William Guffy Obituary

William J. Guffy
William J. Guffy, 87, of Easton died December 27. He was a graduate of Easton HS and Philadelphia Textile Institute. He had been president and co-owner of Nu-Quaker Dyeing and Finishing in Wilson and president and secretary of Quaker State Dyeing and Finishing. He served in the Navy on the Destroyer Escort USS James E. Craig during WWII. He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Century Club, Green Pond Country Club, life member of Phi Psi Fraternity and one of the original members of the Mizs Rejects golf league. Survivors: His wife of 61 years the former Alice Fratscher; children, William J.R. and wife Brenda, James C. and wife Maureen, Alisa Penn and husband Robert, Gina Welty and husband Robert, Jr.; brothers, Alex S., Charles all of Easton; sisters, Rose M. Ruppert of Bath, Lucy Haslam of Richboro; five grandchildren, Jenna and Marissa Guffy, Robert Welty, III, Dr. Karen Troxell, Andrew Swavely; and great-grandson, Ryder Troxell. He was predeceased by sisters, Angelina Male, Susan DHuyvetters and Ann Harrison. Services: Funeral Mass to be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Easton with visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Arrangements: Ashton Funeral Home, Easton Contributions: To Northampton Cty. Special Olympics, 6 Danforth Dr., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Published by Morning Call on Dec. 29, 2012.
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dear alice, billy and family. my brother, scott just informed me about big bill. my sincere condolences to you all. i always considered all of you my extended family. sorry for all the trouble billy and i caused big bill like stealing his martini's and minor damage to one pontiac. again, my thoughts and prayers will be with you all, always.

January 8, 2013

Billy & Family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Sue Gallo

January 2, 2013

To the Guffy Family, Sorry for the loss of your Father/Husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Ostrander Family

Lesa Ostrander

January 1, 2013

GINA AND BOB, DON'T CRY BECAUSE HIS LIFE IS OVER. SMILE, BECAUSE IT WAS. DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

COUSIN

January 1, 2013

Dear Alice and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of your great loss.May the same loving Father who welcomed your Father into his heavenly home, hold your hearts during your time of great sorrow.

Dawn Kindt

December 31, 2012

To the Guffy Family, Sorry for the loss of your Husband/Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Fimiano Tolotta

December 30, 2012

Gina and Family,
I am so so sorry to learn of the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sandy Gerencher-Bennett

December 30, 2012

Billy and family,
So sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Diane Salerno (Cook)

December 30, 2012

Bill sorry for your loss just remember the good times you spent with him. Life continues to keep going.My prayers are with all of you.
Kevin B. Beck

Kevin B. Beck

December 29, 2012

To the Guffy Family- Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great guy and I have a lot of fond memories of the "Oracle". God Bless

Jim Creveling

December 29, 2012

Alice and Family, I will be in touch

So sorry to hear this

Jane Trux

December 29, 2012

Bill,Brenda and Family..We are sorry to read about the death of Bill's dad. May the God of all comfort help you through this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob & Kathy Lobb

Kathy (Billman) Lobb

December 29, 2012

Bill (Jr.) and family...sorry to hear about your loss.

John Sandt

December 29, 2012

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