Thalmann) Cann, 88, of Quakertown, died Fri, June 15, 2012 at Life Quest Nursing Center. She was born on October 8, 1923 in Jersey City, NJ, but lived in Quakertown for the past 20 years. Elsie served in the U.S. Navy as part of the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Service) during WWII. She was a graduate of...
David A. March, Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Michelle (Riegger) March for 18 years and cherished father of son Kyle. Raised in Lancaster County, he was the most loved son of David A. March, Sr. and the late Betty (Dowhunick) March. Dave was self-employed as a field service engineer servicing...
R. Lee Benninger, 82 of Quakertown died Saturday, February 25 in his home. He was the loving husband of Anna (Levy) Benninger to whom he was married for almost 44 years He was employed by US Gauge, Div Of Ametek, Inc., for over 43 years before retiring. He was a member of Local 1092 I.A.M & A.W. Born in Bath,...