Julie Ann Schaffner1

F, #14704, b. 28 September 1971, d. 17 March 2019
  • Last Edited: 5 Mar 2020
  • Julie Ann Schaffner was born on 28 September 1971, Norwalk, Fairfield County, CT.1,2
  • She was the daughter of Randy Gene Schaffner and Judy Carol Visloskie.1
  • Julie Ann Schaffner died on 17 March 2019, York Memorial Hospital, York, York County, PA, at age 47.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Julie A. Kahler Obituary
    Julie A. Kahler, 47, of Middletown entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at York Memorial Hospital, York. She was born September 28, 1971 in Norwich, CT and was the loving daughter of Randy G. and Judy C. "Cookie" (Visloskie) Schaffner. Julie was a 1989 graduate of Line Mountain High School in Herndon, PA. Julie was a devoted daughter, wife and mother and her greatest joy was taking care of her family. There will forever be a void in the hearts of her loved ones. She enjoyed many things such as gardening, decorating her house for Christmas, traveling, and watching Penn State and Middletown Blue Raider sports. Her greatest joy was cheering on her daughter as her biggest fan in softball, soccer, and volleyball. In addition to her parents, Julie is survived by her devoted husband of 22 years, Chris Kahler; her loving daughter, Chloe Kahler of Middletown; brother, Michael Schaffner (Alexis); paternal grandmother, Esther (Bellis) Schaffner; uncles, Steve Schaffner (Robin), Keith Schaffner (Kathy), Kim Schaffner; aunt, Barbara Buchanan (James); nieces and nephews, Gavin, Evan and Evelyn Schaffner and Sarah and Justin Lesher; in-laws, Paul and June Kahler; brothers-in-law, Michael Kahler (Rhoda), Timothy Kahler; sister-in-law, Angela Lesher (Jeremy). A tribute to Julie's life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Matinchek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. 260 E. Main St. Middletown, PA with the Rev. Britt Strohecker officiating. There will be a time of visitation from 1:00 PM until the time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions in Julie's name to , 101 Erford Rd. suite 201, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Condolences may be sent online at www.matinchekfuneralhome.com www.pennlive.com/obits
    Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Mar. 21 to Mar. 26, 2019.2,3
  • Father*: Randy Gene Schaffner1
  • Mother*: Judy Carol Visloskie1

Child of Julie Ann Schaffner and Chris Kahler

  • Chloe Kahler2

Citations

  1. [S25] L. K. Long II, Brief Resume of the History and Ancestors of the Long Family (Privately published, 1977). Hereinafter cited as Brief History of the Long Family.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Julie A. Kahler, The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), Mar. 21, 2019; http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Julie A. Kahler, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197741850/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Loretta Jean Rothermel1

F, #14724, b. 4 May 1928, d. 27 June 2019
  • Last Edited: 2 Apr 2020
  • Loretta Jean Rothermel was born on 4 May 1928, Trevorton, Northumberland County, PA.1,2
  • She was the daughter of Charles Belford Rothermel and Helen Mae Boyer.2
  • Loretta Jean Rothermel married Merle Lester Schaffner, son of Carmine Elmer Schaffner and Linnie Irene Long, in 1945.1
  • Loretta Jean Rothermel died on 27 June 2019, Sunbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sunbury, Northumberland CountyPA, at age 91.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Loretta Schaffner
    1928 - 2019
    ELIZABETHVILLE- Loretta "Jean" Schaffner, age 91, Mifflin Twp, passed away June 27, 2019, at the Sunbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 4, 1928 in Trevorton, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Boyer) Rothermel. She was a member of Peace UCC, Berrysburg. She was a retired nursing assistant and had worked for the former Manor @ Susquehanna Village. She also had worked in the past for the former Muskin Shoe Co and Dornsife Hotel. She was a member of the American Legion and Moose in Millersburg. She enjoyed solitaire, bingo and gardening. She is survived by daughter, Judy L .( Ronald Sr.) Schultz; Brothers, Wayne (Karen) "Butch" Rothermel, Lamar (Evelyn) Rothermel, Kenneth (Millie) Rothermel, and Daniel "Nick" (Nancy) Rothermel; Sisters, Fern (Lester) Donmoyer and Mildred Fulkroad; Step-son, James (Karen) Snyder; Grandchildren, Ronald Schultz Jr., Amanda (Ike) Daniels, and Christina Campbell; Step-Grandchildren, Katie (Adrian) Bordner, Kennedy and Dakota Snyder; Great Grandchildren, Tasha (Lucas), Taylor, Bethany, Aubrey, Cameron, Ikey and Shelby; 2 Step-Great Grandchildren, Nathaniel and Griffin; 2 Great Great Grandchildren, Vera and Vivienne. She was also preceded in death by a companion, William S. Snyder, Step-daughter, Sharon Oxenrider; Brothers, Charles "Sam" and Darwin "Frank"; Sisters, Shirley "Sis" Novinger, Vesta "Toots" Webster and Marion Bickel. There will be a visitation held at her church on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 10-11 AM. The service will start at 11. Burial following fellowship will be at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax. Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville is handling the arrangements. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Loretta Schaffner, please visit our Tribute Store. www.pennlive.com/obits
    Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from June 28 to June 30, 2019.2

Child of Loretta Jean Rothermel and Merle Lester Schaffner

Citations

  1. [S25] L. K. Long II, Brief Resume of the History and Ancestors of the Long Family (Privately published, 1977). Hereinafter cited as Brief History of the Long Family.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Loretta Schaffner, The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), June 28 to June 30, 2019; online: https://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/…

Judy Lorraine Schaffner1

F, #14725, b. 20 February 1946, d. 30 May 2025
  • Last Edited: 1 Jun 2025
  • Judy Lorraine Schaffner was born on 20 February 1946, Washington Township, Dauphin County, PA.2,1
  • She was the daughter of Merle Lester Schaffner and Loretta Jean Rothermel.1
  • Judy Lorraine Schaffner married Ronald Palmer Schultz, son of Palmer S. Schultz and Gladys M. Straub, on 15 August 1964, Zion's Lutheran and United Church of Christ, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.3,1
  • Judy Lorraine Schaffner died on 30 May 2025, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.2
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Judy L. Schultz
    February 20, 1946 - May 30, 2025
    ELIZABETHVILLE- Judy L. Schultz, age 79, of Elizabethville, died May 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 20, 1946 in Washington Twp, PA the daughter of [the late] Merle and Loretta "Jean" (Rothermel) Schaffner. She was also preceded in death by a Sister-in-law Cynthia Phillips, In-laws Palmer and Gladys Schultz, Step-Father William S. Snyder, Step-Sister Sharon Oxenrider.
    Judy was married to Ronald P. Schultz, Sr. for 58 years. (He passed on April 5, 2023).
    She is survived by her children, Ronald P. Schultz Jr., Elizabethville, Christina J. Campbell, Herndon, Amanda L. (Isaiah) Daniels, Elizabethville; Grandchildren, Tasha Schultz (Lucas Wolfe), Taylor Schultz (Trevor Collier), Bethany Campbell (David Purcell), Aubrey Campbell, Cameron Klinger, Isaiah Daniels III, and Shelby Daniels; 3 Great Grandchildren, Vera, Vivienne and Graham Wolfe; Nephews, Shane Phillips (Heather) and Shawn Phillips (Angie), Elizabethville, Step-Brother-in-law Ronald Oxenrider (daughter: Katie Bordner), Step-Brother James (Karen) Snyder (children: Kennedy and Dakota).
    Judy was a member of Peace United Church of Christ.
    She had worked for over 20 years as a Client Service Representative for Pennsylvania County Domestic Relations. She also had worked in the past for the former LINKO Catering, Elizabethville.
    Judy enjoyed reading, playing cards, and going on various trips.
    There will be a visitation held at her church 150 N. Chestnut St, Berrysburg, on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 9-10 AM. Services at 10 AM with Rev. Su Rider officiating. Burial will follow the services at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
    The family requests memorials in Judy's name be made to her church using, P.O.Box 268, Berrysburg, PA 17005
    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., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.2

Children of Judy Lorraine Schaffner and Ronald Palmer Schultz

  • Amanda L. Schultz4
  • Ronald Palmer Schultz Jr.1
  • Christina Jean Schultz1

Citations

  1. [S25] L. K. Long II, Brief Resume of the History and Ancestors of the Long Family (Privately published, 1977). Hereinafter cited as Brief History of the Long Family.
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Judy L. Schultz, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Judy-L-Schultz
  3. [S107] Newspaper Article, " Miss Schaffner To Be Bride On Saturday," The Daily Item, August 14, 1964, Page 9. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed June 1, 2025).
  4. [S325] Schaffner, Merle L., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, December 23, 2005. Hereinafter cited as Merle L. Schaffner Obituary.

Ronald Palmer Schultz1

M, #14726, b. 18 December 1941, d. 5 April 2023
  • Last Edited: 1 Jun 2025
  • Ronald Palmer Schultz was born on 18 December 1941, Danville, Montour County, PA.2,1
  • He was the son of Palmer S. Schultz and Gladys M. Straub.2
  • Ronald Palmer Schultz married Judy Lorraine Schaffner, daughter of Merle Lester Schaffner and Loretta Jean Rothermel, on 15 August 1964, Zion's Lutheran and United Church of Christ, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.3,1
  • Ronald Palmer Schultz died on 5 April 2023, Mifflin Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81.2,4
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Ronald P. Schultz Sr.
    December 18, 1941 - April 5, 2023
    ELIZABETHVILLE - Ronald P. Schultz Sr., age 81, of Mifflin Township, died April 5, 2023, at his homestead. He was born on December 18, 1941 in Danville, PA the son of [the late] Palmer and Gladys (Straub) Schultz.
    He was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Berrysburg.
    Ronald had worked in the past for the former TRW plant and retired from Harman Stove.
    He had memberships with the Gratz VFW Post #2385 and Woodmen of the World, and was a Life Member of the Berrysburg Fire Company.
    Ronald enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing, visiting Benezette to see the Elk, driving and working on tractors, watching baseball and spending time with his family.
    He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judy L. (Schaffner) Schultz; Their children, Ronald P. Schultz Jr., Elizabethville, Christina J. Campbell, Gratz, Amanda L. (Isaiah) Daniels, Elizabethville; Grandchildren, Tasha Schultz (Lucas Wolfe), Taylor Schultz (Trevor Collier), Bethany Campbell, Aubrey Campbell, Cameron Klinger, Isaiah Daniels III, and Shelby Daniels. 3 Great Grandchildren, Vera , Vivienne and Graham Wolfe. Nephews, Shane (Heather) and Shawn (Angie) Phillips, Elizabethville.
    He was also preceded in death by his sister Cynthia Phillips, and In-laws, Merle L. Schaffner and Loretta "Jean" Schaffner (Companion, Williams S. Snyder).
    The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 9:30-11 AM. Services will start at 11:00 AM with Rev. Sue Rider officiating. Burial will follow the services at St. John's Evangelical Church Cemetery, Elizabethville.
    The family requests that memorial donations may be made to his church: Peace UCC, PO Box 268, Berrysburg, PA 17005.
    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., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.2

Children of Ronald Palmer Schultz and Judy Lorraine Schaffner

  • Amanda L. Schultz5
  • Ronald Palmer Schultz Jr.1
  • Christina Jean Schultz1

Citations

  1. [S25] L. K. Long II, Brief Resume of the History and Ancestors of the Long Family (Privately published, 1977). Hereinafter cited as Brief History of the Long Family.
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Ronald P. Schultz, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/…
  3. [S107] Newspaper Article, " Miss Schaffner To Be Bride On Saturday," The Daily Item, August 14, 1964, Page 9. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed June 1, 2025).
  4. [S1147] Online Obituary, for Judy L. Schultz, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Judy-L-Schultz
  5. [S325] Schaffner, Merle L., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, December 23, 2005. Hereinafter cited as Merle L. Schaffner Obituary.