Obituaries

Frank A. Manone, Sr

Frank A. Manone, Sr

Mar 19, 2014

Frank A. Manone, Sr., 82, of Quakertown formerly of Sellersville died March 19, 2014 in his home. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Anthony & Clara J. (Dantino) Manone. He was an iron worker for the Ironworkers Local Union 405, Philadelphia, PA and Ironworkers Local Union 68 of Trenton, NJ, retiring in 1994. Frank was...

Carolyn F. Dougert

Carolyn F. Dougert

Mar 15, 2014

Carolyn F. Dougert, 77, of Quakertown died March 15, 2014 in St. Lukes Hospital, Quakertown Campus. She was the devoted partner of Darlene D. Ruth for 40 years. She retired in 1999 from Delbar Products, Inc., Perkasie. In addition to her partner she is survived by a son Joseph. A brother Edward, four sisters Geraldine, Lorretta, Lynn, and Ellen....

Lorraine F. Heckler

Lorraine F. Heckler

Mar 13, 2014

Lorraine F. Heckler, 82, of Quakertown died peacefully March 13, 2014 in the company of her loving family. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Ralph & Bessie (Seifert) Weaver. She is survived by two sons Scott and his wife Denise of Trumbauersville, Tim and his wife Barbara of Palmer, Alaska. Three grandchildren Rebecca Spor and...

Dorothy Dewolf

Dorothy Dewolf

Mar 9, 2014

Dorothy DeWolf, 66, of Quakertown died March 9, 2014 in St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. A long-time resident in Sellersville, she was the wife of the late Albert DeWolf. Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of Paul Snyder of Lehighton and the late Miriam (Fritz) Snyder. Dorothy was last employed as a personal caretaker for handicapped adults....

Edward L. Martin

Edward L. Martin

Mar 9, 2014

Edward L. Martin, 86, of Milford Square died March 9, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of the late Doris E. (Ziegler) Martin. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Alfred & Lydia (Nace) Martin. He was a laborer for the U.S. Gauge Ametek Division in Sellersville before retiring. He loved animals and rescued...

Frances D'Amore

Frances D'Amore

Mar 2, 2014

Frances DAmore, 93, of Lafayette Hill died March 2. Wife of the late Carmen DAmore. Born in Philadelphia daughter of the late Antonio & Anna Rose (Natale) Massari. Beloved mother to her three children Salvatore (Phyllis), Connie Kalinoski (Raymond) and Anna. Brother Rudy, five grandchildren four great grandchildren. Predeceased by four brothers and a sister. Services will be held...

Helen M. Fenstermacher

Helen M. Fenstermacher

Feb 28, 2014

Helen M. Fenstermacher, 79 of Richland Township died Friday February 28, 2014 in GrandView Hospital, Sellersville. Born in Richlandtown she was the daughter of the late Earl S. and Rosa Ellen (Afflerbach) Fenstermacher. Before her retirement she was a presser for the former Swan Lee in Richlandtown. She is survived by two brothers Earl S., Jr. and Robert W....

Judith L. Howe

Judith L. Howe

Feb 27, 2014

Judith L. Howe, 65 of Macungie died February 27, 2014 in her home. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Marguerite J. (Bleam) Yoder. She was a retired school teacher and realtor. She is survived by a sister Sandra A. Yoder of Coopersburg. Two nieces Karen Orzel (Michael) of Quakertown and Wendy Lewis...

Isabella R. Dyson

Isabella R. Dyson

Feb 20, 2014

Isabella Dyson, 78, died February 20th in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Thomas Dyson. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fleckenstein. She is survived by two sons Thomas & Edward both of Quakertown. One grandchild, three great grandchildren. Services will be private. Arrangements by the C. R....

Helen M. Bergey

Helen M. Bergey

Feb 17, 2014

Helen M. Bergey, 103, of Quakertown died February 17, in Belle Haven Nursing Home. Wife of the late Jacob L. Bergey. Born In Argus, PA she was the daughter of the late Victor & Irene (Stull) Bernd. Survived by nieces and nephews. Service will be on February 21, at 10:30 A.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc....

Anna Kalnins

Anna Kalnins

Feb 16, 2014

Anna Kalnins of Quakertown died Sunday February 16, 2014 in Independence Court, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Karlis Kalnins. Born in Latvia she was the daughter of the late Peter & Pauline (Broks) Dukalska. She was an Upholsterer for JG Furniture in Quakertown before retiring. She was one of the original founders and life member of...

Robert C. Dallas

Robert C. Dallas

Feb 12, 2014

Robert C. Dallas, Jr., 74, of Quakertown died February 12, 2014 in the St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. Born in West Rockhill Twsp., he was the son of the late Robert C. & Anna M. (Barcik) Dallas. He began his career at the A & P grocery store in Quakertown at age 16 and retired over forty years later...

Arthur A. Roll

Arthur A. Roll

Feb 9, 2014

Arthur A. Roll, 77, of Spinnerstown died February 9, 2014 in St. Lukes Hospice House, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Margaret E. (Light) Roll. They were married 47 years on February 4, 2014. Born in Chilton, Wisconsin he was the son of the late Adelbert H. & Clara A. (Haessly) Roll. He owned and operated AR Saw and...

William "Bill" G. Schadler

William "Bill" G. Schadler

Feb 6, 2014

William "Bill" G. Schadler, 69, of Red Hill, died February 6, 2014 in St. Lukes Quakertown Campus. He was the husband of Gail L. (Langhorst) Schadler. They were married 44 years last June. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late Francis & Gladys A. (Kelchner) Schadler. He was an Industrial Sales Manager before retiring and...

Gene H. Lego

Gene H. Lego

Feb 4, 2014

Gene H. Lego, 80, of Quakertown died February 4, 2014 in Genesis Health Care Quakertown Center. He was the husband of the late Jane D. (Stout) Lego. Born in Gallitzin, PA he was the son of the late Howard, Sr. & Viola (Goldy) Lego. He was a retired steel handler for Met-Pro Corporation in Harleysville. He was a U.S....

Gertrude E. Frey

Gertrude E. Frey

Feb 4, 2014

Gertrude E. Frey, 89, of Allentown passed away Tuesday February 4, 2014 in Genesis Quakertown Center. She was the wife of Walter Frey. In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter Diane Sage of Montana, and a sister Margaret Young of Vermont. One grandson. She was predeceased by a daughter Carol, and a granddaughter. A private...

Dorothy E. Yelicanin

Dorothy E. Yelicanin

Jan 30, 2014

Dorothy E. Yelicanin, 94, of Quakertown formerly of Springtown died January 30, 2014 in Valley Manor Nursing Home, Coopersburg. She was the wife of the late George N. Yelicanin. Born in Lower Saucon Twsp., she was the daughter of the late Harold W. & Elma E. (Miller) Buss. She retired in 1985 from Roselon Industries, Quakertown. Dorothy was a...

Harold C. Mease

Harold C. Mease

Jan 30, 2014

Harold C. Mease, 93, of Quakertown died January 30, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of the late Evelyn M. (Bleam) Mease. Born in Springtown, PA he was the son of the late Linford & Mary (Campbell) Mease. He was a truck driver for Bethlehem Steel before his retirement in 1980. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and...

Donald W. Vargo

Donald W. Vargo

Jan 29, 2014

Donald W. Vargo, 78, of Quakertown died January 29, 2014 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. Husband of Rose Marie (Leonard) Vargo. They were married 56 years last August. Born in Bedminster Twsp., son of the late Edward J. Vargo & the late Gertrude (Struber) Zimmerman. Also the son of the late Ruth E. Godshall. He was a retired plumber....

Donald E. Swartley

Donald E. Swartley

Jan 27, 2014

Donald E. Swartley, 75, of Sellersville died January 27, 2014 in his home. He was the husband of the late Irene V. (Janney) Swartley. Born in Warrington, Pa he was the son of the late Eli & Edith (Tobin) Swartley. He retired from Grand View Hospital Maintenance Department. Prior to that he worked for Swartley Construction. Donald enjoyed hunting,...