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Mae Groh Mann

Mae Groh Mann

Aug 17, 2014

Mae Groh Mann, 92, of Quakertown died August 17, 2014 in Life Quest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Willard C. Mann, Sr. Born in Richland Township, she was the daughter of the late Edwin & Florence (Shearer) Groh. She spent her life as a homemaker for her late husband and son. Mae...

John E. "Teddy" Shelmire

John E. "Teddy" Shelmire

Jul 30, 2014

John Edward "Teddy" Shelmire, 83, of Milford Township died July 30, 2014 in Belle Haven Nursing Home. Born in Neshaminy, Pa he was the son of the late Paul C., Sr. & Florence (Bussinger) Shelmire. Teddy helped with general labor at the Shelmire Farm. In his earlier years he worked part time for the former Quakertown Livestock Auction. He...

Elizabeth L. Marquette

Elizabeth L. Marquette

Jul 29, 2014

Elizabeth L. Marquette, 94, formerly of Independence Court, Quakertown died July 29, 2014 in Quakertown Center where she presently resided. She was the wife of the late Evan Marquette. Born in Reading she was the daughter of the late Charles & Elizabeth Burnish. She is survived by a son Jon of New Jersey, and a daughter Lynn Shelton and...

Dorothy C. Harry

Dorothy C. Harry

Jul 27, 2014

Dorothy C. Harry, 101, of Quakertown formerly of Doylestown died Sunday, July 27, 2014. She was the wife of the late Rudy Harry. She was the daughter of the late Samuel & Mary (Martindell) Coleman. She is survived by four children Shirley Kniese, Betty Mohr, Joan Comly, and Guy, a sister Betty Feriod. Eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and...

Esther I. Sigmans

Esther I. Sigmans

Jul 27, 2014

Esther I. Sigmans, 88, of Milford Square died July 27, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John R. Sigmans. They were married 67 years in May. Born in Applebachsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Preston & Cora (Strawn) Schmell. Prior to retirement she helped with the family business....

Raymond Neil Hagenbuch

Raymond Neil Hagenbuch

Jul 23, 2014

Raymond Neil Hagenbuch, 80, of Quakertown died July 23, 2014 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. He was the husband of the late Emilia "Millie" Hagenbuch. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Raymond & Blanche (Trumbore) Hagenbuch. He was an appliance repairman for the former Lewis Appliance in Quakertown. He is survived by two sons Steve...

Walter R. Wolf

Walter R. Wolf

Jul 16, 2014

Walter R. Wolf, 91, of Pennsburg died July 16, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of Carrie Elizabeth (Wonsidler) Wolf. Born in Finland, PA he was the son of the late William F. & Clara (Reimert) Wolf. He was a mechanic for C. J. Wonsidler Brothers. After retiring he worked at the Perkiomenville Auction. He was a...

Russell Hangen

Russell Hangen

Jul 14, 2014

Russell Hangen, 93 of Quakertown died July 14, 2014 in St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Fern (Mumbauer) Hangen and the longtime companion of the late Kathryn Lipovsky. Born in Lehigh County he was the son of the late Robert & Eda (Hildabeitel) Hangen. He was a carpenter and the co-owner of the...

Ann S. Gruver

Ann S. Gruver

Jul 8, 2014

Ann Sniah Drasher Gruver of Sellersville, formerly of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2014 at Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville. She was born on September 5, 1923, the ninth of ten children, to the late Clayton and Edith (Creasing) Drasher, in Hazelton, PA. On April 13, 1942, Ann married J. Milton Gruver, moved to Quakertown and enjoyed over...

Joan E. Weisenberger

Joan E. Weisenberger

Jul 4, 2014

Joan Weisenberger, 65, Quakertown died July 4 in her home. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Gerard A. & Elizabeth (Lee) Weisenberger. She was a vice president of the commercial loan department at PNC Bank before retiring in 2010. She was a member of St. Isidores Catholic Church in Quakertown and grew up in St....

Irma Buecher

Irma Buecher

Jun 19, 2014

Irma Buecher, 98, of Quakertown died June 19, 2014 in Quakertown Center. She was the wife of the late John Buecher. Born in Romania she was the daughter of the late Julius & Margareta (Schneider) Kirsch. She worked at various clothing mills in the area before retiring. Irma was a member of First United Church of Christ in Quakertown....

Grace M. Musselman

Grace M. Musselman

Jun 15, 2014

Grace M. Musselman, 95, of Quakertown died June 15, 2014. She was the wife of the late John H. Musselman. Born in Weisel, Pa she was the daughter of the late Harry B. & Bertha (Stover) Gulden. She was last employed at the former Harvey Clothing in Quakertown before retiring. Grace enjoyed knitting, sewing and was a volunteer at...

Mamie M. Stuber

Mamie M. Stuber

Jun 11, 2014

Mamie M. Stuber, 85, of Lima, PA formerly of Bensalem died June 11, 2014 in Riddle Main Line Health Hospital, Media, PA. She was the wife of the late Paul T. Stuber. She was born in Sellersville. Mamie is survived by a son Tom Stuber and his wife Kathy of Media, Pa, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She...

Virginia A. Ahlum

Virginia A. Ahlum

Jun 8, 2014

Virginia A. Ahlum, 91, of Allentown formerly of Kutztown and Quakertown died June 8, 2014 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Harvey R. Ahlum. Born in Red Oak, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Daniel & Marie Weston. She was a member of the United Mennonite Church in Quakertown. Virginia is survived...

Joan P. Knechel

Joan P. Knechel

Jun 4, 2014

Joan P. Knechel, 80, of Quakertown formerly of Trumbauersville died June 4, 2014 in St. Lukes Hospital, Quakertown Campus. Born in Boyertown she was the daughter of the late Myron & Florence M. (Rothenberger) Haas. She was the owner of the former BJ Steak and Crab in Emmaus. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening. Joan is survived by a...

Mary Ann Gross

Mary Ann Gross

May 31, 2014

Mary Ann Gross, 67, of Quakertown died May 31, 2014 in St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Kenneth "Lee" Gross, Jr. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico she was the daughter of the late Aldofo & Helen (Topia) Armijo. She retired from the former Landis Meat Company of Quakertown. Mary Ann was a...

Bernice L. Eynon

Bernice L. Eynon

May 27, 2014

Bernice L. Eynon, 95, of Quakertown died May 27, 2014 in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Charles H. Eynon. Born in Zion Hill, Pa she was the daughter of the late Erwin & Lillie (Diely) Loux. She was a sewing machine operator for 26 years for the former Tuttleman Clothing Factory. She...

Helen M. Gaida

Helen M. Gaida

May 27, 2014

Helen M. Gaida, 95, of Pennsburg formerly of Hatfield died May 27, 2014 in her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter M. Gaida. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late John & Louise (Calzi) Marco. She worked for the former Penn Fruit in Philadelphia before retiring. Helen was the devoted mother of...

Walter A.L. King

Walter A.L. King

May 26, 2014

Walter A.L. King, 89, of Hellertown died May 26, 2014 in St. Lukes University Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy J. (Fulton) King who passed away in 2001. Born in Middletown, Ohio he was the son of the late Walter F. & Mary (Mosko) King McCartney. He graduated from Middletown Sr. High School, he then enlisted in the...

Walter D. Mundy

Walter D. Mundy

May 26, 2014

Walter D. Mundy, 84, of Quakertown died May 26, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of Doris (Beidler) Mundy. Born in Richland Township, Bucks County he was the son of the late Raymond & Elsie (Kramer) Mundy. He retired in 1991 after 38 years of service for the former W. R. Grace Co., in Quakertown. Walter was...

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