Violet Betty Klinger1

F, #9123, b. 18 September 1930, d. 2 December 2016
  • Last Edited: 16 Feb 2018
  • Violet Betty Klinger was born on 18 September 1930, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3,4
  • She was the daughter of Lester Leroy Klinger and Katie Almeda Klinger.
  • Violet Betty Klinger married Marlin Harvey Rebuck, son of Harry Edgar Rebuck and Mabel Alice Kahler, on 23 May 1953.5
  • Violet Betty Klinger died on 2 December 2016, Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 86.4
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Violet B. "Punk" Rebuck, 86, of Gratz, passed away on December 2, 2016, at the Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunbury.
    She was born in Hubley on September 18, 1930, a daughter of the late Katie and Lester Klinger.
    Violet was employed at Mon-mar Manufacturing, Gratz.
    She was a member of Gratz VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
    Violet is survived by her daughter, Tonya (Scott) Latsha of Gratz; granddaughter, Jayna Reinhard; two grandsons, Noah Reinhard, Shawn Rebuck.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Rebuck; son, Todd Rebuck, brother, Galen Klinger, brother, Chester Klinger, sister, Ida Koppenhaver, sister, Melba Crouthamel, sister, Eilene Leitzel.
    A viewing will be held on December 6, 2016 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
    Funeral Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 11:00 am at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, with Rev. Dan Durkee, officiating.
    Interment will take place in the Himmel's Church Cemetery, Rebuck.
    James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements.
    Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Dec. 4, 2016.4
  • She was buried on 6 December 2016, at Himmel's Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.4

Children of Violet Betty Klinger and Marlin Harvey Rebuck

Citations

  1. [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), p. 264. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.
  2. [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, p. 262.
  3. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 59. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Violet B. Rebuck, Harrisburg Patriot-News, Dec. 4, 2016 (http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx).
  5. [S203] Frederick S. Weiser, ed., Weiser Families in America (New Oxford, PA: Penobscot Press for The John Conrad Weiser Family Association, 1997), p. 660. Hereinafter cited as Weisier Families.

Eileen May Klinger1

F, #9124, b. 2 May 1932, d. 26 December 2015
  • Last Edited: 16 Feb 2018
  • Eileen May Klinger is also referred to as Eilene in some sources.2
  • She was born on 2 May 1932, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.3,4,5
  • She was the daughter of Lester Leroy Klinger and Katie Almeda Klinger.
  • Eileen May Klinger married Clair Ernest Leitzel, son of Lawrence S. Leitzel and Alma Mary Edna Moyer, on 1 July 1948.2,6
  • Eileen May Klinger died on 26 December 2015, The Manor, Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 83.5
  • She was buried on 29 December 2015, at Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.5
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Eilene M. Leitzel, 83, of Gratz, passed away on December 26, 2015, at the Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.
    She was born in Fearnot on May 2, 1932, a daughter of the late Katie and Lester Klinger.
    She attended the Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz.
    Eilene is survived by two daughters, Carol (Stuart) Romberger of Valley View, Annette (Robert) Fetterolf of Halifax; son, Glenn (Alyce) Leitzel of Hegins; sister, Violet Rebuck of Gratz; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair Leitzel, two brothers, Galen and Chester Klinger, two sisters, Ida Koppenhaver and Melba Croutharmel.
    A viewing will be held on December 29, 2015 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz.
    Funeral Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 11:00 am at the Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Gratz, with Rev. Dan Durkee, officiating.
    Interment will take place in the Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz.
    James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements.
    Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Dec. 29, 2015.5

Children of Eileen May Klinger and Clair Ernest Leitzel

  • Carol Leitzel+ b. 9 Jun 1951, d. 14 Nov 2019
  • Glenn Eldon Leitzel
  • Annette Angela Leitzel

Citations

  1. [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), pp. 264-65. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.
  2. [S509] Leitzel, Clair E., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, August 20, 2007. Hereinafter cited as Clair E. Leitzel Obituary.
  3. [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, p. 262.
  4. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 59. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  5. [S1156] Leitzel, Eilene M., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, December 29, 2015. Hereinafter cited as Eilene M. Leitzel Obituary.
  6. [S203] Frederick S. Weiser, ed., Weiser Families in America (New Oxford, PA: Penobscot Press for The John Conrad Weiser Family Association, 1997), p. 661. Hereinafter cited as Weisier Families.

Clair Ernest Leitzel

M, #9125, b. 29 September 1921, d. 20 August 2007
  • Last Edited: 16 Feb 2018
  • Clair Ernest Leitzel was born on 29 September 1921, Lykens RD, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Lawrence S. Leitzel and Alma Mary Edna Moyer.1
  • Clair Ernest Leitzel married Eileen May Klinger, daughter of Lester Leroy Klinger and Katie Almeda Klinger, on 1 July 1948.2,3
  • Clair Ernest Leitzel died on 20 August 2007, The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 85.2
  • Mr. Clair E. Leitzel, age 85, of 391 N. Spruce Street, Gratz, PA, passed away Monday, August 20, 2007 at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, PA.
    Mr. Leitzel was born in Lykens, R.D., PA on September 29, 1921, the son of the late Lawrence and Alma (Moyer) Leitzel.
    He was the husband of Eilene M. (Klinger) Leitzel for 59 years.
    He served in the U.S. Army in World War II; was a member of Foursquare Gospel Church, Muir, PA; Gratz Fire Company; Gratz Area Ambulance Association; and Gratz Lykens Twp. VFW.
    Surviving are his wife, Eilene; 2 daughters, Carol Romberger and husband, Stuart of Valley View, Annette Fetterolf and husband, Robert of Halifax; and a son, Glenn Leitzel and wife, Alyce of Hegins. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, and 1 sister.
    Religious service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, August 24th at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, PA, with the Rev. Gregory Mitchell officiating. Interment in Gratz Union Cemetery, PA. Viewing will be Friday from 9-11 a.m., at the funeral home. www.pennlive.com/obits
    Published in the Patriot-News on 8/22/2007.2
  • He was buried on 24 August 2007, at Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.2

Children of Clair Ernest Leitzel and Eileen May Klinger

  • Carol Leitzel+ b. 9 Jun 1951, d. 14 Nov 2019
  • Glenn Eldon Leitzel
  • Annette Angela Leitzel

Citations

  1. [S336] Gratz Historical Society, A Comprehensive History of the Town of Gratz Pennsylvania (Gratz, PA: Gratz Historical Society, 1997), p. 727. Hereinafter cited as Comprehensive History of Gratz.
  2. [S509] Leitzel, Clair E., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, August 20, 2007. Hereinafter cited as Clair E. Leitzel Obituary.
  3. [S203] Frederick S. Weiser, ed., Weiser Families in America (New Oxford, PA: Penobscot Press for The John Conrad Weiser Family Association, 1997), p. 661. Hereinafter cited as Weisier Families.

Lawrence S. Leitzel1

M, #9126, b. 20 December 1895, d. 30 September 1945
  • Last Edited: 18 Nov 2021
  • Lawrence S. Leitzel was born on 20 December 1895, Hebe, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • He was the son of George Adam Troutman Leitzel and Catherine Alice Snyder.
  • Lawrence S. Leitzel married Alma Mary Edna Moyer, daughter of John Edgar Moyer and Mary Edna Romberger, circa 1919.1
  • Lawrence S. Leitzel died on 30 September 1945, Geisinger Hospital, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 49.2,1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Lawrence Leitzel, Gratz Farmer, Dies At Hospital
    Lawrence Leitzel, a farmer of near Gratz, died Sunday noon at Geisinger Hospital, Danville, where he was a surgical patient He was 49 years of age.
    He is survived by his widow, Alma; nine children, Mark, U. S. Army at Fort Bragg, N. C; Clair, Indiantown Gap; Wayne, in the Philippines; Mrs. Ray Peiffer, Herndon, R. D; Lawrence, Charles, James, and John and Mrs. Nelson Straub. at home. His father, Adam Leitzel, also survives, as well as five brothers and two sisters.
    Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a. m. from the residence near Gratz, with burial in the Gratz Union Cemetery. Friends may call at, the residence Wednesday evening after 7 o' clock.
    The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 02 Oct 1945, Tue, Page 2.2
  • He was buried on 4 October 1945, at Gratz Union cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.2

Children of Lawrence S. Leitzel and Alma Mary Edna Moyer

Citations

  1. [S314] Bruce Travis Hall, "Genealogical Database," Bruce Travis Hall (Annapolis MD), data uploaded from CD December 2, 2005.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lawrence Leitzel, The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 02 Oct 1945, Tue, Page 2.

Marlin Harvey Rebuck

M, #9128, b. 1 March 1926, d. 8 July 1995
  • Last Edited: 5 Aug 2023
  • Marlin Harvey Rebuck is also referred to as Marlin G. Rebuck in some sources.2
  • He was born on 1 March 1926, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.3,1
  • He was the son of Harry Edgar Rebuck and Mabel Alice Kahler.1
  • Marlin Harvey Rebuck married Violet Betty Klinger, daughter of Lester Leroy Klinger and Katie Almeda Klinger, on 23 May 1953.4
  • Marlin Harvey Rebuck died on 8 July 1995, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 69.5,1
  • He was buried on 12 August 1995, at Himmel's Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.5
  • Online obituary:
    GRATZ Marlin Harvey Rebuck, 69, of Gratz, died Saturday in Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
    He was a welder at TRW in Harrisburg; a member of Himmels Church of Rebuck, TRW Pioneers of Harrisburg, Alvin E. Long American Legion Post 504 of Mandata, Gratz Fire Company 1 and Diamond Jubilee VFW Post 235 of Lykens; and an honorary member of the Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association, Harrisburg.
    Surviving are his wife, Violet Klinger Rebuck; a son, Todd of Pillow; a daughter, Tonya Reinhard of Carsonville; two sisters, Shirley London of Sunbury and Elda Schlegel of Tower City; and two grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. Burial will be in Himmels Church Cemetery.
    Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.5

Children of Marlin Harvey Rebuck and Violet Betty Klinger

Citations

  1. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Shirley A. London, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Shirley-A-London
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S203] Frederick S. Weiser, ed., Weiser Families in America (New Oxford, PA: Penobscot Press for The John Conrad Weiser Family Association, 1997), p. 660. Hereinafter cited as Weisier Families.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary.

Steven Leroy Klinger

M, #9131, b. 30 March 1948, d. 3 December 2019
  • Last Edited: 13 Sep 2022
  • Steven Leroy Klinger was born on 30 March 1948, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.1,2
  • He was the son of Chester Leroy Klinger and Alberta Kahler.
  • Steven Leroy Klinger died on 3 December 2019, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 71.2
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Stephen L. Klinger
    March 30, 1948 - December 3, 2019
    ELIZABETHVILLE- Stephen L. Klinger, age 71, passed away suddenly December 3, 2019,at his residence. He was born on March 30, 1948 in Fearnot, the son of the late Chester Klinger and Alberta (Kahler) Klinger who survives him in Elizabethville.
    He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War from 1968-1969.
    He retired from Metal Industries, Gratz.
    He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed going to the Pine Creek Cafe in Klingerstown and was a member of the Gratz VFW Post# 2385.
    He is survived by his wife, Marlene G. (Paul) Klinger; Sons, Stephen Klinger, Eric Klinger and Todd Klinger; Sister, Susan Klinger; Grandchildren, Matthew Bean and Jordan Klinger; and great grandchildren, Addelyna Klinger, Trinnity Klinger, Clay Klinger, Colton Bean and Brantley Bean. He was preceded in death by his father and son Robert James.
    There will be a memorial gathering held at the convenience of the family.
    Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville is handling the arrangements.
    To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.2

Children of Steven Leroy Klinger and Marlene Grace Paul

Citations

  1. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 47. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Stephen L. Klinger, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Stephen-L-Klinger

Raymond Curtis Croutharmel

M, #9133, b. 17 July 1918, d. 18 July 1986
  • Last Edited: 16 Feb 2018
  • Raymond Curtis Croutharmel is also referred to as Raymond K. Croutharmel in some sources.2
  • He was Egg truck driver, Dalmatia, PA.
  • He was born on 17 July 1918.
  • He was the son of Samuel K. Croutharmel and Mary E. Zipf.1
  • Raymond Curtis Croutharmel married Melba Catherine Klinger, daughter of Lester Leroy Klinger and Katie Almeda Klinger, on 30 December 1940.3
  • Raymond Curtis Croutharmel died on 18 July 1986, at age 68.2
  • He was buried at Stone Valley Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.2
  • Father*: Samuel K. Croutharmel1
  • Mother*: Mary E. Zipf1

Children of Raymond Curtis Croutharmel and Melba Catherine Klinger

  • Dennis Ray Croutharmel
  • Larry Curtis Croutharmel
  • Terry Gene Croutharmel
  • Karen Diane Croutharmel
  • Carl Allen Croutharmel
  • Darryl Lee Croutharmel

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, entry for Raymond K. Croutharmel. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S203] Frederick S. Weiser, ed., Weiser Families in America (New Oxford, PA: Penobscot Press for The John Conrad Weiser Family Association, 1997), p. 660. Hereinafter cited as Weisier Families.