Daniel Edgar Ramberger1

M, #6964, b. 7 January 1871, d. 4 January 1960
  • Last Edited: 17 Jun 2022
  • Daniel Edgar Ramberger also went by the name of Edgar.
  • He was born on 6 January 1871.3
  • He was born on 7 January 1871, Klingerstown R.D., Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Daniel Klinger Ramberger and Fromena Brown.2
  • Daniel Edgar Ramberger married Mary Eva Snyder, daughter of Israel Snyder and Elizabeth Maurer, on 25 December 1897, Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Reformed Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.4
  • At the time of the 1910 Census, Edgar and Mary were living in Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, along with 5 of their children: "Macy I." (11); William C. (9); Annie E. (7); Katie I. (2); and Jennie M. (3 months).5
  • In 1930, Edgar was head of a large household in Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, that included two married children -- William, his wife Anna and htree children, Arlene, Darvin, and Velma, as well as his daughter Katie, and two of her children, Marian and Stanley, along with two of Egdar's married children, Laura and "Dortha."6
  • Newspaper obituary (1959):
    Daniel Edgar Ramberger, 88, a lifelong resident of the Klingerstown, R. D. area, died in Schuylkill Haven Hospital at 4 p. m. Monday of complications. He had been hospitalized for the past 4 months.
    Mr. Ramberger was born January 7th, 1871, in the Klingerstown, R. D. area, son of Daniel and Fromena Brown Ramberger. He was a retired farmer and was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church and Sunday School, Klingerstown, R. D.
    His wife, Mary Ramberger, preceded him in death in 1919. Surviving are the following children: William Ramberger, and Mrs. Leonard Morgan, Klingerstown, R. D; Mrs. Stanley Klinger, of Klingerstown; Mr. Lloyd Harner, of Loyalton; Mrs. Annie Shade, of Gratz, and Mrs. Floyd Klinger, of Dornsife, R. D. Twenty-five grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren also survive.
    Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p. m. from Salem Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Rev. Donald Wert, of Leck Kill, Lutheran pastor, will officiate.2
  • Daniel Edgar Ramberger died on 4 January 1960, Schuylkill Haven Hospital, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 88.7,2
  • He was buried at Salem (Herb's) Church Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.7

Children of Daniel Edgar Ramberger and Mary Eva Snyder

  • Masie Ida Ramberger b. 17 Mar 1899, d. 18 Feb 1988
  • William Clarence Ramberger+1 b. 11 Sep 1900, d. 29 Dec 1965
  • Annie Elizabeth Ramberger b. 6 Nov 1902, d. Sep 1971
  • Howard Ramberger b. 16 Mar 1905, d. 30 Aug 1907
  • Katie Irene Ramberger+ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999
  • Jennie Mabel Ramberger1 b. 10 Jan 1910, d. 29 May 1919
  • Laura Alverta Ramberger+ b. 11 Mar 1912, d. 3 May 2006
  • Dorothy Velma Ramberger b. 1 Sep 1915, d. 21 Dec 2004

Citations

  1. [S340] Klinger, Laura A., Obituary, The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, May 4, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Laura A. Klinger Obituary.
  2. [S451] Ramberger, Daniel E., Obituary, 1959. Hereinafter cited as Daniel Ramberger Obituary.
  3. [S1379] Steve E. Troutman and Jeanne J. Adams, The Rambergers of Rough and Ready (Camp Hill, PA: Sunbury Press, Inc., 2012), p. 4. Hereinafter cited as Rambergers of Rough and Ready.
  4. [S315] Erik Tice, compiler, Salem United Church of Christ Parish Records (Rough and Ready, PA: Salem United Church of Christ, 2005), p. 213. Hereinafter cited as Salem UCC Parish Records.
  5. [S199] 1910 Census , Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1419; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0106; Image: 319; FHL Number: 1375432.
  6. [S186] 1930 US Census, Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2147; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 1041.0.
  7. [S60] Joseph A. Meiser Jr. and Sarah Roadarmel Meiser, Genealogists Guide to Burials in Schuylkill County (Grantham, PA: Ddraig Gooch Publications, Robert L.K. Jones, 3rd edition 1998), p. 73. Hereinafter cited as Schuylkill County Burials.

Mary Eva Snyder

F, #6965, b. 21 August 1877, d. 7 May 1919
  • Last Edited: 17 Jun 2022
  • Mary Eva Snyder was born on 21 August 1877.2
  • She was the daughter of Israel Snyder and Elizabeth Maurer.1
  • Mary Eva Snyder married Daniel Edgar Ramberger, son of Daniel Klinger Ramberger and Fromena Brown, on 25 December 1897, Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Reformed Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • Mary Eva Snyder died on 7 May 1919, at age 41.1
  • Some sources record that Mary Eva Snyder died on 8 May 1919.4,2
  • Father*: Israel Snyder1
  • Mother*: Elizabeth Maurer1

Children of Mary Eva Snyder and Daniel Edgar Ramberger

  • Masie Ida Ramberger b. 17 Mar 1899, d. 18 Feb 1988
  • William Clarence Ramberger+5 b. 11 Sep 1900, d. 29 Dec 1965
  • Annie Elizabeth Ramberger b. 6 Nov 1902, d. Sep 1971
  • Howard Ramberger b. 16 Mar 1905, d. 30 Aug 1907
  • Katie Irene Ramberger+ b. 18 Jul 1907, d. 9 Nov 1999
  • Jennie Mabel Ramberger5 b. 10 Jan 1910, d. 29 May 1919
  • Laura Alverta Ramberger+ b. 11 Mar 1912, d. 3 May 2006
  • Dorothy Velma Ramberger b. 1 Sep 1915, d. 21 Dec 2004

Citations

  1. [S315] Erik Tice, compiler, Salem United Church of Christ Parish Records (Rough and Ready, PA: Salem United Church of Christ, 2005), p. 253. Hereinafter cited as Salem UCC Parish Records.
  2. [S60] Joseph A. Meiser Jr. and Sarah Roadarmel Meiser, Genealogists Guide to Burials in Schuylkill County (Grantham, PA: Ddraig Gooch Publications, Robert L.K. Jones, 3rd edition 1998), p. 73. Hereinafter cited as Schuylkill County Burials.
  3. [S315] Erik Tice, Salem UCC Parish Records, p. 213.
  4. [S451] Ramberger, Daniel E., Obituary, 1959. Hereinafter cited as Daniel Ramberger Obituary.
  5. [S340] Klinger, Laura A., Obituary, The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, May 4, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Laura A. Klinger Obituary.

Marvin Earl Klinger

M, #6966, b. 24 July 1935, d. 3 September 2018
  • Last Edited: 9 Sep 2018
  • Marvin Earl Klinger was born on 24 July 1935, Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.
  • He was the son of Floyd Albert Klinger and Laura Alverta Ramberger.
  • Marvin Earl Klinger was christened on 18 August 1935 Salem Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.
  • He died on 3 September 2018, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA, at age 83.1
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Marvin Earl Klinger, 83, of Dornsife, passed away peacefully Monday, September 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
    Marvin was born in Snowdale, on July 24, 1935, a son of the late Laura (Ramberger) and Floyd A Klinger.
    He is survived by his wife of 63 years Lena (Snyder) Klinger; they were married Dec. 18, 1954.
    Marvin graduated from the Mahanoy Joint High School in 1952 and then served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. After being discharged from the Army he used the G.I. Bill to attend Williamsport Technical School and graduated from there in 1959.
    He owned and operated Marvin E Klinger Inc. and was a bus contractor and wrecker operator .
    He was a member of Himmel's Church of Rebuck, the IOOF Mahanoy Lodge #551 of Dornsife, F&AM Herndon Lodge # 702, the American Legion Post 504 of Mandata and the Herndon Fire Company. He was also a member of the 10 Dutchmen Camp, Pennsylvania School Bus Association and was active with the PA Dutch Fersammling.
    He was and avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time at camp. He liked anything powered with an engine and was proud to have earned his Pilots license.
    Marvin is survived by a daughter, Jeanne, wife of Richard Adams; two sons Dennis, husband of Denise Klinger, and Michael, husband of Kelly Klinger, all of Dornsife; a brother, Willard Klinger, of Trevorton; six grandchildren; Merissa (Klinger) Rosenella, Jordan Adams, Tarryn (Adams) Walsh, Ryan Klinger, Amanda Klinger, Collin Klinger; and 7 great grandchildren, Logan and Wyatt Adams, Alexander and Brianna Rosenella, Casey and Riley Walsh and Cooper Klinger.
    He was preceded in death by an infant brother.
    Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 6:30-9 PM at Himmel's Church and from 9-11 AM Friday, September 7 at the Church with the funeral service following at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jane Compton officiating. Interment will follow in Himmel's Cemetery.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Himmels Church 107 Covered Bridge Road Dornsife, PA 17823.
    The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.1
  • He was buried on 7 September 2018, at Himmel's Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.1

Children of Marvin Earl Klinger and Lena Melinda Snyder

  • Jeanne Irene Klinger
  • Dennis Lee Klinger
  • Michael Floyd Klinger

Citations

  1. [S1147] Online Obituary for Marvin E. Klinger, Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, PA; http://www.srrfh.com/obituary/marvin-klinger

Willard Lee Klinger

M, #6967, b. 9 March 1942, d. 9 August 2023
  • Last Edited: 16 Aug 2023
  • Willard Lee Klinger was born on 9 March 1942, Snowdale, Northumberland County, PA.1,2
  • He was the son of Floyd Albert Klinger and Laura Alverta Ramberger.
  • Willard Lee Klinger was baptized on 14 June 1942, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA; Name listed as "Williard Lee."3
  • He died on 9 August 2023, Nottingham Village, Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA, at age 81.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Willard L. Klinger Sr.
    1942 - 2023
    TREVORTON - Willard L. Klinger Sr., 81, of Trevorton, entered eternity Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Nottingham Village, in Northumberland, where he had been a resident since July.
    He was born in Snowdale, March 9, 1942, a son of the late Floyd A. and Laura A. (Ramberger) Klinger.
    He is survived by his wife, Connie M. (Neidig) Klinger. They celebrated 63 years of marriage on May 7.
    Willard graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School, in 1960, and received a certificate in automotive technics and management from Vale Technical Institute, in Blairsville.
    Willard was a self-employed electrician, having owned and operated Tri-Edison Electric from 1972 until his retirement.
    He attended Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church, in Sunbury.
    Willard had the gift of gab. He could talk to most anyone and his family joked that they couldn't go anywhere, including family vacations, without Willard running into someone he knew. He liked to tease, and while he may not remember a person's given name, he, with 100% accuracy, would remember the nickname he gave that person.
    In addition to his wife, Willard is survived by his children and their spouses, Dawn and (James) Kramer, Willard Lee Jr. and (Lori) Klinger, Grace and (Don) Brubaker and Dale and (Jennifer) Klinger; eight grandchildren, Adam and (Andrea) Kramer, Grace and (Akiva) Blickstein, Kevin and (Johanna) Klinger, Olivia Brubaker, Derek Brubaker, Nathan Klinger, Emily Klinger and Lauren Klinger; and a great-grandchild, Micah Vaeth.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin E. Klinger; and an infant brother.
    KLINGER - Willard L. Klinger Sr., 81, of Trevorton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church, 967 Mile Hill Road, Sunbury, with Pastor Ronald Murphy officiating. Viewing will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service Monday. Burial will follow in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington. Contributions in Willard's memory can be made to Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church Missionary Fund, 967 Mile Hill Road, Sunbury 17801. Arrangements are being handled by the Robert G. Foust Jr. Funeral Home, 841 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton.
    Published by The News Item on Aug. 11, 2023.2
  • He was buried on 14 August 2023, at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.2

Children of Willard Lee Klinger and Connie Mae Neidig

  • Dawn Lynette Klinger1
  • Willard Lee Klinger Jr.1
  • Grace Elaine Klinger1
  • Dale George Klinger1

Citations

  1. [S293] Interview with Connie Mae (Neidig) Klinger (Trevorton, PA), by Marion T. Klinger, July, 2005.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Willard L. Klinger, Sr., The News Item (Shamokin, PA), Aug. 11, 2023; online: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsitem/name/…
  3. [S147] Irwin R. Klinger, Zion (Klinger's) Church History (Erdman, PA: Zion (Klinger's) Church, 1987), pt 2, p. 213. Hereinafter cited as Klinger's Church History.

Guy Jefferson Snyder

M, #6975, b. 24 January 1912, d. 30 January 1995
  • Last Edited: 23 Mar 2024
  • Guy Jefferson Snyder also went by the name of Jeff.2
  • He was born on 24 January 1912, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.3
  • He was the son of Sylvester J. Snyder and Adda C. Schreffler.1
  • Guy Jefferson Snyder married Margaret Irene Hoch, daughter of Levi Hoch and Katie Alice Latsha, on 1 March 1930.2
  • Guy Jefferson Snyder died on 30 January 1995, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA, at age 83.2,3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Guy J. Snyder Sr., 83, Rebuck
    Farmer
    REBUCK -- Guy J. ''Jeff Snyder Sr., 83 of Rebuck died at 6:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 1995, at Sunbury Community Hospital, where he was a patient since Nov. 9.
    He was born. Jan. 24, 1912, at Leck Kill, a son of the late Sylvester J. and Adda C. , (Schreffler) Snyder. He was married to the former Margaret I, Hoch on March 1, 1930.
    Mr. Snyder was a farmer. He was last employed at the Marvin E. Klinger Garage, Dornsife RD1, before retiring in 1972.
    He was educated in Zion's School, Upper Mahanoy Township. He was a member of Himmels Lutheran Church, Rebuck, where he was a former church council member; Greenbriar Grange; and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. He was a former member of the Junior Mechanics of Herndon and was a former Washington Township supervisor, serving as secretary for many years.
    Surviving, in addition to his wife, are four daughters, Mae A. Moyer of Rebuck, Lena M. Klinger of Dornsife RD1, Evelyn D. Rothermel of Dornsife and Ruth Macoviak of Pottstown; three sons, Guy J. "Jeff' Jr., Marvin L. and Paul D., all of Dornsife RD1; 24 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Nelma Walborn of Dornsife RD1; one brother, Ivan of Sunbury RD3; and one uncle.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter, June Snyder, in 1934; one sister, Alda Latsha; and three brothers, Norman, Claude and Raymond Snyder.
    The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Himmels Church, Rebuck, by the Rev. Frederick L. Faust. Burial will be in Himmels Cemetery.
    Visitors may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the church.
    Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Himmels Church Memorial Fund, Rebuck, Pa. 17867.
    Funeral arrangements were made by the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD1.
    The Daily Item, January 31, 1995, Page 15.1
  • He was buried at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.3
  • Father*: Sylvester J. Snyder1 b. 22 Oct 1886, d. 15 Jun 1974
  • Mother*: Adda C. Schreffler1 b. 5 Oct 1887, d. 12 Jun 1974

Children of Guy Jefferson Snyder and Margaret Irene Hoch

  • Lena Melinda Snyder
  • Mae Snyder2
  • Ruth Snyder2
  • Marvin Snyder2
  • Evelyn D. Snyder2
  • Paul Snyder2
  • June Snyder2 d. 1934
  • Guy Jefferson Snyder Jr.2 b. 4 May 1937, d. 6 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Guy J. Snyder, The Daily Item, January 31, 1995, Page 15. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-item/143981198/… : accessed March 23, 2024).
  2. [S545] Snyder, Margaret I., Obituary, Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, December 22, 2007. Hereinafter cited as Margaret I. Snyder Obituary.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32932881/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Margaret Irene Hoch

F, #6976, b. 16 October 1912, d. 21 December 2007
  • Last Edited: 20 Feb 2011
  • Margaret Irene Hoch was born on 16 October 1912, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Levi Hoch and Katie Alice Latsha.1
  • Margaret Irene Hoch married Guy Jefferson Snyder, son of Sylvester J. Snyder and Adda C. Schreffler, on 1 March 1930.1
  • Margaret Irene Hoch died on 21 December 2007, at home, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA, at age 95.1
  • Obituary in the in the Sunbury Daily Item:
    REBUCK -- Margaret I. Snyder, 95, of Rebuck, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at her home, where she resided for 60 years.
    She was born in Rebuck on Oct. 16, 1912, a daughter of the late Levi and Alice (Latsha) Hoch. She was married on March 1, 1930, to her husband, Guy J. "Jeff" Snyder, Sr., who died Jan. 30, 1995.
    She was educated in the Morning Light School in Washington Township.
    Margaret was a homemaker who loved her family. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, raising flowers and playing cards.
    She was a life-long member of Himmel's Lutheran Church at Rebuck, having been a choir member for over 70 years and a member of the Women of the Church and was also active in numerous church activities.
    She was a former member of the Greenbrier Grange.
    Surviving are seven children and spouses, Mae Moyer of Rebuck; Ruth Macoviak of Pottstown; Marvin Snyder and his wife, Caroline, of Sunbury; and Lena Klinger and her husband, Marvin; Guy "Jeff" Snyder Jr. and his wife, Mary; Evelyn Rothermel and her husband, Lamar; and Paul Snyder and his wife, Janet, all of RR1 Dornsife; 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, several step great grandchildren and step great great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
    In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, June Snyder, in 1934; five sisters, Maude Kauffman, Grace Bordner, Bertha Rebuck, Mabel Snyder, and Ada Hoch; and four brothers, James, Fred, Francis and William Hoch.
    A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Himmel's Church at Rebuck, where the funeral will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Bergstresser officiating.
    Burial will be in Himmel's Cemetery, Rebuck.
    Memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's memory to the Himmel's Church Memorial Fund, Rebuck, PA 17867.
    The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, has charge of arrangements.
    Published in The Daily Item on 12/22/2007.1
  • She was buried on 24 December 2007, at Himmel's Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.1

Children of Margaret Irene Hoch and Guy Jefferson Snyder

  • Lena Melinda Snyder
  • Mae Snyder1
  • Ruth Snyder1
  • Marvin Snyder1
  • Evelyn D. Snyder1
  • Paul Snyder1
  • June Snyder1 d. 1934
  • Guy Jefferson Snyder Jr.1 b. 4 May 1937, d. 6 Feb 2009

Citations

  1. [S545] Snyder, Margaret I., Obituary, Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, December 22, 2007. Hereinafter cited as Margaret I. Snyder Obituary.

George Howard Whitling

M, #6977
  • Last Edited: 24 Jul 2006
  • George Howard Whitling married Mary Abigail Landau, daughter of Charles B. Laundau and Susan Gibbons.
  • George Howard Whitling died in hunting accident.

Children of George Howard Whitling and Mary Abigail Landau

  • George H. Whitling b. 24 Oct 1931, d. 29 Sep 1978
  • Mary Jane Whitling b. 8 Jun 1932, d. 15 Jul 2006