
Sr. Messina, Peter F.
Mar 9, 2012
Peter F. Messina, Sr., 76, of Perkasie died March 9, 2012. Husband of Nancy (Daneker) Messina for 54 years. Born in Bethlehem to the late Vincent and Mary (Denicola) Messina. His parents came to the U.S. from Italy and Pete was extremely proud of his Italian Heritage. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed being out in his garage,...

Edward L. Benner
Mar 8, 2012
Edward L. Benner, 82, of Spinnerstown died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. He was the husband of Margaret R. (Miller) Benner. They were married 61 years last June. Born in Souderton he was the son of the late Allen & Sevilla N. (Long) Benner. He was a machinist retiring in 1991 from Insaco,...

Olga J. Slifer
Mar 4, 2012
Olga J. Slifer, of Cedarbrook Fountain Hill formerly of Milford Square died Sunday, March 4, 2012 in St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem Campus. She was the wife of the late Raymond O. Slifer. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Nicholas & Anastasia Zulkowski. She was last employed as a secretary for the former Red Hill...

Edward Munchberg
Feb 26, 2012
Edward Munchberg, 89, of Telford formerly of Trumbauersville died February 26, 2012 at Lutheran Community of Telford. He was the husband of Esther M. (Wonsidler) Munchberg. They were married 56 years in January. Born in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County he was the son of the late Aleck & Josephine (Dorzinsky) Munchberg. He was a retired state police lieutenant retiring...

M. Michelle "Mikki" Smith
Feb 11, 2012
M. Michelle "Mikki" Smith, 65, of Quakertown died February 11, 2012 in Keystone House, Hospice Wyndmoor, Pa. Born in Lansdale she was the daughter of the late William A., Sr. & Esther Margaret "Peg" (Diehl) Smith. She was the founder of the Great American Popcorn Works in Telford, and the Butterfly Photo Work Shop in Milford Square. Most recently...

Fileno Bandini
Feb 11, 2012
Fileno Bandini, 92, of Trumbauersville died February 11, 2012 in his home. He was the husband of Giuseppina (Dignitti) Bandini. Service Information A service summary is not available

Stanley L. Darlak
Feb 10, 2012
Stanley L. Darlak, 92, of Quakertown died February 10, 2012 in Independence Court of Quakertown. He was the husband of the late Doris (Kronick) Darlak. Born in Dickson City, Pa he was the son of the late Joseph & Veronica (Styba) Darlak. He is survived by his two sons Stanley and Stephen. A brother Joseph and a sister Josephine...

Warren H. Sell
Jan 31, 2012
Warren H. Sell, 92, of Coopersburg died January 31, 2012 in Lehigh Center, Macungie. He was the husband of the late Artna Sell. Born in Spinnerstown he was the son of the late Aaron & Meda Sell. He was a self employed farmer and later he worked for Auckland Farms, in Quakertown. Warren played organ and enjoyed doing jigsaw...

Florence L. Leister
Jan 30, 2012
Florence L. "Sis" Leister, 78, of Soddy Daisy, TN went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 30, 2012. She was the wife of the late Elmer "Jake" Leister. Born April 13, 1933 she was a longtime resident of Quakertown, PA, having moved to Chattanooga, TN in 1993. Sis was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Red...

Stefanie Lynn Hill
Jan 27, 2012
Stefanie Lynn Hill, 36, died January 27, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of Alberta Startzel. She was a self-employed domestic home cleaner. Stef enjoyed playing softball and bingo. In addition to her mother she is survived by her children Paige Marie and fiance Chris Stoneback, Marissa Nicole, both of Coopersburg and...

Mary Marlene Karwowski
Jan 23, 2012
Mary Marlene Karwowski, 76, of Quakertown died January 23, 2012 in the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Richard S. Karwowski. Born in Telford she was the daughter of the late Peter & Sara (Wampole) Schummer. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Trumbauersville. She is survived...

Larry M. Somers
Jan 23, 2012
Larry M. Somers, 76, of Quakertown died January 23, 2012 in his home. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Rhoades) Somers. They were married 36 years last April. Born in Richland Twsp, he was the son of the late Marshall F. & Ruth (Keller) Somers. He was a self-employed real estate agent and a member of various real...

Kathleen O. Applebach
Jan 22, 2012
Kathleen Olive (Duggan) Applebach, a recent resident of Life Quest Nursing Center in Quakertown, died on Sunday January 22, 2012 at the age of 84. Born in England, she was a daughter of the late Edith Mae and Thomas Duggan, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England. She was the widow of Arlington L.Applebach who she met in Droitwich while he was...

Catherine T. "Bunny" Campbell
Jan 22, 2012
Catherine T. "Bunny" Campbell, 79, of Quakertown formerly of Warminster, PA died January 22, 2012 in Valley Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Coopersburg. She was the wife of George F. Campbell. She was born in Philadelphia. Catherine enjoyed reading a good book or watching a good movie. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son Kenneth...

M. Viola Rush
Jan 12, 2012
M. Viola Rush, 86, of Quakertown died January 12, 2012 in Quakertown Center Genesis Health Care. She was the wife of Earl F. Rush. They were married 58 years last May. Born in Trumbauersville she was the daughter of the late Mabel (Stull) Schultz. She was a receiving clerk for Bon Ton in Quakertown retiring in 2000. Prior to...

Eric Moyer
Dec 31, 2011
Eric Moyer, 43, of Quakertown died December 31, 2011 in the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born in Quakertown he was the son of Ray M. & Linda A. (Shive) Moyer of Quakertown. He was presently employed as a forklift driver for Hills Imports in Quakertown. Eric enjoyed shooting pool in the APA Pool League....

Victor E. Berkebile.
Dec 30, 2011
Victor E. Berkebile, 83, of Quakertown died December 30, 2011 in his home. He was the husband of the late Arlene A. (Shaulis) Berkebile. Born in Kantner, PA he was the son of the late Steward & Nora (Pletcher) Berkebile. He was a heavy machine operator for Miller and Son Paving in Warminster before retirement. He was a member...

Brenda Lee Shenk
Dec 28, 2011
Brenda Lee Shenk, 53, of Quakertown formerly of Palmyra, PA. died December 28, 2011 in her home. Born in Hershey, PA she was the daughter of the late Milton & Verna (Souders) McManus. She was presently employed as a shift manager for Aldi in Quakertown. Brenda was a loving and giving person, touching many in a positive way. She...

Helen M. Kacerik
Dec 27, 2011
Helen M. Kacerik, 93, of Perkasie died December 27, 2011 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph L. Kacerik. Born in Plymouth, PA she was the daughter of the late Anthony & Kathryn (Kordys) Glod. She is survived by two daughters Elaine Frank and her husband Robert of Perkasie, and Christine M....

Abbie M. Fosbenner
Dec 24, 2011
Abbie M. Fosbenner, 94, of Telford died December 24, 2011 in the Lutheran Community at Telford. She was the wife of the late Adam Borowski and the late Charles H. Fosbenner. She was the daughter of the late Aaron & Anna (Gruver) Yerger. She was a member of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Keller's Church) in Perkasie. She is...