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William G. Moyer
William G. Moyer, 89, of Quakertown Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Sunday, July 22, 2007 in Luther Woods Convalescent Center, Hatboro. He was the husband of the late Alice H. (Hoffman) Moyer.

Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Dr. William G., M.D. & Caroline (Mohr) Moyer.

He was employed by Quakertown National Bank for 50 years retiring as Vice President.

He was a 1935 graduate of Quakertown High School where he played on the basketball and baseball team, he continued his education graduating from Blufton College in 1939 where he was on the football team.

He was a member of the Quakertown Lions Club. Bill also participated in the Pennsylvania Senior Olympics winning numerous medals in several events. Bill enjoyed hunting, tennis, skiing (downhill and cross country) ice hockey, bike riding and walking.

Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during WW II in Fort Benning, Georgia where he was a jump instructor.

He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Quakertown where he served as an Usher.

He is survived by a daughter Tamson M. Mook and her husband Edwin of Warrington. A grandson William M. Mook of Minneapolis, MN. He was predeceased by two brothers Willard Moyer and Dr. Stanley Moyer, M.D. and a sister Kathryn Hilty.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Ave., Quakertown. Call Friday evening 7:00-8:30 P.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown and Saturday 10:00-11:00 A.M. in the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Luther Woods Convalescent Center 313 W. County Line Rd. Hatboro, PA 19040.

R. Paul Bortz
R. Paul Bortz, 73, of Coopersburg Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Friday, July 27, 2007 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of Harriet A. (Amey) Bortz. They were married 32 years last August.

Born in Coopersburg he was the son of the late Raymond R. & Elva (Godshall) Bortz.

He was last employed as a physical therapist for Good Shepherd Home in Allentown. Prior to that he was a shoe salesman for Moyer Shoe Store in Quakertown and Weatherholt & Metzger Shoe Store.

He was a member of the Coopersburg Fire Company Social Club.

Paul enjoyed oil painting, arts and crafts, and gardening.

He was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ in Coopersburg.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Peter J. and his wife Laura of Felton, DE and Jason P. and his wife Shannon of Coopersburg. Two brothers Raymond, Jr. and his wife Dolores of Coopersburg and James and his wife Joan in The Villages, Florida. Two grandchildren Alyssa & Elijah. He was predeceased by a sister Alice Mills-Troutman.

Services were held on August 2, 2007. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. John's United Church of Christ 538 Thomas St. Coopersburg, PA 18036.

Arthur L. Fels
Arthur L. Fels, 75, of Quakertown Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Monday, August 6, 2007 in his home. He was the husband of the late Claire E. (Lick) Fels.

Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Ernest & Rosa (Wolf) Fels.

He retired in 2002 as a machinest for Bracalente Manufacturing in Trumbauersville. Following retirement he worked as a caretaker for Mill Pond Kennel in Quakertown.

Arthur was a member of Mumbauersville Gun Club.

He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War.

Arthur is survived by a son Arthur A. and his wife Kim of Pennsburg, two daughters Bonnie S. Rismondo and her finace Tim Oswald of Quakertown and Roseanna D. Vellner and her husband Chris of Sellersville. A brother Edwin Fels of Quakertown and three sisters Ida Fromm of Hereford, Mary Leister and Anna Kneller both of Quakertown. Eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter Debbie Hersch and a great grandchild.

Services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown. Call Friday evening 7:00-8:30 P.M. and Saturday 10:00-11:00 A.M. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association Memorial Fulfillment Center 777 Penn Center Blvd. Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.

Robert M. Faussett
Robert M. Faussett, 85, of Millville, NJ formerly of Quakertown, PA Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died August 7, 2007 in Millville Center, Millville, NJ. He was the husband of the late Evelyn L. (Yocco) Faussett.

Born in Kingston, PA he was the son of the late George & Ethel Faussett.

He was a printer for Ametek/U.S. Gauge Division in Sellersville before retiring. He also worked at various other print shops.

Robert was a member of Kingston Mason Lodge in Kingston.

He was a former member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Quakertown.

He is survived by a son Robert M., Jr. and his wife Edwina of Millville, NJ. A step grandson Shawn Petersen.

Services will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. in Grace Episcopal Church 7 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ. Call Tuesday 10:00-11:00 A.M. in the church. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Episcopal Church Organ Fund 7 E. Maple Ave. Merchantville, NJ 08109.

June V. Hartman
June V. Hartman, 82 of Quakertown formerly of Trumbauersville Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Saturday August 18, 2007 in St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. She was the wife of the late Stewart Hartman. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late Walter and Franie ( Miller) Hunsberger. She was a seamstress for the former David Crystals in Trumbauersville before her retirement. She was a member of Christ Church of the United Church of Christ in Trumbauersville. She was also a member of the church women's guild and the altar guild. She is survived by a daughter Peggy Polachek and her husband George of Hilltown a son Gregory S. and his wife Barbara A. of Trumbauersville. A sister Inez Royer and her husband Wilmer of Quakertown, son in law Al Niemenski of Milford Square. Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Connie Niemenski. Services will be held on Wednesday August 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church of the United Church of Christ, 101 N. Main St. Trumbauersville, PA 18970. Call from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m in the church. Memorial contributions can be made to the church at the above address. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. Quakertown.

William Dervrich
William Dervrich, 82, of Quakertown Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Monday, September 24, 2007 in Life Quest Nursing Home, Milford Twp. He was the husband of Helen (Conway) Dervrich.

Born in Springfield Twp., Bucks County he was the son of the late Joseph & Sophie (Scharackin) Dervrich.

He was a retired carpenter.

William was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Quakertown.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Charles of Quakertown and William, Jr. of Iowa City, Iowa. Four daughters Charlene J., Mary Kline and her husband Larry, Barbara Shelly and her husband Charles all of Quakertown, and Nancy Brown and her husband Rodger of Milford Square. A sister Helen Mindock of Hellertown, and two brothers Joseph of San Francisco, California and Louis Kovac of Bethlehem. Eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Services will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown. Call Wednesday evening 7:00-8:30 P.M. and Thursday 9:30-10:30 A.M. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital Hemodialysis Unit 1021 Park Ave., Quakertown, Pa 18951.

Nicholas Joseph Russo, Sr.
Nicholas Joseph Russo, Sr., 71 of Warwick formerly of Philadelphia Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Friday September 7, 2007 in Temple University Hospital. He was the husband of Terry (Carr) Russo and the late Yolanda (Tabasso) Russo.

Before his retirement he was a draftsman designer for GE Aerospace.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Phillip and Antoinetta (Pileggi) Russo.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter Donna Marie Russo and her husband James Burns three sons Nicholas J., Jr. and his wife Anne Marie, Richard J. and his wife Melody and Michael A. and his wife Christina. Two sisters Angie Bencivenga and her husband John and Elvira Russo. Two step daughters Terry San Angelo and her husband Mike and Maureen Kelly and her husband Pat, a step son Bob Murphy and his wife Linda. He is also survived by 17 loving grandchildren.

Services will be held on Wednesday September 12, at 11:00 a.m. in the Burns Funeral Home, Inc. 1514 Woodbourne Rd. Levittown, PA 19057. Call on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Burns Funeral Home.

Interment will be in St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Springfield.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Susan G. Komen for the cure, 505 LBJ Fway, Ste. 250, Dallas TX 75244.

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

Chie Ellen Riley
Chie Ellen Riley, 53, of Bedminster Township, PA, beloved wife of Brendan K. Riley Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Saturday, September 8, 2007, at her home. Married for nearly 23 years, she is survived by her husband and two children, Raymond A. Riley and Rowena J. Riley, both of Bedminster. Chie was lovingly cared for by close family members including her son's fiancée, Andrea Hrin of Doylestown. Born in Yokohama, Japan, Chie was the daughter of Chie (née Sato) and William Langjahr. Chie is survived by her mother and her step-father, George Lowney. Preceded in death by her brother Robert, Chie leaves three sisters, Lindy Dauber and Betsy Torres of Philadelphia and Shirley Calvert of Doylestown. She also leaves three brothers, William Langjahr of Robesonia, PA, Lester Langjahr of Waldorf, MD, and Earnie Langjahr of Swarthmore, PA. She was the beloved aunt of thirteen nieces and nephews.

Chie, upon graduation in 1972 from Mastbaum Vocational Technical High School in Philadelphia, PA, began her Art career at Penn Fruit Company as a sign painter. She later went to work for Dismar Corporation, Pennsauken, NJ, as a layout artist and from there worked as an Art Director with Dallas, Leonard & Pease Advertising in Jenkintown, PA, followed by Art Director at K. I. Lipton Advertising, Inc, in Doylestown, PA. Chie later went on to become co-owner and founder of BC Design, Inc., a graphic design and photography studio, in Bedminster Township. She was an exceptionally talented graphic artist and designer, whose work appeared locally and nationally for a vast number of clientele in various industries. In addition to being a lovingly devoted mother, Chie also found great joy in cooking and gardening. She also had a love of teaching and taught "Meditation & Relaxation" adult evening classes at Pennridge High School for over a decade, sharing her keen insights and passion for life.

Memorial donations in Chie's honor may be made to: Susan G. Komen For The Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244, toll free donation line at (888) 888-3317 or via the web at http://cms.komen.org.

Harold W. Ackerman
Harold W. Ackerman, 94 of Quakertown Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Saturday September 8, 2007 in Belle Haven Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of the late Mabel K. (Wieand) Ackerman who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">passed away on August 14, 1981.

Born on June 2, 1913 in Springfield Township he was the son of the late Warren E. and Mary S. (Sames) Ackerman.

He was a custodian for the Quakertown School District before his retirement in 1978, prior to that he was employed by the former Best Maid Hosiery in Quakertown. After his retirement he worked for Wood Heat in Pleasant Valley.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Richlandtown. Harold raised champion beagles for many years. He was also a charter member and past president of the North Penn Beagle Club.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pinochle.

He is survived by four children, Dorothy wife of William Merkle of Allentown, Donald W. and his wife Betty, Stewart R. and his wife Nancy both of Quakertown and Linda L. wife of Ronald Funk of Richlandtown. A brother Ray E. of Macungie. He was the proud grandfather of Judi Schmitz, Cindy Sullivan, Todd Ackerman, Tom Merkle, Mark Ackerman, Kelly Ackerman, Dean Ackerman, Jarrod Funk, Jamie Funk and Jennifer Funk. The proud great grandfather of eleven. He was also survived by his companion Helen Hottel of Quakertown. He was predeceased by a sister Elizabeth Bartholmew and two brothers Paul and Lester.

Services will be held on Thursday September 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church 4 S. Main St. Richlandtown, PA 18955. Call on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Contributions can be made to the church, P.O. Box 129 Richlandtown PA 18955.

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

Joseph W. Errickson
Joseph W. Errickson, 80, of Coopersburg Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007 in the Hospice House of the VNA of St. Luke's in Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Anna "Nancy" (Rudl) Errickson.

He was proprietor of Woodlawn Fence Co. in Quakertown retiring in 1992.

Born in Ringoes, NJ he was the son of the late Hervey & Elizabeth (Sierp) Errickson. Joseph was past president of the Quakertown Kiwanis Club and a former member of West End Fire Co., in Quakertown.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bingo and going to the casinos. He also raised exotic birds.

He is survived by his companion of 18 years Annamay "Toot" Brack. Two sons David D. and his wife Shirley of Quakertown, Richard V. and his companion Angie of Pennsburg. A daughter Joy Moffett and her husband James of Beach Creek, Pa formerly of Telford. Two sisters Addie Larkin of California and Helen Welsh of New Jersey. Five grandchildren Jenna and Corinne Errickson, Mindy, Trina, and James Moffett, Jr. Three great grandchildren Adrian, Benjamin, and Charlotte. Two step grandchildren Lisa Schinski and Scott Heffentrager. Companion's children Robert, Sherri, and Tonya Brack, and companion's grandchildren Garrett, Kelsey, Parker and McKenzie Worley. He was predeceased by three brothers Henry, William, and Jack.

Services will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown. Call Thursday 9:00-11:00 A.M. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made in Joseph's memory to a charity of one's choice.

Horace O. Roeder
Horace O. Roeder, 85, of Milford Twp. Died Monday, September 10, 2007 in LifeQuest Nursing Center. He was the husband of Betty (Bogert) Roeder. They were married 60 years last November.

Born in Spinnerstown he was the son of the late Charles N. & Mamie N. (Krauss) Roeder.

Prior to his retirement he worked for the former Ede Motors in Quakertown and A & T Chevrolet in Sellersville.

He was a lifetime member of Milford Twp. Fire Co.

He was a member of Trinity Great Swamp U.C.C. in Spinnerstown for 70 years and a former member of the consistory and Cemetery committee.

Horace was a U.S. Army Veteran and POW of WW II.

In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Barry and his wife Susan of Coopersburg, a daughter Nancy Rupell and her husband Harold of Quakertown. Two brothers Arthur of Pennsburg and Francis of Sellersville. Five grandchildren Michael Roeder, Danielle Weiss, Brian Roeder, Jason Rupell, and Heather Roach. Four great grandchildren Carl, Lacey, Sara, and Emily. He was predeceased by a brother Charles and a sister Dorothy Richard.

Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown. Call 10:00-11:00 A.M. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Department of Veterans Affairs, Outpatient Clinic, 3110 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, Pa 18103 to the attention of Gail.

Elsie M. "Honey" Kramer
Elsie M. "Honey" Kramer, 76, of Quakertown Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Thursday, September 13, 2007 in Grand View Hospital. She was the wife of Russell J. "Bud" Kramer. They were married 55 years last March.

Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late James & Elsie (Bilger) Loughridge.

For the past five years she took great joy in babysitting her grandson Jacob. Prior to that she worked many years at both Grand View Hospital and the former Quakertown Community Hospital.

She was an avid reader on many subjects with a specific interest in natural healing.

Elsie was completely devoted to her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband she is survived by three daughters Cathy E. Kramer of Cincinnati, OH, Angela M. wife of Bevan Lewis and Christine J. wife of John Susavage both of Quakertown. Three sisters Fern Strawsnyder, Lorraine Hillegass and Hazel Wolfinger all of Quakertown. Sister in law Kathryn Shaw of Quakertown. Six grandchildren David and Ellen Krikorian, Emily, Hannah, and Elizabeth Susavage and Jacob Lewis. She was predeceased by a daughter Susan and an infant daughter, a sister Grace Hartman and two brothers James and Andrew.

Services will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 4:00 P.M. in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown. Call Sunday from 3:00-4:00 P.M. in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made in Elsie's memory to WHYY/PBS Broadcasting 150 N. Sixth St., Philadelphia, Pa 18106.

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