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Donald W. Troxel

Donald W. Troxel

Mar 20, 2025

Donald W. Troxel, 90, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Born on August 3, 1934, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Eugene T. and Clara (Wentz) Troxel.

Following high school, he was drafted into the United States Army, serving almost two years in Germany, before receiving his Honorable Discharge. He was the recipient...

Wayne E. Lewis

Wayne E. Lewis

Mar 4, 2025

Wayne E. Lewis, 77, of Quakertown and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at The Villages at LifeQuest.

Born on November 16, 1947, he was a son of the late Ernest and Gloria (Koetter) Lewis.

A graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote, PA, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Tyler...

Joan Bilger

Joan Bilger

Mar 3, 2025

Joan Bilger, 88, of Haycock Township died March 3, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Donald H. Bilger. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last June.

Born in Richlandtown on July 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late L. Kenneth & R. Rose (Baringer) Hinkle.

She was a church organist for 73 years...

Kevin D. Scholl

Kevin D. Scholl

Feb 25, 2025

Kevin D. Scholl, 61, died February 25, 2025 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. 

Born in Quakertown, PA he was the son of the late Arthur J. Scholl and the late Patricia A. (Lindsay) Clark. 

He was last employed as a heavy equipment mechanic for the H & K Group. Prior to that he worked for 17 years at Ray Heffentrager, Inc...

Joan C. Gruber

Joan C. Gruber

Feb 23, 2025

Joan Gruber, 80, of Hereford, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown.

Born on September 4, 1944, in Allentown, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen (Dietrich) Huber.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: Charles H. Gruber, Sr., who died on March 23, 1977; a...

Barbara Williams

Barbara Williams

Feb 21, 2025

Barbara Williams, 86, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Pennsburg Manor.

Born on May 11, 1938, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Marion (Hess) Heller.

Services will be private.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown. 

Lester E. Johnson

Lester E. Johnson

Feb 20, 2025

Lester E. Johnson, 94, formerly from Churchville for 54 years now residing in Quakertown , passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home.

Born on February 19, 1931, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late John and Pearl (Knight) Johnson.

A graduate of Solebury High School’s Class of 1949, he enlisted in...

Emma E. Braker

Emma E. Braker

Feb 19, 2025

Emma E. Braker, 94, of Lansdale, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Harborview.

Born on December 27, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mamie (Fronheiser) Gaugler.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Bernhard H. Braker, who passed away in 1996; brothers: Carl, Paul, and Richard Gaugler; and a sister:...

Grace M. Hamm

Grace M. Hamm

Feb 17, 2025

Grace M. Hamm, 86, of Coopersburg, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Sacred Heart Senior Living, surrounded by her family.

Born on June 23, 1938, in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Mary (Klotz) Kramer.

Following her formal education, she began work as a Shirt-Presser in Quakertown, then continued her work in Emmaus. For the...

Michael Flagg

Michael Flagg

Feb 14, 2025

Michael Flagg, 82, of Sellersville, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Phoebe in Richland Township.

Born on July 25, 1942, in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was a son of the late Stanley G. and Elizabeth (Nicols) Flagg. Michael will be lovingly remembered by his significant other of twenty-five years: Kathleen Krout; sister: Carol Flagg-Stevens; and nephews: Dean Flagg, Christopher...

Harold J. Frei

Harold J. Frei

Feb 13, 2025

Harold J. Frei, 85, of Quakertown, died February 13, 2025, at St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus.

Born on October 1, 1939, in Doylestown, he was a son of the late John M. and Mildred (Yost) Frei.

He loved watching NASCAR, WWE wresting, listening to old country music, and spending time with his boys and their families. One of his favorite pastimes included...

Roland E. Hacker

Roland E. Hacker

Feb 8, 2025

Roland E. Hacker, 96, of Quakertown, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Phoebe Richland.

Born on January 9, 1929, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Albert and Pearl (Keiser) Hacker.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1946, he went on to enter the workforce at a pants factory in Quakertown. He then enlisted in the...

John Henry Loughrey, Jr.

John Henry Loughrey, Jr.

Feb 5, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend

John H. Loughrey, Jr., 82, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 30, 1943, in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late John H. and Marietta (Laureyns) Loughrey. John grew up with a strong sense of family and community, which...

Patricia L. Krueger

Patricia L. Krueger

Feb 1, 2025

Patricia L. Krueger, 63, of Coopersburg, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem.

Born on January 19, 1962, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Carol (Soper) Danser.

A graduate of Burlington County Vocational School’s Class of 1980, she went on to hold various jobs, but her most...

Ricky A. Schwartz, Sr.

Ricky A. Schwartz, Sr.

Jan 27, 2025

Ricky A. Schwartz, Sr., 65, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at home.

Born on June 15, 1959, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Harry and Blanche (Landis) Schwartz.

He found joy in working with cars, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Harry Schwartz,...

Daniel P. Ziegler, Jr.

Daniel P. Ziegler, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Daniel P. Ziegler, Jr., 46, of Coopersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at his home.

Born on September 15, 1978, in Lansdale, he was a son of Bonnie A. (Koenig) Ziegler and the late Daniel P. Ziegler, Sr, who passed away on November 23, 2009.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1996, he went on to earn...

Donald A. Stewart

Donald A. Stewart

Jan 26, 2025

Donald A. Stewart, 72, of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Doylestown Hospital. He was surrounded by family.

Born on November 10, 1952, in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Cecil E. and Catherine H. Stewart.

A graduate of Fairview High School’s Class of 1970, he went on to earn his Associate of Mechanical Engineering Technology...

Patricia E. Kutsch

Patricia E. Kutsch

Jan 24, 2025

Patricia E. Kutsch, 86, of Perkasie, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Grandview Hospital in Sellersville, PA.

Patricia was born on March 21, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Alfreda (Bajor) Scott. 

Pat was married to her late husband John Kutsch for 53 years. Pat & John were co-owners of Clover Janitorial Service...

Shirley Shearer

Shirley Shearer

Jan 24, 2025

Shirley M. Shearer, 89, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at home.

Born on May 29, 1935, in Springfield Township, Bucks County, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Bruhn) Weaver.

Shirley found joy in cooking and baking for her family. She also took pleasure in gardening and trips to the casino.

In addition to her parents,...

Irene Bigatel

Irene Bigatel

Jan 23, 2025

Irene Bigatel, 91, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Phoebe—Richland.

Born on March 8, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Dolinsky) Columbo.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Albert Bigatel, who passed away on December 29, 2011; son: Bruce Bigatel, who passed away on December 19,...

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