Memorial The Fallen

If anyone has information of a fallen fire company, ambulance, or police member, please email announcement information to our webmaster at sfc68web@sfc68.org as soon as possible. We will post all relevant information here at "The Fallen".

This portion of our website is dedicated to those individuals who have made a difference, either by way of honorable dedicated service to the community during their lifetime; or by paying the ultimate price with a Line Of Duty Death. Line Of Duty Death announcements will remain permanently on this virtual memorial.

It is with deepest regrets that the Sassamansville Fire Company announces the death of Hiram Springer on May 20th, 2010. Hiram was a life member with our Company, and past Fire Police Captain. Hiram served our company for more than 44 years. Hiram was also a member with Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Police Association for many years. Full Obituary is posted below as seen in the Pottsown Mercury on Sunday, May 23, 2010.

Hiram W. Springer, III, 84, husband for 59 years of Gladys V. (Bauman) of Sassamansville passed away on Thursday at Lehigh Valley Medical Center-Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in Spring City, he was a son of the late Rose (Jefferies) Springer and the late Edward Y. Springer.

He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II who was a recipient of a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct Medal. Hiram attended Spring City High School prior to enlisting in the Army and the Pennsylvania Institute School of Electricity in Philadelphia after he was discharged from the military.

He was employed for many years as a repairman in the appliance industry.

Hiram was a captain with the Sassamansville Fire Police Unit and had served with them for 44 years, and in 1984 he received the outstanding award for the 7th District. He was also a school crossing guard for the Boyertown School District and also worked as a security guard at the Boyertown High School football games.

Hiram was also a Troop Leader of the Sassamansville Boy Scouts of America Troop # 291, and had also served Sassamansville as its Street Lights Chairman. He had also previously attended Spring City Methodist Church where he sang in the choir, and was a current member of the Limerick Chapel.

In addition to his wife, Hiram is also survived by his sons, Hiram W. Springer IV, and Gary L. Springer, both of Sassamansville. He was preceded in death by his son, the late Jeff Springer; his sister, the late Catherine Walters, and his brother, the late George "Bucky" Walters.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, and to his Visitation on Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Sassamansville.

To view obituaries or send condolences go to www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com.

It is with deepest regrets, that we announce the death of Raymond Schell of Green Lane Fire Company. Ray was lifetime member and a past Fire Company President, and Fire Police Captain for Green Lane Fire Company. He was also a lifetime member of Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Police Association and held various administrative positions including Vice President.

Ray passed away Sunday, April 4th, 2010. A memorial service is being held Friday April 9th, 2010 at 6PM at St. Lukes Lutheran Church on Big Road (route 73).

The viewing for Bob Stone will Be Wednesday, November 11 from 9AM to 11AM at Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, 955 North Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.

Anyone needing information can contact Station 49 at (610) 689-5218 or Chief Richter at (484) 256-7145

Station flag at half-mast, and black mourning bunting draped over the Engine Room.

We regret to announce the death of William "Bill" Stevens this Friday August 21st, 2009. Bill was a member of East Greenville Volunteer Fire Company (Montgomery County Station 38) for more than 55 years. Bill retired a few years ago due to health concerns. He held the rank of Fire Police Lieutenant at the time of his retirement.

William C. Stevens, 85, formerly of East Greenville, died August 21, 2009. He was the husband of Betty (Smith) Stevens. They were married 61 years this past February. Born in Corning, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Della (Heistand) Stevens. He was employed at the former Firestone Rubber Co., Pottstown, for 43 years. After that, he was a crossing guard in East Greenville. He was a member of New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ, East Greenville Volunteer Fire Company, where he was a Fire Police Lieutenant, and the Upper Perkiomen Senior Citizens Center. He began a youth bowling league at the fire house in the 1960s.

Survivors: Wife; son, William, and his wife, Terry, of Rockledge, Pennsylvania; grandchildren: Jessica, Cody, Rachael; brother, Harold and his wife, Thelma, of Irvine, California.

From all of us here at Sassamansville Fire Company, our deepest sympathies go out to the Stevens family and friends, and to the members of East Greenville Volunteer Fire Company.

On a personal note, as webmaster this duty is one of the hardest I have to perform, especially this particular time. I am also Fire Police Captain here at Sassamansville. I was a firefighter with East Greenville from 1996-2001. At the end of 2001 for personal reasons I switched to Fire Police, I was sworn in and started as a Patrolman. I continued to serve in a reserve capacity until 2006 when I came here to Sassamansville. Bill Stevens was my mentor and taught me the duties and responsibilities of Fire Police. He opened my eyes to the fact that Fire Police are not just "flare flickers" or "speed bumps" as they are referred to by the "Hose Heads" or "Nozzle Nuts". His entire life he helped others, he served his country in the Armed Forces, He served his community in the fire department, and as a sworn Fire Police officer he served his county, and state as well.

The Roslyn Fire Company of Abington Township, regrets to inform you of the Line of Duty Death of Fire Police Captain Albert G. Eberle Jr.

While on scene Al went into cardiac arrest and despite the best efforts of firefighters from Station 100 and Second Alarmers Al passed away.

It is with heavy hearts that we thank Al, a life member, and his family for his many years of service in the Roslyn Fire Company.

Information above is reposted here at www.sfc68.org simply as a courtesy, and sign of respect. No infringement is intended.

Hiram W. Springer III, 84, of Sassamansville