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Joseph G. Costello

Joseph G. Costello

Oct 22, 2024

Joseph G. Costello, proud father of 2 children, 85, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 22, 2024, in Bethlehem.

He was born in Philadelphia on May 8,1939, to George and Agnes Costello, and was raised with his three brothers in the Kengiston section. He then married the love of his life, Lori, and raised his family in Northeast...

Hilda J. DeFlavio

Hilda J. DeFlavio

Oct 18, 2024

Hilda Julia DeFlavio, 95, of Perkasie, formerly of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Independence Court, Quakertown.

Born on June 26, 1929, in Milford Square, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Koch) Landsberger.

Following her formal education, Hilda held employment with various companies over the years: Olean Tile, Allegheny Ribbon Mill, Free Press, Hosiery Factory...

Christine Foulke

Christine Foulke

Oct 17, 2024

Christine J. Foulke, 56, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home.

Born on December 25, 1967, she was the daughter of the late Earl C. and Mary Jane (Moyer) Foulke.

A graduate of Quakertown High School, Christine went on to enter banking. She was presently serving as the Loan Participations Officer with Univest.

Outside of work, she found...

John Gibson

John Gibson

Oct 13, 2024

John Gibson, 81, of Richlandtown, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Pennsburg Manor.

Born on January 17, 1943, in Ayr, Scotland, he was the son of the late William and Marion (Kirk) Gibson.

Following his move to the United States, and naturalization as a citizen, he served in the United States Army until receiving his Honorable Discharge.

In his spare time,...

George A. Kaufman

George A. Kaufman

Oct 10, 2024

George A. Kaufman, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital--Upper Bucks Campus.

Services will be private.

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

Paul J. Tracey

Paul J. Tracey

Oct 8, 2024

Paul J. Tracey, 81, of Quakertown, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital—Upper Bucks Campus.

Born on September 9, 1943, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Paul V. and Rita (Martin) Tracey.

A graduate of Father Judge High School’s Class of 1961, Paul entered the workforce. He spent forty years in the corrugated industry, having...

Ernest Kully

Ernest Kully

Oct 6, 2024

Ernest E. Kully, 89, of Pen Argyl and formerly of Telford and Quakertown, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Chandler Estates.

Born on August 14, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Ernest A. and Charlotte M. (Klode) Kully. 

A graduate of North Coventry High School in Pottstown, he went on to earn a Bachelor...

Joyce Savage

Joyce Savage

Oct 6, 2024

Joyce Savage, 72, of Quakertown, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Born on May 6, 1952, in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late Lamar and Joyce Schlemmer.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1970, she went on to enter the workforce. She held employment as a Nurse’s Aide at Phoebe in Richland Township, as well as Valley...

Joyce John

Joyce John

Oct 2, 2024

Joyce D. John, 81, of Pennsburg  PA and formerly of Canarsie Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at LifeQuest Nursing Center.

Born on September 18, 1943, in Antigua, she was a daughter of the late CJT and Edna B. (Sago) Anderson.

Following her graduation from Ampha Academy in Kingston, Jamaica, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science...

Juliana M. Kamana

Juliana M. Kamana

Oct 1, 2024

Juliana Mangala Kamana, 46, of Quakertown, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill.

A viewing will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9:00am until the time of the funeral service—in the funeral home—at 10:30am.

Interment will follow in Quakertown Union Cemetery.

Thomas B. Sroka

Thomas B. Sroka

Sep 28, 2024

Thomas B. Sroka, 67, of Quakertown died September 28, 2024, in his home.

Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ellen (Berninger) Sroka.

He is survived by a brother: Andrew J. Sroka of Quakertown, and many cousins.

Services will be at the convenience of the family. 

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

Roger Heacock

Roger Heacock

Sep 27, 2024

Roger Heacock born on January 7, 1941 rolled his last dice on September 27, 2024

Anna Helen Wolfinger

Anna Helen Wolfinger

Sep 25, 2024

Anna Helen Wolfinger, 96, of Quakertown, passed away on September 25, 2024, at Saucon Valley Manor in Hellertown. 

She was the beloved wife of the late Harold “Jake” Wolfinger with whom she shared 63 years of marriage before his passing in 2015. 

Born at the Diehl Farm in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Helen (Diehl) Hartzell.

Anna worked...

Donald W. Ackerman

Donald W. Ackerman

Sep 21, 2024

Donald W. "Rip" Ackerman, 89, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully with his family present on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Rockhill Mennonite Community in Sellersville. 

Born on November 2, 1934, in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Harold W. and Mabel K. (Wieand) Ackerman. 

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1952, he went on to serve in the...

Catherine Holzerman

Catherine Holzerman

Sep 21, 2024

Catherine Holzerman, 86, of Sellersville, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Bethlehem.

Born on September 17, 1938, in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Leila (Rosenburger) Holzerman.

A graduate of Quakertown High School’s Class of 1955, Catherine entered the workforce, holding jobs with Crouthamel’s Potato Chip Factory, the Quakertown Silk Mill,...

Bill Reiss

Bill Reiss

Sep 19, 2024

E. William “Bill” Reiss, 86, of Zieglerville, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Pennsburg Manor.

Born on September 2, 1938, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William J. and Ruth E. (Adams) Reiss.

A graduate of Lower Moreland High School’s Class of 1957, Bill went on to teach the accordion and work as a set-up man and...

Michael P. Landes

Michael P. Landes

Sep 18, 2024

Staff Sergeant Michael “Diesel” Landes, 38, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Born January 7, 1986, in Philadelphia, PA, a proud Veteran, Michael was an Infantry Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, friend, true warrior, and a hero to his country.

Michael graduated from ITT Technical Institute in 2014...

Guy W. Neubert

Guy W. Neubert

Sep 18, 2024

Guy W. Neubert, 59, of Quakertown, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital—Upper Bucks Campus, following a brief battle with cancer.

Born on October 29, 1964, in Quakertown, he was the son of Lois (Bleam) and the late Charles E. Neubert.

Following his formal education, he entered the workforce, spending his career in construction as a welder.

Outside of...

Linda J. Treffinger

Linda J. Treffinger

Sep 18, 2024

Linda Jane Treffinger (nee Mease), 77, of Quakertown, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 18, 2024 at her home. Born in Chestnut Hill, PA, Lyn was the daughter of the late Leroy Mease and Grace (Kerper) Mease. Linda attended Quakertown High School and was from the class of 1965. After high school, Linda embarked on a life...

Louis C. Mahlman

Louis C. Mahlman

Sep 12, 2024

Louis C. Mahlman, 74, of Bethlehem and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born on September 10, 1950, in Philadelphia, Lou was the son of the late Louis E. and Mary R. (Craig) Mahlman.

A proud graduate of St. John Neumann Catholic High School’s Class of 1968, Lou...

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