About Us

The Suess-Gahman Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Perkasie and the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home & Crematory of Telford have a long history of serving their respective communities, and although the joining of the two firms was the result of the sudden and untimely passing of David R. Sadler, it was a fitting progression of that history.

The Suess-Gahman Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. was founded in 1919 by Robert A. Benner and was then known as the Benner Funeral Home. In 1960, Bernard Suess, "Bernie" and his wife Joan purchased the business and for a short time it was known as the Benner and Suess Funeral Home, then became the Bernard Suess Funeral Home as it is known today. In 1999, Bernie and Joan decided that after 40 years of serving the Pennridge Community, it was time to slow down. In August of that year, Jeffrey and Annette Gahman purchased the funeral home. Jeff started working for Bernie in 1990 and became a licensed director in 1993. He worked under Bernie for nearly ten years before taking over the reigns. Prior to Jeff, there had been a few others who worked for Bernie, among them was David R. Sadler. After graduating in 1977, David started working under Bernie while serving his internship. He was then licensed in 1979, and worked for Bernie until 1984.

The Sadler-Suess Funeral Home & Crematory originally started in the 1800's, and in 1944, was purchased by Virgil Sommers, and became the Sommers Funeral Home. After 40 years of serving Telford the time came for Virgil to retire. This is when David and his wife Rebecca, moved to Telford, and in 1985 purchased the funeral home. For a short time it was known as the Sommers-Sadler Funeral Home before being renamed in 1996 as the David R. Sadler Funeral Home.

In October of 2002, David Sadler passed away after a battle with cancer. Due to David's passing, in August of 2003, Jeff and Annette purchased the funeral home and renamed it to the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home & Crematory. 

In May of 2012, Wendell Waddell joined the team and was name the supervisor of the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home & Crematory. Wendell grew up in the Souderton area and was a 1983 graduate of Souderton High School. 



Today, Jeff and Annette, Wendell and his wife Audrey, and the entire funeral home staff are committed to providing the highest degree of service to the Pennridge and Indian Valley Communities. Rest assured that the two funeral homes will be there 24 hours-a-day to serve you and your family in your time of need.