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• Upper Bucks Free Press • March 2016
Harold E. Buttram, M.D., 90 of Blooming Glen, PA died Wed. Jan. 27, 2016. He was the loving husband of Virginia (Mars) Buttram for 64 years. Born in Oklahoma City, he was the fifth child of Frank and Merle (Newby) Buttram. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp during the Korean War. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso and received his M.D. Degree from the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine. After internship and residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX, he practiced family medicine in Richardson, TX and Partales, NM before moving to Quakertown, PA in 1970. He was a Fellow American Academy of Environmental Medicine and authored many papers and books. Harold was a history buff, loved classical music, hiking, mountain climbing and water skiing. He continued in active practice well into his eighties. Upon his retirement in 2008 he was awarded the PA Medical Society Plaque for fifty years of faithful medical service. Surviving are his wife and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Perkasie, 501 Market St., Perkasie, PA 18944 or to Beverly Hall Corporation, P.O. Box 220, Quakertown, PA 18951. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements. www.janauglefcs.com Elizabeth A. Cressman, 59, of Quakertown, died Fri. Jan. 29th at her home. She was the wife of the late William Grindle. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late John and Louise (Federspiel) Cressman. She worked in finance for many
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years with various banks and financial companies. She was involved with the Quakertown Police Dept. Citizen Police Academy. Surviving is her brother, John G. Cressman Jr., wife Jean of Trumbauersville; sister, Susan Carpenter, husband William of Quinlan, TX; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in Elizabeth’s memory can be made to the Outpatient Cancer Center, Abington Health Foundation, 1200 Old York Rd., Abington, PA 19001 or at www.abingtonhealth.org/waysofgiving. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown, is assisting the family with arrangements. janauglefcs.com Barry R. Nicholas, 69, of Quakertown, died Monday, Feb. 1. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Peregoy) Nicholas for the past 47 years. Born in Quakertown, he was a son of Gladys (Graupner) Nicholas of Pompano Beach, FL and the late Ralph H. Nicholas. Barry graduated from Quakertown High School and held an Associate Degree from Strayer University. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed in the former family business, Nicholas Hardware Inc. and more recently, the North Penn School Dist. Following retirement, he worked part-time for Bucks County Transport. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Quakertown. Surviving with his wife & mother are a son, Ryan (Erin); a daughter, Kelly (Dennis) Lawrence; a brother, Dale (Beverly); grandchildren, David, Mary, Aden, Jake, Jonathan, and Rachel. Memorial contributions to the church or, Boy Scouts of America, Bucks County Council, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown, PA 18901. www. janauglefcs.com
C. Ella Barndt, 81, of Quakertown, died Feb. 4, in LifeQuest Nursing Center. She was the widow of Webster L. Barndt. Born in Milford Twp., Bucks Co. she was a daughter of the late Wilmer & Myrtle (Shelly) Bauman. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Applebachsville. Surviving are son Jeffrey L., wife Elsa of Coopersburg; daughter Lesley Motruk, husband John B. of Center Valley; grandchildren Jeffrey L., Jr, Richard, Bradley, Jeremy, Brittany; great-grandchildren Brianna, Blake, Miranda, Pierce, Ansley, Charlee, Joseph, Michael; sisters Mary Bittenbender & Edna Hillegas; sister-inlaw Stella Bauman; son-in-law Marvin Musselman. She was predeceased by her daughter Donna Musselman; brothers Warren, Harold, Richard, Clair & sisters Beatrice Hillegas & Gladys Moore. Interment church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 837 Old Bethlehem Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951 www.janauglefcs.com
and sisters Mae, Anna, & Emily Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions to ATTN: Donna (Resident Concerts), Gracedale Nursing Home, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, PA 18064. www.janauglefcs.com
Robert H. Stoneback, 92, of Richland Twp., died Sun., Feb. 7, at home. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy (Hottle) Stoneback. Born in Richland Twp., he was a son of Fred and Helen (Hager) Stoneback. Robert was a Quakertown High School graduate and dedicated his life to farming. Surviving are his daughter, Helen Sarnac, grandson Mark Sarnac, and brother Richard Stoneback. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by companion Arlene Helverson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St. Ste. 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106, or to Richlandtown Fire & Rescue, PO Box 640, Richlandtown, PA 18955. www. janauglefcs.com
J. Michael Davis, 62, of Perkasie, PA passed away suddenly on February 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Ellen, loving son of Evelyn Griffin (James) and the late John Davis (Delores). Proud father of Jason Davis (Hollie) and Shaina Quiring (Ian). Wonderful brother to Patricia DiGiacomo (Mark), Mary Anne and Jeanette Griffin and a devoted grandfather to grandsons Caden and Carson Davis, and Liam and Landen Quiring. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Matthew, Cailin, Zachary, Victoria, Julia, Jennifer, Grace, Philip and Anna. Mike was a proud graduate of Germantown Academy and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. For the last 18 years he was a dedicated employee of ThermaSpas. Mike was a devoted family man, a voracious reader and a classic car enthusiast. Most people would describe him as a quiet guy but those who knew him appreciated his witty and sometimes sly sense of humor. He was a true blue Philadelphia sports fan, cheering on his teams when they were winning and cursing them loudly when they were losing. Although he hated the sun, some of his favorite vacations were spent with Ellen in Jamaica. As a “pet parent” his heart belonged to Nigel and Tessie and the late Bailey and Mocha. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike’s name may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Florence L. “Flo” Finkbeiner, 85, of Quakertown, died Mon. Feb. 8 in Belle Haven Nursing Home, Quakertown. She was the widow of the Edward S. Finkbeiner Sr. and David Shaffer. Born in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late A. Paul and Grace H. (Shelly) Barndt. She worked for B&G Manufacturing, Hatfield, was waitress at the former Sweethart Shoppe, and was co-owner of the former West End Luncheonette, both in Quakertown. She attended East Swamp Church, Quakertown, where she helped with various activities. Surviving are her children, Linda Lokay, Susan Schnalzer (David), David A Shaffer III (Michele) all of Quakertown & Edward Finkbeiner Jr. (Grace) of Barto; brother Walter “Jake” Barndt in FL; sisters Annamary Barndt in NC & Jacqueline Yeakel in FL; grandchildren Brian, Brad, David, Lisa, Tiffany, Tonia, & Shana; and great-grandchildren Ceara, Jade, Ian, Patrick, Chase, Bridget, Justin, Bryan, Tyson, & Davina. She was predeceased by children Elaine Schwartz & infant son Robert; & brothers Robert, William, & Edward. Interment was in East Swamp Cemetery. Marion B. Hottle, 92, of Bethlehem, died Fri. Feb. 12 in Gracedale, Nazareth. She was the widow of Mahlon C. Hottle. Born in Springfield Twp., Bucks Co. she was a daughter of the late Raymond & Annie (Mindler) Kressler. She was a member of the former Grace Lutheran Church, Bethlehem. Surviving are her son, Glenn, wife Linda of Quakertown; daughters Marlene of Bethlehem, Deborah Quinty, husband Kenneth of Coplay, and Sally Christman, husband Gary of Lehigh Acres, FL; sister Ruth Reichard of Riegelsville; grandchildren Stephanie, Jeffrey, Toshya, and Keyara; great grandchildren Grimaldi, Noah, Gabrielle, Braylen, & Kennedy; step-grandchildren & step great-grandchildren. Marion was predeceased by her brothers Carl, Claude, Raymond, & Woodrow
Maria Zimmer, 86, of Quakertown died Sunday, February 14th at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital. She was the wife of the late Andreas Zimmer. Born in Kleinbetschkerek, Romania, she was a daughter of the late John and Maria (Maitsche) Graf. She worked as a line leader for the former Perkasie Industries for many years. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Roman Catholic Church, Quakertown. Surviving are her daughters, Marianne Campolei, husband Ray of East Greenville, Hermine Donovan, husband Brian of Easton, and Darlene “Dolly” Peterson, husband Henry of Gainsville, VA; grandchildren, Eli, Tom, Lisa, Sam, Rachel, Micah, Amanda; great grandchildren, Brittney, Anthony, Lauren, Andrew, Anna, Dante, Juliette and Tristan; brother, John Graf; sister, Margaret Dieban. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Byrum. www.janauglefcs.com
Paul N. Allebach, 79, of Quakertown, died Thurs. Feb, 18 in the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice House. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Swartz) Allebach. Born in Lansdale, he was a son of the late John & Eva (Nyce) Allebach. He was employed for over 35 years by the former US Gauge, Div. of Ametek, Inc. Sellersville before retiring. Paul served a number of years with the Army National Guard. Surviving with his wife, are sons, Eric, wife Julie of Coopersburg, Jeffrey, wife Tracey of Blandon, and Michael of Quakertown; daughters Vicki Sweet, husband Ted of Allentown and Sandy Fritchman, husband Bryan of Hellertown; sister Shirley of Telford; grandchildren Matthew, Joseph, Leann, Kelsie, Angela, Kristopher, & Michael; great-grandchildren Cole, Zachary, Nicholas, Nicole, & Aubrey. He was predeceased by a sister Nancy Barndt and brother Warren. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to a charity of choice supporting wildlife preservation. Services are private. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service assisted the family. Judy Barron, 71, of Doylestown died Friday, Feb. 19 at Greenleaf Nursing Home. Born in Fountain Hill on August 16, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Maynard and Esther (Mitch) Barron. Judy lived in Springtown with her parents until 1985 when she moved to Point