Upper Bucks Free Press • January 2025

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What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?

ONGOING: FRESH CONNECT Bucks County free farmers market for eligible Bucks County residents every Wed 11am-1pm at Quakertown Memorial Park, 600 Mill St. Walk Through Method. FMI 215-536-0353 FRESH CONNECT Bucks County free farmers market for eligible Bucks County residents 10am-12noon every 1st & 3rd Thursday at Palisades Middle School, 4710 Durham Rd, Kintnersville. Drive Through Method. FMI 215-536-0353 Now to January 3 Christmas Light Display 4:30pm10:30pm at Zion Mennonite Church, 149 E Cherry Lane, Souderton. Drive through our Zion’s campus and witness the beautiful lights on display! Details: 215-723-3592 Now to January 5 Festival of Trees continues at Pearl S. Buck House Museum, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie.

December 31 New Year’s Eve January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day January 3 “12 Angry Men”- Free movie matinee every Friday 2pm-4pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. Peanut-free crunchy snacks & beverages in lidded containers are welcome. 215-257-9718 January 4 Soup Day 9am-12noon at Dublin Fire Co, 194 N Main St. Vegetable/Beef, Chicken Noodle, Ham/Bean. $9/quart.

Order on Soup Day 8am-12noon. Call 215-249-3740 January 5 Sunday Breakfast 8am-12noon at Springtown Station #40, 3010 Rt 212, Springtown. $12/adults, $6/ages 5 to 8, Free for ages 0 to 4.

QCHS Cheerleading Food Drive, 1pm3pm at Raymour & Flanagan Showroom, 110 S West End Blvd, Quakertown.

Donated non-perishable food items will be donated to Quakertown Food Pantry.

January 6 Crafty Play every Monday 11:30am at Perkasie Library, 150 S Pine St. Different craft materials every week. Best for kids 3 to 5, but all ages are welcome.

Free Monday Meal every Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm at Morning Star Fellowship, 429 S 9th St, Quakertown.

Also Jan. 13, 20, 27.

January 7 Happy New Year Bingo, open 5pm, games 6:45pm at Richland Township Fire

& Rescue, 64 Shelly Rd, Quakertown.

Games pay $50, Jackpot $750.

Bingo packages $30 & $35. BYOF, complimentary meal, drinks, chips. FMI: 215-778-1641 Crafty Play every Tuesday 11:30am at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. 215536-3306. Different craft materials every week. Best for kids 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome.

January 8 Woman’s Club of Indian Valley will meet 1pm at Telford Community Building, 125 Hamilton Ave, Telford. Program is “Genealogy: Digging Up Your Roots” presented by our member, Sue Strollo.

Visit our FB page or call 862-251-3036 January 10 Grand Opening Pop-Up Gallery featuring Art & Stories from Survivors of Human Trafficking, 5:30pm-8:30pm at The Shops at The Square, 123 N Main St, Dublin. Enjoy light bites, beverages, live music & art & stories provided by survivors in our programs. Reserve free tickets in advance. Ticket info: 215-2499401. Tickets not required to visit Gallery Jan 11 to 31.

“A Streetcar Named Desire”- Free movie matinee every Friday 2pm-4pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. Peanut-free crunchy snacks & beverages in lidded containers are welcome. 215-257-9718 January 11 Reading Goes to the Dogs event 11:30am at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St. 215-536-3306. Kids of all ages are invited to drop in at the library and read to certified therapy dogs.

Book Bingo 2pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St, Quakertown.

215-536-3306. Join us and you may even win a book. All ages welcome.

Perkasie Winter Market, 9am-12noon at Fire Department, 100 N 5th St, Perkasie.

FREE Community Lunch at First UCC, 4th and Park Ave, Quakertown. Pick-up time is 9am. Questions? 215-536-4447 Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner 4pm-6pm or sold out at St. Andrew’s UCC, 615 E Walnut St, Perkasie. Complete meal including dessert. Cost: By donation!

Read Aloud Meet & Greet with Brittany Phillips, local children’s author of “The Boy in Boots” & “Mouse House” at The Next Chapter Bookstore, 205 N Main St, Sellersville at 12noon. Free event!

267-404-2938.

January 17 FREE First-Time Homebuyer Workshop, 1pm-3pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St, Quakertown.

Learn about Mortgages, Housing Rights, Inspections, Appraisals, more. Register info: Library 215-536-3306 “Giant”- Free movie matinee every Friday 2pm-4pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. Peanut-free crunchy snacks & beverages in lidded containers are welcome. 215-257-9718 January 18 ‘Ask a Teen’ Tech Help, 2pm & 3pm. Help about Word Formatting, Email assistance, Laptop/Tablet help, Social media tips, Phone App tutorials.

Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St, Quakertown. Call 215-536-3306 for a time slot.

Spaghetti Dinner, all you can eat with full Salad Bar served Buffet Style, 4pm-7pm (or sold out) at Trinity Great Swamp UCC, 9150 Spinnerstown Rd, Spinnerstown. $15/adults, $10/ages 4-12, free age 3 & under. 267-374-0590 January 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day FREE Take-out Dinner every third Monday of the month at Presbyterian Church of Deep Run, 16 Irish Meetinghouse Rd, Perkasie. If more than 4 meals needed, call 215-249-3689.

January 23 ‘Divorcing & Determined’ event for women contemplating divorce. 6pm-8pm at Apricot Lane Boutique, 1533 N Main St., Ste 400B, Warringtown, PA. Call the Boutique for ticket info on reserving your free ticket. 215-343-3222 January 24 “In the Heat of the Night”- Free movie matinee every Friday 2pm-4pm

at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. Peanut-free crunchy snacks & beverages in lidded containers are welcome. 215-257-9718 Pennridge Women’s LACROSSE Bag Bingo 6pm-9pm (opens 5pm) at Benner Hall, 1260 E Cherry St, Quakertown.

Tickets/$35. Table of 10 people/$300.

Also Raffles, Gift Card Tree & 50/50 tickets available. 570-269-0969 January 25 Tea & Textiles with Caroline (latest in a series of textile programs via ZOOM) This year’s theme is Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Email for details: info@schwenkfelder. org January 26 Annual Grundsau Lodsch Fer Yunge (groundhog theme) at Schwenkfelder Heritage Center in Pennsburg. Crafts, games, snacks. Free event, but please pre-register to ensure enough supplies.

Young kids may need help of adult. FMI 215-679-3103 January 27 Keystone Quilters Meeting on ZOOM at 7pm. Program: Mel Beach “Fun and Games in Quilting”. Call Sue at 267-2616202 for Access to the meeting. Guest fee $10.

January 31 “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”- Free movie matinee every Friday 2pm-4pm at Perkasie Library, 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie. Peanut-free crunchy snacks & beverages in lidded containers are welcome. 215-257-9718 January 31 to February 2 “The Cottage” live performance at DCP Theatre, 795 Ridge Rd, Telford. Fri/ Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. (also Feb 7 to 9) Tickets and Story details: dcptheatre.org February 2 Ground Hog Day Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser for Quakertown HS Girls Softball. 1pm at Benner Hall, Cherry Rd, Quakertown.

Tickets: $35/adv, $40/at door. Email: qtownsoftballbc@gmail.com February 7, 8, 9 “The Cottage” live performance at DCP Theatre, 795 Ridge Rd, Telford.

Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. Tickets and Story details: dcptheatre.org February 8 Vendor/Craft Show 10am-2pm at Tylersport Firehouse Event Hall, 125 Ridge Rd, Telford.

Winter Market 9am-12noon at the Perkasie Fire Department, 100 N 5th St, Perkasie

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American Legion Post 242 December '24 - January '25 Update Oops!

The article that appeared last month was the article I wrote for December 2017! Hit the wrong button on the computer when sending to the UBFP! So I now am printing the correct article with updates for my January 2025 issue.

The drawing held on November 23 had us going over the Ten Thousand mark for gross receipts ($10,075.00).

Our net receipts for youth activities were $4503.92, which includes donations back to the organization.

The evening of the drawing a check was presented to the local police forces for $2000.00 from the three fund raising groups (The Post 242, the Auxiliary, and the Sons of the Legion.) Last year’s youth funds went to the Legion Baseball team, other worthy baseball programs, additional expenses for the Legion Team as they became “State Champions” for the second year in a row, refurbishing our Camp Qubosco camp along the Tohickon, and various youth scholarship programs. Again we thank you for your buying the tickets, we thank the Home Association for a great feed, and we thank those who put many hours into the mailing, planning, and of course the help on the night of the drawing.

December 2024 article: November 11th 2024 was a refreshingly beautiful sunny day. My wife and I joined my two veteran brothers, Harold and Robert; down at Pennridge High School for the 37th annual Veteran’s Day program. As we entered the building staff and high school students greeted us and directed us to the auditorium. Inside on the immediate left were fellow veterans and residents of the tri-school district area. The center and far-left seats were occupied and being occupied by sixth graders from the Pennridge, Quakertown, and Palisades public and private schools.

So the 37th annual program was about to begin.

I have attended at least 20-25 of these programs and although the format is similar, each year (I can’t stress this

fact strong enough) the feeling given off by these sixth graders of patriotism is overwhelming.) The patriotic medley played by the teacher on the grand piano, the large local school choir singing their patriotic song, the words spoken

by Chaplain Ellis, Host Craig Staats, School Superintendents, Political Representatives, our guest speaker Craig Wilhelm (Past State Commander, American Legion). The fantastic bugle and trumpet playing and vocal selections kept everyone glued to the seat and noticeably quiet.

The program soon ended and the veterans’ and their families were invited to a sit down meal in the library. The school systems with their children said thank you, the guests residents said thank you, and my fellow veterans said thank you.

As we got into our truck to go home, not only was the outside temperature and sunshine still beautiful; the feeling in my heart from the patriotism and “Thank You’s” held a special warmth in my and other veterans hearts that is beyond explanation. We all Thank You for caring! If you didn’t ever attend any of these services please do so next year.

You too will get hooked on these services and come back year after year.

This Saturday night, November 23rd, is our annual Youth Drawing. These funds raised supply the money needed to support one of the four pillars of the Legion, our youth. At this Christmas season we usually have Police Officers present for a presentation of funds for “Shop with a Cop”, we are busy refurbishing a local youth (scout) camp we are in charge of (Camp Qubosco), and we supply funds for ball teams and other youth programs. Our Youth are Our Future! Congratulations to the Quakertown Legion Team on once again taking the State Championship!

Our Post is “On the Move”, if you are a veteran, a son of a veteran, or a spouse of a veteran come join our team. It really feels good to be part of a “winning team.”. ~ Thanks to all, Dick Helm Post 242

Santa's Helpers Create STEM Craftmanship at Pennridge We all know that Santa and his Elves need a little help in order to get everyone their gifts in time for Christmas and the “Big Guy” must have made a special deal with the students and staff at the Pennridge School District’s Central Middle School years ago. For the last several years, students across Pennridge’s Middle Schools have been creating handcrafted keepsakes as holiday gifts.

STEM Teachers Steve Smith and Ryan Ruckle tell us this cutting board project was developed by the Pennridge Middle School stem teachers to combine traditional woodworking skills and craftsmanship with current technologies. Smith said, “The students start by establishing a purpose for their product. What is it going to be used for; bread board, charcuterie, board, appetizer tray, cutting board, etc. and they need to determine who they are making it for because that will determine what they design to be lasered on the face.”

The students create thumbnail sketches of board design shapes and ways to customize their work with family names.

Students then draw their board shapes full size and design a “family crest” in Corel graphic design software. By employing specific features of Corel Draw the student’s board designs will be vector engraved and the “family crest” will be rastered on the wood. When the piece of wood comes out of the laser the traditional woodworking begins. Students use the bandsaw to follow the vector engraved lines (the laser cannot cut through material that thick) to rough out the cutting board shape. They then use various sanders in a sequence of abrasives to clean up all the

edges. Several coats of food grade oil and wax seal and protect the product.

The 8th-grade “elves” themselves also had Santa-sack-sized pride in their hearts about what they were able to create!

Zane Rowland says. It almost feels magical. It's so cool to give a gift that you worked hard to make. There's almost no feeling quite like seeing their face light up after you give them a cutting board.

You worked really hard to create and are super proud of." And Weston Ritter says, " I'd say the best part about the project was creating a finished product that looks and feels professional. Seeing the thing you worked so hard on turn out looking professional feels special."

Olivia Hunt says, " it feels great to give someone a gift and be able to tell them that it was handmade. I'm so thankful to have a class where I am able to be creative and make things like a cutting board. I'm proud of how the laser engraving turned out and I think it's the perfect touch to make it look professional." And Mira Stuhltrager says, " I feel thankful to be able to gift the cutting Board I made in stem class. I'm proud of how the design turned out and how the difference of fixing tiny mistakes makes it look professional."

Mr. Smith, along with all Pennridge Teachers are very hands-on with their students during the production of these gifts, but watching their students grow and succeed is its own gift. “This is always one of the student’s favorite projects when we survey them at the end of the school year. As teachers it is one of our favorite activities because we get so much positive feedback from the students and from the recipients of the gifts.”

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Pennridge Students Participate in NASA Zero Gravity Research Students in our Pennridge High School Gifted Program are really reaching for the stars and have earned the opportunity to help NASA with zero-gravity research!

The two teams from Pennridge are 2 of only 20 chosen nationally for this honor!

For the last few months, Team “CASA” made up of Chloe Benner; Ananya Bhatt, Surabhi Gupta, and Abigail ArnoldTreanor, and the “Pennridge Men’s NASA Team: Finn Bachman, Gavin Chordoroff, and Gavin Mill have been voluntarily coming to Mrs. Thomas’ Gifted Classroom during their RAMS Flex time to design their own concepts of a paddle wheel prototype based on NASA’s very strict guidelines and microgravity testing!

Through their hard work, dedication, and creativity, NASA will be providing specific

feedback, guidance, and/or requests for modification over the next month.

Thomas talked about the dedication of her students and how impressed she was with their original ideas. “When I shared the nationwide 2025 NASA Drop Tower Challenge with students on the gifted roster, there were 7 students who answered the call. This year’s objective is to design and build paddle wheels that will turn in water because of the wetting properties of their surfaces when they experience apparent weightlessness, i.e., microgravity. There cannot be any chemical or mechanical forces involved.

Participation is remote, so students have been able to work in the gifted resource center, here at the high school, or together outside of the resource center as their

time and schedules permit. This first part was all about planning and design and we had 2 teams that entered sketches,

measurements, and information relevant to their ideas. Their concepts are brilliant and they had to collaborate, compromise,

and find just the right balance of realistic solutions and innovative design.”

Next, the teams will create their prototypes and send their test objects to NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio for testing. After evaluation of the experimental results and teams’ reports, a small number of top-performing teams will be invited to present their results in a student poster session at the 2025 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research meeting.

These teams will be announced in midMay of 2025 and are already hard at work getting ready for the next phase of the challenge.

Learn more about the program at https://tinyurl.com/23379lkd

Participation Participation is a word in the class of volunteerism, teamwork, and that of being “involved with” in an organized fashion. Until we first entered school or attended church functions as school age children with our family we were only involved with participation as far as the family group. Such things as hide and go seek, playing a kind of baseball in the cow pasture with our cousins, or going fishing with my dad were our only contacts with being involved with any kind of organization with others.

Then came school and Sunday school at age 5 or 6. Now we were part of a group of strangers our age. What we learned as a family group helped us to assimilate in this new environment. We now had to put our coats away, be seated in a proper seating place, and listen and respond to our teachers. We now had to be organized in our homework, study for tests, and yes, play with others in an organized fashion at recess. We even had to get up, get dressed and ready for school, and be at the bus stop on time, even when we would have just stayed in bed and slept a little longer!

Later on in school, we “Participated” in either sports programs or as in my case chose to work in a responsible job after school and in the summer. Now we took on more responsibility and being part of a team. Many of us had other interests in community affairs and took on the addition of volunteerism. Of course with participation in this phase of our life, in many cases, the “teamwork” factor came into consideration. All this meant that we were “involved with” a specific function.

Throughout our life this combination that I first mentioned from participation to being involved with has separated us from those who are in a new mindset, I call it “The Gimme Society (Give Me). They learn by a different set of rules-The World Owes Them. All those who came up the OLD way of Participation,

Volunteering, Teamwork and being involved with the functions of a community owe them!

Where would Little League Baseball be without the hours that me friend Clayton Molnar spent at the field working on it and helping the kids learn to be a part of the team?

Who would do the work in organizing the two important drawings at our Legion Post and keeping records of the membership if our Adjutant, Charley Wismer would not have taken the responsibility for over a decade to do it, so the vets could receive help and the children be able to play sports, etc.? Who would go out to mark graves in extreme weather so a loved one could be buried properly in a volunteer oriented cemetery? I could go on and on naming people who participate.

As I sit in church on Sunday’s, I wonder how many of our members and members of other churches have “Gotten Used To” watching the service in the lounge around the house clothes and tune in to our services on their laptop, computer, or T.V setup. I remember when this Covid thing first hit; we had to, as our church, at first, did not have live services.

As persons who are used to Participating, we were disappointed with this type of service.

We sought out a place of ACTIVE worship so we could sing with others, are with people (even though they had masks), and are a part of a group. To many they got used to sitting in the recliner with a cup of coffee, and JUST listening to the service. We oblige them so we can hold on to them as members. I at this time wish to express to them that I miss seeing them and PARTICIPATING, with them in both the service and yes, socializing during the coffee period afterwards. I just can’t figure out why they don’t miss this important part if life as we did—“Participation” and being “involved with” face to face. Covid was and is a serious matter. There have been improvements so we can again be together and sing our praises in person on a Sunday!

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Yondura Named December's UBCTS Student of the Month

The Upper Bucks County Technical School is proud to recognize Natalia Yondura, more commonly known as Nat around campus, who is a senior at Pennridge High School and a Baking & Pastry Arts program, as their December 2024 Student of the Month.

Nat’s fondness for baking, creativity, and dedication to excellence have made her a leader among her peers.

Nat’s love for baking was inspired by her mother, a passion she quickly adopted. From a young age, Nat was drawn to the art of cake decorating and culinary arts, and it was during a 6th-

grade tour of UBCTS, that she knew this school would be the perfect fit for her.

As a freshman in the Baking Program, she rapidly developed her skills and soon emerged as a standout student and a natural leader.

A shining example of commitment and skill, Nat earned a 2024 SkillsUSA National Gold Medal in the Employment Application Process. This achievement speaks to her professionalism and work ethic, traits reflected in her active

participation in the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). In addition to her academic and competition success, Nat regularly volunteers for UBCTS events such as the Open House, Foodie event, Breakfast with Santa, and Food Truck events, demonstrating her dedication to the school community.

Her accomplishments also include earning certifications in ServSafe Manager, Penn State Nutrition, SP2, OSHA 10, and Be There, all of which highlight her preparedness for success in the baking field. Nat’s talents have been consistently honed through her coursework, and her love for making people happy through her craft drives her to strive for excellence.

She is part of the school’s cooperative education program and works for John Ferraro, owner of Papa’s Cupcakes.

Nat plans to pursue an associate’s degree in baking at Penn College of Technology. She dreams of working aboard a cruise ship, where she can showcase her talents in a dynamic setting and eventually lead a high-end restaurant or bakery as a head chef. Outside of her academic and culinary pursuits, Nat enjoys spending time with her family, especially paddleboarding.

Many people who have watched Nat persevere and grow, including faculty members Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Nyce, and Chef Ott, send their congratulations to her.

Congratulations Natalia Yondura on your incredible achievements and we look forward to watching your continued success in the culinary world.

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Don’t Throw Out Those Worn Towels and Blankets!

January is known for fresh starts. If you find yourself wanting to declutter your home, consider setting aside items that could benefit your local animal rescue.

Your old towels and blankets can provide warmth and comfort. Blankets can be used to line kennels, and towels are always needed to dry off animals after a bath.

These items are essential for maintaining the well-being of shelter animals but may not be high on the shelter's purchase list.

Even T-shirts that are too worn to be donated to a thrift store can find a new purpose at an animal shelter as makeshift bedding or protective layers for animals recovering from surgery.

Animal rescues often request the following: Bath towels, blankets, dog and cat beds, crate cushions, and cleaning rags Always call the shelter first to make sure they're accepting donations before showing up unannounced.

Donating gently used toys provides much-needed entertainment and helps alleviate stress for shelter animals. Before donating toys, make sure they are clean and in good condition.

Second-hand dog leashes, harnesses, crates, food dishes, and grooming supplies are always in demand at shelters.

Donating these items helps shelters save money.

Here are some of the most common pet supplies requested by animal shelters: Crates, kennels, and exercise pens Collars, leashes, and harnesses Gently used and durable toys

Unopened and unexpired food, treats, and pill pockets Food and water dishes Pet shampoo and deodorizer supplies, including nail trimmers, brushes, and fragrance-free ear wipes Potty pads, litter boxes, and litter scoops Unexpired, unopened flea, tick, and heartworm preventative medications Cleaning supplies are always in high demand at shelters. Scrub brushes, buckets, mops, and brooms may also be good options to consider donating as long as they are in good condition. Here are some of the most common cleaning items requested by animal shelters: Bleach and disinfecting cleaning agents Paper towels, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, trash bags Supplies like pens, notepads, and envelopes help shelter staff with their dayto-day operations. They may appreciate donated newspapers as they are incredibly versatile and can be used for lining cages, absorbing messes, or providing a surface for animals to relieve themselves. Other household items such as zip ties, tissues, and empty pill bottles may also be useful.

Your generous donations can make a significant difference in the lives of shelter animals. Thank you for considering this and for your continued support of local shelters!

To your K9 success! Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI, owner and instructor for Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC, Quakertown and trainer for Runaway Farm Pet Hospital, Pennsburg She can be reached at molassescreek@verizon.net.

Well, it sure was nice to see all of you at the tree lighting. I was disappointed that the announcer didn’t do a countdown over the loud speaker so all the humans could hear and join in.

Even with my heighten hearing as a dog I didn’t hear the countdown and I was on the sidewalk of the shopping center near the tree. I managed to catch the eye of Mr. Frosty and he wanted a picture with me. I know I don’t look impressed but that’s because his hands were cold so I was looking for a way down. Hope our winter isn’t as harsh as Erie’s winter. If we got that much snow I’d disappear. ~ Love to all! Peanut

6 • Upper Bucks Free Press • January 2025 Betty J. Andes, 93, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Born on June 24, 1931, in Worchester Township, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Laura (Warren) Kriebel.

Following her formal education, Betty married and was a wonderful wife and homemaker with many talents. She was also a wonderful mother and a fabulous seamstress.

She had such a beautiful voice and loved singing in the church choir and with her husband at various local ministries. She also volunteered for many years with Project Blessing and was very active in the Pottstown Christian Woman’s Club.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Gerald Andes, who passed away in 2006; a daughter: Beth Renee Andes, who passed away in 1981; and two sisters: Geraldine Zeigler and Marie Andes and brother: Jack Kriebel.

Betty will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Mindy Andes and Patrice Fink and her husband Greg; sister: Ginny Henley; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

Adam William Barndt, 36, unexpectedly passed away on December 1st, 2024, at St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Hospital. Born in Sellersville, Adam was the son of Guy Barndt and Ruth Ann (Amey) Barndt.

Adam attended Quakertown Community High School and graduated in May 2006. After High School, Adam attended Keystone College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in May 2011. Adam enjoyed sketching, painting, glass blowing, sculpting, and creating recipes.

In addition to his parents, Adam will be dearly missed by his children, Alyce and Wolfric Barndt. As well as his siblings, Brian, Cassandra, Douglas, his wife, Shannon, Eli, Foster, Giacinta, Harbert, and Ivyanna Barndt; his nieces, Mia and Stella Barndt; along with other family and friends. Adam is predeceased

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by his paternal grandparents, Orvis and Helen Barndt and his maternal grandparents, William and Dolores Amey.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Czeslawa Bartosz, 85, of Quakertown and formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home.

Born on June 16, 1939, in Blazkowa, Poland, she was a daughter of the late Ludwik and Stefania (Pruchnik) Fraczek.

Following her formal education, Czeslawa became a loving homemaker.

In her spare time, she found joy in crossword puzzles, cooking, watching soap operas, reading, and washing dishes (a dirty dish was never found in the kitchen sink).

She was a former member of St. Hedwig Church in Trenton, New Jersey, and was a current member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, Quakertown.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of twenty years: Stanislaw Bartosz, who passed away on July 18, 1981; her infant son: Miroslaw Bartosz; sister: Maria Wielebska and her husband Jan; brothers: Mieczyslaw Fraczek and Kazimierz Fraczek; and brother-in-law: Kazimierz Slaby.

Czeslawa will be lovingly remembered by her daughter: Dorota Sadlowski and her husband Krzysztof, of Quakertown, PA; sons: Krzysztof Bartosz and his wife Teresa of Washington Crossing, PA, and Piotr Bartosz and his wife Marzena, of Lawrenceville, NJ; brothers: Jan Fraczek and his wife Teresa; sister: Stella Slaby; sister-in-law: Czeslawa Fraczek; grandchildren: Milosz Bartosz, Arleta Bartosz, Anna Bartosz-Kaluzna and her husband Przemyslaw, David Sadlowski, and Jessica Roth and her husband David; great grandchildren: Nathalia Bartosz, Daliana Bartosz, Claudia Baczyk, as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins in the United States and Poland.

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In lieu of flowers, Czeslawa’s family kindly requests a tree be planted in her name.

Richard Alvin Brunell Jr., 68, of Coopersburg, passed away on November 22, 2024. He was born in Bethlehem on March 26, 1956 to Richard Sr. and Dortha Lee Mae (Oster) Brunell. Richard was the loving husband of Donna Marie (Kichline) Brunell for over 30 years until her passing in 2015.

Richard loved trap shooting, hunting, especially pheasants, and fishing. During his life he placed well at a variety of trap shooting competitions. He was an award-winning parts manager for Holberts Volkswagen of Warrington.

Richard was devoted to his wife and daughter.

Richard is survived by his parents; daughter Jaclyn (Shane Miller) Brunell; sisters Monica (Michael) Andreozzi and Linda (Randy) Meier; his grandpoodles Elin and Eva; and many other loving family and friends.

Richard will be laid to rest privately at Holy Saviour Cemetery in Bethlehem.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Thomas John Davish, 76, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on December 2, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Thomas was the son of the late Thomas Alvin Davish and the late Josephine (Hawkins) Davish.

Thomas attended a Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA. He then furthered his education by attending Trenton State College. Thomas proudly served in the United States Air Force for ten years as a dog handler. He also worked for Linde/PraxAir in Hatfield, PA. Thomas enjoyed reading, gardening, and camping with his family. He always had a special place in his heart for his “Little Big Guy” and his two German Shepherds, Hanna and Allie.

Thomas will be dearly missed by his wife, Karen, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage; his daughter, Molly (Vince); and his grandchild, Vincent, his “Little Big Guy”.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Michael Febbi, 70, of East Stroudsburg, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, surrounded by family at Belle Terrace in Quakertown.

Born on June 19, 1954, in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Dominick G. and Catherine (Amento) Febbi.

Following high school graduation, Michael went on to earn his certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse. He spent his career working in nursing home care in New Jersey until his retirement.

Outside of work, Michael found joy in collecting coins, guns, and antique cars. He also took pleasure in photography and boating on Long Island.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Cheryl Febbi who died May 30, 2011; and a nephew: Erik Febbi, who passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2018.

Michael will be lovingly remembered by his brother: Gary Febbi; sisters: Gail Esterly (Charles, Jr.) and Kathleen Alkema (Bart, Jr.); nieces: Alexis Febbi, Kristie Bedard, and Jennifer Cobianchi (John); nephews: Gary Febbi, Jr., Timothy Alkema, Vincent Alkema (Jennifer), and Ricky Alkema (Alexis); and seven great-nieces and nephews; and two great-great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be private.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Michael’s name, to Tender Care Hospice, 8601 Stenton Avenue, Wyndmoor PA, 19038.

Edward “Ed” Shelly Finkbeiner, 57, of Barto, PA, passed away on December 3, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Quakertown, PA, Ed was the son of the late Edward Finkbeiner and the late Florence (Barndt) Finkbeiner.

Ed graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School. After High School, he began working at various mechanic jobs until he worked at Pep Boys for more than 15 years. Ed enjoyed taking the boat out and going fishing with his wife, Grace.

Ed will be dearly missed by his wife, Grace, with whom he shared 30 loving years of marriage; his stepdaughter, Pat Fenstemaker; his siblings, Linda, Susie, and Dave (Michelle); his nieces and nephews, Brian, Brad, David, John, and Lisa; along with other extended family members and friends. Ed was predeceased by his sister, Elaine and his niece, Shawna.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Margaret S. Haring, 90, of Quakertown passed away December 9, 2024 at St. Luke's Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Haring. Born in Spinnerstown, she was the daughter of the late Stewart R. Stauffer and Florence W. (Sell) Stauffer.

She was an avid seamstress for her girls.

Her garments were seen in many school photos including proms.

Reading the newpaper was a daily event and when she found an article or cute comic strip she cut it out and saved it.

Feeding the birds, especially the hummingbirds, gave her great pleasure along with painting and drawing. Trees being among her most favorite to draw.

Most of all she loved her family and always wanted to know how her great grandchildren were doing in their various sporting events and attending the sports event whenever she could. She would always paste all her grandchildren's' school photos on all the cabinets.

Margaret is survived by her daughters Lynn M. Saborsky (Richard), Mona A. Bryan (Daniel Burke), six grandchildren, Jennifer L. (Bryan), Derek N. (Nikki), Matthew J. (Andee), Brooke A. (Scott), Kacey B. (Daulton), Shanna E. (Nick), ten great grandchildren, Riley, Audrey, Collin, Mya, Pierce, Mackenzie, Nathan, Kylie, Ryker and soon to be Sweet Baby James.

She was predeased by her two brothers, Dr. Stanley S. Stauffer, Henry Stauffer and Sister Miriam Stauffer.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the Family.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

Carl Joseph Hartman, 67, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on December 7th, 2024. Born in Quakertown, Carl was the son of the late Walter J. Hartman and the late Una M. (Kauffman) Hartman.

Carl attended Quakertown Community High School and graduated in 1975. Carl enjoyed archery, fishing, hunting, gardening, and snowmobiling.

He was a life member at Springtown Rod and Gun Club and Paletown Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member of Great Swamp Fish and Game. Carl always had a special place in his heart for animals, especially his pet beagles. He was happiest when he was outdoors spending time in nature.

Carl will be dearly missed by his brothers, Kevin (Jane) and Curt; his nephew Kyle; along with his extended family members and friends.

Carl is predeceased by his parents, Walter Hartman and Una Hartman.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Norman "Norm" Arthur Holden, 90, of Hatfield, PA, passed away on November 27, 2024. He was born in Norwich, NY, the son of the late Arthur Holden and the late Julia (Overguard) Holden.

Norm is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Judy; his children Bruce Holden, Scott Holden, Kristy (Conwell) Holden, and Sharon (Rush) Holden; his stepchildren Bob, Mike, Tim, and Greg Morris; all their spouses; many, many, grandchildren and step-grandchildren; and many lifelong friends.

Norm attended the State University of New York (SUNY), earning an Associate Degree in Accounting, and went on to a lifetime career in sales and marketing. Norm was an avid boater and fisherman, and loved spending time on the water with family and friends, who all learned so much from him. He taught us all to fish, bait a hook, and even dig for worms.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Sarah R. Kaiser, 90, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville.

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Born on March 9, 1934, she was the youngest daughter of the late Rufus and Isabelle (Postell) Hedrick.

A graduate of Quakertown High School, Sarah went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design from Moore College of Art. She married her husband of forty-two years, the late Emil Kaiser in 1956. Emil and Sarah raised four children together: Michael, Anne, Robert, and Patrica. She spent her earlier years as a homemaker, and then went on to work many years at JCPenney.

In her free time, Sarah found joy in sewing, shopping, and cheering on the Phillies. Sarah also spent many years volunteering at the Belle Haven Nursing Home and was a member of both the Red Hat Society and the Trinity Lutheran Church in Quakertown. Above all though, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, especially on their annual beach trip to Avalon, New Jersey.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Emil, who passed away on March 26, 1998, as well as her siblings: Polly, AnnaMae, Rufus, and Isabelle.

Sarah will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Anne Czerwonka and her husband Jim, and Patty Leight and her husband Tim; sons: Michael Kaiser and Robert Kaiser and his wife Selah; seven grandchildren: Emily, Caroline, Jessica, Jamie, Mandy, Abigail, and Kaitlyn; as well as a great-grandchild, Easton.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10am until the time of the service at 11am—at Trinity Lutheran Church, 102 Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Interment will follow in Quakertown Union Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Sarah’s name, to the Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931 or online at buckscountyspca.org/donate/.

Barry L. Keeler, 72, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on December 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born in Quakertown, Barry was the son of the late Charles Keeler and the late Edna (Weil) Keeler.

Barry graduated from Quakertown High School.

After High School, Barry began employment at J.G. Furniture. Barry worked at J.G. Furniture as a furniture maker. He enjoyed it so much that he remained there for decades. He also worked at Draper DBS and THA Furniture until retirement. His passion for life extended well beyond his professional endeavors. In his free time, Barry enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting coins and firearms, and enjoying time away at his mountain property. He was happiest when being outdoors. He always had a special place in his heart for quiet times in nature. Above all else, Barry loved his family deeply and cherished the time spent with them.

Barry will be dearly missed by his children, Stacy McGurk and Barry M. Keeler (Joy); his grandchildren, Lauren McGurk, Mariah Keeler, and Shyla Keeler; his siblings, David Keeler (Kathy) and Timothy Keeler; along with his extended family members and friends.

Barry is predeceased by his brothers, Charles and Paul Keeler; his sister, Sharon Lucier; and his son-in-law, Bradley McGurk.

All arrangements are by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.

(215-536-3343).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barry’s name to the Arbor Day Foundation at: tinyurl.com/2y7mxaem Clifford Mack, 96, of Whitehall and formerly of Quakertown, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Lehigh Commons in Macungie.

Born on October 17, 1928, in Trumbauersville, he was the son of the late Wilson and Lillian (Shelly) Mack.

He was a long-time custodial employee of Quakertown School District.

In his spare time, he was an avid gardener and loved vacationing in Florida.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Jane Mack, who died on December 30, 1976; a son: John Mack, who died January 9, 2016; and sister: Blanche Brey.

Clifford will be lovingly remembered by his long-time partner: Elmira Feiertag; son: Dennis Mack; granddaughter: Crystal Benetz and her husband Christopher; and two greatgrandchildren: Paul and Alexandra Benetz.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00am at the East Swamp Cemetery, 2405 East Swamp Road, Quakertown.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown

Gizella Marcinko, 90, of Quakertown and formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Grand View Hospital.

Born on July 23, 1934, in Tapolcafō, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late Gabor and Esther (Molnar) Svastics.

Following her formal education, she entered the healthcare profession, serving as a nurse’s aide at Newton Memorial Hospital in New Jersey. In her later years, prior to retirement, she served as a Nanny, a job that she loved.

She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Spinnerstown.

Outside of work she maintained an active social life with memberships to the Hungarian Club, YMCA, and the Senior Citizens Club.

Through her social activities, and even during her free time, she took pleasure in knitting, crocheting, baking, cooking and gardening (she loved flowers). She also enjoyed swimming and spending time with her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: George Marcinko, who passed away in 2003.

Gizella will be lovingly remembered by her daughter: Gisele Jones and her husband Craig; son: George Marcinko and his wife Darrah; brother: Jim Svastics; grandchildren: Gavin, Ian and his wife Erin, Ashley and her husband Martin, Devon and his wife Tina, Jordan and his wife Renee, and seven greatgrandchildren.

Services will be private.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made, in Gizella’s memory, to the PBS Foundation, 1225 South Clark Street, Arlington, VA 22202 or the Sierra Club Commemoratives/Memorials, 2101 Webster Street, Suite 1300, Oakland, CA 94612.

James “Rockey” Maxwell, 70, of Sellersville, passed away at home on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born on August 30, 1954, in Marion, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Baker and Lillie (Abrams) Maxwell.

A graduate of Martin Luther King High School’s Class of 1972, he went on to earn college credits before starting his own subcontracting business. He owned and operated his painting business for over twenty years.

Outside of work, he found joy in playing pool, listening to music, visiting museums, playing chess, and upholstering furniture.

Above all, though, he loved playing with his grandchildren and dogs.

James will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years: Jacqueline (Larsen) Maxwell; son: Ezekiel Maxwell and his wife Rachel Roberts; daughters: Jamie Ruano and her husband Berlin, Ashley Pollock and her husband Michael, Elizabeth Maxwell, and Taylor Maxwell. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Isaiah Maxwell, Janessa Maxwell, MeCayla Pollock, Yael Maxwell-Ruano, Mateo Ruano, and Jayla Pollock; and two beloved dogs: Bandit Von and Molly Sue. Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown Keith J. Mayer, 66, of Quakertown, PA, passed away on December 1st, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Keith was the son of the late Vincent A. Mayer and the late Lorraine K. Mayer.

Keith worked as an Automotive Mechanic, and becoming a Technician/Trouble-Shooter for Canon.

Keith enjoyed Fishing, Hunting, Shooting, and working on cars. He was an active member at Paletown Rod & Gun Club. Keith always had a special place in his heart for his son Joseph, his dogs, birds, fish, and all animals.

He was happiest when he was outside enjoying nature and the ocean.

Keith will be missed by his Wife, Michelle, together they shared 37 years of marriage; his son, Joseph Mayer and Daughter-in-Law, Kaitlyn; along with his extended family members and many friends. Keith is predeceased by his father, Vincent, his mother, Lorraine, and his brother, Vincent.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Timothy McDermott, 57, of Pennsburg, died on Dec. 15th. He is survived by his daughter, Brianna McDermott.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Catherine McDermott of Quakertown and the late Edward McDermott. A 1985 graduate of Quakertown Community Senior High School, Tim had a career in grocery retail before landing a position he enjoyed as a fire protection technician for Cintas Fire Protection Solutions.

In addition to his daughter, Tim is survived by his mother, Cathy McDermott, brothers, Joe (Yvonne) and Greg (Dawn); his sister, Mary McDermott; niece Kelly Stoudt and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Danny and Derry. He is also survived by his former wife, Jennifer McDermott, and her extended family with whom he remained close; and a large network of friends who provided unwavering support throughout his life.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Cira (Ciretta) (Fusco) Minotti, age 81, of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 16, 2024.

Born in Genga, Ancona Italy, Cira was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Vincenza (Esposito) Fusco. She was also preceded in death by three of her brothers, Antonio, Guido, and Vincenzo Fusco, Jr.; and a daughter, Angela Minotti.

For most of her life, Cira owned a restaurant in the USA and worked in her father's pastry business in Italy. In her retirement, she was a greeter for many years at the Harleysville, PA Walmart and a babysitter for several of her neighbors' children.

She is survived by her daughter, Felicita Schofield (Minotti); her grandson, Colin Schofield; her son-in-law, Paul Schofield; her brother, Dr. Giovanni Fusco; and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Allan Muchler, 64, went home to be with the lord on Wednesday December 11, 2024.

Allan was born to the late Jack and Gertrude Muchler on December 13, 1959, in Wilkes-Barre.

He graduated from Hanover Area High School in 1977 and moved to Macungie where he attended Lincoln Technical Institute graduating in 1979.

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8 • Upper Bucks Free Press • January 2025 MUCHLER continued from page 7 He was the most incredible father to his children, Rachel (Dan), Lauren, and Brennan.

He adored his grandchildren, Ace, Delaney, and Hailey.

He enjoyed a nice glass of crown royal, relaxing on the beach, watching NCIS & basically anything on MeTV. He loved his paper maps, listening his CD's, going to concerts, and spending Friday nights with his best friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Muchler-Small.

He is survived by his children, grandchildren, cousins and friends.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Stanley D. Plevyak, 77, of Auburn, PA, and formerly of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital’s Cedar Crest Campus.

Born on February 7, 1947, in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of the late Stanley D. and Mary (Sostak) Plevyak, Sr. A graduate of Pottsgrove High School’s Class of 1965, Stanley continued his education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Penn State University.

Following college, he was called upon and honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he began his career as a Pennsylvania Waterways Conservation Officer, providing 35 years of faithful service to the lakes, streams, creeks and shorelines of the state.

An avid fisherman, Stanley spent his 20+ retirement years living on a private lake, where he enjoyed angling/boating, making fishing lures, home improvement projects, and most of all spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 23 years: Cynthia A. Plevyak, who passed away on July 29, 1995.

Stanley will be lovingly remembered by his son: Brad Plevyak; daughter: Michele Iosue and her husband Glenn; brother: Matthew Plevyak; sister: Deborah Sullivan and her husband Edward; and grandchildren: Caitlyn, Nicholas, Anastasia, and Alexander.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donating on behalf of Stanley to the Lake Wynonah Fish & Boat Club, at Lake Wynonah POA, Attn: Mike Borden, Fish & Boat Club, 406 Navajo Drive, Auburn, PA, 17922.

Jeanne M. Scotty, 94, of Quakertown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in her home.

Born on April 15, 1930, in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lavix.

After her high school education, she went on to college to earn her master's degree to advance her career in art. She spent most of

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her time restoring art, while spending the other time she had making her own art and taking care of her daughters.

She took pleasure in art, gardening, horticulture, and reading. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Edward V. Scotty and her sister: Carol Hierl; and her son-in-law: Jessie James Cox. Jeanne will be lovingly remembered by her daughters: Lynn Cox, April Nowack, Camille Birmelin, Diane Kitchen and her husband Lance; and brother-in-law: Anton Joseph Hierl; and grandson: Matthew Nowak.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

Kelsey Lisha-Fu Shaak passed away December 5, 2024.

Kelsey was born in the Jiangxi Province in China on April 7, 1996. She was 7 months old when she was placed in the arms of her parents, Bob and Kelly Shaak of Quakertown, PA, on November 10, 1996.

Despite being plagued with medical complications for much of her life, Kelsey was joyful, creative, optimistic, strong and resilient throughout her life. People were instantly drawn to her sparkly personality, infectious laugh and huge smile, and her ability to make every occasion into a party.

Kelsey graduated from Quakertown Community High School in 2014 and received her bachelor’s degree in software engineering from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. She began her career at the information technology company, Cognizant.

She joined Clark Associates out of Lititz, PA in 2021, providing behind-the-scenes tech support for The Restaurant Store. She truly loved her job and the team she worked with. The feeling was mutual, as they described her as a model employee who always put the team’s goals and needs first.

Kelsey was dearly loved and supported by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Connie Slotter, known to most as Gockey, along with many aunts and uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues who will miss her immensely. She will especially be missed by her boyfriend, Cody McGinnis, and their dog, Raven.

Animals were always an essential part of Kelsey’s life. She raised two beautiful Seeing Eye puppies, Skye and Stella, who went on to invaluable roles as Seeing Eye dogs. As hard as it was to give up the puppies, Kelsey knew how essential they would be to a blind person.

This was typical Kelsey – always thinking of others, right to the end. She also had a special affinity for wolves. Aside from their beauty and mystery, the wolf is a powerful symbol in Chinese culture, associated with honesty, loyalty and courage.

Kelsey also enjoyed baking and crafting,

“New year, new chapter, new verse, or just

the same old story? Ultimately, we write it.

The choice is ours.” - Vern McLellan

was an avid reader and pianist, and loved games. She was smart, focused and goal-oriented, yet always fun-loving and up for adventure. She battled a rare type of ovarian cancer for nearly three years with incredible strength and courage, and never complained. While life on Earth will never be the same for her family and friends, we are happy she is now at peace in God’s hands.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Kelsey’s name to The Seeing Eye (seeingeye.org), Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (donate.cancer.org), or St. Luke’s Hospice (slhn.org/development/ways-to-give).

Elinor Shelly, 94, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Phoebe-Richland.

Born on January 29, 1930, in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Willie and Annie (Steyer) Weaver.

Elinor found joy in gardening and maintaining her flowers, baking, ceramics, visiting flea markets, attending races in Delmar, playing cards, as well as entertaining and caring for children.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Howard S. Shelly, who passed away on November 14, 1999; and ten brothers and sisters.

She will be lovingly remembered by sons: Willie Shelly, Sr., Dennis Shelly (Debra A.), and Bruce Shelly (Debra G.); daughter: Janice Wolf (Barry); brothers: Stanley Weaver (Jean) and Marvin Weaver; sisters: Helen Kline, Nancy Babbio, and Roberta Weaver; grandson: Willie Jr.; ten step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.

Interment is in Springfield Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Coopersburg.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown Robin L. Staats, 59, of Richland Township died December 5, 2024, in St. Luke’s Hospital Bethlehem surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of Craig T. Staats. They celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary in July.

Born in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of Lucien & Betty (Lamberton) Duquette of Zephyrhills, FL. She was last employed as a Regional Manager for Estee Lauder. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Robin was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown.

In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by two sons Dylan and his wife Julia of Conshohocken, PA, Nicholas of Richland Township, PA. three sisters Tammy Duquette (Adam Burnhams) of Raleigh, NC, Brenda

Conover (Paul) of Raleigh, NC, Jamie Geiger (Don) of Dayton, OH, and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at St. Isidore's Catholic Church, 2545 West Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 11:00 am until the time of the Memorial Mass--in church--at 12:00 P.M. Interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, 3797 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914.

Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown, PA.

Robert (Bob) Wesley Sutliff, Sr., January 19, 1933 - December 3, 2024.

Survived by Carolyn (Garry), his wife of 72 years, brothers Jerry Sutliff and Larry Sutliff, children Robert Jr, Charles, Sharon Goodin (Tim), Kenneth and Carolyn Krajscir (Frank), eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Chancey and Porter Sutliff, brother Frederick, grandson David Sutliff and great-granddaughter Niya Sutliff. Born in Leaksville (now Eden), NC, the family moved to the Germantown section of Philadelphia in the 1940's. Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as a firefighter in Tripoli, Africa during the Korean conflict, where he learned to speak Zulu (who knew?).

He worked at the former Standard Pressed Steel Plant in Glenside, the Georgia Pacific Plant in Quakertown, Quakertown Borough Water Department and his "cush job" at the Quakertown Walmart until he retired.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a favorite charity in Bob's name would be appreciated or assistance with funeral expenses.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Anthony Carmen "Tony" Teti Jr., 75, of Quakertown, passed away on November 28, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia on April 21, 1949 to the late Anthony Carmen Sr. and Kathryn Willard (Mount) Teti. Anthony was the loving husband to Elizabeth "Betty" (McNaull) Teti for 55 years. Tony served for 12 years in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. Tony was an electrician and retired from the IBEW Local #380 & #98.

Tony was a lifelong lover of dogs.

Anthony is survived by his wife; children Anthony (Elizabeth) Teti, Elizabeth (Stephen) Fresh, Jennifer (Lee Nora) Teti, David (Susan) Teti, and Brandon Teti; grandchildren Michael, Stephen, Carmen, Seth, Noah, Leah, Lily, Audrey, and Sarah; 3 great grandchildren; siblings John (Janice) Teti and Kathryn Smith; and many other loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents and grandson Nathan Fresh.

Arrangements by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, (nauglefcs.com).

Ponderings by Palma

BY PALMA MOYER, RN As a new year arrives, I am reminded of past experiences and look back to see all the change since 1994. That was the year Bread of Life soup Kitchen opened its doors to the needy in Quakertown. The kitchen was staffed by area 15 area churches of all denominations. Each church took a night and staffed, prepared and served the evening meal. This was not where people lined up to get served, but tables were set with flowers and centerpieces.

It was a place to meet others who were having some of the same issues that you were having. There were people fighting addiction, some mental health issues, some just trying to make ends meet. We all had something in common, we were all God’s children, in different stages of growth. The staff was always ready to listen and help whenever possible. We became a united family, all doing the best we could to help and support each other.

We had baby showers and some birthday celebrations, Christmas parties. There were no thoughts that any on was better than the other. The food kitchen became shelter from life’s struggles a least for a few hours. The meals were fantastic.

One person said the meals would cost 50 dollars at a restaurant. This is proof that people of all backgrounds and beliefs can get along with each other peacefully, when united in one common goal. Survival of human dignity and rights. When you love your neighbor as yourself, everyone is a winner. I challenge you in this New Year to try it. You might like it!

Happy Blessed New Year to all. ~ As always, Palma Moyer, RN TUH class of 1953 PS: If any one remembers those days email me at donthelpmemoyer@aol.com. I will buy you a cup of coffee and talk about old times!

Palma is a 1957 graduate of Temple University Hospital school of nursing. She shares her experiences and perspectives on nursing and on life. She enjoys hearing from you at donthelpmemoyer@aol.com.

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Buckygrams: new beginning, fresh start, resolutions, baby new year, celebration, annual ball drop, mummers parade, father time, rose parade, midnight kiss, champagne toast, auld lang syne Hidden Message: Let’s make it a good one! Bucky Block: Who is in charge?

Shop with a Cop Celebrates Community Quakertown’s annual Shop with a Cop program has become a beloved community tradition that pulls people together like no other program to bring Christmas joy to local youngsters. This was the 14th year that local law enforcement officers were partnered with youngsters to go forth and shop for Christmas.

Thanks to the unwavering support from local businesses and the community, this year’s event raised over $90,000 enabling the department to serve a record-breaking 395 children!

Each year, Shop with a Cop pairs children from the community with local police officers to give them a holiday shopping experience they’ll never forget. This year, thanks to generous funding from the community, each child received $200.00 to shop for holiday gifts for themselves and their families. In addition to the shopping fun, every child will be sent home with a warm meal and a school bag filled with essential items and school supplies.

While the children are out shopping their parents also receive a $100.00 gift card to shop for additional gifts or household items, ensuring that the whole family can benefit from this heartwarming program. In partnership with Toys for Tots, families with young children aged 0-4, who are too young to participate in the shopping activity, receive a

bag full of toys.

The success of the program would not be possible without the dedicated efforts of over 80 officers from 20 local law enforcement agencies. Partnering departments included Quakertown Borough, Bedminister Township, Bucks County Adult Probation and Parole, Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, Dublin Borough, Hilltown Township, Marlborough Township, Newtown Township, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, PA Fish and Boat Commission, PA Game Commission, PA State Police, Perkasie Borough, Pennridge Regional, Richland Township, Springfield Township, Telford Borough, Tinicum Township, Upper Saucon Township, and Warwick Township. Several Departments have also collaborated with the Shop with a Cop Program by sponsoring families in their respective communities.

The Shop with a Cop event is a true testament to the power of community collaboration, and it brings the spirit of the season to life for families in need. The Quakertown Police Department extends their deepest thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event and to those who continue to support the program year after year. Together, we make the holidays brighter for all!

400 Wreaths Placed to Honor Veterans

100 volunteers honored veterans interred in Quakertown’s Union Cemetery by placing 400 wreaths at their graves. Wreaths Across America is a nationwide effort by volunteers to honor the fallen, those who served, and to teach the next generation the value of freedom. photos by michele buono

THANK YOU, for welcoming and supporting us as we celebrate the fifth anniversary of St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus!

In our first five years, St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus has continued to deliver high-quality, low-cost health care and…

• has continued to invest generously in the community with both financial support and resources given to many nonprofit and educational partners • has expanded much needed advanced cancer and specialty care services • has improved access to cutting-edge diagnostic services • has earned Medicare’s five-star rating and an “A” rating

by The Leapfrog Group for for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction • has started a new women and babies program with a Level 2 NICU • has increased its medical surgical bed capacity

EST. 2019 To date, St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus has cared for more than 525,000 residents… right here, close to home.

• is an accredited Trauma Center (St. Luke’s University Health Network is the largest Trauma Network in Pennsylvania)

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New Boxwood Pest May Arrive Soon Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) is an invasive pest that has decimated wild and ornamental boxwoods in Europe. It was discovered in Toronto, Canada, in 2018 and has since spread to a handful of places in the United States. Box tree moths are invasive moths that feed on boxwood (Buxus sp.) as caterpillars.

They have since spread to multiple US States. Box tree moths are native to eastern Asia, including Japan, China, the Russian Far East, Korea, and India. They were introduced into Germany in 2006 and have subsequently spread throughout most of Europe. Box tree moths were first detected in North America in Toronto, Canada, in November 2018 and in the United States in 2021 in New York state.

As of this writing (December 2023), their presence has been confirmed in New York (2021), Michigan (2022), Ohio (2023), and Massachusetts (2023). Box Tree Moths were able to spread quickly through Europe due to a couple of factors.

First, two species of boxwood are native to Europe. Once the moths got onto wild, non-ornamental European boxwoods, they were able to spread relatively unchecked in natural areas. Second, based on DNA evidence, box tree moths were introduced into Europe from Asia multiple times and moved within Europe via nursery trade after they were introduced. There are no native boxwood species in continental North America and they are not present in wild areas as invasives, so the only boxwoods that can be infested are those that have been planted as ornamentals. While boxwoods are one of the most commonly planted ornamentals in North America, the largest plantings occur in urban areas.

The absence of wild boxwoods in natural areas and the relative lack of ornamental boxwoods in more rural areas may help slow the spread of the moths from urban to suburban areas and between different large urban centers. Box tree moth caterpillars feed exclusively on boxwoods. The young caterpillars feed on the undersides of leaves, which give the leaves a "peeled" appearance from the top. Older caterpillars consume the entire leaf except for the midrib. In addition to feeding damage, caterpillars web together leaves and construct silken retreats. Because they lack natural enemies in Europe, box tree moths decimate boxwood plantings; extensive

feeding kills individual plants and entire plantings. Box tree moth caterpillars are green and yellow with white, yellow, and black stripes and black spots; they are the only caterpillars in the region that feed on boxwood, so finding them on the host plant is distinctive. Box tree moth caterpillars take about 14 days to mature.

Pupae are found amongst webbing and damaged leaves. Young pupae are green with brown stripes; when pupae are ready to turn into moths, the pattern of the wings becomes visible through the pupal skin. Pupae take about 14 days to develop. Most adult box tree moths are white with a brown border. Some adult moths may have an additional brown border on the edge of the forewing. A minority of specimens (5–10%) are entirely brown except for the white commas on the forewings.

White box tree moths look superficially similar to melon worm moths (Diaphania hyalinata), which are common in the southeastern United States and sometimes migrate into Pennsylvania in the fall, but can be distinguished by the presence of white commas on the forewings and white prothorax which interrupts the brown border. Adult box tree moths can survive for about a month. They are strong fliers and can disperse 4–6 miles. Box tree moths have 1–5 generations per year depending on the latitude and local climate. Based on information from Europe and Canada, they will likely have two generations across most of Pennsylvania but may have three generations in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Feeding in our area will begin again in late May to early June.

Because it is not established in the United States at this time, there are no official recommendations for controlling box tree moth. (Original article edited for length). For full article and information about control measures, visit tinyurl.com/28g6b6tw.

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QCHS Alumni Spotlight: Karen Shelly, Class of 1971

Shuster’s daughter, Maxine S. Waldman, was the director from 1993-2002. Karen has been the director for the last twenty-one years. Karen had previously sung under three directors prior to her becoming the director. She joined the Society in 1977. The Society performed five concerts in 2024 starting in late October and ending in late November. Locations of these concerts have been at Good Shepherd UCC in Boyertown, First Baptist Church in Lansdale, First UCC in Quakertown, Immanuel Leidy’s Church in Souderton, and Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church in Allentown. I was fortunate to attend the concert at First UCC in Quakertown. I was so impressed with the musicianship of the approximately seventy vocalists but also Michael Kuhnert (Organist), John Schwartz (Pianist), Gary Wieder and Kim Weider (Percussionists) and Barte Shadlow (Bass Guitar). From the Prelude by Kuhnert and Schwartz to the choirs’ performance, the congregational songs, to the faithful words spoken by Karen, it was a totally enjoyable event. If anyone is interested in purchasing audio recordings from past programs, this can be done by contacting Zion Choral (c/o P Gerhart), P.O. Box 76, Earlington, PA 18918. There are a variety of CD’s and Thumb drives available for a limited time.

She is blessed to have a wonderful and supportive family. Several of them are also QCHS graduates. Her father, Burt, and her mother Evelyn Bleam Shelly both graduated in the 1940’s. Interestingly, I can remember her father playing third base in the community softball league.

Not a big deal, but he did it without wearing a baseball glove. Her sister Susan graduated in 1970. Susan’s husband, Jon Bordner, graduated in 1972. Their sons Nate graduated in 1998, Craig graduated in 1999, and Jeremy graduated in 2001.

The Quakertown Community Alumni Association encourages alumni to participate in the Association activities. Its mission includes fundraising to provide scholarship opportunities each year for graduating seniors. Please check out our Facebook Pages “Quakertown High School Alumni Association” and the Alumni pages of the QCSD.org website for more information. We are a 501(c)3 organization and always welcome any contributions toward our scholarship endeavors. If you are interested in donating, email Qchsalumniboard@gmail. com and you will receive instructions on how to do so. Comments and ideas for future articles can be sent to Ray Fox at rdefox@msn.com.

The Alumni board is a group of dedicated people who strive to support the students and alumni as much as we can. You could say that we “bleed blue” but more importantly, that we embody two commonly known Quakertown mottos: “Enter to Learn; Leave to Serve.”

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BY RAY FOX '66 Dear readers of the QCHS Spotlight column, as I begin this month’s spotlight article, I decided to look back over the last two- and one-half years of authoring these articles. This is the thirty-first of these articles. I have always attempted to write about a wide range of former QCHS graduates from many decades and who have been successful in many ways. I realized that one of the main focuses has been writing about people who have given back to their community. I continue that tradition this month by writing about Karen Shelly, Class of 1971. People who know Karen well, would tell you that her favorite word is Hallelujah, which means "Praise the Lord."

Karen is an extremely dedicated, talented, and faithful person. Her extracurricular activities during high school included vocal music and she participated in concert choir, varsity singers and District Chorus. She was also a member of the basketball team and the manager for the softball team. Her fondest memories come from being a member of the choir.

She was voted to be president of the choir in her senior year. She auditioned for and was chosen for both varsity singers and District Chorus.

Her favorite teachers in school were Mrs. Henrietta Jahnsen, her Elementary Music Teacher, Mr. Richard Stanislaw, and Mr. Daniel Tuck in senior high school.

After high school, Karen attended Messiah College where she majored in music education. She also graduated from Grace College of the Bible where she attained a bachelor’s degree in Christian education and music. She then attended Kutztown University for certification in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She attended graduate classes in Elementary Education at Leslie College.

Her teaching career included teaching at Quakertown Christian School, Coastal Christian School in Waldoboro, Maine and Parkway Christian Academy in Revere, Massachusetts She was also the Tutoring Director at Crossroads Community Center in North Philadelphia, and the Director of Women’s and Children’s Ministries at East Swamp Church.

Karen is now retired and is volunteering to help the elderly. She helps serve meals at the Grundy House and leads a hymn sing there once a month. The Zion Choral Society is an extremely significant part of her life. Zion Choral has been offering faithful music for over ninety years. The founder was J. Claude Harwick who started the Society at age nineteen as a male chorus in 1929. He was the director until 1980 when illness forced his retirement.

Albert F. Shuster took over as director from 1980-1992. He had been the organist for Mr. Harwick for many years. Mr.

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Cathy Kramer Retires after 34 Years at New Vitae’s Quakertown House

New Vitae Wellness & Recovery Co-Founder Adam Devlin and Administrator Donna Devlin honor long time employee Cathy Kramer (center) on her retirement at a recent luncheon. submitted photo

Cathy Kramer’s over 34 year career was spent entirely at New Vitae Wellness & Recovery’s Quakertown House on East Broad Street in Downtown Quakertown.

She started off in housekeeping and then was Director of Operations before winding down by going part time as the night shift supervisor six years ago. She said that she will miss the residents that she has known all of these years and many of the

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What Happens if I Die Without a Will?

BY ROBERT E. FRAVEL, ESQ. This is a question that I receive often from clients or prospective clients – “What happens to my property if I don’t have a will when I die?” And just like in so many areas of law, my answer is always “it depends”.

When a person dies without a will, or their will cannot be located, or none of the beneficiaries named in the will are still living, then the deceased individual’s estate will be distributed according to the rules of intestate succession, aka the intestacy laws.

The intestacy laws are set forth in sections 2101 through 2114 of the Pennsylvania Probate, Estates and Fiduciary Code.

Section 2101 of the code defines an “intestate estate” as one in which “all or any part of the estate of a decedent not effectively disposed of by a will…”.

Essentially, the intestacy laws determine who inherits from the estate if there is no will to guide the personal representative.

The laws outline a number of possible scenarios and provide guidance for each.

For example, if the decedent is survived by a spouse, the following is a very basic outline of how the intestacy laws would determine how much the surviving spouse inherits: a) If the decedent is survived by a spouse but has no surviving issue, (descendantsaka children, grandchildren, etc.) or parents, then the entire estate passes to the surviving spouse. b) If the decedent is survived by a spouse, has no surviving issue, but does have at least one parent still living, then the surviving spouse inherits the first $30,000 plus 50% of the balance of the intestate estate.

c) If the decedent is survived by a spouse, and also has surviving issue, all of whom are also issue (descendants) of the surviving spouse, then the surviving spouse inherits the first $30,000 plus 50% of the balance of the intestate estate. d) If the decedent is survived by a spouse, and also has surviving issue, but one or more of said issue (descendants) are not issue of the surviving spouse (this applies to scenarios involving children from previous relationships), then the surviving spouse inherits 50% of the intestate estate.

A lot of people that sit down with me, simply assume that their spouse would inherit everything if they died and didn’t have a will, but as you can see that is simply not the case. The intestacy laws also address scenarios where there is no surviving spouse, no surviving issue, no surviving parents/grandparents, no surviving siblings, etc. These provisions can be quite confusing in real life application – sometimes even for attorneys. The best way to avoid having the intestacy laws apply to your estate is to have a well drafted will prepared well in advance.

And if you find yourself in a situation where the intestacy laws are being applied to a probate estate that you’re involved in, make sure you retain an experienced estate/ probate attorney to guide you through the process.

Robert E. Fravel, Esq. is a Bucks County attorney located at 123 N. Main Street, Suite 208, in Dublin, Pennsylvania. He specializes in estate planning & probate, orphans’ court litigation, business law and civil litigation. To set up a consultation, call his office at (267) 227-9138 or visit his website at www.fravel-law.com

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Diversification, Patience & Consistency Regardless of how the markets may perform, consider making the following part of your investment philosophy: Diversification. The saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” has some application to investing. Over time, certain asset classes may perform better than others. If your assets are mostly held in one kind of investment, you could find yourself under a bit of pressure if that asset class experiences some volatility.

Keep in mind that diversification is an approach to help manage investment risk.

It does not eliminate the risk of loss if an investment sees a decline in price.

Asset allocation strategies also are used in portfolio management. When financial professionals ask you questions about your goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk, they are getting a better idea about what asset classes may be appropriate for your situation. But like diversification, asset allocation is an approach to help manage investment risk. It does not eliminate the risk of loss if an investment sees a decline in price.

Patience. Impatient investors can get too focused on the day-to-day doings of the financial markets. They can be looking for short-term opportunities rather than longer-term potential. A patient investor understands that markets fluctuate, and has built a portfolio based on their time horizon, risk tolerance, and goals. A short-

term focus may add stress and anxiety to your life, and could lead to frustration with the investing process.

Consistency. Most people invest a little at a time, within their budget, and with regularity. They invest $50 or $100 or more per month in their retirement account or similar investments. They are investing on “autopilot” to help themselves attempt to build wealth over time.

Consistent investing does not protect against a loss in a declining market or guarantee a profit in a rising market.

Consistent investing, sometimes referred to as dollar-cost averaging, is the process of investing a fixed amount of money in an investment vehicle at regular intervals, usually monthly, for an extended period of time regardless of price.

Investors should evaluate their financial ability to continue making purchases through periods of declining and rising prices. The return and principal value of stock prices will fluctuate as market conditions change. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

If you don’t have an investment strategy, consider talking to a qualified financial professional today.

This article was submitted by Bob Podraza of Robert James Investments at 1313 West Broad Street, Quakertown.

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There’s Always Room for You at Angels Table

In August 2023, founder Dottie Dunn retired after working since she was thirteen.

She found herself to be a ‘ship without a rudder’ and felt like she had no purpose.

“I spent a lot of time with God – asking what my true purpose was at this juncture.

Where could I have an impact on humanity, how could I do something meaningful to others and fulfilling to me.”

In January 2024, Dottie saw a piece on one of the morning shows about a placed called Drexel and Honeybees – a donation-only restaurant in Brewton, Alabama. She then saw it again about a month later and decided to reach out to Lisa at Drexel and Honeybees and much to Dottie’s surprise she invited her to come see the operation. Perhaps she could volunteer with her for a few days.

She embarked on her trip in April.

On her return trip on her way home from the Philadelphia Airport, Dottie hit a pothole and blew out a tire on her car. Not knowing what she would do after pulling into a closed restaurant parking lot, she was stymied. What would she do – stranded - on this rainy night somewhere in South Philadelphia at 9:30 on a Sunday night. Then out of nowhere, an older man with a limp tapped on her window.

He said “I am a good guy and I can change your tire.” He changed the tire and pointed out how to get back to I-95. Dottie’s final words to him were “You are a true Angel.”

As quickly as he appeared, he vanished.

Hence – the name Angels Table was born. Had it not been for that ‘angel’ on that rainy night, the story could have gone very differently.

Arriving home, Dottie set out to do all the legal paperwork to start Angels Table. We obtained the EIN, State ID, and the 501(C)3 non-profit status in record time! Dottie remarked, “I was fortunate to ask Diane Check and Mary Görg to be on the Board of Directors and they both said ‘Yes’ and helped to move this venture to reality.

Dottie says the hardest part of the journey was to find a location and again God stepped in. “The Quakertown Ministerium suggested that I reach out to the local churches who offered monthly meals to see if any of them would rent us their kitchen and Emmanuel Episcopal became our partner in this venture.

Dave and Rich from Emmanuel have been great partners. They respond to everything and promote us, as well.”

Dottie says that the local community has been awesome and that volunteers are the organization’s biggest asset! “They are cheerful, hardworking, and generous with their time.

Chef Tony has been the talk of the town with his variety of healthy meals, and his smile to everyone who yells hello to him in the kitchen.”

Dottie thanks Diane Check for her hard work on the organization’s website, and Facebook and Instagram pages. “She is a genius with the technology!”

Further, Dottie also thanks Mary Görg for keeping Angels Table on the right path with her infinite business knowledge.

Dottie and friends invite you to stop in for a meal and look forward to getting to know and to serve you.

“This is God’s venture not ours, and we will do our best to feed you through His loving support and direction as we move forward into 2025!”

Angels Table is at the corner of 9th and Main Streets in Quakertown inside Emmanuel Episcopal Church. They are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 11 AM to 2 PM, except on some holidays. You are invited to enjoy a home-cooked hot meal. Everyone is welcome and there is never a charge, though donations are certainly appreciated.

Learn more at AngelsTable.org and search for Angels Table on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest scoop. You may also reach them by email at angelstable2024@gmail. com and at (267) 717-5315.

Founder Dottie Dunn (center) along with board members Mary Görg and Diane Check invite you to come for a home-cooked hot meal at Angels Table at 9th and Main Streets in Quakertown.

“We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic, different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams” - Jimmy Carter (1924-2024)

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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship Bible Baptist Church Meets at HIghland Park Dining Hall 415 Highland Park Road Sellersville, PA 18960 484-523-3333 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Tom Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf Christ Church United Church of Christ 101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org Pastor: David Heckler A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling.

Join us at 11am Sunday. Halleleujah!

Christ’s Lutheran Church 218 East Broad Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-536-3193 christselca@verizon.net www.christslutheran.com 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church. Find us on Facebook!

Church of the Incarnation 44 S. 8th Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Holy Days as announced.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday service at 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome!

First United Church of Christ 151 S. Fourth Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4447 info@firstUCC.net www.firstUCC.net Senior Pastor: Rev. Jon C. Bauman Pastor of Visitation: Rev. Elaine Ely Sunday worship 9:15 am. Sunday School Classes for all ages at 10:30 am. 2nd Saturday Free Community Lunch Pickup 9:00 am. 3rd Thursday Free Community Supper 5:30 pm

I am writing this article for January, so of course, it shall be about new years' resolutions!

Yes, I know that Jesus didn't mandate new year's resolutions and that the Apostle Paul didn't make sure to eat Pork and Sauerkraut on January 1st every year, like a Dutchy like me, but I still think this time of year is important.

Because I believe, as a Christian and as a Pastor, that God can use this time of our calendar to bring us to a state of examination, reevaluation, and determination in things that should matter to us.

So here is my examination: I did not read as many books in 2024 as I did in 2023. I did not go to the gym like I wanted. I did not make any measurable progress in learning the guitar. And I wish I had invested more time in my spiritual practices.

Here is my reevaluation: All of those goals improve my life in some way, so while I won't live in the guilt of not living up to my own expectations, and while some of those expectations may need to change to be more attainable, I do think that all of these goals are important.

And here is my determination: I need to spend the year of 2025 continuing to work

Good News Church 424 Juniper Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. An alternative to the ultra-contemporary Sunday Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm, World Evangelism Fellowship affiliate.

Grace Bible Fellowship Church 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N. Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Sr. Pastor: Ron Kohl Sunday School for all ages. 10:10am Morning Worship, Small group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30pm; Tues: Ladies Bible Study 9:45am; Wed: AWANA (2 yrs - 6th grade) & Teens for Christ 6:30pm, Adult prayer meeting 6:45pm Juniper Street Bible Church 317 Juniper Street Quakertown, PA 18951 267-373-9115 Pastor: Derrick Thompson www.juniperstreetbiblechurch.org Worship Sunday 10 am; also live on Facebook and Youtube. Bible study Tuesday 6 pm. We pray you will join us in worship and study.

Morning Star Fellowship 429 S. 9th Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-529-6422 Pastors: John & Theresa Decker www.mstarqtown.org Sunday Services at 9 am and 11 am. Our cafe is open with free coffee. Children’s Ministries provided. Celebrate Recovery on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Student Ministries on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Weekly Connections. For updates and schedule changes, check our website.

Pennridge Christian Fellowship 720 Blooming Glen Rd Blooming Glen, PA 18911 215-257-7309 pastor@pennridgecf.org www.pennridgecf.org Pastor: Thomas Vargis Multicultural Charismatic church worshipping God in a casual, friendly atmosphere.

Our service consists of song service, testimonies, and teaching of the word. Live Spanish translation & children’s service 10:30 Sunday worship.Livestream: fb.com/pennridgechristianfellowship

on these areas because I believe that God has given me this life for a purpose and a calling, even if that calling also includes making time to read some Star Wars, Westerns, or play some blues on the guitar to remind me to rest and to rely on God... instead of allowing my stress to convince me that I'm on my own, and that I'm no good if I'm not running 100 miles per hour.

Now it's your turn!

You may have already made your list of goals, either literally, or mentally, but if you haven't included some goals in there to allow you to rest and recharge (like my guitar playing, or book reading), you might want to. And if you haven't included some faith goals for yourself, and you are a follower of Jesus, let me encourage you to do so; our connection with God, and our following of Jesus is so important.

Here are the same faith goal ideas that might help inspire you, broken down into different categories: Scripture Reading Goals Bible in a Year - If you're up for it, and have the time, this can be completed with a Bible formatted for this purpose, through following a printed plan, or by simply committing to reading 4 chapters a day. It can also be completed with one of several "Bible in a year" podcasts that take about 15-20 minutes a day.

New Testament in a Year - I often tell people that there are more days of the year

Quakertown United Methodist Church 1875 Freier Road Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Rev. Graham Truscott Sunday schedule: Worship 8:30 am, Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11 am Communion first Sunday of each month.

Richland Monthly Meeting 206 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 538-7555 clerk@richlandquakers.org www.Richlandquakers.org Meeting for Worship on Sundays at 10:30am in the Meeting House St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church 2545 West Pumping Station Rd Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 536-4389 Pastor: Rev. Kenneth C. Brabazon izzyparoff@comcast.net www.stisidores.org Sunday Masses - 5:00pm Saturday evenings; 7:00am, 9:00am, & 11:00am on Sunday mornings; 1:00pm in Spanish Sunday afternoons St. John’s Lutheran Church 4 South Main Street • PO Box 458 Richlandtown, PA 18955 215-536-5027 Admin@stjohnsrpa.org www.stjohnsrpa.org Pastor: Rev Dr. David A Genszler In person worship service Sunday at 9:30 am, Watch our Worship Service anytime on stjohnsrpa.org/sermon or on Facebook.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown PO Box 120 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd Spinnerstown, PA 18968 (GPS Quakertown 18951)

215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Interim Pastor: The Rev. Susan Lang Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Service also is live-streamed on Facebook (St. John's Lutheran Church, Spinnerstown, PA) and video available on the church website. than chapters of the New Testament. Setting a goal to read the entire New Testament this year is realistic and it contains built-in days when life gets in the way. Once you complete the New Testament, it will be very easy for you to continue that momentum to the Old Testament.

Read something every day - It may be a chapter, it may be a paragraph, or it may be a single verse, but going through the bible one book at a time can really help your understanding of the content that is seeking to be conveyed.

Meaningfully Engage Weekly - Maybe it's every Saturday, or Sunday afternoon after church, or maybe both. Maybe it’s a chapter, 4 chapters, 10 chapters or a book at a time. But setting aside regular time can be a huge benefit to your spiritual life.

Prayer Goals Morning, Evening, Meals - Setting a regular practice helps many people feel closer to God, and many have been operating within this basic pattern.

Sporadically throughout the day Pray as you go throughout your day, pray for names and situations as they come up.

Commit to striving to be more regular in your prayer life.

Intentional Meditation - Maybe you spend time in nature, being open to God's leading in your life, maybe it’s through meditating on the scriptures, or maybe it is through making time for praying with a tactile prayer rope to stay focused.

Whatever has worked for you, this year is the time for exploring that more.

St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road West Rockhill Twp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley910@gmail.com www.stjohnsridgevalley.com Pastor: Rev. Lauren Bruno 8:30am Traditional - 10:15am with praise band. Grape juice & gluten-free wafers available. Adult Forum 9:40, Handicapped accessible. All invited and welcome to Share the Joy! St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Road Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-5789 stpaulsqtown@gmail.com www.stpaulsqtown.org Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome.

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street Sellersville, PA 18960 215-257-7268 Pastor: Rev. Trudy Irving secretary@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Sunday Worship 10:15 in Sanctuary Springfield Mennonite Church 1905 Pleasant View Road Coopersburg PA 18036 267-999-1404 Pastor: Robert W. Gerhart www.springfieldmennonite.org Join us at 10:15 am Sunday Mornings for a Blended Worship Service, Multigenerational,lovingcongregation.Biblically and Doctrinally Sound.

Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Avenue Quakertown, PA 18951 (215) 536.4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Rev. Rachel Scheible 9 am Traditional service, Handicap accessible, Family Friendly, Dynamic Music Ministry, Living God’s Love for All Spiritual Retreats - Schedule some time for you to go for a walk, a hike, go fishing, sit by the water, sit in the forest, or rent a cabin for a night. Use this time to read, to pray, and to rest. Maybe start with setting a goal to take one spiritual retreat this year.

Church Goals Worship Service - If you can make it to church on a Sunday morning, make it a goal to be present in the church service as much as you can. We all benefit from the music, the scripture reading, the liturgy, the sermon, and in the process of reflection during the service. We also grow when we are with others and we can see that they are striving to follow God as well, and that they may need us to help them along their journey.

Groups - Prioritize groups that are helpful for you, or your family, spiritually. Whether its Sunday school, music groups, women’s ministries, men’s ministries, or something else; prioritize that which feeds you.

Ministries - Set goals for involvement in various ministries in the church, and/or the community, that remind you that our faith is not just about our own spiritual lives, but about joining God in the mission of caring for, loving, and redeeming the world around us.

I hope that you all have a blessed 2025 that teaches you more things about yourselves, about God, and about God's love for you.

Amen.

Jon Bauman is the senior pastor at First United Church of Christ in Quakertown.

He can be reached at jbauman@firstucc.net.

16 • Upper Bucks Free Press • January 2025

It’s another year of holiday cheer with ‘Quakertown Cares’!

BY JANE THOMPSON-SMITH In the 30 years of “Quakertown Cares,” the peace, love and joy spread by the campaign has not waned. The caring remains and the giving continues in the Quakertown area. And that says a lot about the community and the people there.

So far this year “Quakertown Cares” has been able to distribute over 400 Giant food and Target gift cards to the community’s school families, including Head Start.

These cards have also been provided to area senior citizens, and veterans in need during the last three months. This included 150 Giant cards ($50) at Thanksgiving so that recipients could shop for holiday meal groceries. Many of the cards were distributed at Classic Staffing Services, an annual sponsor of the event.

One senior recipient of holiday aid wrote in appreciation: “We all have health and financial difficulties and mine increased in August when I spent time in the ICU. I will need surgery soon and the two cardiac meds have added to my expenses.

This was a blessing for certain when I had no additional funds for food.”

Another Quakertown senior with an adult disabled son avoided homelessness when her house, about to be condemned, was repaired with “Quakertown Cares” funding. “Cares” gives yearly to the Bucks County Foundation for Aging, which was able to save her home.

“This resident was in desperate need,” Paula Hoff of the foundation wrote in a letter to “Cares.” “The funds you have given us made the improvements possible, and for that we cannot thank you enough.”

In another example of heartfelt giving, a Quakertown family and their business generously funded a grandparent raising three grandchildren while the parents work through a long recovery and reunification process.

“Quakertown Cares” receives contributions from donors who express their own gratitude by giving. “Cares” then quietly passes the funds along to our neighbors in need. The campaign has no administrative expenses, as all dollars go to recipients, all of whom live within the Quakertown Community School District.

Through December 10, tax-deductible contributions to “Cares,” a 501(c)(3) charity, have totalled $51,588, the most

ever received this early in a “Quakertown Cares” campaign!

And the giving has come from many facets of the community. One of these is young people, who have demonstrated great caring for their neighbors. The Quakertown Community High School Student Council, led by Kendal Detwiler and Anna Greenday, contributed $500 again this year. Mr. Mike Sandler is their faculty advisor.

Staff members at QCSD have contributed $3,170 through payroll deductions in addition to direct contributions and school collections. This includes $302 from the staff at Neidig Elementary School.

The following are recent contributions (through December 10): Thank you for caring!

Classic Staffing Services ($1,500); Anonymous retired QCSD administrator ($1,000 for a total of $5,000 this campaign); Jeffrey James Family ($500 with $500 employer match from Enechelon Consulting); Quakertown High School Student Council ($500); Quakertown United Methodist Church ($431 for a total of $3,141 this campaign); Neidig Elementary School staff ($302); Enzo Martellucci ($300); Rebecca Leiby ($300); Anonymous Quakertown Borough residents ($250); Helen Conroy ($250), Erica Henry ($250); Lauren Wieder ($250); Edward Swartz ($200); Pam Fothergill ($200); Kevin and Rebecca Kelly ($200); Fred and Nancy Tirjan ($100); Anonymous Quakertown Borough residents ($100); Anonymous Milford Township resident ($100); Eileen Bruchak ($100); Rebecca Kummery ($100); Crystal Prine ($100); Megan McGinity ($100); Shirley Natali ($100); Jonathan Pallone ($100); Katie Rosica ($100); Terry San Angelo ($100); Andy Scappaticci ($100); Jennifer Stover ($100); Amanda Jaeger ($75); Nicole Jerrom ($50); Elizabeth Coyle ($50) Bethany Fuller ($50); Stacy Lawler ($50); Corey Beil ($25); Eileen Finlayson ($25); Jenell Hilton ($25); Stephanie Rodgers ($25); Katie Skonier ($25); Wendy Somers ($20).

All contributions, no matter the amount, are deeply appreciated. Contributions may be dropped off at any QNB branch, or be mailed to “Quakertown Cares”, c/o QNB, P.O. Box 9005, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Think Local. Give Local. Be Local.

Advocates for the Homeless Seeks Volunteers for Winter Season to April 15,

Volunteers are needed to support the mission of the Advocates for the Homeless of Upper Bucks (AHUB). AHUB is a non-profit organization which serves the needs of the homeless of the Quakertown, Pennridge, and the Palisades areas. One program under AHUB is a volunteer staffed community ministry called Code Blue which provides shelter and a warm bed and meal to the homeless of Upper Bucks County on cold winter nights when the temperature is 32 degrees or below.

This homeless shelter is located at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Quakertown, PA. After a very successful eleven years for the program, we hope to broaden our volunteer base for this upcoming winter. Opportunities include: Shelter Admissions staff, Overnight staff, Morning Aide, and more. Season runs

from November 15, 2024 2025. Please consider volunteering with AHUB. Contact ahubpa@gmail.com to learn about opportunities.

Sheltering Blue Code Ministry, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, officially opened in Quakertown on December 1, 2013 after three years of development and provides warm shelter, food, and respectful overnight care for homeless people in Upper Bucks County during times of life-threatening cold weather. We partner with churches, volunteer agencies and individuals in the Quakertown, Pennridge, and Palisades school districts to provide this ministry. AHUB’s mailing address is P.O. Box 232, Quakertown, PA 18951.

Their email is upperbuckscodeblue@ gmail.com. The Code Blue hotline is 267450-5191. Like Upper Bucks Code Blue on Facebook!

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