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daughter Angela, brother John Passante and sister Rita Cubicciotti. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Angela M. Passante, brother James, sister Teresa and children Joseph (Susan), Raymond, Denise Beres (Stan), Christopher, Karen Franks (Michael), and grandchildren Alexandria, Raymond, Angela, Benjamin and William. Joe served in the US Army as a Private in Germany from 1950 to 1954. He was a medic, radio operator, and cook. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the American Kidney Fund. Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).
Lorraine Sandra (Rapp) Phillips, 83, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at her home on July 9, 2023. She was born in Lansdale, PA on September 26, 1939 to the late Frederick and Katherine (Kaupp) Rapp. Lorraine was the loving wife of Donald Phillips for 68 years. She was an avid gardener, and a member of the Buxmont Garden Club. Lorraine and Donald owned and operated the Country Caboodle together for almost 15 years. Lorraine is survived by her husband, Donald; children Gary (Marci) Phillips, Lisa (Tim) Tunis, and Stephen (Kim) Phillips; grandchildren Tiffany Shade, Ashley Finney, Hillary Wilhelm, and Kady Modisette; great grandchildren Harper, Grayson, Londyn, Campbell, Ava, Logan, and Ivy; brother William Rapp; and many other loving family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents and siblings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Chapel, Quakertown. Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).
John A. Reinhardt, 63, of Quakertown passed away on July 5, 2023 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem after a hardfought battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his wonderful mother, Elizabeth M. Reinhardt (Polk) and his awesome father Charles F. Reinhardt, Sr. He is survived by his loving sister Diane and his brothers, Charles, Jr., and Bernard, along with many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are in the care of C. R. Strunk
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Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 30386 Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Carolyn M. Rush, 85, of Quakertown died July 1, 2023 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Kermit A. Rush. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Carl & Ellen Irene (Knechel) Warnke. She enjoyed camping and swimming at the YMCA. She also enjoyed doing crafts, reading, puzzles, games, and musicals. Carolyn was a member of West Swamp Mennonite Church and a member of the church knotting club. She is survived by a son Paul of Richlandtown, three daughters Donna Rush of Richlandtown, Susan Burrows (Forrest) of Catasauqua, Karen Parke of Richlandtown; a daughter in law Lisa Rush of Quakertown; six grandchildren Sandy Cohen, Paul Parke, Corrine Fellman, David Rush (Casey), Stacey Hay, and Brandon Rush (Jenni); two great grandchildren Skyler Huntley and Adam Fellman. She was predeceased by two sons David and Robert; four brothers Carl, Franklin, William, and Louie, and a sister Jean. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to West Swamp Mennonite Church 2501 Allentown Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951.
Herman J. Slozer, Jr., age 95, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on July 18, 2023, at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA. The husband of the late Shirley A. (Swartley) Slozer, they were married for 59 years. Born in Bedminster Township, he was the son of the late Herman J. and Helen (Silberberger) Slozer, Sr. He started, owned, and operated the Hilltop Flower and Gift Shop in Perkasie for 50 years before retiring in 2001. He was active in the Perkasie Borough and many local Churches. Herman is survived by his children: Susan Rice and husband Timothy, Gail Bauer and husband Christopher, Scott Slozer, Joseph Slozer and wife Katie, and Grandchildren: Aaron and Arik Bauer, Evan Rice, Hailey and
Ezekiel Snyder. He is predeceased by his wife Shirley Ann (Swartley) Slozer in July 2020 and his son, Herman (Jay) Slozer in May 1988. Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).
Bonnie L. Unruh, 87, of Telford, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Life Quest in Quakertown. Born on June 12, 1936, in Sellersville, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Butcher) Kramer. Bonnie was the proud co-owner/operator, with her husband, Paul, of Nanny’s Family Store in Tylersport. Prior to that, she served as a waitress at Reliance Hotel, worked for Royal Pants Factory of Perkasie, and had stitched baseballs and softballs, from home, for Dudley. Outside of work she held memberships with Zion Hill Lutheran Church and the Eastern Star. She found joy in sewing, jigsaw puzzles, reading, crocheting, knitting, and cooking. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister: Helen Blank. She was followed in death by her husband, Paul Unruh, on July 23, 2023. Bonnie will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters: Tina M. Swartley (Richard) and Cindy L. Whitehouse (Paul); one sister: Maryann Greiser; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, PA, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10:00am until the time of the memorial service, in the funeral home, at 11:00am. Interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Bonnie’s name, to LifeQuest Nursing Center, 2450 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, or The Sanctuary of Haafsville, PO Box 921, Fogelsville, PA 18051.
Paul J. Unruh, 83, of Telford, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Life Quest in Quakertown. Born on February 15, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa, he was a son of the late J. Paul E. and Eileen (Bennett) Unruh.
Following high school graduation, Paul joined the United States Marine Corps. After returning to civilian life, Paul held employment with PennCast in Telford before becoming co-owner/operator, with his wife Bonnie, of Nanny’s Family Store in Tylersport. He later worked for Landis Supermarket, Telford. Outside of work Paul loved to travel throughout the United States, as well as playing golf. He was a member of Zion Hill Lutheran Church, Springfield. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Bonnie L. Unruh, who passed away on July 21, 2023; and one brother: Bill Unruh. Paul will be lovingly remembered by two step-daughters: Tina M. Swartley (Richard) and Cindy L. Whitehouse (Paul); one brother: Michael Unruh (Jan); two sisters: Judy Neely and Andrea Linde; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, PA, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10:00am until the time of the memorial service, in the funeral home, at 11:00am. Interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Paul’s name, to LifeQuest Nursing Center, 2450 John Fries Highway, Quakertown; Wreaths Across America www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/finance; or The Sanctuary of Haafsville, PO Box 921, Fogelsville, PA 18051.
Barbara M. Yankowski, 82, of Coopersburg died July 14, 2023 in her home. She was the wife of the late Bolek “Buddy” Yankowski. She was born in New York. She enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. Barbara is survived by two sons Brian and his partner Paulette, and Christopher; two grandchildren; Christopher, Jr., & Miranda. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. Quakertown.
Using your Will to Provide for your Minor Children BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. Most of us think of a will as simply “a legal document that spells out who gets my property when I die”. And while that is true, a will can also be a tool that determines what happens to your minor children and their finances if both parents die before the children come of age. This is not a topic that is comfortable to think about, but for parents, it is necessary. 1. Naming a Guardian A guardian is the person who will serve in the parental role in the event that you die before your children reach the age of majority. This individual will provide for your children in their daily needs (making sure they have clothes, food, shelter, get to school on time, etc.) This is not something you want to leave to the courts. The courts will do their due diligence and attempt to make a decision based on the best interests of the child, but it is impossible for a judge to understand the “in’s and out’s” of your friendships and family relationships, which would likely be the basis for whom you name as a guardian. In order to avoid this risk, use your will to put this decision in writing. 2. Naming someone to handle your child’s inheritance Children under the age of 18 cannot manage their inheritance money. There must be someone appointed or named in the will to
do this on their behalf until they come of age. There are a number of ways to do this, the two most common are: • You can use your will to set up a testamentary trust, which will then allow you to set the terms on how and when they will receive the money (ex.” My daughter shall receive $20,000.00 when she turns 25, and the remainder when she turns 30”). In this testamentary trust you will name a trustee or trustees to handle and manage the money until the time at which the document directs the funds to be distributed. • You can name a Custodian under the PA Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. Under this approach, the Custodian cannot turn over the funds until the child turns 21, and in some circumstances, may be allowed to maintain control over the funds until the child turns 25. If you have minor children and you do not have a will, or you do not have a will that addresses who will provide for your minor children in the event of your death, make an appointment to contact an experienced estate planning attorney in your area. Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 101B, in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He specializes in estate planning & administration, family law, and business law. To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138 or visit his website at www.fravel-law.com