Mary Himmelsbach

Mary Jane (Levenknight) Himmelsbach, of Quakertown, went to be with her dear Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tues., Aug. 25th, 2015 at the age of 93. Mary Jane was the adopted daughter of the late Augustus Henry and Laura Catherine (Durner) Levenknight. She graduated from Quakertown Sr. High School in 1939 and Pierce Business College in 1940. She was a soprano soloist singing in local churches, at banquets, and with the Zion Choral Society for years. Prior to retiring, she worked as a secretary at Quakertown Hospital, Quakertown High School, Lemmon Pharmaceutical, and for 17 years at East Swamp Church. A dedicated member of East Swamp Church, Quakertown she taught 5th grade Sunday School, sang in the choir, was past President of Women In Mission, and helped to complete the comforters that were sent into the mission fields. Mary Jane is survived by 3 sons, Thomas C., wife Judy of Quakertown, James, wife Carol of Withamsville, OH, and William, wife Beryl of Quakertown; daughter, Jane Bauman, husband Eric of Blandon; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Fri. Aug. 28, 11:30 am in the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown preceded by a calling hour 10:30 - 11:30 am. Interment will follow in East Swamp Cemetery, Quakertown. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Phoebe Ministries - Richland Facility, 1925 W. Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104.