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Marjorie E. Klock¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jan 2024

• Marjorie E. Klock is also referred to as Dottie in some sources.
• She was born on 6 August 1921.²
• She was the daughter of Jay Cleveland Klock and Abbie M. Zartman.^2,3
• Marjorie E. Klock married Kay K. Klinger, son of Penrose Emanuel Klinger and Ida Agnes Kratzer.
• Marjorie E. Klock died on 21 January 2015, at age 93.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  DALMATIA — Marjorie E. (Klock) Klinger, 93, of Lewisburg, formerly of Dalmatia, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.
  She was born Aug. 6, 1921, a daughter of the late Jay and Abbie (Zartman) Klock. She was married to Kay K. Klinger, who preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1973.
  Marjorie retired from the former Puritan Fashions in Millersburg and the Line Mountain Elementary School in Dalmatia. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Dalmatia and the Hickory Corners Firehouse Auxiliary.
  Marjorie loved spending time with her family, animals, crocheting, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and reading.
  She is survived by four children and their spouses, Bonnie and Ronald Derk, of Lewisburg, Nancy and Ronald Heim and Keith Klinger, all of Dalmatia, and Deborah Klinger, of Millersburg; five grandchildren, Gregory Derk, Michael Derk, Sean Derk, Heather Kieffer and Ryan Heim; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice Bobb, of Northumberland; and several nieces and nephews.
  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Hilda Harris; and five brothers, Felix, Carl, Boyd, Mark, and Russell Klock.
  There will be a visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Millersburg, followed by the funeral at 11.
  Burial will follow in Stone Valley Cemetery, Hickory Corners.
  In lieu of flowers, donations in Marjorie’s memory may be made to Trinity UCC, 1082 Route 147, Dalmatia, PA 17017, or Evangelical Community Hospital Hospice, One Hospital Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837, or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Road, P.O. Box 921, Wilton, NH 03086-0921.
  To sign the guest book, go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 23 Jan 2015, Fri Page A9.⁴
  
• She was buried on 27 January 2015, at Stone Valley Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Jay Cleveland Klock² b. 29 Dec 1884, d. 30 Jan 1959
• Mother*: Abbie M. Zartman³ b. 31 Jul 1886, d. 8 Dec 1944

Jacob Emanuel Schmeltz¹

• Last Edited: 31 Oct 2023

• Jacob Emanuel Schmeltz was born in 1906.³
• He was the son of Jacob Smeltz and Ida Swineford.²
• Jacob Emanuel Schmeltz married Ida M. Klinger, daughter of Penrose Emanuel Klinger and Ida Agnes Kratzer, circa 1925.¹
• Jacob Emanuel Schmeltz died on 25 December 1968, Allentown General Hospital, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Jacob E. Smeltz
  Jacob E. Smeltz, 1205 Susquehanna Ave., Sunbury, a native of Lykens Township, died Wednesday at Allentown General Hospital, where he had been a patient since Monday.
  He and his wife, the former Ida M. Klinger, were visiting a daughter, Mrs. Betty M. Hoffman, Emmaus, when he was stricken and hospialized.
  He was a son of the late Jacob abd Ida (Swineford) Smeltz and was a former coal miner. He resided in Sunbury since 1943.
  Surviving, in addition to his wife and daughter, Mrs. Hoffman, are another daughter, Mrs. Norma Strohecker, Old Zionsville; three sons, Guy A., New Columbia; Robert, East Greenville; and Dean, Parkerford; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandhild; three sisters, Mrs. Dolly Underkoffler, Millersburg; Mrs. Sula Koppenhaver, Camp Hill; and Mrs. Ida Williams, Herndon; and two brothers, Clarence, Rebuck; and Paul, Pillow.
  Services will be held Sunday afternoon in Sunbury with internment in God's Missonary Cemetery, Lykens Township.
  Pottsville Republican, December 27, 1968, Page 14.²
  
• He was buried at Gods Missionary Cemetery, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Jacob Smeltz²
• Mother*: Ida Swineford²

Elva Irene Harner

• Last Edited: 20 May 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elva Irene Harner was born on 16 February 1921, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Milton Harner and Eva B. Schucker.
• Elva Irene Harner married Leon Oscar Klinger, son of Daniel Emanuel Klinger and Stella Mae Klinger, on 9 July 1938, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• Elva Irene Harner died on 16 August 2018, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 97.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Elva I. Klinger, 97, of Erdman, formerly of Sacramento, passed away Thursday at her residence.
  She was born Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1921, in Valley View, a daughter of the late John Harner and Eva Schucker Harner.
  She was a member of Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, Erdman.
  Elva enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, reading and spending time with her family.
  Her husband, Leon O. Klinger, passed away in 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents; by a son, Leon Klinger Jr; a daughter, Joy Shadle; a great-granddaughter, Amber Hoke; three great-grandsons, Nicolas Farran, Brent Messner and Brandon Messner; a sister, Elsie Ferree.
  She is survived by three sons, Gene Klinger and his wife, Jean, Gratz, James Klinger and his wife, Penny, Harrisburg, and Rodney Klinger and his wife, Brenda, Sacramento; three daughters, Dorothy B. Yeich and her husband, Ray, Mechanicsburg, Diane Mausser and her husband, Harry, Hegins, and Rose Frantz and her husband, Joe, Erdman; a daughter-in-law, Janet Klinger, Gratz; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Roy Harner, Spring Glen; a sister, Betty Klinger, Barry Township; nieces and nephews.
  Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will be made in Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Cemetery, Erdman. Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, c/o Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, 48 Main St., Klingerstown, PA 17941. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
  Published in Republican & Herald on Aug. 17, 2018.²
  
• She was buried at Zion (Kinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: John Milton Harner b. 28 Apr 1896, d. 21 Oct 1936
• Mother*: Eva B. Schucker b. 31 May 1902, d. 13 Aug 1980

John Milton Harner

• Last Edited: 2 Oct 2019

• John Milton Harner was born on 28 April 1896, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He married Eva B. Schucker in 1919.²
• John Milton Harner died on 21 October 1936, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 40.¹
• He was buried on 25 October 1936, at Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3

Eva B. Schucker

• Last Edited: 2 Oct 2019

• Eva B. Schucker was born on 31 May 1902.
• She married John Milton Harner in 1919.¹
• Eva B. Schucker died on 13 August 1980, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 78.¹
• She was buried at Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

Gene D. Klinger

• Last Edited: 7 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Gene D. Klinger was born on 18 November 1938, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Leon Oscar Klinger and Elva Irene Harner.
• Gene D. Klinger married Jean M. Leffler, daughter of Lincoln Oliver Leffler and Ellen M. Bohner, on 11 June 1960, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• Gene D. Klinger died on 4 November 2020, Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 81.³
• Online obituary:
  Gene D. Klinger, 81, of Elizabethville, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center.
  Born in Valley View, November 18, 1938, a son of the late Leon and Elva Harner Klinger.
  Gene retired after 35 years with the former J.B. Shoe Factory, Millersburg. He was a self-employed contractor most of his life. Following retirement, Gene enjoyed working as a greeter at Wal-Mart, Elizabethville, where he made many friends.
  In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and racing go carts. He was also a member of the Harrisburg Builder's Association.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Joy Shadle and a brother, Leon Klinger, Jr.
  Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Jean M. Leffler Klinger; a daughter, Tammy Neiswender and her husband David, Gratz; a son, Michael Klinger and his wife Paula, Duncannon; three sisters, Dorothy Yeich, Mechanicsburg; Diane Mausser, Hegins and Rose Frantz, Erdman; two brothers, James Klinger, Harrisburg and Rodney Klinger, Sacramento; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Nieces and nephews.
  Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, Novemebr 11th at 11:30 am from Sweitzers Cemetery, Berrysburg with Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, c/o Activity Fund, 44 Donaldson Road, Tremont, PA 17981. The family wishes to thank the staff at Tremont for the wonderful care given to their parents. The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send condolences to the family please visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.³
  
• He was buried on 11 November 2020, at Sweitzers Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Leon Oscar Klinger b. 4 Jan 1919, d. 20 May 2001
• Mother*: Elva Irene Harner b. 16 Feb 1921, d. 16 Aug 2018

Joy Anne Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 1 Mar 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Joy Anne Klinger is also referred to as Joy Ann Klinger in some sources.²
• She was born on 3 November 1943, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of Leon Oscar Klinger and Elva Irene Harner.
• Joy Anne Klinger was baptized on 28 October 1952, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁴
• She died on 16 February 1969, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 25.^5,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Joy Ann Shadle, wife af Harold M. Shadle, of Sacramento Star Route, former resident of 102 Second St., Millersburg, passed away at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, on Sunday [February 16, 1969] afternoon. She had been a medical patient for five weeks.
  She was born at Valley View November 3, 1943, a daughter of Leon O. and Elva Hamer Klinger and was aged 25 years. She was formerly employed at the Johnson-Baillie Shoe Co and Burrell Flower Shop, Millersburg.
  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Sunday School, Erdman.
  Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Brenda Clare, age 3; her parents, Mr. and Mrs Leon O. Klinger, Sacramento; and these brothers and sisters: Gene, Millersburg R. D; Mrs. Ray Yeich, Mechanicsburg R. D; Mrs. Harry Mausser, Derby, Kansas; James, Millersburg; Mrs. Joseph Frantz, Lykens R. D; Leon. Jr. and Rodney, both of Sacramento; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Eva Koons, Valley View, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Stella Klinger. Maple St., Valley View.
  Funeral services will be held at Zion's Lutheran Church, Erdman, on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Her pastor, Rev. Mr. Robert Logan, Gratz, will officiate. Interment will take place in Zion's Lutheran Cemetery.
  Buffington Funeral Home Valley View, has charge.²
• She was buried on 20 February 1969, at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^6,2

• Father*: Leon Oscar Klinger b. 4 Jan 1919, d. 20 May 2001
• Mother*: Elva Irene Harner b. 16 Feb 1921, d. 16 Aug 2018

James Lee Klinger

• Last Edited: 17 Sep 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• James Lee Klinger was born on 25 May 1945, near Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• Some sources record that James Lee Klinger was born on 26 May 1945, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Leon Oscar Klinger and Elva Irene Harner.
• James Lee Klinger was baptized on 28 October 1952, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.³
• He died on 7 September 2022, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 77.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  James Klinger
  1945 - 2022
  HARRISBURG - James Lee Klinger, age 77, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. He was born on May 26, 1945 in Sacramento, Pennsylvania the son of the late Leon Klinger and Elva (Harner) Klinger. James was married to Penny (Laudenslager) Klinger for 58 years; they had great times vacationing and dancing over the years. James retired after 36 years as Logistics Manager with New Cumberland Army Depot, Defense Distribution, Fairview, PA where he was recognized with numerous promotions and awards. He was a devoted and loving father and pap. He was dependable, had a strong work ethic, and a great sense of humor. Some of his favorite pastimes were cooking for the family and gardening. James enjoyed working with his hands, so he designed and completed small and large scale home improvement projects, including building a second story to his home. The past year, he enjoyed caring for animals, especially the many deer that would visit him in his back yard. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. James is survived by his wife, Penny; daughter, Sherri and her husband John Hebda; three sisters, Dottie Yeich, Diane Mausser, Rose Frantz; brother, Rodney Klinger; great-grandson, Cameron Messner. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Elva Klinger; two brothers, Gene Klinger and Leon Klinger, Jr; sister, Joy Shadle; and two grandsons, Brent and Brandon Messner. Memorial services will be private and held at the family's convenience. Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com. www.pennlive.com/obits
  Published by Patriot-News from Sep. 16 to Sep. 18, 2022.²
  

• Father*: Leon Oscar Klinger b. 4 Jan 1919, d. 20 May 2001
• Mother*: Elva Irene Harner b. 16 Feb 1921, d. 16 Aug 2018

Irene Mae Harner

• Last Edited: 24 Feb 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Irene Mae Harner was born on 13 February 1914, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of William Monroe Harner and Mabel Elizabeth Morgan.¹
• Irene Mae Harner married Galen Oscar Klinger, son of Lester Leroy Klinger and Katie Almeda Klinger, on 5 September 1942.²
• Irene Mae Harner died on 25 February 1998, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 84.¹
• She was buried on 28 February 1998, at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Irene M. Klinger, 84, of Hegins RD, died Wednesday, Feb. 25 at her home.
  Born in Hegins Township, Feb. 13, 1914, she was the daughter of the late William and Mabel Morgan Hamer. She was a retired garment factory worker.
  She was of Protestant faith.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Galen O. Klinger in 1988. Also four brothers, John, Roy, Paul and Ehner Hamer.
  Surviving are a son, Gary Klinger, Hegins RD; a sister, Tillie Wolfgang, Valley View; two brothers, Walter Hamer, Sacramento and Junior Hamer, Tremont; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  Services were held Saturday, Feb. 28 from The Miller-Berger Funeral Home, Valley View. Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiated. Interment was in Church of God Cemetery, Valley View.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 26 Feb 1998, Thu, Page 2.⁴
  

• Father*: William Monroe Harner¹ b. 12 Feb 1890, d. 4 Oct 1962
• Mother*: Mabel Elizabeth Morgan¹ b. 17 Jan 1897, d. 16 Nov 1974

Scott Sunday

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2008

• Scott Sunday married Katie Almeda Klinger, daughter of Elias William Klinger and Kathryn Gordon.
• Scott Sunday died before 1989.¹

Marlin Lee Klinger

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Marlin Lee Klinger is also referred to as Marlin Leo and Marlin O. in some sources.^1,2
• Some sources record that Marlin Lee Klinger was born on 24 January 1921, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4
• He was the son of Daniel Emanuel Klinger and Vena Alpha Klinger.
• At the time of the 1930 Census, Marlin (age 9) was living with his grandparents, William and Mabel Pearl Klinger.²
• Marlin Lee Klinger married Arabel C. Straub, daughter of Harry Austin Straub and Hilda Ellen Wenrich, on 18 July 1942, St. Michael's Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵
• Marlin Lee Klinger died on 20 April 2011, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 90.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Marlin L Klinger, age 90, of 2651 West Main Street, Spring Glen, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family.
  He was born on Monday, January 24, 1921, in Klingerstown a son of the late Daniel Klinger and Vinnie Klinger.
  Marlin worked in the coal industry for Legal Coal Company, Kocher Coal Company, and retired from Mercury Coal Comapny in 1987.
  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Erdman; where he served as a council member, delegate to the Lower Susquehanna Synod, property management committee, and a member of the cemetery association for many years.
  He was a charter member of F & AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View. He received his 50 year pin in June of 2010 from the Valley Lodge. He was also a 50 year member of the Harrisburg Consistory and a former member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Millersburg Forest #125. He was a member of the Sacramento Fire Company and the Woodmen of the World, Pitman.
  Marlin enjoyed walking his two to three miles every day as long as he was able. He also enjoyed gardening, traveling, hunting, and spending time with his family.
  He was preceded in death by a son, Marlin L Klinger, Jr; a granddaughter, Kathryn E Hepler; five half brothers and a half sister.
  He is survived by his wife Arabel (Straub) Klinger, to whom he was married for 68 years.
  He is also survived by two sons Dennis E Klinger and his wife Charlotte of Millersburg, and Tim S Klinger and his wife Nadine of Spring Glen; two daughters Carole Hepler of Spring Glen, and Cindy Wedde and her husband Gary of Elysburg; eight grandsons Matthew Klinger of Oneonta, AL, Doug Klinger and his wife Cherie of Dallas, PA, Chris Hepler and his wife Wanda of Kernersville, NC, James Hepler of Durham, NC, Brandon Wedde and his wife Melinda of Pittsburgh, Brandon Klinger and his wife Kelly of Mountain Top, Gaven Klinger of Spring Glen, Colby Klinger of Spring Glen; two granddaughters Tracy Gervasio and her husband Pete of Harrisburg, Amber Mallonee and her husband Dave of Philadelphia; eight great grandchildren; a half brother; and four half sisters.
  Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, Erdman, on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Jan Mills officiating.
  A viewing will be held from 6:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., on Monday at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View; with Masonic Services at 7 p.m.
  A viewing will also be held at Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church on Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
  Burial will be made in Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Cemetery, Erdman.
  Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 71, Klingerstown PA 17941 or to Covenant Home Care Hospice, 1510 Highway 61 South, Pottsville, PA 17901.
  Published in Patriot-News on April 22, 2011.^4,6
  
• He was buried on 26 April 2011, at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Daniel Emanuel Klinger b. 29 Sep 1899, d. 3 Mar 1956
• Mother*: Vena Alpha Klinger b. 8 Jun 1905, d. 13 Aug 1938