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Virginia arana, 81, of Quakertown, passed away on March 11th, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. Born in Quakertown, PA, Virginia was the daughter of the late Robert Trumbauer and Evelyn Lewis (Sine).

Virginia is predeceased by her first husband, Robert Christman, her second husband, Sid Arana, and her son, Robert Christman (Kathleen).

Virginia graduated from Quakertown High School in 1959. She then went on to work at American Olean Tile for many years and retired from Wampler Longacre. In her free time, she worked as a seamstress for over 60 years. Virginia was a very talented seamstress and provided alterations on anything from hems to wedding and prom dresses. Virginia was also an accomplished Flutist, she was in both district and state bands in school and continued playing until recently. She performed with a chamber ensemble and also performed solos and duets in church. She was a lifelong active member of First United Church of Christ. There she taught the children’s handbell choir, sang in the adult choir, and performed church solos and duets. Virginia truly valued her friendships and her greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her family and friends.

Virginia will be dearly missed by her daughter, Barbara Thompson (Don); her grandchildren, Allisin (Andrew), Kiersten (Jon), Breanna (Garrison), Shannon (Anthony), and their father, Mike Thompson; her bonus grandchildren, Kelly (John) and Ashley (Justin); her great-grandchildren, David, Seth, Cadence, and Nolan; her bonus great-grandchildren, Kayla, Josh, Loriana, and Návena; her sisters, Elaine Rentzheimer (Ted), Janet Frey (Ken), and Barbara Aird (Tony); as well as many loving family members and friends.

All arrangements are made 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 Virginia’s name to the First United Christ Church Music Program at 151 S. 4th Street, Quakertown, PA 18951.

James nelson BeVan, 72, of Souderton, passed away in Florida on Feb. 27, 2023.

He was born in Shenandoah, PA on Feb. 26, 1951 to the late Ralph and Mary Elizabeth (Frost) Bevan.

He was the loving husband of Patricia (Rice) Bevan for 50 years.

He was a school teacher in the Quakertown Community School District for 35 years. He enjoyed many years of coaching both baseball and basketball.

He loved spending time with family and friends vacationing in Florida and the Jersey shore. Most of all, he took pride in being a pop-pop to his wonderful grandchildren.

James is survived by his wife; children

Stacy (Michael) Swavely, Allison (Tracey Schaeffer) Bevan, and Craig (Monica) Bevan; grandchildren Lucas, Rylee, Makenna, Carina, Sebastian, and Juliana; sister Beth Ann (Stephen) Cygan; and many other loving family and friends.

All arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951. (215-536-3343)

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Peter Blake, 76, of Kintnersville, passed away on March 8th, 2023, in his home.

Peter was born in Milwaukee, WI, in 1946, to Frederick Hughes Blake and Elizabeth Mary Peters. The family soon moved to Belleview, WA, where he attended elementary and junior high school. During this time, Peter became an expert skier and a member of the ski patrol. He enjoyed electronics and built a number of radio receivers and transmitters, later becoming a ham radio operator.

Peter attended high school at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, graduating in 1964. While he was there, he ran track and was one of their premier polevaulters. He was lead guitarist in a band called “Jimmy-Jay and the Moon-Rays” which recorded some rock & roll songs that were played on New Mexico radio stations.

Peter continued his education at the University of Washington where he received an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and a Ph.D in Pharmacology. One of Peter’s many hobbies was flying, and he was an accomplished private pilot.

He was a loving husband to Lorraine Blake who adored and admired him dearly, they were together for over 30 years. His daughter, Melissa Zrinski (Pete); his siblings, David Blake (Carol Stratford) and Paula Austell (Carey); his nieces and nephews, Charles, Thomas, Jennifer, and Laura; and his inlaws, Robert and Pamela Blejwas, and Greg LaCroix.

Peter was a kind, gentle, and generous man, he will truly be missed.

All arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951. (215-536-3343) roBert matthew "ChuBBy" D'angelo, 91, of Quakertown passed away on March 18, 2023. He was born in Philadelphia on July 13, 1931 to the late Anthony and Chiara (Loretto) D'Angelo. Robert was a US Navy veteran during the Korean Conflict on the USS Gilbert Islands, seasick for the entire duration. He was the loving husband of Leona (Robus) D'Angelo for 56 years. Chubby loved building and flying radio controlled airplanes and was a member of the Buc-Le Aero Sportsman club for many years. He loved fishing with his grandson and watching war movies.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Peter’s name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Robert is survived by his wife; children Lynn (Bob) McClain, Jennifer (Edward) D'Angelo-Schmatz, and Jessica (Kenneth) D'Angelo-Kucharski; grandchildren Veronica (Nathan) Lehmann, Danielle (Chuck) Spryn, Colin Schmatz, and Emily Schmatz; great grandchildren Natalie and Sophia; nieces; nephews; and many other loving family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents; daughter Valerie D'Angelo; and all twelve of his siblings.

Interment will be privately held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Quakertown Food Pantry, PO Box 278, Quakertown, PA 18951.

All arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951. (215-536-3343)

DaViD l. Dimmig, 82, of Quakertown died March 15, 2023 in Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, Richlandtown.

Born and raised in Quakertown he was the son of the late Burton & Esther (Ream) Dimmig.

Before his retirement he was the sexton at First Church of the Brethren in Quakertown, a hod carrier at the former Fischer’s Construction and a delivery man at the former Dimmig Electric. After his retirement David volunteered many hours at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital. He enjoyed traveling abroad and around the U.S.A with his son Dean.

David was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Quakertown.

He is survived by a son Dean (Sue); a brother

Gary Dimmig (Alice); two sisters Karen Dimmig & Judi Hill (John); two grandchildren Briel Rhoades (Erik) & Austin Dimmig; and two great grandchildren Myla & Callie.

Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Grace Bible Fellowship Church 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike Quakertown, PA 18951or at quakertownbfc.org/give or Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks County 700 N. Shady Retreat Road Doylestown, PA 18901 or at cbmealsonwheels.org/donate

Dennis elwyn Ferrell, age 65, passed away peacefully in his home March 13, 2023 and entered his heavenly home after a 4-year battle with cancer.

Dennis has spent most of his life in Pennsylvania. He was born in Philadelphia and spent his early childhood in Bristol, before moving to Sellersville when he was 15. It was at that time he met his wife, Joyce. They were married in 1978 and started their family. Family life was very important to them.

After graduating from Pennridge High School, Dennis joined the Army in 1975. He served as Military Police in Germany for most of his 3-year enlistment. He joined the Air Force Reserves from 1987 to 1989 as Security Police in Willow Grove.

Dennis began working at Lemmon Pharmacal Company as a Security Officer in 1979. He retired in 2020.

Dennis was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 50 years. He served as a deacon, school board member, and Sunday School teacher.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ferrell, Sr. and his daughter, Rachel Ferrell.

He is survived by his cherished wife, Joyce (Mitchell); his son, Jeremy; his daughter, Megan Kile (Tim) and 3 granddaughters, Kindsey, Scotlyn, and Taya; his mother, Jeanette (Haegle); his siblings, Robert Ferrell Jr. (Deborah), Cindy Filson (Gary), Tina Ferrell, and extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Christian Education Trust Fund or Bethel Baptist Church Faith Promise Missions.

All arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951. (215-536-3343) anna e. FluCk, 95, of Sellersville, PA, passed away on March 16th, 2023, at the Community at Rockhill. Born in Quakertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen & Verda (Fornorman) Kachline.

Anna was a graduate of Quakertown High School class of 1945. She was a secretary at Johnson & Biehn Motor Co. for 13 years and a secretary at Neidig Elementary School for 19 years, a position she loved. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where in her earlier years was a member of the choir and a Sunday school teacher. She and her family spent vacations at the shore, and she greatly enjoyed her trips to Europe with her husband visiting wonderful friends in Germany, Switzerland, and Holland. Anna’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and friends.

Anna was the loving wife of the late Willard H. Fluck for 72 years. She will be dearly missed by her daughter-in-law, Barbara Fluck; her grandchildren, Janelle (Fluck) Stoothoff, and her husband Charlie, Jarred Fluck, and Jeremy Fluck (Megan Sell). Anna is predeceased by her son, Roger D. Fluck, her three sisters, and two brothers.

All arrangements are made by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951. (215-536-3343) roBert e. FosBenner, 91, of Allentown formerly of Center Valley died March 10, 2023 in Luther Crest, Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Anna’s name to Trinity Lutheran Church, 102 N. Hellertown Ave. Quakertown, PA, 18951.

He was the husband of the late Barbara J. (Lang) Fosbenner.

Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late John Miles & Marion (Edwards) Fosbenner.

He was a Salesman for Mack Fire Trucks before retiring. Robert was a member of Quakertown Masonic Lodge #512, the Raja Shrine in Reading and the High 12 Lehigh Consistory & Tall Cedars. He was also a life member of Quakertown American Legion Post 242. He was a football and track star at Quakertown Community High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Robert was a member of Faith U.C.C. in Center Valley.

He is survived by three sons Steven (Carrie) of Coopersburg, Todd (Anne Mueller) of Grand Junction, CO, and Tom (Kate) of Bethlehem; three grandchildren Elissa Hart, Eric Fosbenner, and Jillian Fosbenner, two great grandchildren Benjamin & Braden.

He was predeceased by two brothers Henry & Lester, and a sister Kathryn Krikory.

Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation online at www.jdrf.org arlette FreDeriCk, 70, of West Reading, passed away on March 25th, 2023, in her home. Born in Quakertown, she was the daughter of the late Allen Frederick and Marian Frederick (Fluck).

Arlette graduated from Southern Lehigh High School and went on to continue her education at LCCC where she received an associate’s degree. She worked at Reading Hospital for over 30 years as a physical therapist assistant. Arlette loved flowers, cats, dogs, and horses.

Arlette will be missed by her sister, Lynne Kelly; her nephew, Brad Kelly; and her great nieces and nephews, Bryanne, Derek, Jared, and Courtney.

Family and friends are welcome to join Arlette’s family on Monday, April 3rd, at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd. 135 W. Pumping Station Road, Quakertown, PA, 18951 for a visitation from 1:00PM2:00PM, a memorial service from 2:00PM - 3:00PM, and a graveside service to follow at Quakertown Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Arlette’s name to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Charles a. Fritzinger, 86, of Quakertown formerly of Dublin, PA & Littleton, NC died March 2, 2023 in his home.

He was the husband of Cheryl E. (Ungerer) Fritzinger. They were married 44 years last April.

Born in New Tripoli, PA he was the son of the late John A. & Ella (Lorah) Fritzinger.

He was a retired truck driver from HOP aka Brinker’s Fuel, Inc. in Doylestown.

Prior to that he was a Police Chief in Dublin for 12 years.

He was a member of the Dublin Lions Club. He was also a lifetime member of the Dublin Fire Co., the Bucks County Police Association. He was also a lifetime member of the former Quakertown Moose and now is an International member. Charles was a member of Littleton United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his six children Judy Hatfield (Scott), Jean Killian (Billy), Robert Moyer, Joni Ebersole (John), Michelle Moyer (Michael Guldin), John Fritzinger (Jamie); a brother Francis

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