Grace V. Spotts

F, #12722, b. 1909, d. 1961
  • Last Edited: 19 Jul 2005
  • Grace V. Spotts was born in 1909.1
  • She married H. Allen Schwalm, son of Ira Clayton Schwalm and Tamie Kessler, on 13 December 1926, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • Grace V. Spotts died in 1961.1
  • She was buried at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.1

Children of Grace V. Spotts and H. Allen Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, compilers, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part One (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 54. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - I.
  2. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 143. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  3. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 151. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.

Barbara Ann Elizabeth Schwalm

F, #12725, b. 24 August 1930, d. 30 October 2008
  • Last Edited: 8 Feb 2017
  • Barbara Ann Elizabeth Schwalm was born on 24 August 1930, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.1,2
  • She was the daughter of H. Allen Schwalm and Grace V. Spotts.
  • Barbara Ann Elizabeth Schwalm married Lex I. Black on 11 February 1950, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.3,4
  • Barbara Ann Elizabeth Schwalm died on 30 October 2008, at age 78.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Barbara A. (Schwalm) Black, wife of the late Lex I. Black, 78, passed away from Breast Cancer on Thursday, October 30, 2008. She battled this disease with courage and strength over a period of 36 years.
    Born on August 24, 1930 in Valley View, PA, she was the daughter of H. Allen Schwalm and Grace (Spotts) Schwalm. Barbara is survived by daughter - Bonnie O'Kane; son - Keith Black and wife Anne (McDonald) and daughter - Gail Black; sister - Marian (Schwalm) Furman and husband Austin; granddaughter - Kristin O'Kane; cousin and devoted friend - Reeta (Schwalm) Otto and husband, George.
    Barbara retired from the Harrisburg Police Department. Over the years, she was employed by the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg School District, Uptown Senior Citizens Center, American Red Cross and Sam's Club. She served as Secretary on the Senior Citizens Center's Board of Directors and was a member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross Safety Programs Clinic. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross for over fifteen years as a First Aid Instructor and as a First Aid Instructor trainer. She also received the Hall of Fame Award for outstanding and unselfish service in the field of First Aid.
    A viewing will be held at the Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home, Inc., 4100 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109 on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 10-11 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Internment is private.
    In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Caring Fund, Office of University Development, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, P.O. Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033-0852. www.pennlive.com/obits
    Published in the Patriot-News on 11/2/2008.2

Children of Barbara Ann Elizabeth Schwalm and Lex I. Black

  • Bonnie Black
  • Keith Black
  • Gail Black

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. 102. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  2. [S617] Black, Barbara A., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, November 2, 2008. Hereinafter cited as Barbara A. Black Obituary.
  3. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 143. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  4. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, St. Andrew's Records - II, p. 130.

Lex I. Black1

M, #12726, b. 14 March 1924, d. 13 January 1994
  • Last Edited: 4 Nov 2008

Children of Lex I. Black and Barbara Ann Elizabeth Schwalm

  • Bonnie Black
  • Keith Black
  • Gail Black

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 143. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  3. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 130. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  4. [S617] Black, Barbara A., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, November 2, 2008. Hereinafter cited as Barbara A. Black Obituary.

John W. Bergey1

M, #12731, b. circa 1907, d. 3 May 1988
  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2005
  • John W. Bergey was born circa 1907.2
  • He married Hilda M. Schwalm, daughter of Ira Clayton Schwalm and Tamie Kessler, on 26 December 1931, St. Andrew's Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.1,3
  • John W. Bergey died on 3 May 1988, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was buried at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.2

Children of John W. Bergey and Hilda M. Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 143. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S231] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 99.
  3. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 129. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  4. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, St. Andrew's Records - II, p. 12.

William Clyde Bergey1

M, #12732, b. 22 August 1933, d. 21 September 2010
  • Last Edited: 8 Feb 2017
  • William Clyde Bergey was born on 22 August 1933, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.1,2
  • He was the son of John W. Bergey and Hilda M. Schwalm.
  • William Clyde Bergey died on 21 September 2010, Dallas, Dallas County, TX, at age 77.2
  • He was buried on 24 September 2010, at Resthaven Memorial Park, Corsicana, Navarro County, TX.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    William "Bill" C. Bergey, 77, of Corsicana, TX, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, in Dallas, Texas.
    He was born on August 22, 1933 in Valley View, a son of the late John and Hilda Bergey.
    He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bill received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Medal. He was a hot-end operator at Chatanooga Glass for 32 years. He later worked at the Corsicana YMCA in maintenance for 17 years. He loved being with his family and friends, and helping people in any way he could. He spent many hours reading the Bible.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Eugene (Bobby) Bergey; and his parents-in-law, Horace and Dessie Hayes.
    He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dortha R. Bergey; son, Bobby Bergey and daughter, Barbara Bergey Strmiska; granddaughters, Brandy Bergey, Blair Bergey, Joscelyn Vandeventer, Jaelyn Bergey; grandson, Jonathan Bergey; great-granddaughters, Abilgayle Castaneda, Rhea Vandeventer, Khylei Vandeventer; and great-grandson, Tayeghon Hodges, all of Corsicana; three sisters, Connie Scheib, Mechanicsburg; Joyce Scicchitano, Prospect Park, PA and Joanne Stiely, Hegins. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
    Services were held Friday, Sept. 24, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bruce Carpenter officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery.
    Published in The News Item on Oct. 7, 2010.3

Children of William Clyde Bergey and Dortha R. Hayes

  • Robert Bergey
  • Barbara Bergey

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. 11. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for William C. Bergey. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary.

Donald E. Scheib1

M, #12737, b. 3 February 1937, d. 18 July 1998
  • Last Edited: 4 Feb 2017
  • Donald E. Scheib was born on 3 February 1937.2,3,4
  • He was the son of Lester L. Scheib and Margaret E. Troutman.2
  • Donald E. Scheib died on 18 July 1998, at age 61.3,4
  • He was buried at Saint Mark's United Brethren Cemetery, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.4

Children of Donald E. Scheib and Constance Lou Bergey

  • Donna Scheib
  • Joy Scheib
  • Eddie Scheib
  • John Scheib

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 143. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S250] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 6, no. 3 (1999): p. 102.
  3. [S282] Greg Welker, Welkers in the U.S.A., online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, downloaded June 4, 2005.
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Carmen D. Scicchitano Jr.1

M, #12743, b. 7 August 1940, d. 17 August 2016
  • Last Edited: 31 Oct 2017
  • Carmen D. Scicchitano Jr. was born on 7 August 1940, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Carmine Scicchitano and Catherine (?)2
  • Carmen D. Scicchitano Jr. died on 17 August 2016, Prospect Park, Delaware County, PA, at age 76.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Carmen D. Scicchitano Jr. passed away at home Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
    He lived life to the fullest in work and play and enjoyed scuba diving, boating and flying airplanes. Carmen had a booming voice full of laughter and emotion and will not be forgotten.
    He leaves behind his most loved and loving wife of 54 years, Joyce (Bergey) Scicchitano; his most precious and wonderful children, Lisa D. Scicchitano and Melissa (Scicchitano) Fenn and her husband, Michael; his most treasured and cherished grandchildren, Jasmine and Sienna Fenn; his most loving sisters, Marion Ehrlacher and her husband, Gordian, and Sister Helen of the Daughters of Mercy; a brother in law, Pete; sisters-in-law, Connie, Joanne, Dortha and Peggy; and his most supportive and caring nieces, nephews and cousins.
    He was preceded in death by his son, Carmen David Scicchitano; a brother, Dr. David Scicchitano; a sister, Antoinette Gearhart; his parents, Carmine and Katherine Scicchitano, and brothers-in-law, Donald, Jerry and Bill.
    SCICCHITANO — Carmen D. Scicchitano Jr. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carmen's name may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org or by mail to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cavanagh Family Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood.
    Published in The News Item on Aug. 21, 2016.2
  • Father*: Carmine Scicchitano2
  • Mother*: Catherine (?)2

Children of Carmen D. Scicchitano Jr. and Joyce Marie Bergey

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 143. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Carmen D. Sciccitano, Jr.. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Jerry L. Stiely1

M, #12746, b. 24 June 1944, d. 23 October 2009
  • Last Edited: 4 Feb 2017
  • Jerry L. Stiely was born on 24 June 1944, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.1,2
  • He was the son of Harry Allen Stiely and Evelyn Elsie Klinger.1
  • Jerry L. Stiely died on 23 October 2009, 327 N. Goodspring Road, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 65, at his home.1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Jerry L. Stiely, 65, of 327 N. Goodspring Road, Hegins, passed away Friday at his home.
    Born in Klingerstown, June 24, 1944, he was a son of the late Harry and Evelyn Klinger Stiely. He was raised by the late Mary Rohrbach.
    He was a 1963 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a 1965 graduate of Williamsport Tech.
    He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for Frank Krammes Excavating, Sacramento, and Pine Creek Coal Co., Spring Glen.
    He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, where he had served as a former Elder.
    He was also a member and past master of F&AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View, and a member of the Harrisburg Consistory.
    He was preceded in death by four brothers, Perry, Guy, Glenn, and an infant brother; a sister, Donna; and a foster sister, Eileen.
    He is survived by his wife, Joanne G. Bergey Stiely, to whom he was married 44 years; a son, Kris L. Stiely and his wife, Vickie, Fearnot; a daughter, Terri J. Herb and her husband, Dean, Halifax; two grandsons, John M. Stiely and Ben W. Stiely, both of Fearnot; two granddaughters, Nikki M. Herb and Heidi E. Herb, both of Halifax; eight brothers, George, Jesse, Donald, Harry, Jimmy, Bobby, Paul and Ivan; a foster brother, Stuart; four sisters, Esther, Nancy, Beverly and Alpha; and a foster sister, Lessie.
    Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, with the Rev. Claude Schach officiating. Masonic services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. The family will receive guests from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. 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 from October 24 to October 25, 2009.1

Children of Jerry L. Stiely and Joanne Gail Bergey

  • Terri J. Stiely1
  • Kris L. Stiely1

Citations

  1. [S735] Stiely, Jerry L., Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, October 24, 2009, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx. Hereinafter cited as Jerry L. Stiely Obituary.
  2. [S1194] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 34. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 2.

Enid Eunice Berry1,2

F, #12749, b. 3 August 1920, d. 5 August 2006
  • Last Edited: 28 Oct 2023
  • Enid Eunice Berry was born on 3 August 1920, Ladner, British Columbia, CA.4,5
  • She was the daughter of Ernest Leslie Berry and Ruby Price.2,3
  • Enid Eunice Berry married Ray Alvin Schwalm, son of Ira Clayton Schwalm and Tamie Kessler, on 25 October 1941, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA.1,2,6
  • Enid Eunice Berry died on 5 August 2006, Laural Run Nursing Facility, Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA, at age 86.7,5
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Enid E. Schwalm
    Enid E. Schwalm 86 a former twenty year resident of the Leopold Retirement Inn, Bellingham, Washington, died Saturday, August 5, 2006, in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania.
    Born August 3, 1920, in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada, she was the daughter of the late E. Leslie and Ruby Price Berry. Mrs Schwalm was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bellingham and was an active volunteer with St Joseph's Hospital and the American Red Cross Disaster Response Relief. Her husband Ray A. Schwalm preceded her in death in 1988.
    She is survived by a son, Roger S. Schwalm and wife Linda of Shippensburg Pennsylvania, a daughter Patricia D. Driscoll and her partner Dean Passmore of Vancouver, Washington, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Services and interment will be private.
    Arrangements are entrusted to Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home Inc., Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
    The Bellingham Herald, August 8, 2006, Page 6.5
  • She was buried at Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, Whatcom County, WA.7,8

Children of Enid Eunice Berry and Ray Alvin Schwalm

  • Roger Sherwood Schwalm
  • Patricia Diane Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 143. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S1182] Don Reed and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 13 (2010): p. 120.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Ernest Leslie Berry, The Province (Vancouver, BC, Canada), 26 Jan 1968, Fri, Page 28.
  4. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Enid E. Schwalm, The Bellingham Herald, August 8, 2006, Page 6. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed October 28, 2023).
  6. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Miss Berry Bride Of American Flier Here Saturday," The Vancouver Sun, October 27, 1941, Page 6. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed October 28, 2023).
  7. [S590] N. Daniel Schwalm and Donald Reed, "All In The Family," The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 11 (2008): p. 115.
  8. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140748082/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.