Edward Boos Obituary
Edward J. Boos, 88, of Quakertown, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in his home.
Born on December 19, 1937, in Pittston, PA, he was a son of the late Edward and Anna (Hamlin) Boos.
Following his formal education, he entered the workforce. Edward enjoyed a career of over forty years as a printer for Merck.
Outside of work, he found joy in nature: fishing, traveling, and camping. He also enjoyed the occasional visit to a casino.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of forty years: Virginia (Althouse) Boos, who passed away in 2021; son: Michael Carota, who died in 2025; and his sister: Mary Kay Boos.
Edward will be remembered by his son: Stephen Boos (Lone); step-daughter: Kathleen Missimer Sell; brother: Frank Boos (MaryEllen); daughter-in-law: Shelia Carota; grandchildren: Justin, Currie, and Chelsea Boos, Crystal Luscomb, Shawn (Gillian), Joshua, and Aleah Sell, and Jazmyn Boos; great-grandchildren: Austin, Hayley, and Olivia Brow, and Jayley, Aliza, and Raven Sell.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.
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