Obituaries

Michael J. Burke, Jr.

Michael J. Burke, Jr.

Aug 29, 2012

Michael J. Burke, Jr., 56, of Quakertown died August 29, 2012 in his home. He was the husband of Sharon L. (Leidy) Burke. They were married 33 years last April. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of Estelle T. (Doyle) Burke of Quakertown and the late Michael J. Burke, Sr. He was a construction supervisor for Allan A....

Shirley A. Weitzel

Shirley A. Weitzel

Aug 28, 2012

Shirley A. Weitzel, 77, of Quakertown died August 28, 2012 in St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Forrest "Sam" R. Weitzel. Born in Coopersburg she was the daughter of the late Wallace & Grace (Quintrell) Hengey. She was last employed at Knauss Dried Beef in Quakertown. Shirley enjoyed playing Bingo. She is survived...

Arlene R. Bishop

Arlene R. Bishop

Aug 19, 2012

Arlene R. Bishop, 89, of Richlandtown died August 19, 2012 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Bishop. Born in Richlandtown she was the daughter of the late Warren H. & Anna (Ridenour) Sames. She was a seamstress for various clothing mills in the Upper Bucks Area before retiring. Arlene...

Louis Wolownik

Louis Wolownik

Aug 18, 2012

Louis Wolownik, 90 of Quakertown died Saturday August 18, 2012 in St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Elsie (Roth) Wolownik. They celebrated sixty six years of marriage last December. Born in Coatesville he was the son of the late Akiton and Anastasia (Marchewka) Wolownik. Before his retirement in 1976 he was a tool and die...

Florence M. Fischer

Florence M. Fischer

Aug 18, 2012

Florence M. Fischer, 101, of Richlandtown died August 18, 2012 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph Fischer. Born in Allentown she was the daughter of the late Ira & Carrie (Dubbs) Swartz. She was a member of First United Church of Christ in Quakertown. She is survived by a son Joseph...

Lauren A. Ritter

Lauren A. Ritter

Aug 13, 2012

Lauren Anne (Graybill) Ritter passed from this world to Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with renal cancer. She will be missed beyond measure. Born on December 31, 1958 in Quakertown, the fourth of nine children, she graduated from Quakertown High School in 1976 before marrying and having three children. A devoted mother for...

James S. Custer

James S. Custer

Aug 8, 2012

James S. Custer, 90, of Quakertown died August 8, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital, Quakertown Campus. He was married for 66 years to the late Elizabeth "Betty" (Fluck) Custer who died on September 18, 2010. Born in Milford Square, Pa he was the son of the late John K. & Flora (Spare) Custer. He was a Prudential Insurance Agent...

Fred L. Modzel

Fred L. Modzel

Aug 2, 2012

Fred L. Modzel, 73, of Quakertown died August 2, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital Quakertown Campus. He was the husband of Diane L. (Diefenderfer) Modzel. They were married 21 years last March. Born in Casanova, Centre County, Pa he was the son of the late Gustav M. & Loretta (Hemmis) Modzel. He was last employed by Thermco of Quakertown...

Jennie Parks

Jennie Parks

Jul 31, 2012

Jennie Parks, 90, of Quakertown died July 31, 2012 in her home. She was the wife of the late Clarence C. Parks. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Anthony & Blanche (Balicka) Jasinski. She was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. Survived by two daughters Patricia Frederick and her husband Gerald of Trumbauersville, and Linda...

Philomena "Phyllis" T. Lenahan

Philomena "Phyllis" T. Lenahan

Jul 30, 2012

Philomena "Phyllis" T. Lenahan, 90, of Quakertown formerly of Philadelphia died July 30, 2012 in her home. She was the wife of the late Edmund J. Lenahan, Sr. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Frank & Madeline "Lena" (Chiacciere) Gallichio. She was a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church in Quakertown. She is survived by...

William J. Eckert

William J. Eckert

Jul 27, 2012

William J. Eckert 91, died July 27, 2012. Service Information A service summary is not available

Timothy J. Brayshaw

Timothy J. Brayshaw

Jul 27, 2012

Timothy J. Brayshaw, 57 of Quakertown formerly of Palm City FL died Friday July 27, 2012 in his home. He was the husband of Donna (Lamb) Brayshaw. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Joseph and Rosalia (Tureski) Brayshaw. Timothy was of the catholic faith and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife....

Dorothy Mae Dorney

Dorothy Mae Dorney

Jul 24, 2012

Dorothy Mae Dorney passed away on Tuesday, July 24th at the age of 91 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Dorney. Dorothy (Dot) was born on May 22, 1921 in Quakertown, Pa. to Mamie (Weisel) and Lloyd Scheetz. She grew up in Milford Square, graduated from Quakertown Community High School in...

Shirley M. Walker

Shirley M. Walker

Jul 23, 2012

Shirley M. Walker, 80 of Quakertown died Monday July 23, 2012 in Quakertown Center Genesis Health Care. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Oliver Bright and Rose (Kulp) Bright Krauss. She was of the Lutheran faith. Survived by a daughter, sister, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren also several nieces, nephews...

Ellen M. Hillegas

Ellen M. Hillegas

Jul 21, 2012

Ellen M. Hillegas, 84 of Quakertown died Saturday July 21, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital - Quakertown Campus. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Hillegas. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Edith (Hersh) Shearer. Ellen enjoyed watching TV and doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by two sons Richard L....

William H. Clark

William H. Clark

Jul 21, 2012

William Clark, 67, of Quakertown died July 21, 2012 in his home. Born January 8, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late J. Frank & Alma (Yetter) Clark. He served four years active duty at Willow Grove Naval Air Station, and continued as a member of the Naval Reserves, retiring as a master chief after...

Frank P. Moran

Frank P. Moran

Jul 17, 2012

Frank P. Moran, 70, of Quakertown formerly of Willow Grove died July 17, 2012 in St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Boylan) Moran. They were married 46 years in April. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Francis J. & Mary (Dougherty) Moran. After 29 years of employment he retired...

Maynard W. Lewis

Maynard W. Lewis

Jul 12, 2012

Maynard W. Lewis, 91, of Quakertown died July 12, 2012 at Valley Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Coopersburg. He was the husband of the late Stella T. (Novak) Lewis. Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Harry C. & Blanche (Wilson) Lewis. He was a carpenter retiring in 1982 from his families business, Lewis Brothers Builders...

George F. Littlewood

George F. Littlewood

Jul 12, 2012

George F. Littlewood, 81, of Quakertown died July 12, 2012 in his home. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Clarence F. & Mary (Peters) Littlewood. He was a retired maintenance machinist for the Philadelphia Navy Yard. George was a toy model enthusiast. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of the Quakertown...

Ruth E. Booth

Ruth E. Booth

Jul 8, 2012

Ruth E. Booth, 71, of Green Lane died July 8, 2012 in her home. She was the wife of William H. Booth. They were married 52 years last May. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Harold & Theresa (Walter) Thompson. Ruth enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, quilting and crafts. She also enjoyed working with animals and...