The Rev. Russell W. Streeper

The Rev. Russell W. Streeper, a retired Elder of the Eastern PA Conference passed away this morning, December 15, 2016. He served the following churches: Philadelphia: Johnson Memorial Philadelphia: Grace Lebanon: Kochenderfer Bethlehem: Epworth He is survived by his spouse, …

The Rev. Sharon Kaye Paul 

The Rev. Sharon Kaye Paul passed away on Dec. 8, 2016.  She was a Local Pastor who retired in 2015. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 10 AM, at the West Chester UMC, 129 S. …

Richard A. Griffith

We were just informed that former, longtime Eastern PA Conference staff member Richard A. Griffith, of Upper Darby, passed away on Nov. 8, 2016, at age 60. He worked for Eastern PA Conference from 1985 to 1995 and was currently …

Rev. Jack T. Buttimer

We have been informed of the death of the Rev. Jack T. Buttimer on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon.  A retired United Methodist pastor, he was a resident of Cornwall Manor since October 30, 2013. Rev. Buttimer …

Mrs. Lucille Hultsch

We received word of the death of Mrs. Lucille Hultsch, surviving spouse of the Rev. David Smith Hultsch. She passed away on Sept. 21, 2016.  She is survived by their two children: Sarah Hultsch-Smith and David F. Hultsch. Expressions of …

The Rev. Dale Norris Cowan

We have received notice that The Rev. Dale Norris Cowan passed away July 25, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Linda Cowan, and sons Scott T. Cowan and Kevin W. Cowan. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Linda Cowan …

Rev. Reid Stroud

We received notice that the Rev. Reid Stroud, an Eastern PA Conference retired Elder, passed away July 2, 2016. A memorial for him will be held Saturday, July 16, at 10 AM for visitation and 11 AM for the memorial service. A fellowship luncheon will follow …

Mrs. Muriel Mae Allyn

We received word of the death of Mrs. Muriel Mae Allyn, who passed away on June 15, 2016.  She was the surviving spouse of the Rev. Pearce A. Smith.  There will not be a funeral service. Mrs. Allyn is survived by …

Geraldine Bowen Havens

Geraldine Bowen Havens, age 95, of Des Moines, WA., died May 14, 2016.  She was a surviving spouse of the Rev. Reeves C. Havens Jr., a retired elder of the Eastern PA Conference, who died in 2010. He served as …

Mrs. Diane Whitehead

Mrs. Diane Whitehead, the widow of the late Rev. Edward Whitehead, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016.  Rev. Whitehead served the Audenried-Jeanesville UM Church from Sept. 1, 2009, until his death on March 17, 2012. He was a lay …