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Martin Stephen Obituary
Martin P. Stephen, 82, of Telford, died in his residence Thursday, November 24, 2005. He was the husband of Bernice E. (Baumer) Stephen. Born in Lower Macungie Township, he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Clara L. (Lynn) Stephen. Martin was a retired Boy Scout executive serving Lehigh, Daniel Boone, Valley Forge and Baltimore area councils retiring from Bucks County B.S.A. in 1986. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army. Survivors: His wife; sons, Dennis J. of Boyertown and Thomas L. of Whitehall, Md.; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a grandson. Services: at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Allentown. Contributions: May be made to the charity of ones choice.
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Jim & Ruth DeLong
November 29, 2005
So sorry to hear about Marty's passing. We were in New England trying to collect matchcovers. We will miss him at our meetings.
Janet and Bill Penny
November 28, 2005
We extend our sympathy to Bernice and family on the passing of Marty. We'll miss seeing him at the matchcover swapmeets.
Jan and Bill
Rich & Shirley Sayers
November 28, 2005
We extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie, Tom and family. Marty was a generous collector and a fun person to be around at UES, RMS and Keystone. We are glad we had an opportunity to visit at Keystone in October. We will truly miss his smiling face and friendship.
Joe DeGennaro
November 28, 2005
So sorry to hear of Marty's passing. He was great guy and added so much to my enjoyment of our wondeful hobby. We all have dear memories of our times with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Bernie and the rest of the family.
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Wayne Eadie
November 28, 2005
Marty was a fine person with a great sense of humor. He was a joy to be around.
My sincere sympathy to Bernie, Tom and their family for their loss.
Morris Pasternak
November 28, 2005
My condolences to the family. Marty was not just a fellow collector, but also a friend. We will miss him.
Bob & Toni Bush
November 27, 2005
We always enjoyed talking to Marty at our Trans Canada Swapfests.He will be sadly missed.Our condolences go out to his family.
Wray & Lynne Martin
November 27, 2005
Our deepest condolences on your loss.
Richard Greene
November 27, 2005
Marty was one of the first people I met in the match hobby. I'll always remember his courtesy, generosity, and great sense of humor. He always impressed me as one who was thoroughly enjoying life. He will be missed.
Grant Gehringer
November 27, 2005
I enjoyed seeing Marty over the years at our matchcover swapfests and conventions. We will miss not seeing his smiling face at UES, RMS, and Keystone.
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