Obituaries

Charles A. Donohue

Charles A. Donohue

Oct 3, 2011

Charles A. Donohue, 77, of Ottsville died October 3, 2011 in Neshaminy Manor, Doylestown. He was the husband of Minnie I. (Litzenberger) Donohue. They were married 55 years last May. Born in Abington, PA he was the son of the late Thomas M. & Edith (McNamara) Donohue. He was the owner of the former Donohue's Service Station in Ottsville....

Alvin C. Schantzenbach

Alvin C. Schantzenbach

Sep 28, 2011

Alvin C. Schantzenbach, 62, of Hellertown died September 28, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Peachey) Schantzenbach. They were married 39 years in June. Born in Bethlehem he was the son of the late Linford & Claire B. (Sutton) Schantzenbach. In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters Barbara...

Russell G. High

Russell G. High

Sep 28, 2011

Russell G. High (87) formerly of Coopersburg, died peacefully at Rockhill Mennonite Community (Sellersville, Pa) on September 28, 2011. He was born on August 6, 1924 to Aaron & Alice (George) High in Bedminster Twp., Bucks County. Russell was preceded in death by brothers; Harry, Isaac, Wilmer, Edward, Paul, and Dale, and sisters; Dorothy, Mabel Bissey and Ruth Myers....

Betty J. Nace

Betty J. Nace

Sep 25, 2011

Betty J. Nace, 84, of Palm died September 25, 2011 in Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Elmer C. Nace. They were married 64 years last November. Born in New Castle Twp, Schuylkill County she was the daughter of the late Jacob & Margaret (Matthews) Kramer. She retired in 1988 from the...

Betty J. Bauman

Betty J. Bauman

Sep 19, 2011

Betty J. Bauman, 82, of Quakertown died September 19, 2011 in LifeQuest Nursing Center, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Melvin M. Bauman. Born in Emmaus she was the daughter of the late Paul & Edna (Schantz) Bloch. She was last employed as a clerk for the Friendly Book Store in Quakertown. She also worked for American...

Bradley Eugene Cianciola

Bradley Eugene Cianciola

Sep 18, 2011

Brad Cianciola, 49, of Quakertown died September 18, 2011 in his home. He was the husband of Tracy Ann (Holaday) Cianciola. They were married 16 years. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Brad was a son of Edna Mae (Showers) Shanok and stepfather Dan Shanok of Somerset, New Jersey, and the late Paul Cianciola. He graduated from Watchung Hills High School...

Leona M. Schaffer

Leona M. Schaffer

Sep 18, 2011

Leona M. Schaffer, 87, of Quakertown went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2011 in Independence Court, Quakertown. She was the wife of Earl T. Schaffer. They were married 69 years on September 12th. Born in Spring Valley, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Ella (Kline) McCarthy. She retired in 1957 as...

Ellwood C. Kulik

Ellwood C. Kulik

Sep 17, 2011

Ellwood C. Kulik, 84, of Quakertown died on September 17, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Martha J. (Leister) Kulik for 50 years. Born in Richland Township, he was the son of the late John T. and Anna (Bezemek) Kulik. He was a graduate of the California Schoolhouse and attended Quakertown High School. Ed honorably...

Daniel J. Steich

Daniel J. Steich

Sep 8, 2011

Daniel J. Steich, 47 of Telford died September 8, 2011 in his home. Born in Quakertown he was the son of Joan (Szostkiewicz) Steich and the late John C. Steich. Daniel was a recycler of scrap metal and oil. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing cards and working on cars. He was also an avid fisherman. In addition to his...

Joyce A. Nace

Joyce A. Nace

Sep 4, 2011

Joyce A. Nace, 81, of Quakertown died September 4, 2011 in LifeQuest Nursing Center, Milford Twp. She was the companion of the late Harold F. Solomon. Born in Cohoes, NY she was the daughter of the late Napoleon & Alice (Archambaul) Miner. She is survived by two sons Aaron Woodard of Lansdale, and Alan Woodard of New York. Two...

Louise B. Vacha

Louise B. Vacha

Sep 1, 2011

Louise B. Vacha, 83, of Quakertown died September 1, 2011 in her home. She was the wife of the late Alvin J. Vacha. She was a member of the Assembly of God. Survived by two daughters Sharon Louise Gilley and Pamela Marie Anderson, a son Pastor Michael Alvin Vacha. A sister Fay Kleman. Six grandchildren Marcia, David, Brian, Angela,...

Carol Ann Schaar

Carol Ann Schaar

Aug 25, 2011

Carol Ann Schaar, 53, of Perkasie died August 25, 2011 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. She was the wife of the late James Schaar. Born in Sellersville she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Ciarlo) Holzerman of Perkasie and the late William Holzerman. She was presently employed at Pennridge Food Services and part time at the Holiday House Pool in...

Joan Marie Murray

Joan Marie Murray

Aug 24, 2011

Joan Marie Murray, 61, of Quakertown died August 24, 2011 in her home. She was the wife of Francis "Fran" Murray. They were married 41 years last January. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Emilio & Angelina (Cervone) Altomare. She was last employed as a deli manager for Acme Markets. Joan was a member of...

Mary A. Dietz

Mary A. Dietz

Aug 22, 2011

Mary A. Dietz, 100, of Quakertown died August 22, 2011 in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Paul Dietz. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Melvin L. & Jennie S. (Moyer) Gerhart. She worked for the former Merrill Rush's Tasty Candy Store, Quakertown before retiring. Mary played basketball and...

Phd Musselman, Richard C.

Phd Musselman, Richard C.

Aug 17, 2011

Richard C. Musselman, PhD., 78, died Wednesday August 17th, 2011 in Christiana Care Hospital, Newark DE. Richard married Mary Ellen (Koder) Musselman in December 1951. Born in Quakertown, PA he was the son of the late Reynold and Edna (Hope) Musselman. He grew up in Quakertown with his two brothers Bill, Jerome and sister Nancy and graduated from Quakertown...

James J. Sands, Jr.

James J. Sands, Jr.

Aug 12, 2011

James J. Sands, Jr., 81 of Quakertown formerly of Philadelphia died Friday August 12, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Evelyn K. (Cantwell) Sands. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late James J., Sr. and Marion (Lindvall) Sands He was a fireman, conductor and engineer for the Reading Railroad...

Gail Lynn Schuster

Gail Lynn Schuster

Aug 7, 2011

Gail Lynn (Jones) Schuster, 46, of Center Valley died Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. Born in Quakertown on March 12, 1965 she was the daughter of Howard, Sr. & Doris (Steich) Jones of Quakertown. In addition to her parents she is survived by a sister Brenda and her husband Jim of Allentown, and a brother...

Helen F. Cygan

Helen F. Cygan

Aug 4, 2011

Helen F. Cygan, of Bethlehem formerly of Quakertown died August 4, 2011 in Holy Family Manor in Bethlehem. She was the wife of the late Frank Cygan who died in 1968. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Michael & Caroline (Kotulka) Pendrak. She was a baker for the former Yeakel's Bakery in Quakertown. Helen enjoyed...

Sr. Fadeley, Richard "Dick"

Sr. Fadeley, Richard "Dick"

Aug 1, 2011

Richard "Dick" Fadeley, Sr., man of honor, man of truth, man of God, 87, of Quakertown died August 1, 2011 in Greenleaf Nursing Home, Doylestown. He was the husband of Jeannette (Czaplicki-Muhr) Fadeley. He was born in Ambler, Pa. He was the director of transportation for Amtrak in Philadelphia retiring in 1979 to become a full time minister for...

John P. Grecky

John P. Grecky

Jul 30, 2011

John P. Grecky, 79, of Quakertown died July 30, 2011 in Genesis HealthCare Quakertown Center. He was the companion of Sylvia J. Atherholt. Born in Minersville, Pa he was the son of the late John & Mary (Sebach) Grecky. He was a machinest for the U.S. Gauge/Ametek Division, Sellersville from 1951 until his retirement in 1999. He was also...