Obituaries

Kenneth W. Dieterly

Kenneth W. Dieterly

May 12, 2016

Kenneth W. Dieterly, 86 of Quakertown died Thursday May 12, 2016 in St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Ruth (Kramer) Dieterly for 67 years and best friend for 74 years!! Born in Springtown he was the son of the late Russel A. and Esther (Wilhelm) Dieterly. He was a self-employed cabinet maker and owner of...

Michael 'Mike' Crouthamel

Michael 'Mike' Crouthamel

May 11, 2016

Michael "Mike" Crouthamel, 56, of Quakertown died May 11, 2016 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. Born in Quakertown he was the son of Rosemarie (Nemeth) Crouthamel and the late Richard G. Crouthamel, Sr. He was last employed as a millwright. He enjoyed and loved his family. In addition to his mother he is survived by his children Melissa Huffert,...

Gerald M. Frederick

Gerald M. Frederick

May 8, 2016

The Frederick, Scott, and Clemmer families, announce the passing of husband, father, and grandfather Gerald M. Frederick, on May 8, 2016 in his home. He was the husband of Patricia (Parks) Frederick. They celebrated 48 years of marriage in March of 2016. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Charles H., Jr. & Emma Grace (Mease)...

Grace T. Heich

Grace T. Heich

May 7, 2016

Grace T. Heich, 77, of Kintnersville died May 7, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the wife of John R. Heich, Sr. They were married 58 years last June. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Grace (McGee) Levins. She enjoyed shopping for bargins, flea markets, and watching home shopping TV...

Darlene F. Dusza

Darlene F. Dusza

May 5, 2016

Darlene F. Dusza, 60, of Sellersville died May 5, 2016 in St. Lukes Hospital - Quakertown Campus. She was the wife of Steven M. Dusza. They were married 42 years last August. Born in Sellersville she was the daughter of the late Frank & Violet (Schaller) Kramer. She was a 1973 graduate of Pennridge High School. She was Chapter...

Eleonore Raum

Eleonore Raum

Apr 30, 2016

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of Eleonore Raum on April 30 at Sage Point Senior Care in LaPlata, Maryland, where she had resided for the past few months. She will be laid to rest with graveside services on Monday, May 9, 2016, 10:00 A.M. in the cemetery at Trinity Great Swamp...

Margaret M Braun

Margaret M Braun

Apr 29, 2016

Margaret (Margie) Mary Braun went peacefully from one life to the next with her loving family by her side on April 29, 2016 after a strong battle with a long illness. She was 59. Born in Warrington, Margie was the daughter of the late Robert and Kathleen (Bogle) Braun. Margie was a graduate of Archbishop Wood High School, Class...

Gladys L. Lowman

Gladys L. Lowman

Apr 26, 2016

Gladys L. Lowman, 86, of Quakertown died April 26, 2016 in her home. She was the wife of J. Willard Lowman for 67 years. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late John & Barbara (Gunder) Rotenberger. She was a skilled seamstress and sewing machine operator for 60 years retiring from Perfecta Awnings in Coopersburg where she...

Mary Anna Chester

Mary Anna Chester

Apr 26, 2016

Mary Anna Chester, 92, of Kintnersville formerly of Delaware County died April 26, 2016 in her home. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late William Henry & Mary Jane (McWade) Chester. She worked for Verizon formerly Bell Telephone of PA retiring after 35 years of service and a former member of the Bell Pioneers. Mary enjoyed...

Dorothy E. Sinnwell

Dorothy E. Sinnwell

Apr 25, 2016

Dorothy E. Sinnwell, 95, of Quakertown died April 25, 2016 in Quakertown Center. She was the wife of the late Walter L. Sinnwell. Born in Fountain Hill, Pa she was the daughter of the late William & Carrie (Wheeler) Bartholomew. She is survived by a son Walter L., Jr. ( Jennifer) of Sellersville, two brothers Benjamin (Ella) of Bethlehem...

Valerie M. Roberts

Valerie M. Roberts

Apr 24, 2016

Valerie "Val" M. Roberts, 59, of Quakertown died April 24, 2016 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twsp. She was the wife of Kurtis M. Roberts. They were married 25 years this month. Born in Doylestown she was the daughter of Theodore & Jane (Gangloff) Malecki of New Britain She was last employed as a coordinator for the Success Rehabilitation....

Christina Nemeth

Christina Nemeth

Apr 23, 2016

Christina Nemeth, 56, of Quakertown formerly of Levittown died April 23, 2016 in St. Lukes Quakertown Hospital. She was the wife of Robert E. Allen, Jr. They were married 33 years last June. Born in Trenton, NJ she was the daughter of the late John J. & Helen D. (Krisak) Nemeth. She was last employed as a welder. She...

William F. Quier

William F. Quier

Apr 21, 2016

William (Bill) F. Quier, Sr. 59, of Coopersburg passed away Thursday April 21, 2016 due to a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Jane (Koch) Quier. Bill was born in Quakertown, the Son of the late Shirley J. Quier, and was a lifelong resident of the Quakertown-Coopersburg area. He graduated in 1974 from Palisades High School and Upper...

Diane Baringer-Rush

Diane Baringer-Rush

Apr 20, 2016

Diane Baringer Rush, 55, of Quakertown died April 20, 2016 in her home. Born in Sellersville she was the daughter of Sadie (Kramer) Baringer Nyce and the late Gerald Baringer. She is the stepdaughter of Robert Nyce. She was last employed as a nursing assistant at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. Diane enjoyed farming, gardening, and rescuing cats. In addition...

E. George Mengelson

E. George Mengelson

Apr 20, 2016

E. George Mengelson, 88, of Telford, formerly of Quakertown died April 20, 2016 at Lutheran Community at Telford. Born in Latvia, he was the son of the late William & Mary (Bertlin) Mengelson. He completed a 2 year V.A. engineering course and then worked as a structural steel designer for FMC Corporation formerly of Colmar for 30 years, retiring...

Lilly M. Barron

Lilly M. Barron

Apr 19, 2016

Lilly M. Barron, 93, of Quakertown died April 19, 2016 in St. Lukes Quakertown Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Barron. She was born in Louisiana. Lilly is survived by two sons Patrick J. & Michael T. Two grandchildren and one great grandchild. There will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of the...

Dr. John H. Young

Dr. John H. Young

Apr 19, 2016

Graveside services were held on Friday May 6, 2016. Service Information A service summary is not available

Grace E. Mumbauer

Grace E. Mumbauer

Apr 17, 2016

Grace E. Mumbauer, 89 of Quakertown died Sunday, April 17, 2016 in her home. She was the wife of Charles A. Mumbauer. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in March. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Myron & Ella (Fretz) Miller. She was a member of Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C. in Spinnerstown. Grace enjoyed crocheting...

Faith B. Bilger

Faith B. Bilger

Apr 14, 2016

Faith B. Bilger, 74, of Quakertown where her family lived since 1977 died April 14, 2016 in her home. She was the wife of the late Wilson M. Bilger, Jr. Born in Bucks County, PA and growing up on the family farm in Geryville she was the daughter of the late William & Lucy (Walters) Finkboon. Faith was retired...

Anita E. Karna

Anita E. Karna

Apr 8, 2016

Anita E. Karna 82, of Doylestown died April 8, 2016 in Doylestown Hospital. She was the wife of the late Chetan L. Karna. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late William & Eleanor (Hinkle) Meck. She was a teacher at St. Isidores Catholic School in Quakertown before retiring. She enjoyed reading and drinking her coffee. She...