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1925
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2020
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Paul Chreiman Obituary
He was born April 8, 1925 to Ernest G. and Blanche Chreiman.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Helen Davis Chreiman, and by his sister, Hariett Kerr (Joseph).
He was the devoted father of Susan and Donald Smith of Newtown, Cynthia and Thomas Hoover of New London, Pa., and Paull and Marian Chreiman of Colchester, Conn., the proud grandfather of Jenifer Felinczak (Robert), Amy Wildey (Ian), Sarah Marlow (Travis), Gregory Hoover (Lisa), Jason Hoover (Kim), Christopher Hoover (Meghan), Paul E. Chreiman (Nikita), Luke Chreiman and Emily Chreiman (Ben Lord), and the great grandfather of Grace and Sophia Felinczak, Spencer, Charlie and Henry Wildey, Aiden and Elle Marlow, Payton, Connor Hoover and Jackson Lord. Paul is also survived by his sister-in-law, Virginia Teaford, nephews, Thomas Kerr (Gayle), Jackson Kerr (Elfie), Jimmy Teaford, and Alan Teaford, and his niece, Holly Maldonado (Toby).
Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was in the V-12 program of the University of Pennsylvania, where he worked toward his degree in Engineering. Paul went to Conwell Theological Seminary and received his Master's degree in Theology from Temple in 1960.
He served in the Methodist Ministry at various churches in the conference: Faith Church in Port Richmond, Olivet Bethany in Philadelphia, Cumberland Street in Kensington, Conshohocken UMC, Newtown UMC and Calvary UMC in Ambler. Upon his retirement he served at the Simpson House in Philadelphia as Chaplin.
Paul was active in many community organizations: the Newtown Exchange Club, serving as club president, the Newtown and Ambler Rotary clubs and Newtown Masonic Lodge #427, and the American Legion Post #440, where he was Chaplin for many years.
Paul was a lifelong learner and avid reader of history and archeology. Music nurtured his soul and he sang in the church choir for many years and just retired from singing this year.
Paul and his wife Helen were blessed to travel the world extensively through Helen's job. He was a devoted and involved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He derived much joy from his family and sharing in their lives. The family enjoyed many glorious summers on Cape Cod with many welcomed guests.
Private services at Newtown Cemetery were held. A celebration of life is planned when restrictions are lifted.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Newtown United Methodist Church, 35 Liberty St., Newtown, PA 18940.
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Floss Calhoun
March 23, 2022
From Bethesda Church - We just saw this notice - I will let the members know of Rev Chrieman's passing. I checked the records - Rev. Chrieman was the minister at Bethesda for one month in 1949 until 1957. Our prayers are with the family.
Barbara Prather
June 9, 2020
Dear Cindy and Tom,so sorry to hear about your dad. Rick and I just yesterday talked about your dad. That's weird! He was such a special person and will be missed by everyone who knew him, I know I felt privileged to have known Paul. I'll miss seeing him in Florida.
You and Tom took good care of your father and he felt lucky to have you all , I will get you in my prayers.
Barbara Prather
June 9, 2020
o so sorry Cindy and Tom. It was a privilege to know your father. I just have known him a short time but he was a jewel.
He will have a special place in heaven.
Your memories will sustain you because they are memories of a fine man.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Please know rick an I are saddened by his death.
Keltie Ferris
June 9, 2020
Hi Cindy and Tom. I am so sorry to hear this news. What happy times we had visiting with him in Naples Florida the past several years and getting to know him. You all were so good to him, and now you will keep him alive with sweet , sweet memories. Please know my prayers are with you in your sorrow. Keltie
Teresa, Gordon and Nicole Sassaman
May 30, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss
Sharon Brand
May 29, 2020
Many prayers come your way. Over many years knowing Paul was so VERY special to my late husband, John Brand, his family and me. Moreover, he married us and presided over Jack's memorial service last year. I'll miss him.
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