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     Carolyn K. Mervine was born on 20 August 1941. She married Kenneth Alvin Klinger, son of Alvin Elias Klinger and Velma Kathryn Erdman.¹

     Leo Herlan Erdman was born on 21 February 1925, RD 1, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of William W. Erdman and Mabel Minnie Wolfgang.¹ Leo Herlan Erdman died on 2 May 1999, At home, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 74.¹ He was buried on 5 May 1999, at St. Mark's Cemetery, Spring Glen, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2

     John Clair Erdman was born on 4 June 1930, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of William W. Erdman and Mabel Minnie Wolfgang.¹ John Clair Erdman married Dorothy L. Bateman.³ John Clair Erdman died in July 1980, at age 50.^1,2
Newspaper obituary:
Clair Erdman dies in mining accident
Clair Erdman, 50, Gratz, died Wednesday morning in a mining accident while working at Ronald Bush Co., Valley View, The incident is being investigated by the Wilkes-Barre office of the U.S. Department of Mine Safety and Health Administration and further details are unavailable.
Born June 4, 1930, he was a son of Mabel Erdman, Spring Glen and the late William Erdman.
He was a member of the Living Word Tabernacle, Hegins.
Surviving, in addition to his mother; are his wife, the former Dorothy Bateman; a son, David, at-home; two daughters, Donna and Lori, both at home; three brothers, Jay, Valley View, Leo, Spring Glen, and Kenneth, Valley View; and three sisters, Helen, the wife of Elmer Reinoehl, Klingerstown, Tillie, wife of Marlin Rockwell, die Ashland, and Lila, wife of Merlin Derck of the Herndon area.
Services will be held Saturday morning from James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, with the Rev. David Scolforo, his pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery Wiconisco.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 7 Jul 1980, Thu, Page 2.⁴
He was buried on 19 July 1980, at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^5,4

     Helen Mae Wolfgang is also referred to as Helen Wolfgang in some sources. She was born on 19 April 1911, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA; Her birth certificate lists her name as "Helen Mae Woldgang" and her father as "William Martin," a 32 year- old laborer, resident of Klingerstown. Her mother was only 15 years old, a resident of Pitman. The certificate labels her birth as "not legitimate."^5,3 She was the daughter of William Martin and Mabel Minnie Wolfgang.^1,3 Helen is listed as the daughter of William W. Erdman in the 1920 Census.⁶ Helen was adopted by Simon Wolfgang and Catherine Ochs Wolfgang, her mother's parents and her grandparents.^5,4 Helen Mae Wolfgang died on 27 May 2006, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 95.⁵
Newspaper obituary:
Helen M. Reinoehl
May 27, 2006
Helen M. Reinoehl, 95, formerly of Klingerstown, died Saturday at Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, where she had been a patient since May 2.
Born in Klingerstown, April 19, 1911, she was a daughter of the late Mabel Wolfgang Erdman and the adopted daughter of the late Simon Wolfgang and Catherine Ochs Wolfgang.
She was educated in the Fetterolf 's School, RR1 Klingerstown, enjoyed quilting and crocheting and retired after working at the former shirt factory in Gratz.
She was a member of the Tremont Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer "Buzz" Reinoehl, on Oct. 31, 1985; two great-grandsons, Nathan Stehr and David Klinger; six brothers, Jay, Ray, Eugene, Guy, Leo and Clair Erdman.
Surviving are a son, Robert, husband of Delores, Klingerstown; a daughter, Jeanette Zimmerman, wife of Lee, Klingerstown; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Tillie Rockwell, Ashland, and Lila Derck, RR1 Herndon; a brother, Kenneth Erdman, Valley View; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, with Elder Paul Frantz officiating. Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sunnyside Memorial Cemetery, Lavelle.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 28 May 2006, Sun, Page A15.⁴
She was buried at Sunnyside Memorial Garden, Lavelle, PA.⁵

     Marlin L. Rockwell was born on 5 December 1917.² He married Matilda C. Erdman, daughter of William W. Erdman and Mabel Minnie Wolfgang.^1,3 Marlin L. Rockwell died on 15 July 1994, at age 76.² Some sources record that Marlin L. Rockwell died on 26 July 1994 Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, State College, Centre County, PA.⁴
Newspaper obituary:
Marlin L. Rockwell
Marlin L Rockwell, 76, of Oakland Ave., Ashland, died Tuesday morning at Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, State College.
Born in Aristes, Dec. 5, 1917, he was a son of the late William and Eda Berant Rockwell.
He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a rifleman with the Army.
He was employed as a coal miner at area mines and last worked at Hunter's Tunnel, Gir rardville area, until retiring.
He was a member of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Ashland; Ashland Senior Citizens; and American Legion Post 370, Shenandoah.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray, Bob and Albert.
Surviving are his wife, the former Tillie Erdman; three sons, Marlin, Treverton [sic], R. Kevlin, Ashland, and David, Shenandoah; four daughters, Janet Powell, Deer Field Beach, Fla., Eda Campbell, Treverton [sic], and Carol Wilson and Louise Horan, both of Ashland; a brother, William, Reading; two sisters, Etta Oroesz, Ohio, and Jean Hoover, Ashland; 11 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Saturday from Zion's Reformed Church, Ashland. The Rev. J. Rex Thomas will officiate. Interment will be in Brock Cemetery, Ashland. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clipped from Pottsville Republican, 27 Jul 1994, Wed, 2.⁴

     Merlin Floyd Derck was born on 14 July 1931, West Cameron, Northumberland County, PA.³ He was the son of John Sylvester Derck and Rosie Clara Crawford.³ Merlin Floyd Derck died on 7 October 1989, VA Medical Center, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 58.³
Newspaper obituary:
Merlin F. Derck, 58
HERNDON - Merlin F. Derck, 58. of Otto Station, Herndon RD2, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 1989, in the Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Lebanon, where he had been a patient since Oct. 2.
He had been in ill health since April 1969.
Born at West Cameron, July 14, 1931, he was a son of the late John and Rosie (Crawford) Derck. He was married to Lila P. Erdman in 1955.
Mr. Derck had owned and operated Derck's Auto Wrecker Service, Herndon RD2, prior to his illness. He was educated in the West Cameron schools, and was of the Protestant faith. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 945 of Wormleysburg, Herndon Fire Company, Hickory Corners Fire Company and the American Association of Retired Persons. He also served as a governor of the Lower Northumberland County Motor Club, Dalmatia.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Merlin John of Herndon RD2; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Erdman of Hegins RD; and a brother, Thomas of Shamokin.
Two brothers preceded him in death.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD1, by the Rev. Ronald L. Murphy, of the Augustaville Wesleyan Church. Burial will be in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.
Visitors may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), 09 Oct 1989, Mon, Page 6.³
He was buried on 11 October 1989, at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.³

     Kenneth L. Erdman was born on 12 August 1948, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.³ He was the son of Ray Forest Erdman and Ethel Mae Derck.³ Kenneth L. Erdman lived in Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.² He died on 14 January 2011, Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, Mifflin County, PA, at age 62.³
Newspaper obituary:
January 14, 2011
Kenneth L. Erdman, 62, of Hegins, went to be with the angels on Friday evening in Lewistown Hospital.
Born in Valley View, Aug. 12, 1948, he was a son of the late Ray and Ethel Derck Erdman.
He married the former Virginia L. Lebo on June 6, 1970.
He graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1966 and attended the Electronics Institute, Harrisburg.
He was formerly employed by the Dayton Superior Co., Tremont. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Dr. Kenneth L. Erdman and his wife, Angela, Mifflintown; a daughter, Kelly A. Deeter and her husband, Richard, of Hegins; two granddaugthers, Hannah and Emily Erdman, Mifflintown.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View. Funeral arrangements are by Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, 395 State St., Sunbury.
Published in Republican & Herald on January 17, 2011.³
He was buried on 21 January 2011, at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.³