Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Sep 29, 1930 – Aug 15, 2025 (Age 94)
Paul R. Quear, 94, of Pen Argyl, passed away, Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospice House, East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of the late Lois (Cory) Quear, who passed away, November 16, 2005.
Born in Wind Gap, September 29, 1930, he was the son of the late Leslie T. and Mary (Frable) Quear.
Prior to retiring he was employed as a mechanic for the former Bear Automotive, Bangor.
Paul was an avid race car driver and hunter.
He is survived by a son, Robert P. Quear and his wife Lucia of Pen Argyl, four grandchildren, Michlyn Cappola, Paula Griffin, Lauren Licari and Chad Caiazzo, twelve great grandchildren, Davey Cappola, Jude Murante, Renee, Samuel, Alexander and Anna Roberts, Serafina and Rocco Licari, and Mason, Iris and Violet Caiazzo, and three great grandchildren, Michael Cappola, Jameson and Jackson Hockenbury.
He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas L. Quear and two sisters, Dorthea Kneebone and Arlene Pysher.
At Paul’s request, all services will be private with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to either, The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton, PA 18042 or Empathy Exchange, 128 Fox Ridge, Nazareth, PA 18064
Read MoreBob, Lucia, and family, I'm sorry for your lost of your Dad, Father-in law, Grandfather. Paul was a great and wonder friend. He will be missed. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
Peter (Sonny) Freeman
August 21, 2025 | Friend
Bobby and family So sorry to hear of your Dad´s passing, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Paul and I were cousins his mother and my father were sister and brother. Every time we would see each other he would always say, Hi Cuz ! Gary and Paul raced microsprints together and hung out at the Lowden´s. Such good memories! Now he´s with Lois and Tom. Will always keep him in our hearts. Rest in peace, Paul. Bye Cuz !
Paula and Gary Kocher
August 20, 2025 | Family
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Paul´s passing. I have some very fond memories of times many years ago. May God give you comfort in this difficult time . Blessings to all the family.
Donna Tarnok
August 20, 2025 | Family
Bob, Lucia and family, Joe and I are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. May he RIP.
Joe and Angela Heatter
August 20, 2025
Bob and Lucia and family Our deepest sympathy for your loss Paul was a great neighbor for many years . you are all in our prayers Dot Butler and Donna
Donna Reichard
August 20, 2025 | Friend
Bob. Lucia and family
So sorry for your loss, Keepin you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP Paul
Dave and Nancy Kaiser
Dave and Nancy Kaiser
August 19, 2025 | Pen Argyl, PA | Neighbor
Bob sorry for the loss of your dad. Worked at BEAR with him and Tom. He was always a good time. I'll never forget the times we had up at Pocono Raceway. We'd laugh so hard it hurt. What a fun, cool guy. R.I.P. Paul
Craig Kneebone
August 19, 2025 | Work
My husband Paul, worked with Paul many years at Bear and they also spent many years involved in racing. I myself met him many times and knew him to be just a great guy and friend to my husband. So sorry for your loss, may he R.I.P.
Judy Eckhart
August 18, 2025 | Work
Paul and my husband Tony worked together at Bear. they all had a good time working in the maintence dept.My thoughts and prayers are with you
Helen Boscaino
August 18, 2025
