Sylvia E. Cressman

Sylvia E. Cressman, 73, of Quakertown died February 6, 2013 in her home. She was the wife of Maynard D. Cressman. They were married 9 years last September. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Joseph George & Irene Charlotte (Mengel) Raffell. She retired as a travel associate for AAA East Penn, Bethlehem. She was a Girl Scout troop leader, a member of the Melody Lakes Square Dancing Club, and the Upper Saucon Squares and Rounds. She also played in a ladies golf league at Sweet Water Golf Club. Sylvia was a member of Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C. in Spinnerstown for over 50 years where she was a member of the Fellowship Committee. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son David Myers of Spinnerstown, two daughters Joanne Hippeli of Spinnerstown, and Robin Myers of Quakertown. Three brothers Keith Raffell of North Carolina, Joseph Raffell of Alabama, and Jeffrey Raffell of Delaware. Three sisters Mary Jane Clune of Coplay, Roberta Cebenka of Maryland, and Christine Mohr of Nazareth. Two stepdaughters Candace Peterson of Quakertown and Shandra Kee of Florida. Six grandchildren and three step grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson Ben. Services will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 3:30 P.M. at Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C. 9150 Spinnerstown Rd. Spinnerstown, PA 18968. Calling hours are 1:30-3:30 P.M. in the church. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Grand View Hospice 700 Lawn Ave. Sellersville, Pa 18960 or to Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C. P.O. Box 494 Spinnerstown, PA 18968. Service Information A service summary is not available