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• Upper Bucks Free Press • November 2016
Deborah L. Crouthamel, 67 of Quakertown died Wednesday September 21, 2016 in GrandView Hospital, Sellersville. She was the wife of John W. Crouthamel. They celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in July. Born in Bedford, PA she was the daughter of the late W. Russell and Evelyn A. (Robinette) Leamer. She was an administrative assistant for JBS Packerland in Souderton. Deb enjoyed boating on the Chesapeake Bay. She also was an avid reader especially enjoying mystery novels and loved playing Words with Friends. In addition to her husband she is survived by children Sean M. (Tammy) of Lancaster, Daniel I. of Irvine, CA., Nicole M. (Jayne) of Palmerton, Jon of Sellersville and Jamie (Pam) of Chicago, IL. Grandchildren Ashley, Michael, Jonathon, Evan, Madelyn, Collin, Anthony, Nicholas, Jayne and Gage. Great grandchild Caiden. She is also survived by two brothers I. Russell Leamer of Quakertown and H. David Leamer (Janice) of Midwest City, OK., a sister in law Lois Leamer of Quakertown, and an aunt Deborah Lucas of Atlantic Beach, FL. She was predeceased by a brother W. Robert Leamer. Sarah E. Rummel, 81, of Quakertown, PA, died at her home on Tues., Sept. 27. She was the wife of the late Stanley A. Rummel. Born in Orange, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Earl W. and Mary E. (Lindemann) Hance. Sarah was in the first class to graduate from Palisades High School in 1953. She worked as a banquet manager for the former Meyers Family Restaurant until her retirement in 2001. Sarah was a member of the Quakertown Train Station Historical Society. Surviving are her son, Donald A. Rummel, wife Brenda, Quakertown; step-daughter, Sharon Rose, Sarasota, FL; grandchildren: Erik, Rebecca, Alison and Alexa; great-grandsons: Colin, Xander and Holden; brother, Peter Hance, wife Shirley, Fogelsville; sister, Debra “Deb” Samsel, husband Richard,
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Perkasie and sister-in-law Lucille HanceGehman, husband Donald, Quakertown. She was preceded in death by her son, David E. Rummel and brother, William Hance. Memorial contributions can be made to the Quakertown Train Station Historical Society, 15 Front Street, Quakertown, PA 18951. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service in charge of arrangements.
Marshall “Buddy” Lee Lane, 70, of Quakertown, PA, died Wed., Sept. 28, 2016 at Quakertown-Genesis Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 14, 1945 in Jefferson County, AL. Marshall’s family moved to Montgomery County, MD where he grew up and was a graduate of University of Maryland. He then relocated and worked in the insurance industry in the Philadelphia area until he retired in 2001. Marshall is survived by his son, Jeremy and his wife, Shalon; their three children: Jacob (16), Ethan (5), and Hailey (3) of Quakertown; two brothers: Hite Lane, wife Judi of Brandon, MS; David Lane, wife Amy of Berkeley Springs, WV; and his sister, Sheila Wren, husband Andy of Boonsboro, MD. His son and his family were Marshall’s greatest source of pride and truly the light of his life. A private memorial service will be held in Boonsboro, MD at a later date to be determined. Donations may be made to the ALS Association, Greater Phila. Chapter: 321 Norristown Rd., Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002 or the ASPCA: aspca.org/donate. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown, is handling arrangements. Frank (Dutch) Loew, 87 born in Philadelphia moved to Little California at two and one half years of age, died on October 13, 2016. Together with his parents, his wife and family he owned and operated the largest commercial egg production farm east of the Mississippi River in the 1950’s. After graduation from high school in 1946 Frank joined the U.S. Naval Reserves where he served for six years.
After high school he became an apprentice at the Budd Manufacturing Co. in Philadelphia and was rated as a tool and die maker after 4 years. He then returned to the farm full time with his parents and wife. He accepted a part time commission job in sales for a national poultry breeding organization and rose through the ranks to become Vice President of sales and a member of the board of directors. In 1980 he left the company to form his own company for the purpose of producing a higher quality laying hens. This business gradually evolved into producing fertile eggs which were used to produce Influenza vaccine for humans. He retired at the age of 70. He was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Church in Quakertown. Having five sons he was extensively interested in sports, serving the little league as umpire and coach. for many years. He was also active with the Connie Mack and Legion baseball teams as well. He is survived by his wife Ida Mae and their five sons Frank (wife Teresa), Michael (wife Deborah), James (wife Lori), Joseph (wife Therese) and David (wife Joanne). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk. com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Isidore’s Catholic Church 603 W. Broad St. Quakertown, PA 18951.
Peter R. “Pete” Schulberger, Jr., 78, of Quakertown, died at his home Mon., Oct. 17. He was the beloved husband of Virginia “Ginny” (Bauer) Schulberger for 58 years. Born in Ottsville, he was a son of the late Peter R., Sr. and Pauline (Schlener) Schulberger. Pete worked in the plumbing and heating industry, and was employed with Worth and Company, Pipersville for many years. He was an avid hunter; a life member of the North Penn Gun Club and a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Betterment Club. Pete was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ottsville. Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons: Scott Schulberger, wife Sally, Pennsburg; Derek Schulberger, wife Kerry, Quakertown and Todd Schulberger, Ottsville; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was preceded in death by 3 siblings: Jean, Marie and David. Memorial Contributions: Grand View Hospice, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960. www.janauglefcs.com Jean I. Grant, 85, of Quakertown, died Wed. Oct. 19 in the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke’s. She was the wife of William A. Grant. Born in Palmerton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen & Mabel (Beers) Nagy. Jean worked as an LPN in the office of Dr. Shoemaker & Dr. Chai for many years. Surviving are her son, Chris;granddaughter Chelsie; great-grandchildren Arianna & Xavier; brother Stephen, wife Susan & sister Constance Clymer. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service assisted the family. www.janauglefcs.com Susan Weikel, 72, of Perkasie, died at her home on Fri., Oct. 21, 2016. She was the loving wife of James R. Weikel for the past 35 years. Born in Germantown, she was a daughter of the late James and F. Geraldine (Bitner) McDonnell. She was a 1962 graduate of Pennridge High School. Sue started working as a teller for First Savings Bank of Perkasie at the age of 18, and worked her way up to the trust dept. before retiring with 47 years of service. She also tutored at Deibler Elementary School, Perkasie. She loved traveling and spending summers at Ocean City NJ, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving in addition to her husband is her son, Gregory Lippincott, wife Angela; step-children: Cheryl Hauck, James Weikel, Jr. and John Weikel; grandchildren: Zachary and Meadow Lippincott; sister, Linda Babington, husband David; and brother, James. Sue was preceded in death by an infant sister, Sandra. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Grand View Hospice, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Debra J. Bordner, 64, of Milford Twp., died Fri., Oct. 21st at home. She was the beloved wife of Craig Bordner for the last 40 years. Born in Kingston, NY, she was a daughter of Gerald and Shirley Mae (Schermerhorn) Hanley. Debi was a devout Christian who truly practiced and lived her faith. She enjoyed watching Reverend Murray on Shepherd’s Chapel and studying the Bible to better learn the true meaning of its verses. She was also a very proud Republican with a passion for politics. With her husband, she is survived by daughters Christine (Mike) Rieker and Suzanne (Mark Smith) Kehoe; grandchildren Jordan, Cody, Devon, and Mekenzie; sisters Kathleen (Alan) Rice and Cindi Albright; and brother Jerry (Colleen) Hanley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Debi’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to The Shriners Hospitals for Children at 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Kenneth L. Heckler, 85, of Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Alderfer) Heckler. Born in Perkasie, he was a son of the late George and Helen (Pudliner) Heckler. He served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War. Kenneth worked as an Accountant and Assistant Treasurer for Harleysville Insurance for 42 years. He was a member of Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Trumbauersville. He was also a former Cubmaster. Surviving with his wife are his sons: Scott and his wife Denise of Trumbauersville, and Timothy and his wife Barbara of New Berlin, NY; his step-children: John Smink and his wife Michaelann of San Antonio, TX, and Karen, wife of Matthew Schmoyer of Hedgesville, WV; his grandchildren: Becky, Rachel, Michael, Austin, Cody, and Joshua; and his great grandsons: Stephen, Hunter, and Levi. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Lorraine F. (Seifert) Heckler, and a brother, George R. “Dick” Heckler. A Celebration of his life will be held at 11 AM, on Friday, October 28, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, One Luther Ln., (200 E. Broad St for GPS), Trumbauersville, PA 18970. A reception will follow the service in the church Fellowship Hall. Interment with full military honors will follow the reception at 2 PM in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Rt. 212, Pleasant Valley, PA for those wishing to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to either Christ Lutheran Church, PO Box 569, Trumbauersville, PA 18970; the Parkinson’s Research Foundation (parkinsonhope.org); or Grand View Hospice (gvh.org). His arrangements are in the care of Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg. For more detailed information and to offer your condolences on-line, please visit his “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes. com. Beverly Carol Pypniowski, 66, of Quakertown formerly of South Bound Brook, NJ died October 24, 2016 at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Kenneth R. Pypniowski. They were married 40 years in September. Born in Plainfield, NJ she was the daughter of the late Brady & Mary McInville. She was last employed in the security department of BJ’s Warehouse in Quakertown. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. In addition to her husband she is survived by two brothers Lenny and Fred. A sister Kathy. Two grandchildren Jayden & Haley. She was predeceased by a son Matthew.