Harvey R. Sterner

Harvey R. Sterner, 92, of Quakertown died Saturday, March 22nd in Belle Haven Nursing Home. He was the husband of Miriam (Lewis) Sterner, with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage in February and the late Sue E. (Arnold) Sterner. He owned and operated Sterner Company Inc., Quakertown which he began as Sterners Hardware and later progressed to specialization in outdoor power equipment. Following the sale of his company in 1988, he operated Quakermaid Products, Quakertown, specializing in hydraulic lift cylinder production before retiring. Previously, he was a welder for the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. from 1939-1954. Born in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh Company, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Berdie J. (Trumbower) Sterner. He was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Quakertown. Survivors: Wife; son, David R. Sterner and wife Bonnie of Quakertown; daughters, Diane Stump and husband Frank of Trumbauersville and Karen Dornsife and husband Glen Jr. of Coopersburg; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Estelle Weidner of Center Valley. Services: Funeral, 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, in Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Quakertown. Viewing 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown and 10-11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Entombment Perkasie Mausoleum. Morning Call March 25, 2008