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     Katie Gertrude Klinger was born on 23 May 1888, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.² She was the daughter of Preston Wiest Klinger and Emma L. Aunspach.¹ Katie Gertrude Klinger married Charles D. Maurer, son of David Paul Maurer and Catherine Erdman, circa 1906.^3,4 Katie Gertrude Klinger died on 18 April 1946, Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 57.²
Newspaper obituary:
MAURER FUNERAL TUESDAY
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Maurer, who died Thursday at her home in Klingerstown R. D., will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. from the late home, with further services in the Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church. Rev. Walter Boyer and Rev. Fred S. Blank officiating. Mrs. Maur er, who was 87 years of age, is survived by her husband, Charles Maurer, by three daughters, four grandchildren, and her motner, Mrs. Emma Klingler [sic], who resides with a sister of the deceased, Mrs. Harry Diehl, at Kingerstown.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), 22 Apr 1946, Mon, Page 2.⁵
She was buried on 23 April 1946, at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,5,2

     Charles D. Maurer was born on 15 October 1884, Klingerstown R.D., Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,5 He was the son of David Paul Maurer and Catherine Erdman.² Charles D. Maurer married Katie Gertrude Klinger, daughter of Preston Wiest Klinger and Emma L. Aunspach, circa 1906.^1,6 Charles D. Maurer died on 26 April 1968, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.^5,3,4
Newspaper obituary:
Charles D. Maurer
Valley View
Charles, D. Maurer, 83, Maple Street, Valley View, a former resident of Klingerstown RD, died Friday night at 10:00 in Pottsville Hospital, where was admitted 11 hours earlier.
A retired blacksmith, Mr. Maurer was born October 15, 1884, in Klingerstown R.D. area, a son of the late David and Catherine (Erdman) Maurer. His wife, Gertrude (Klinger) Maurer, died in April, 1946.
Mr. Maurer was a member, of Salem Lutheran Church Klineerstown R.D.: Woodmen of the World Lodge, Camp 433, Pitman; a charter member of Central Valley Council Lodge No. 220, Daughters of America, and Valley View Fire Company.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Daisy Snyder, Pitman: Mrs. Joseph (Violet) Stehr, Klingerstown R.D., and Mrs. Robert (Mae) Kauffman, Hegins R.D. 2; five grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Edgar Maurer Pitman, and Raymond Maurer, Vero Beach, Fla., and one sister, Mrs. Jane Herb, Frackville.
Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 29 Apr 1968, Mon, Page 2.⁵
He was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

     Daisy Margaret Maurer was born on 15 June 1908, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles D. Maurer and Katie Gertrude Klinger.¹ Daisy Margaret Maurer married Charles Luther Snyder, son of Walter E. Snyder and Sallie Miller.² Daisy Margaret Maurer died on 11 December 1982, Milton S. Hershey Medical Cenger, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 74.^3,4
Newspaper obituary:
Mrs. Daisy M. Snyder
PITMAN -- The funeral for Mrs. Daisy M. Snyder, 74, Pitman, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD1. The Rev. Abram E. Rhoads will officiate. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Kllngerstown RD1.
There will be no viewing. Contributions may be made in her memory to the leukemia fund.
Mrs. Snyder died Saturday morning in Hershey Medical Center where she had been a patient since Oct. 28. She had been in failing health for the past 14 months.
Born at Klingerstown RD1, June 15, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Charles D. and Gertrude Klinger Maurer.
Her husband, Charles L Snyder, died in 1967.
She was an employee of Twin Valley Farmers Exchange. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church and Sunday school, Pitman RD1, where she taught Sunday school for many years; Idella Rebekah Lodge , 58 of , Red Cross; Daughters of America, American Folk Musicians Association; and Mahantongo Fire, Company Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by a son, Lamar C. of Elizabethville RD1; a daughter, Mrs. Percy Troutman of Dornsife; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Stehr of Klingerstown RD1 and Mrs. Robert Kauffman of Hegins RD1; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), 13 Dec 1982, Mon, Page 8.⁵
She was buried on 14 December 1982, at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

     Violet Emma Maurer was born on 13 December 1918, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Charles D. Maurer and Katie Gertrude Klinger.¹ Violet Emma Maurer married Joseph Lewis Stehr, son of Joseph I. Stehr and Sallie Mae Gahres, on 27 November 1941, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3 Violet Emma Maurer died on 3 November 2019, Stoney Ridge Poplar Run, Myerstown, Lebanon County, PA, at age 100.²
Funeral home obituary:
Violet Stehr
December 13, 1918 - November 03, 2019
Violet Emma Stehr , 100, of Klingerstown, passed away Sunday, November 3rd, at Stone Ridge Poplar Run, Myerstown.
Violet was born in Klingerstown, on December 13, 1918, a daughter of the late K. Gertrude (Klinger) and Charles Maurer.
She graduated from Hegins Township High School and was proud to have never missed a day during her years of schooling.
She was a member of St. Paul's E.C. Church, Pitman where she was a Sunday School teacher, was in charge of floral ordering for holidays and was the pianist for many years.
Violet was active with the Mahantongo Fire Company and Mahantongo Ambulance Association and was also a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge # 433 all of Pitman.
Violet is survived by two sons Dale, husband of Sheree Stehr, of Mechanicsburg and Trent, husband of Doris Stehr, of Bethlehem; four grandchildren, Karen Fry, Matthew Stehr, Elisabeth Lau and Adam Stehr; four great grandchildren, Alaina Fry, Evan Fry, Fiona Lau and Farah Lau.
She was preceded in death by siblings Mae Kauffman, Ethel Maurer, Daisy Snyder, and Pauline Adams.
Viewing will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 9:30-11:00 AM at St. Paul's E.C. Church, 172 Ridge Road, Pitman with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's E.C. Church 172 Ridge Road Pitman, PA 17964.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.²
She was buried on 11 November 2019, at St. Paul's EC Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Mae Kathryn Maurer was born on 24 March 1925, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Charles D. Maurer and Katie Gertrude Klinger.¹ Mae Kathryn Maurer married Robert Daniel Kauffman circa 1951.² Mae Kathryn Maurer died on 5 April 2019, at age 94.²
Funeral home obituary:
Obituary for Mae K. Kauffman
Mae K. Kauffman, 94, of Hegins, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019.
She was born on Monday, March 24, 1925, in Klingerstown, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and K. Gertrude Klinger Maurer.
She was graduate of the former Hegins Township High School, Class of 1942.
Following high school, Mae started as a bank teller for the First National Bank of Hegins, and retired after 44 years as branch manager of Meridian Bank, Hegins.
She was an active member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins, and was a staple when it came to helping at many social functions held at the church hall.
She was also a member of the Tri Valley Senior Citizens, Woodmen of the World, Lodge #433 of Pitman, and the Red Hat Society. Mae was very active in card clubs throughout the valley. She spent many hours conquering jigsaw puzzles, especially during the winter months. Mae and her husband Robert enjoyed traveling all over the United States in their camper van.
In addition to her parents, Mae was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert Kauffman, who passed away in 2004, and sisters Ethel Maurer, Daisy Snyder, and Pauline Adams.
She is survived by a sister, Violet Stehr of Klingerstown, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Service were held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Mark Swanson, pastor of Friedens Lutheran Church officiating services.
Burial was made in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Friedens Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 375, Hegins, PA 17938.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.⁴
She was buried on 10 April 2019, at Friedens Union Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

     Pauline V. Maurer was born circa 20 September 1912.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles D. Maurer and Katie Gertrude Klinger.¹ Pauline V. Maurer married Homer L. Adams, son of John H. Adams and Lizzie N. Hoffman, on 17 June 1933, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4 Pauline V. Maurer died on 11 January 1936, Ashland State Hospital, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, PA.³
Newspaper obituary:
HEPLER RESIDENT DIES IN HOSPITAL
Mrs. Pauline Adams. 23. wife of Homer Adams, of Hepler, this county, died Saturday in the Fountain Springs hospital where she had been a patient some time suffering from a complication of diseases resultant from maternity.
Mrs. Adams was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maurer, of Hepler, and resided there all her life. She is survived by her husband, a five-week-old son, her parents and two grandparents, Mrs. Preston Klinger and David Maurer, all of Hepler.
Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 1936, Mon, Page 5.⁵
She was buried on 14 January 1936, at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,6

     Homer L. Adams was born on 2 April 1905.¹ He was the son of John H. Adams and Lizzie N. Hoffman.^2,1 Homer L. Adams married Pauline V. Maurer, daughter of Charles D. Maurer and Katie Gertrude Klinger, on 17 June 1933, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3 Homer L. Adams died on 16 February 1951, South Mountain Sanatorium, Quincy Township, Franklin County, PA, at age 45.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Hegins Resident Dies In State Sanitarium
Homer L. Adams, Hegins, died in Mount Alto sanitarium. He was a lifelong resident of the Hegins area.
Born April 2. 1905, Adams was a son of John and the late Lizzie (Hoffman) Adams. Surviving are his widow, Helen, one son. Gene: his father, John Adams, Valley View, and one sister, Mrs. Daniel Block, Valley View.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning in the home, followed by services in Hegins Lutheran Church. Rev. Kenneth Sharpe, pastor, will officiate, assisted by Rev. Jacob Singer, Herndon. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 19 Feb 1951, Mon, Page 2.⁴
He was buried on 20 February 1951, at Friedens Union Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,4

     Joseph Lewis Stehr was born on 2 January 1919, RR 1 Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,1 He was the son of Joseph I. Stehr and Sallie Mae Gahres.² Joseph Lewis Stehr married Violet Emma Maurer, daughter of Charles D. Maurer and Katie Gertrude Klinger, on 27 November 1941, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,1 Joseph Lewis Stehr died on 30 May 1996, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 77.^3,1
Newspaper obituary:
Joseph L. Stehr, 77, RR1 Klingerstown
Retired mill president
KLINGERSTOWN -- Joseph L. Stehr, 77, of RR1 Klingerstown died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 1996, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after being admitted for one day. Mr. Stehr had been in ill health for the past two months.
Mr. Stehr was born Jan. 2, 1919, at RR1 Pitman, a son of the late Joseph I. and Sallie M. (Gahres) Stehr. He was married Nov. 27, 1941, to the former Violet E. Maurer.
Mr, Stehr Was educated in the RR Klingerstown schools.
A former employee of Bethlehem Steel, Steelton, Mr. Stehr was president of Stehr Brothers Mill, Inc., Pitman, retiring 17 years ago.
A member of St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, RR1 Pitman, Mr. Stehr served as trustee on the official board, member of the cemetery committee and was a former Sunday school teacher, choir member, treasurer and vice president of the official board.
Mr. Stehr was a member of the Albright Brotherhood and the Christian. Businessman's Committee; the Klingerstown and Mahantongo Fire Companies; member and trustee of the Woodman of the World Lodge Camp 433, Pitman; treasurer of the Northwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co; member of the board of directors of Penn Ag Industries; past president of the Schuylkill County Poultry Association; and enjoyed antique car collecting and helping others.
In addition to his wife, surviving are two sons, Trent D. of Bethlehem and Dale L. of Mechanicsburg; four grandchildren; one sister, Grace Schmolze of Stevens; and two brothers, Chester I. of RR1 Pitman and Alvin L. of RR1 Klingerstown.
Mr. Stehr was preceded in death by one sister, Pauline Troutman, 1967.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, RR1 Pitman, by the Rev. Dana Logan. Burial will be in St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Cemetery, RR1 Pitman.
Visitors may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the church. Contributions may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, RR1 Pitman, Pa. 17964 or to the American Cancer Society, Schuylkill Unit, 512 N. Center St., Pottsville, Pa. 17901.
Arrangements were made by the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, RR1 Klingerstown.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 31 May 1996, Fri, Page 23.³
He was buried on 3 June 1996, at Saint Paul's Evangelical Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3

     Joseph I. Stehr was born on 27 March 1887, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.² He married Sallie Mae Gahres.³ Joseph I. Stehr died on 29 October 1955, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 68.² He was buried on 2 November 1955, at Saint Pauls Evangelical Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,4
Newspaper obituary:
JOSEPH I. STEHR
Joseph I. Stehr, 68, a retired miller of Pitman, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Troutman, Dalmatia R. D., after having become ill while hunting near the Troutman home on Saturday.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sally Gahres Stehr, two daughters, Mrs. Raymand Troutman, Dalmatia R. D; Grace, wife of Rev. John Heim of Akron, Pa; and three sons, Alvin and Chester Stehr, both of Pitman, and Joseph L. Stehr of Klingerstown R. D; and nine grandchildren.
Also surviving are three brothers. Rev. James Stehr of Richfield; and Henry and Peter Stehr of Pitman.
Services were held from . the Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown R. D., Wednesday afternoon, with further services in St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church at Pitman. Rev. M. K. Matter officiated and interment waa made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Elizabethville Echo, November 3, 1955, Page 1.⁵

     Sallie Mae Gahres was born on 30 October 1890, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.² She married Joseph I. Stehr.³ Sallie Mae Gahres died on 4 February 1987, Broad Mountain Manor, Frackville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 96.²
Newspaper obituary:
Sallie Stehr, once of Pitman RD1
PITMAN -- The funeral for Mrs. Sallie M. Stehr, 96, formerly of Pitman RD1, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, Pitman RD1, by the Rev. Lance Mills. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
There will be no visitation this evening, but visitors may call at the church Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church, Pitman RD1, in care of Joseph Stehr of Klingerstown RD1.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD1.
Mrs. Stehr died Wednesday evening at Broad Mountain Manor, Frackville, where she lived for the past eight days.
Born at Ashland Oct. 30, 1980 [1890], she was a daughter of the late John and Lydia (Kessler) Gahres. Her husband, Joseph I. Stehr, died in 1955.
She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Church and Sunday school. Pitman RD1, where she was a former teacher and pianist.
She is survived by four children, Mrs. Grace - Schmolze of Stevens, Joseph and Alvin, both of Klingerstown RD1, and Chester of Pitman RD1 ; 10 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Mrs. Pauline Troutman, died in 1967.
The Daily Item, February 6, 1987, Page 8.²
She was buried at Saint Pauls Evangelical Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     Gene R. Adams was born on 5 December 1935, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,1,4 He was the son of Homer L. Adams and Pauline V. Maurer.¹ Gene R. Adams married Frances Gorski in December 1958.^5,6 Gene R. Adams and Frances Gorski were divorced in 1980 New London County, CT.⁵ Gene R. Adams married Carol Foye Russell on 6 July 1985, New London, New London County, CT.^7,3 Gene R. Adams died on 25 December 2021, New London, CT, at age 86.³
Newspaper obituary:
Gene Adams
New London -- Dr. Gene R. Adams of New London passed away on Christmas Day at age 86, with his wife, Carol, at his side. He bravely fought a three-year battle with leukemia, hanging on with valor in the final days, knowing that many of his children and grandchildren would be arriving soon to hold his hand one last time. He was a man of great accomplishment, but what mattered most in his life were his wife, family and friends.
Gene was a self-made man coming from humble beginnings. He was born in Klingerstown, Pa. (Pennsylvania Dutch country). He never met his mother, Pauline, who died shortly after childbirth. His father, Homer, worked in the coal mines and died of black lung disease when Gene was 13.
Pauline's sister Violet and her husband, Joe [Stehr], provided Gene with a loving and supportive upbringing. Gene proved to be a top scholar and athlete, excelling in basket ball. He majored in chemistry, earning his undergraduate degree from Lebanon Valley College in just three years. Then he was off to medical school at Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where he earned an M.D. at the young age of 24. He trained in Harrisburg, before serving as a U.S. Air Force pediatrician in Wiesbaden, Germany. The rest of his career was spent serving the people of New London as a renowned and beloved pediatrician. In addition to his private practice, he served as chief of pediatrics at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. A skilled diagnostician, he played a central role in the discovery of a treatment for Lyme Disease in children.
Gene and his first wife, Frances Gorski Adams, raised five children: Karen, Kim, Kathy, Jeff and Jennifer. They lovingly remember him as a dad who was always there for them and ready to create the next adventure.
In 1985, Gene married Carol Foye Russell, thus welcoming daughters Christine and Holly into the expanding family. Together, Gene and Carol have 14 grandchildren and one great grandson. They were his greatest treasures.
Gene's hardest loss was the passing of his son Jeff. Jeff was devoted to his father, following him to Jefferson University Medical School. They were inseparable friends with a shared passion for golf. Gene was a longtime member at Great Neck Country Club. Father and son played in golf tournaments across the country, winning many of them. They had a blast together, truly best buddies. Near the end of his life, he was still seen on the links.
Gene asked that special thanks be extended to Dr. Ben- jamin Newton of the Smilow Cancer Hospital. The good doctor cared for Gene and extended his days on earth with his loving family. A private ceremony was held Dec. 30, attended by all of extended family.
In lieu of flowers, Gene wished that donations might be made to the Cactus Jack Foundation, a local charity that helps support families in need.
The Day (New London, CT), January 2, 2022, Page D6.^3,2

     Clair Terrence Klinger was born on 2 November 1892, Hepler, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Preston Wiest Klinger and Emma L. Aunspach.¹ Clair Terrence Klinger married Mary Catherine Skopaz, daughter of Anthony Skopaz and Bertha Wilhelm, circa 1918.⁴ Clair Terrence Klinger died on 12 January 1920, Shamokin, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 27. Cause of death was tuberculosis.² He was buried on 15 January 1920, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^2,4
Newspaper obituary:
Clair G. [T.] Klinger.
Clair G.[T.] Klinger died at his home in Shamokin after a lengthy illness. His survivors are his widow, parents and one daughter. The fun[eral] took place this afternoon.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 15 Jan 1920, Thu, Page 6.
Clair was a railroad brakeman.^5,2

     Alice Barbara Klinger was born on 3 January 1883, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Preston Wiest Klinger and Emma L. Aunspach.¹ Alice Barbara Klinger married Harry Franklin Diehl, son of Samuel Diehl and Salome Falck, on 28 December 1899, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 Some sources suggest that Alice Barbara Klinger and Harry Franklin Diehl were married on 1 January 1900.⁵ Alice Barbara Klinger died on 1 October 1970, Wyncote Nursing Home, Wyncote, Montgomery County, PA, at age 87.^3,4
Newspaper obituary:
Mrs. Alice Diehl
Wyncote
Funeral services will be held Monday at Leck Kill for Mrs. Alice (Klinger) Diehl, 87, Wyncote, formerly of Klingerstown R.D., who died yesterday afternoon in the Wyncote Nursing Home, where she was a guest two years.
Born in Klingerstown R.D., January 2, 1883, Mrs. Diehl was a daughter of the late Preston and Emma (Anspach) Klinger. Mrs. Diehl was married to the late Harry Diehl, who died in 1961.
She was educated in Klingerstown area schools and taught music in the Klingerstown area for many years. She attended Valperaiso University in Indiana, also.
Mrs. Diehl was a member of Christ's United Church of Christ, Leck Kill, and was a member of the Central Valley Council, Daughters of America, Klingerstown R.D.
Survivors include one son, Franklin Diehl, Klingerstown R.D., three daughters, Mrs. Warren (Edna) Wagner, Selinsgrove; Mrs. Russell (Ruby) Klinger, Levittown, and Mrs. Harrison (June) Hartman, Audubon; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The News-Item (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 02 Oct 1970, Fri, Page 2.^4,6
She was buried on 5 October 1970, at Jacobs Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.^4,7

     Harry Franklin Diehl was born on 14 December 1876, Hepler, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ He was the son of Samuel Diehl and Salome Falck.³ Harry Franklin Diehl married Alice Barbara Klinger, daughter of Preston Wiest Klinger and Emma L. Aunspach, on 28 December 1899, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 Some sources suggest that Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger were married on 1 January 1900.³ Harry Franklin Diehl died on 22 February 1961, Northumberland County, PA, at age 84.⁴
Newspaper obituary:
Harry Diehl Dies; Taught For 49 Years
Harry F. Diehl, 84, of Hegins, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, in Pleasant View Convalescent Home, Northumberland, RD 1, where he had been a guest for one-half years. He was born in Klingerstown RD, Dec. 14, 1876.
Mr. Diehl was a son of the Samuel and Salome Falck Diehl. He was a retired school teacher, having taught in the elementary School of Mahantongo Valley, Leck Kill High School (now Mahanoy Joint); was principal for nine years at Leck Kill, and also taught at Hegins Twp. H.S. He was rated among the ornamental penmen of the United States. Mr. Diehl retired in 1948, after having been in the field of education for 49 years.
Mr Diehl attended Franklin and Marshall Preparatory School, Lancaster; Kutztown State College and graduated from Valpariso University, Indiana, in 1901.
He was active with the United Chunch of Christ, Leck Kill, served as Sunday School superintendent for 35 years and was secretary of the Consistory for 30 University. He was a member the Retired Teachers Association of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Diehl was married to the, former Alice Klinger Jan. 1, 1900.
Surviving are his wife, who resides with a daughter at Levittown; these children, Dr. Nevin E. Diehl, Capron, Ill; Edna, wife of Warren Wagner, Gower City; Ruby, wife of Russell Klinger, Levittown; Franklin of Hegins; June, wife of Harry Hatman, Audubon; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, with interment in Pitman cemetery. Rev. J. C Glessner, Leck Kill, will officiate.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 24 Feb 1961, Fri, Page 14.³
He was buried on 26 February 1961, at Jacob's Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.^4,3

     Nevin Eugene Diehl was born on 11 March 1900, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^1,3 He was the son of Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger.¹ Nevin Eugene Diehl married Edith C. Hamilton, daughter of Ellsworth Hamilton and Elma Irene Graves, on 27 September 1935, Chicago, Cook County, IL.^4,3 Nevin Eugene Diehl died on 9 November 1964, Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, Winnebago County, IL, at age 64.^3,2,4
Newspaper obituary:
Dr. Nevin Diehl
Dr. Nevin E. Diehl, Capron Physician, died Monday night in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Shamokin, Pa., March 11, 1900, the son of Harry and Alice Diehl.
He was married to Edith Hamilton in Chicago on Sept. 27, 1935.
He is survived by his wife; a stepson, Henry C. Kersten, Hollywood, Fla; two granddaughters, Kathleen and Patricia; his mother, Mrs. Harry Diehl, Audubon, Pa; three sisters, Mrs. June Hartman, Audubon, Mrs. Edna Wagner, Selinsgrove, Pa., Mrs. Ruby Klinger, Levlttown, Pa; and a brother, Franklin, Higglns, Pa.
Funeral rites will be conducted by the Rev. David J. Rath at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Capron Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Capron Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Schutt-McFarlin and Saunders Funeral Home, Harvard, after 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evening.
Belvidere Daily Republican (Belvidere, Illinois), 11 Nov 1964, Wed, Page 10.³
He was buried on 13 November 1964, at Capron Cemetery, Capron, Boone County, IL.^4,3

     Edith C. Hamilton was born on 2 April 1900.^5,6 She was the daughter of Ellsworth Hamilton and Elma Irene Graves.^3,4 Edith C. Hamilton married Nevin Eugene Diehl, son of Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger, on 27 September 1935, Chicago, Cook County, IL.^1,2 Edith C. Hamilton died on 30 March 1976, Broward County, FL, at age 75.^5,6 She was buried at Capron Cemetery, Capron, Boone County, IL.⁵

     Lola G. Diehl was born on 2 October 1903, Hepler, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger.¹ Lola G. Diehl married Charles W. Wolfe, son of John Wolfe and Emma Boyer.² Lola G. Diehl died on 2 October 1924, at age 21.² She was buried at Jacobs Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA. She shares a headstone with her parents.²

     Edna Salome Diehl was born on 29 September 1906, Hepler, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger.¹ Edna Salome Diehl married Warren Lee Wagner, son of Jacob M. Wagner and Ellen M. Haupt, on 5 September 1931, Baltimore, MD. Although they married in September, 1931, Edna and Warren kept their marriage secret until February, 1932. As one newspaper reported:
YOUNG F0LKS WEDDED SINCE SEPTEMBER 5
Marriage of Miss Edna Diehl and Warren L Wagner, Principal of East Cameron Township High School Revealed Yesterday
Keeping their marriage a secret from relatives and friends, Miss Edna Diehl of Hepler, Schuylkill county and Warren L. VVagner of Gowen City yesterday made the surprise announcement of the nuptial event as having taken place on September 5 of last year in Baltimore, Maryland.
The many friends of the happy couple today were extending felicitations to Mr and Mrs. Wagner and well wishes on their marital venture. Mrs. Wagner, a daughter of Prof, and Mrs. H. F. Diehl, the former principal of the Lech [Leck] Kill high school, attended the local high school completing the third year when she entered the Keystone Preparatory School. She is a graduate of the Keystone State Teachers College where she had been very active in musical and scholastic societies. For the last few years she has been engaged in teaching in the Schuylkill county schools in which county she is very popular among the younger social set.
Mr. Wagner, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wagner, prominent resident of Gowen City, is principal of the East Cameron Township high school He is a graduate of Shamokin high school, class of '22, and Pennsylvania State College. He also, completed courses of study at the Bloomsburg State Teachers College and Bucknell University. At Penn State Mr. Wagner took a prominent part in college activities. He was ldentified with Penn State Collegian, semi-weekly newspaper; Reserve Officer Training Corps, having the rank of student major in his senior year; Scabbard and Blade, honorary national military society; Pi Lambda Sigma, pre-legal society: Alpha Sigma Phi, national social fraternity.
Mr. and Mrs. Wagner have a large number of friends who extend to them wishes for happlness on their embarkment on the matrimonial sea.
Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 06 Feb 1932, Sat, Pages 1, 2.^3,4,5 Edna Salome Diehl died on 5 May 1993, Nottingham Village, Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA, at age 86.²
Newspaper obituary:
Edna S. Wagner, 86, Selinsgrove
Teacher
SELINSGROVE -- Edna S. Wagner, 86, formerly of Rhoads Avenue, died Wednesday, May 5, 1993, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, where she had been a resident since 1987.
Born Sept. 29, 1906, in Klingerstown RD, she was a daughter of the late Harry F. and Alice (Klinger) Diehl. She was married to Warren Lee Wagner, who died in 1986.
She was a graduate of Kutztown State Teachers College. She did teaching and substitute teaching at various schools.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Gowen City.
She is, survived by a son, Hugh Wagner of Selinsgrove; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruby Klinger of Levittown and June Hartman of Audubon.
She was preceded in death by a son, Edwin Lee; two brothers; and a sister.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the V.L, Seebold Funeral Home, Sherman and High streets, Selinsgrove, by the Rev. Charles A. Brophy. Burial will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, GowenCity.
There will be no viewing.
Contributions may be made to the Nottingham Village Activity Fund, c/o Nottingham Village, Northumberland.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 06 May 1993, Thu, Page 11.²
She was buried on 7 May 1993, at Saint Paul' Reformed Church Cemetery, Gowan City, Northumberland County, PA.^2,6

     Ruby H. Diehl was born on 28 January 1910.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger.¹ Ruby H. Diehl died on 5 June 1994, at age 84.² She was buried at Beechwood Cemetery, Hulmeville, Bucks County, PA.³

     Franklin P. Diehl was born on 15 November 1918, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ He was the son of Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger.¹ Franklin P. Diehl married Helen Betty Willier, daughter of James Monroe Willier and Josephine Ellen Huntzinger.¹ Franklin P. Diehl died on 10 November 1992, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 73.^2,1
Newspaper obituary:
Diehl rites
Services for Franklin P. DiehL 73, of RD1 Klingerstown, who died Tuesday afternoon at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, will be held at 11 a,m. Friday from Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, RD1 Klingerstown. The Revs. Kevin and Maureeen Duffy-Guy will officiate. Interment will be in Jacob's Cemetery, RD1 Pitman. There will be no calling hours this evening.
Born in RD1 Klingerstown, Nov. 15, 1918, he was a son of the late Harry F. and Alice Klinger DiehL He was a 1935 graduate of Hegins Township High School and a 1947 graduate of Ursinus College, Collegeville.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II serving as a pilot.
Mr. Diehl retired in 1978 as regional director for Pennsylvania State Department of Community Affairs, Harrisburg.
He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ Church, Leck Kill; Mahantongo Valley Senior Citizens, Pitman; West Schuylkill Memorial VFW Post 8237, Valley View, where he was past commander. He was a member of Valley Lodge 797, F&AM, Valley View; PBY Aviators; Saint Clair Old Timers Baseball Association; Klingerstown Fire Company; and the advisory board of Meridian Bank.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Nevin, and a sister, Lola Wolfe.
Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Betty Willier; a son, attorney James P. Diehl, Williamstown; a daughter, Mary K. Diehl, Quakertown; three sisters, Edna Waper, Selinsgrove, Ruby Klinger, Levittown, and June Hartman, Audubon; three grandchildren.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Nov 1992, Thu, Page 2.²
He was buried on 13 November 1992, at Jacob's Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.^2,3

     Helen Betty Willier was born on 20 December 1919, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.³ Some sources record that Helen Betty Willier was born on 20 December 1919, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.⁴ She was the daughter of James Monroe Willier and Josephine Ellen Huntzinger.³ Helen Betty Willier married Franklin P. Diehl, son of Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger.¹ Helen Betty Willier died on 21 September 2007, Eureka Springs, Carroll County, AR, at age 87.^3,4 She was buried at Jacob's Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.⁴

     June P. Diehl was born on 22 June 1922, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harry Franklin Diehl and Alice Barbara Klinger.¹ June P. Diehl and Harrison L. Hartman obtained a marriage license on 5 November 1945 Montgomery County, PA.³ June P. Diehl married Harrison L. Hartman after 6 November 1945.² June P. Diehl died on 21 February 2018, Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 95.²
Funeral home obituary:
June Diehl Hartman
February 21, 2018
June Diehl Hartman, 95, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. She was born on June 22, 1922 in Klingerstown and was a daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Klinger) Diehl and was the widow of Harrison L. Hartman, who passed away on June 22, 1983.
June was a 1938 graduate of Freeburg High School. She attended Shippensburg University and graduated from Central Penn Business School. She was a loving homemaker and retired after 19 years of service with E. F. Houghton Inc. June was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Phoenixville. June was a member and sang with the Reading Glee Club. She enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, gardening and the 4-H Club. She had a great appreciation of nature and could name every plant, tree, flower and weed around her. June was a quiet example of her strong faith. She was gentle, loving, positive, forgiving, kind, selfless and humble. June was an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by one daughter, Joyce H. (husband, Matt) Smith of Mechanicsburg, one daughter-in-law, Irene Hartman, four grandchildren; Frank (Heather) Hartman, Janelle (Daniel) Makowski, Krystal (Alex) Holbert and Riley Smith and four great-grandchildren; Frankie, Addison, Audrey and Everett. She was preceded in death by one son, Frank D. Hartman, two brothers; Nevin and Franklin Diehl, three sisters; Lola Wolfe, Edna Wagner and Ruby Klinger and one granddaughter, Lindsay Hartman.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018 in the Leesport Cemetery, with Rev. Darrell Williams officiating. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America or to Ronald McDonald House. Visit www.Since1853.com to send condolences.²

     Joann Klinger was born on 4 October 1932, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Russell Emanuel Klinger and Ruby H. Diehl.¹ Joann Klinger died on 24 October 2016, Levittown, Bucks County, PA, at age 84.³ She was buried on 31 October 2016, at Beechwood Cemetery, Hulmeville, Bucks County, PA.^3,2
Online obituary:
October 4, 1932 - October 24, 2016
Joann K. Garrison passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at her home in Levittown, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84.
Born in Freeburg, PA, has resided in Levittown since 1956. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Levittown. Joann worked in the medical field as a Medical Secretary.
Joann was passionate about her family, holiday gatherings; and family pets.
Mrs. Garrison was predeceased by her great granddaughter, Molly Anastasia Edwards and her parents, Ruby (Diehl) and Russell E. Klinger.
Beloved wife of George M. Garrison, Jr. she is the loving mother of Kathy G. Stone; Susan G. Smyth (Michael) and Michael Garrison (John).
She is the devoted grandmother of Kelly Edwards (Sean); Kyle Smyth (Marissa); Katey O. Smyth; Jonathan, Jason and Jordan Stone; proud great grandmother of Delaney Edwards; and sister of Claire J. Chamberlain of Levittown, and Frederick Klinger (Rose) of Palmetto, Florida.
Mrs. Garrison will also be sadly missed by her adopted son, Dave Bennett (thanks for the first dance); sister-in-law, Charlotte Garrison (Bill); and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Metkus, Ronnie and his staff and also Compassionate Care Hospice for the care and concern given to their beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown where her service will be held at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Beechwood Cemetery, Bensalem.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Garrison's name may be made to Alzheimers Association, Inc. - Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.³

     Claire J. Klinger was born on 9 January 1934, Freeburg, Snyder County, PA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Russell Emanuel Klinger and Ruby H. Diehl.¹ Claire J. Klinger married William Harold Chamberlain, son of William Chamberlain and Louise Webbe.² Claire J. Klinger died on 18 March 2021, Levittown, Bucks County, PA, at age 87.³
Newspaper obituary:
Claire J. Chamberlain
January 9, 1934 - March 18, 2021
Claire J. "Sis" Chamberlain passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 87.
Born in Freeburg, PA, Claire resided in Levittown since 1956. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Levittown.
Claire worked as a Med Tech at Lower Bucks Hospital where she met her husband, Dr. William Chamberlain.
She loved skiing, water skiing, horse races and most of all, her pets.
Claire was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. William Chamberlain; her parents, Russell E. and Ruby (Diehl) Klinger; her sister, Joann (Klinger) and brother-in-law, George M. Garrison Jr..
She will be missed by her brother, Frederick Klinger (Rose) of Palmetto, FL and many nieces and nephews.
Claire's family would like to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Metkus and his staff and also the staff of Compassionate Care Hospice for the care and concern given to their beloved sister and aunt.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24th at St. Mary Episcopal Church Cemetery, 145 W Broad St, Burlington, NJ 08016.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Chamberlain's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Inc., 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Published by Bucks County Courier Times from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2021.³
She was buried on 24 March 2021, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Burlington, Burlington County, NJ.^3,4