Sylvia E. Kully

Obituary Sylvia E. Kully (nee Rapp), currently a resident of Telford and formerly of Quakertown, passed away on January 17, 2022. Born in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd J. and E. Irene (Park) Rapp. With degrees from Wilkes University and the University of Scranton, Sylvia had a career as a teacher and guidance counselor. After her marriage to Ernest E. Kully and their move to Quakertown, Sylvia was very active in the community. A member of the First United Church of Christ, she was a Sunday School teacher as well as a volunteer for many years of Vacation Bible School. Continuing her love of teaching, Sylvia worked as a substitute teacher for Quakertown Public Schools in addition to volunteering with Quakertown school PTAs. She served as a Girl Scout Leader and actively supported her children and grandchildren in their sports activities. In her spare time, Sylvia was an avid seamstress and crafter who enjoyed creating clothing and needlepoints. She loved square dancing, and was a member of the Melody Lakes Belles & Bows as well as the former Quaker 8s. In recent years, Sylvia enjoyed passing time with crossword and jigsaw puzzles. In addition to her husband of 53 years, Sylvia is survived by her son Kevin Kully and his wife Tara; her daughter Karen Mackewicz and her husband Jimmy; her stepsons Ernest Kully, Jr. and his wife Mary Beth and Roger Kully and his wife Michele; brothers James Rapp and his wife Diane and Allen Rapp and his wife Marianne. Sylvia was blessed with nine grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Jeanette Kramer, and her husband Frank. Services will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Church of Christ, 151 S. 4th Street, Quakertown, PA 18951. Visitors may call from 10:00 11:00 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church at the above address. Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown. Services 24 Hour Viewing Wednesday January 26, 2022 10:00 AM First UCC 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown, PA 18951 Funeral Service Wednesday January 26, 2022 11:00 AM First UCC 151 S. 4th St. Quakertown, PA 18951