Anthony William Thomas Voss

Anthony William Thomas Voss Sr., known to friends and family as Tony, or Big Tone, aged 84

of Chalfont passed away on June 26, 2024.

Tony was born in Philadelphia to mother, Clara (nee Kitchen) in 1939. William Albert Voss,

Tony’s stepfather, helped raise him from age 2, eventually adopting “little” Tony at age 23. Tony

attended Dobbins Vocational Technical School (Philadelphia). In a Dobbins hallway in 1955 he

first laid eyes on what would become the love of his life, Florence. They were married on

September 26, 1959. Together they had a son, Anthony Jr (aka Smoke), and a daughter,

Barbara.

Tony had an incredible work ethic, and spent most of his working days in the printing business.

He was drafted into the Army in 1963 where he worked on the printing of maps including

Vietnam and various other countries. Additionally, he served the Intelligencer newspaper, and

also owned a street sweeping business. Tony’s proof-reading position was

dissolved/outsourced in 2015. He refused to retire, and found work at Giant supermarket. Tony

left Giant in 2021 due to his health, and missed it every single day.

Tony enjoyed coaching Barb’s little league softball teams, watching the 76’ers, the Eagles, and

especially the Phillies. Tony was an avid fisherman, gym fanatic, and lover of vehicles. He

owned over 60 vehicles through the years. He especially loved his red Jeep which he started

decorating and riding in the Chalfont 4th of July parade after spontaneously joining one July 4th

after going to the gym and happenstanced upon it.

Tony was outgoing and friendly. He would happily regale anyone who would listen with a chat

or story. He will be forever missed by many friends and family. He is survived by his doting wife

Florence, his loving son Tony Jr/Smoke (Lauren), devoted daughter Barb Schaffer, grand-dogs

Ginny Schmoo and Podrick, sister-in-law Barbara Hartley, nieces Pamela McBride (Brendan),

and Trisha Oniskey (Nicholas) and nephew Frank Hartley (Carol Ann) along with many cousins,

great nieces and nephews, and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Friday, July 5th, 2024 at

Scanlin-McDonald Funeral home, 175 East Butler Ave., Chalfont PA 19814. Visitation will begin

at 10:00 am with services commencing at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory

may be made to the charity closest to your heart.