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• Upper Bucks Free Press • February 2015
~Obituaries~ DOROTHY
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(WEISS) KOEHLER, 89, of Quakertown died January 1, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital Quakertown Campus. She was the wife of the late Russell P. Koehler. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Clarence & Lillie (Miller) Weiss. Dorothy was a member of First United Church of Christ in Quakertown where she was a member of the Women’s Guild. She enjoyed embroidery and cooking and was known by her family as a great homemaker, mother, grammy, and great grandma. She is survived by a son David (Christine) of Ida Grove, Iowa, a daughter Debbie Stover (Dean) of Coopersburg. Three grandchildren Todd Koehler (Paula) Danielle Zadnik (Justin) and Andrew Stover (Jaclin). Four great granddaughters Morgan and Vanessa Koehler and Veronica and Arya Zadnik. Predeceased by a daughter Leanne, and a brother Leroy Weiss. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www. crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to RLS Foundation, 819 Second St., SW Rochester, MN 55902-2985, www.rls.org. or to Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. ALBERT
KLOTZ, 87 of Quakertown died January 2, 2015 in St. Luke’s Hospital Quakertown Campus. He was the husband of the late Florence (Tarantino) Klotz. He retired from the Hellertown Borough Water Department. He is survived by three grandchildren Lori Geib, Richard Kramer (Jill), and Steve Kramer (Deb). Two great grandchildren Allie and Amanda. He was predeceased by his children Albert, Jr., Steven and Edna Kramer, one brother and several sisters. C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www. crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951. MARY E. (THOMAS) HIXSON, 97, of Quakertown died January 3, 2015 in her home. She was the wife of the late Dale W. Hixson. Born in Springfield Township, Bucks County
near Coopersburg, she was the daughter of the late John & Maria (Wingard) Thomas. Many years ago she was employed by the former Artistic Glass Company in Trumbauersville. She was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Quakertown and a former member and served many years as a Deaconess at First Church of the Brethren in Quakertown. In her later years she enjoyed visiting with family and playing Parcheesi. Mary greatly enjoyed and loved her caregivers in the last few years. She is survived by her children D. Wayne (Barbara) of Atwater, CA, Richard L. (Joyce) of Sacramento, CA, Barry J. of Bethlehem, Deanna L. Unger (Sam) of Wabash, IN, John W. (Gail) of Coopersburg, and Sandra L. Wolfinger (Gary) of Quakertown. Eighteen grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Sylvia A. Belzner, a grandson Ricky, brother John, and sisters Elda, Evelyn, Jeanette, Susan, Ethel, Kathryn, Lydia, and Lillian., a son in law Wilhelm Belzner, and a daughter in law Susan Hixson. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1811 N. Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorial contributions to the Church Mission Fund at the above address. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www. crstrunk.com) Quakertown. DONALD R. ROBERTS, 83, of Quakertown, Haycock Township died January 5, 2015 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown. He was the husband of Eleanor (Palm) Roberts. They were married 58 years last March. Born in Allentown, PA he was the son of the late Erwin & Verna (Smith) Roberts. He was an operating engineer before his retirement for the former Western Electric in Allentown. Donald was a graduate of William Allen High School in Allentown. He was a former Haycock Township supervisor and a cub scout leader. He also enjoyed golfing and hunting. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post #242, in Quakertown. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Keith M. (Pamela) of Chesterton, IN and Kurtis M. (Val) of Quakertown, and a daughter Karen M. Stump (Jerry) of Quakertown. Five grandchildren Stephanie Bryant (Ben), Kyle
Stump (Jenna), Kailyn McClain (Matt), Kurtis Roberts, and Matthew Roberts. Three great grandchildren Carsen Bryant, Audrey McClain, and Kyle Stump, Jr. He was predeceased by a brother Theodore Roberts. C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951 KIM LEAMER MALESKI, 55, of Ramsey, MN, formerly of Quakertown, died Jan. 5 in her home. She was the wife of Larry Maleski. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of Lois (Stauffer) Leamer, of Quakertown and the late W. Robert Leamer. Surviving with her husband & mother are daughters, Kerrie, & Sydney; son, Michael; brothers, Keith Leamer, wife Cindy of Mertztown, Kevin Leamer, wife Brandy; sister, Kelly Andre, husband Michael of Fleetwood. Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Masonic Cancer Center-University of Minnesota Foundation, PO Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN 55486-0266 (checks payable to University of Minnesota) Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown www.janauglefcs.com CALVIN R. KERNECHEL, 79, of Quakertown died peacefully in his home on January 10, 2015. Husband of Barbara (Campbell) Kernechel. No calling hours or services as requested. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk. com) Quakertown is handling the arrangements. DONALD L. McKNIGHT, 49, of Perkasie died January 17, 2015 in his home. Born in Quakertown he was the son of Neil & Patricia (Crouthamel) McKnight. He was the owner operator of Glass Enhancements in Bedminster, PA. He was a member of the Wheels of Time in Breinigsville, PA and the Road Angels of Doylestown. In addition to his parents he is survived by a son DJ McKnight (Christine), a brother James and a sister Barbara Kreisler (Scott), one grandson Evan and two nieces Elizabeth and Emily. C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951 ROBERT E. SCHLEGEL, SR., 67, of Hellertown, formerly of Quakertown died Sat., Jan 17th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the loving husband of Gail M. (Kerns) Schlegel for the past 41 years. Born in Easton, he was the son of Ruth (Counterman) Schlegel. Surviving with his wife, are sons; Todd, wife Heather of Hellertown, and Robert Jr.; daughters, Mary Switzer, husband Eugene of Reading, Mary Tarantino, husband Jerry of Quakertown, Dorothy Keller, husband Paul of Phillipsburg, NJ, Tina Sharek of Quakertown, Tara SchlegelDietz, husband Joel of Center Valley and Jamie Winter, husband Bruce of Perkasie; brother Raymond Shook, wife Jean of Nazareth; sister, Yvonne Jacobs of Orlando, FL; eighteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter; Ericka Schlegel and several brothers and sisters. Interment in Whitemarsh Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to the family c/o Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown, PA. www. janauglefcs.com A.FLOYD TRUMBAUER, 90, of Quakertown
died in his home Sunday Jan. 18. He was the loving husband of Jane (Groff) Trumbauer for the past 68 years. He began working on the family farm at an early age to help support the family. At age seventeen he took over his father’s produce business (Huckster Route) distributing farm produce, eggs, butter, and fresh meat throughout the Philadelphia area, which he continued successfully for almost 1/2 a century. In 1970, he began selling and servicing snowmobiles as a secondary business which evolved into Trumbauers Lawn & Recreational operated by his son, John today. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of the late Elmer, Sr. and Eva (Headman) Trumbauer. Surviving with his wife, are sons; John, Arthur, David, & Douglas, daughters; Joanne Ghazanfari, Cheryl Kline, Susan Rovito, Jean Pierce, & Rebecca Boulo, sister; Ruth Rosch; 20 grandchildren & 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Shannon & siblings; Elmer, Jr., Marion, & Robert. Interment in East Swamp Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made to Morning Star Fellowship / Celebrate Recovery, 429 S. Ninth St., Quakertown. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family. www. janauglefcs.com
SISTER CAROLYN KREBS, OP DOMINICAN SISTER OF PEACE, died peacefully in Bethlehem, PA on January 18th. Sister Carolyn was on the Leadership Team and a former President of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de’Ricci. Sister Carolyn was a member of the retreat staff of the Dominican Retreat and Conference Center in Niskayuna, NY for many years and she also served St. Clement Parish in Saratoga Springs, NY from 1985 to 1998. At the time of her death Sister Carolyn was actively involved in parish ministry at St. Isidore Parish in Quakertown, PA. The funeral Liturgy and burial will be at a later date. Memorial donations in Sister Carolyn’s name may be sent to the Advancement Office, Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219. ERNEST G. CANNON, SR., 67 of Quakertown formerly of Philadelphia died January 19, 2015 in St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Betty (Wilhelm) Cannon. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary last August. He was the owner operator of the former Cannon Paining & Wall Covering in Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of Helen (Burkhart) Cannon and the late George Ernest Cannon. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Quakertown American Legion Post #242 serving on the honor guard and as a past treasurer. Ernest also enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by a son Ernie, Jr. (Jodie Smith-Cannon) and a daughter Michell. Two brothers Jack and Frank, four sisters Dorothy, Diane, Debbie and Phyllis, and seven grandchildren Samantha, Meghan, Michael, Reilly, Owen, Declan and Brody. He was predeceased by his father, a brother Joe, and a sister Esther. Interment with military honors was held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd. Newton, PA 18940. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951 HERBERT T. LIEKE, 67, of Quakertown died Wed., Jan 21st at St. Luke’s, Fountain Hill. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Marie (Opper) Lieke. Herb sometimes knowns as “Tex” worked for many years at the Friendly Bookstore in Quakertown. Herb was known as a faithful man who loved the Lord. Surviving are cousins; Paula, Sue, Rich, Carole, Clifford and Albert. He will be missed by many friends. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown. Interment at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd, Quakertown. www. janauglefcs.com CURTIS E. THOMPSON, 83, of Doylestown, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Born in Kansas, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ethel (Eisenhard) Thompson Wright. Curt came to Doylestown as an infant and spent his life working and serving in the township. He was a founder and lifetime member of Central Bucks Ambulance and Rescue Squad. Curt recently received his 60th year pin for lifetime service to Doylestown Fire Company. He was a township auxiliary police officer and worked as a Bucks County emergency dispatcher for many years. After retiring from the US Postal Service, Curt drove Central Bucks school buses for 18 years. Curt was a US Army Korean War veteran with 60 years American Legion membership. He enjoyed cryptograms, driving, working with all things mechanical, building scale models, travel, and dining out with family and friends. Curt is survived by his daughters, Wanda Buckley (husband John C.) of Waldorf, MD, and Eileen Riley (husband J. Kevin) of Upper Black Eddy; six grandchildren, John, Sharon, John, Zachary, Joshua and Phoebe; eight greatgrandchildren, Liam, Cheyenne, Austin, Natalie, Alyana, Shayla, Jasper and Joseph; a sister, Rosaleen Durborow of Souderton; and a brother, William Wright (wife Mary) of Point Pleasant. He was predeceased by sons David and Kevin. Arrangements are private in respect of decedent’s wishes. www.janauglefcs.com ELSIE M. LEISTER, 96, of Frederick, formerly of Milford Square, died Mon. Jan. 26th at Frederick Living. She was the wife of the late Franklin Leister. Born in Northampton County, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Cora (Beck) Fair. She worked as a seamstress for many years and helped take care of people with special needs before retiring. She served on the Milford Twp. Fire Co. Women’s Auxiliary and helped to start the local 4-H club. She was a longtime member of West Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, where she was an assistant Sunday School teacher, did quilting and knitting, and worked with the bible school. Surviving is her son, Kenneth, wife Judy of Quakertown; daughter, Carol Nase, husband Richard of Sellersville; step grandchildren, Pam,