Obituaries

Ralph Stephen Ackerman

Ralph Stephen Ackerman

Jul 31, 2005

Ralph Stephen Ackerman, 92, of Trumbauersville died Sunday, July 31, 2005 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of Helen (Soltysiak) Ackerman. They were married 59 years last January. Born in Milford Twsp., he was the son of the late Frank S. & Sallie R. (Rosenberger) Ackerman. He and his wife owned and operated the former Ackerman's...

Frederick E. Williams

Frederick E. Williams

Jul 31, 2005

Frederick E. Williams, 81, of Upper Black Eddy died Sunday, July 31, 2005 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Vinten) Williams. Born in Andover Twsp., NJ he was the son of the late William H. & Ethel M. (Hedden) Williams. He retired in 1988 as a processing technician for Ortho Pharmaceuticals in Rariton, New...

Frances E. Grogg

Frances E. Grogg

Jul 29, 2005

Frances E. Grogg, 88, of Quakertown died Friday, July 29, 2005 in Quakertown Center Genesis Health Care. She is survived by a son Lawrence Clark of Springfield, Missouri. Services were private. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown is in charge of the arrangements. Service Information A service summary is not available

Evangeline J. Keiper

Evangeline J. Keiper

Jul 26, 2005

Evangeline J. Keiper, 75, of Quakertown died Tuesday, July 26, 2005 in VNA Hospice at St. Luke's, Bethlehem. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Era R. & Violet (Wiest) Keiper. She was a secretary for the Quakertown Borough Manager before retiring. She was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Quakertown. There are no...

Michael J. Olshevski

Michael J. Olshevski

Jul 23, 2005

Michael J. Olshevski, 91 of Pleasant Valley died Saturday July 23, 2005 in the home of his son Timothy with whom he resided. He was the husband of Melba (Koch) Olshevski. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary last December. He was an inspector for the US Gauge-Ametek Division in Sellersville retiring in 1979 after 39 years of service. Born...

Marlene A. Shelly

Marlene A. Shelly

Jul 16, 2005

Marlene A. Shelly, 57, of Quakertown died Saturday, July 16 at Grand View Hospital, West Rockhill Twsp. She was the wife of Ralph E. Shelly. Born in Bethlehem she was the daughter of Pauline (Nonnemacher) Knibbs and the late Kenneth Knibbs. In addition to her husband and mother she is survived by a son Terry L. Shelly and his...

Joseph H. Seguine, Jr.

Joseph H. Seguine, Jr.

Jul 6, 2005

Joseph H. Seguine, Jr., 78, of Richlandtown died Wednesday, July 6, 2005 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Leslie) Seguine. Born in Hartford, Connecticut he was the son of the late Joseph H., Sr. & Winifred C. (Peberdy) Seguine. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran serving during WW II. He...

Joseph M. Hillegas

Joseph M. Hillegas

Jul 5, 2005

Joseph M. Hillegas, 81, of Quakertown died July 5, 2005 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of Edna M. (Bauman) Hillegas. They were married 57 years on July 4th. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Jacob F. & Edna F. (Moyer) Hillegas. He retired in 1987 after 35 years of service for...

William W. Marble

William W. Marble

Jul 2, 2005

William W. Marble, 77 of Quakertown formerly of Pennsburg and Doylestown died Saturday July 2, 2005 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Shirley L. (Weaver) Marble. They would of celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 16th. He was last employed in the maintenance department at Superpac in Southampton. Prior to that he was a dairy...

Harry E. Strohmeier

Harry E. Strohmeier

Jun 30, 2005

Harry E. Strohmeier, 88, of Trumbauersville died Thursday, June 30, 2005 in his home. He was the husband of Marjorie S. (Koch) Strohmeier. They were married 67 years on June 11, 2005. Born in Trumbauersville he was the son of the late Harry H. & Lydia (Weisel) Strohmeier. He retired in 1981 from Bracalante Manufacturing in Trumbauersville after 35...

Herman L. Stanko

Herman L. Stanko

Jun 30, 2005

Herman L. Stanko, 91, of Scranton formerly of Florida died Thursday, June 30, 2005 in Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. Born in Hockendauqua, Pa he was the son of the late John & Mary (Klusarits) Stanko. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during WW II. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Services were held at the convenience...

Margaret A. Latshaw

Margaret A. Latshaw

Jun 28, 2005

Margaret A. Latshaw, 72, of Quakertown died Tuesday, June 28, 2005 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. Born in Haycock Twsp., Bucks County she was the daughter of the late John & Marie (Raab) Rathjens. She was a 1st grade teacher at Tohickon Valley Elementary School in the Quakertown Community School District where she was excited about starting her 32nd...

Edith E. Goodwin

Edith E. Goodwin

Jun 24, 2005

Edith E. Goodwin, 87, of Quakertown died Friday, June 24, 2005 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Elwood J. Goodwin. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Jacob & Mary (Leibensterger) Seaman. She is survived by a son William J., Sr. of Pipersville and a daughter Elizabeth Nace of...

Raymond Ainsworth

Raymond Ainsworth

Jun 20, 2005

Raymond Ainsworth passed away suddenly but peacefully on Monday evening June 20, 2005 at his residence in Coopersburg, PA, he was 86. He was the beloved husband of Winifred (Henshaw) Ainsworth, they celebrated their 67 wedding anniversary on May 25, 2005. Ray was born on May 29, 1919 and raised in Surrey, England. He immigrated to the United States...

Robert S. Bartleman, Jr.

Robert S. Bartleman, Jr.

Jun 17, 2005

Robert S. Bartleman Jr., 70 of Quakertown formerly of Erwinna died Friday June 17, 2005 in LifeQuest Nursing Center. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Brader) Bartleman. They celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary last January. Born in Milford, N.J. he was the son of the late Robert S., Sr. and Alda (Tettemer) Bartleman. He was last employed by...

Robin D. Shaffer

Robin D. Shaffer

Jun 15, 2005

Robin D. Shaffer, 43 a life long resident of Quakertown, died June 15, 2005. She was the daughter of Kathryn (Scholl) Stecker and the late Robert Stecker. She loved horses and was a member of the Haycock Riding Club. In addition to her mother she is survived by two daughters Tiffany Baer and her husband Phil and Tonia Shaffer...

Bradley Henry

Bradley Henry

Jun 12, 2005

Bradley Henry, 20 of Sellersville died June 12, 2005 in Springfield Township, Bucks County. He was a cook for T.G.I. Friday's in Quakertown. Born in North Ft. Myers, FL. He was the son of James C. Henry of Sellersville and Kathy A. (Schaffer) Miller of Largo FL. He was also the step son of Diane L. Henry. Bradley enjoyed...

Larry R. Gerhard

Larry R. Gerhard

Jun 10, 2005

Larry R. Gerhard, 53 of Allentown formerly of Coopersburg passed away June 10, 2005 in his home. He was employed by National Can Co. in Fogelsville. Born September 17, 1951 in Sellersville he was the son of the late Russell and Beulah (Kline) Gerhard. He is survived by two sons Dennis Gerhard of Coopersburg and Craig Gerhard of Florida....

Mary Jane Scheetz

Mary Jane Scheetz

Jun 3, 2005

Mary Jane Scheetz, 60 of Quakertown died Friday June 3, 2005 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. She was the wife of Kenneth P. Scheetz. They would of celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on June 10th. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Richard F. and Hilda E. (Green) Long. She was a member of the Quakertown...

Charles G. Conti

Charles G. Conti

Jun 3, 2005

Charles G. Conti, 78, of Quakertown formerly of Lansdale died Friday, June 3, 2005 in the Hospital of the University of PA in Philadelphia. Born in New Castle, Pa he was the son of the late Charles Elmo & Hughzella Ellis (Strickland) Conti. He was a member of the Sons of Italy in Lansdale. He was a U.S. Navy...