New Chapter of Military Order of The Purple Heart Formed

My name is Bob Lord and I am the Commander of the newly formed Rich Quinn Chapter 004 Military Order of The Purple Heart for Combat Wounded Veterans in the region. The chapter has been revitalized with the specific intent of helping needy Veterans and their families.

Our previous membership has been scattered throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware for quite some time. Our goal is to reunite, strengthen and increase the Chapter's membership. We strongly believe that there is strength in numbers. Thus far however, it has been at best a challenging task with sadly disappointing results. Apparently, there are no current and accurate sources from which to draw the information needed to reach out. Those few sources are ten years old and obsolete.

Your assistance is requested in identifying any member of your organization who may also be eligible for membership in Rich Quinn Chapter 004 or any individual who is currently a member of The Military Order of The Purple Heart but unassigned to any specific chapter. of family information. She embraced technology to give her faster information on her family history. Delores also made hand-poured bayberry taper candles and gave them to family and friends far and wide. A love of history and reading brought her to open a bookstore in Quakertown called Paperbacks Unlimited. When Ed retired, she assisted him in his new found creative business called The Tin Tinker where he made tin Christmas ornaments, they sold at high-end craft markets.

Membership in more than one Veteran organization is commonplace. Most of our Chapter 004 members belong to other organizations such as yours. We certainly support and encourage such diversity of efforts. One can never know where a great idea will be found.

As an added inducement, The Department of Pennsylvania has agreed to cover any costs associated with any such enrollment or transfer. There is no cost to enroll or transfer.

In as much as we share the goal of service to our Veteran members, I thank you in advance for your attention to this important effort.

She is survived by son Craig S. Torr and fiancé Andrea Kreisher and grandchildren mary ann windmassinger, 72, of Quakertown died January 24. 2023 in her home.

Emily Matuczinski (Markus), Michael Torr (Sarah), Chelsea Torr, (Mitch Berger), Phillip Torr, Jeremy Torr (fiancé Kristen Novak), Daughter Lorrie Clauss (Andrew Clauss). Grandchildren Adam Torr (companion Candice Feldman) Caryn Dotter (Keith), Bill Torr (Edie), Scott Torr, and five great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Her son Edward C. Torr, Jr. and grandchild Andrew Torr predeceased Delores. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (crstrunk.com) Quakertown.

She was the wife of Mark Windmassinger, Sr. They were married 39 years on September 13, 2022.

Born in Union Town, PA she was the daughter of the late Wallace E. & Anna C. (Maher) Bierer.

She retired as a Scale Master for Plumstead Quarry.

She was a member of the Quakertown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and a Legion Rider for Riegelsville American Legion. She was a former manager at the Keelersville Club, and a member of the Perkasie Owls.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children Annemarie WindmassingerMarino (Brian Minnes), Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Mark Windmassinger, Jr. (Melissa), and Mitchell Brown (Bryann); six grandchildren Tegen, Casey, Chase, Evelyn, Piper, and Mark III(Tripp).

She was predeceased by her brother James. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Semper Fi & Americas Fund www.thefund.org william e. “ButCh” yerkes, Jr , 57, of Quakertown died February 15, 2023 in his home.

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

Born in Quakertown he was the son of the late Judith L. (Bossert) Yerkes.

William was last employed as a meat cutter for Moyer Packing. He was a graduate of Quakertown Community High School where he enjoyed playing sports. He enjoyed professional wrestling and all Philly Sports Teams.

He is survived by a sister Lisa Green (Terry) and a brother Curtis C. Yerkes (Heather Dieterly); three nieces Ashley, Carroll, Kaci, three nephews Donavan, CJ, and Shaun.

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

American Legion Post 242

BY DICK HELM

As we watched the opening introductions and excitement of the teams as they entered the stadium as well as the playing of our National, my wife and I were enjoying the hoagies we picked up at the Post. The Ladies of our Post had a special hoagie sale with the proceeds to help pay our new sign. Not only were the hoagies fresh, meaty, and totally delicious-- the hoagies were very reasonably priced. As we waited for our preorder we noticed a special “wings” sales probably held by the sons and purchased a plate full to enjoy during our special Super Bowl meal! My wife and I wish to thank all involved for a great economical meal. It is a shame the Eagles failed to deliver a wonderful dessert!

As I mentioned before, the new roof is on and looking great. The cement pad is ready for our new electronic sign. (Within days of being delivered and hooked up.) The Post’s Friday night, open to the public, special meals are becoming known and attendance has been picking up. So make it a point to check for what is on the menu. (As I write this on a Friday, I am anticipating tonight’s Fish and Chips and my wife is planning on having their Pot Roast with all the trimmings. Both priced $10.00 and under!) Where else can you enjoy a meal such as these in a smoke free environment! Charlie Wismer told me we are at 88% renewal for membership. Let’s make it 3 years in a row that we reach 100%. Remember our Post has many ways that you can be a member including the obvious being a veteran or on active duty, being a son of someone who served or a lady helping in our Ladies support branch. A certain regulated amount of persons can be “Honorary Members.” So when you stop on to enjoy a Friday night meal, or Cheese Steak night, or Sons monthly breakfast, ask us how you to can be a member of this worthy organization that