Leon Henry Schwalm1,2

M, #17828, b. 19 September 1918, d. 7 January 1986
  • Last Edited: 21 Sep 2020
  • Leon Henry Schwalm was born on 19 September 1918, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.3,4,5,6,2
  • He was the son of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm.1
  • Leon Henry Schwalm married Lillian Henrietta Mace, daughter of James Franklin Mace and Erma Aquilla Weiss, on 30 August 1941, St. Andrew's Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA; Names lilsted as "Leon H. Schwalm" of Valley View and "Lillian H. Maze" of Spring Glen.1,7
  • Leon Henry Schwalm died on 7 January 1986, Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 67.3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Schwalm Rites
    Services for Leon H. Schwalm, 67, of Walnut Street, Valley View, who died Tuesday morning in Reading Hospital and Medical Center, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday from Buffington Funeral Home, Valley View. The Rev. Dr. Donald Fishe, Valley View, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
    Mr. Schwalm was born in Klingerstown, Sept. 19, 1918, a son of Meda Schwalm Schwalm, Valley View, and the late William Schwalm.
    He had been a farmer. He was also a retired employee of AMF Skamper Corp., Hegins.
    Mr. Schwalm was a 1936 graduate of Hegins Township High School. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Tri-Valley Senior Citizens and Valley View Fire Company.
    A son, Lynn, died in 1965. He was also preceded in death by an infant son in 1960.
    Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, the former Lillian Mace; two sons, David, Hegins area, and Donald, Valley View; three grandchildren; two brothers, William, Hatboro, and Bruce, Leola.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 08 Jan 1986, Wed, Page 2.8
  • He was buried on 9 January 1986, at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.9,8

Children of Leon Henry Schwalm and Lillian Henrietta Mace

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 175. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S1207] United States Selective Service System, online www.ancestry.com, United States Selective Service System (The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis), downloaded 2011.
  3. [S223] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3, no. 2 (1986): p. 91.
  4. [S192] 1920 US Census, Hubley Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1650; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 129.
  5. [S186] 1930 US Census, Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2145; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 259.0.
  6. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  7. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 153. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  8. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Leon Schwalm, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 08 Jan 1986, Wed, Page 2.
  9. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83174346/leon-h-schwalm. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  10. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian, p. 176.

Lillian Henrietta Mace1

F, #17829, b. 11 March 1919, d. 6 April 1996
  • Last Edited: 21 Sep 2020
  • Lillian Henrietta Mace was born on 11 March 1919, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • She was the daughter of James Franklin Mace and Erma Aquilla Weiss.2
  • Lillian Henrietta Mace married Leon Henry Schwalm, son of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm, on 30 August 1941, St. Andrew's Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA; Names lilsted as "Leon H. Schwalm" of Valley View and "Lillian H. Maze" of Spring Glen.1,4
  • Lillian Henrietta Mace died on 6 April 1996, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 77.5
  • She was buried at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Lillian Schwalm, 77, Valley View
    Retired seamstress
    VALLEY VIEW -- Lillian Henrietta Schwalm, 77, of Walnut Street died Saturday, April 6, 1996, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville.
    Mrs. Schwalm was born March 11, 1919, a daughter of the late James and Erma (Weiss) Mace. Her husband, Leon Schwalm, died in 1986.
    Mrs. Schwalm attended St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Tri-Valley Senior Citizens, and the Mahantongo Valley Senior Citizens.
    Before retiring, Mrs. Schwalm worked as a seamstress for Philmark Manufacturing Co.
    Surviving are two sons, David of RD3 Hegins and Donald of Middleburg; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Herbert Mace of Tower City and James Mace of Spring Glen; and four sisters, Hannah Wagner of Blain, Elsie Straub of RD Elizabethville, Dorothy Neubaum of Millersburg and Betty Shade of Mechanicsburg.
    Mrs. Schwalm was preceded in death by two sons, Lynn in 1965 and Ronald in 1960; and four brothers, Charles, Chester, Allen and Homer Mace.
    The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 935 W. Main St., Valley View, by the Rev. Martin Trostle. Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
    Visitors may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
    The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 08 Apr 1996, Mon, Page 11.6

Children of Lillian Henrietta Mace and Leon Henry Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 175. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S247] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 6, no. 1 (1997): p. 89.
  3. [S1214] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 123. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 3.
  4. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 153. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  5. [S247] "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 6, no. 1, p. 87.
  6. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lillian H. Schwalm, The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 08 Apr 1996, Mon, Page 11.
  7. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian, p. 176.

Lynn Edward Schwalm1,2

M, #17830, b. 6 September 1942, d. 15 August 1965
  • Last Edited: 18 Mar 2021
  • Lynn Edward Schwalm was born on 6 September 1942, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • He was the son of Leon Henry Schwalm and Lillian Henrietta Mace.1
  • Lynn Edward Schwalm was baptized on 7 December 1942, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.4
  • He died on 15 August 1965, Fleetville, Lackawanna County, PA, at age 22; Newspaper report:
    Valley View Man Dies Enroute To Canada
    Stricken with a heart attack on the first leg of a fishing trip to Canada, Lynn Edward Schwalm, 22, of Valley View, died at the home of Dr. G. Philip Saxer, Fleetville, Lackawanna County, where he was taken after becoming ill. Born in Valley View and graduated from Penn State University last June, he leaves his parents, Leon and Lillian (Mace) Schwalm, his wife, Connie (Retich) Schwalm; two brothers and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Schwalm, Valley View.
    Funeral services were held to day at Valley View.
    The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 18 Aug 1965, Wed, Page 29.5,6,4
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Lynn E. Schwalm
    Lynn Edward Schwalm, 22, of Bernville, Berks County, died suddenly Sunday morning at Fleetville, Pa., while en route to Canada with friends. His death was due to natural causes.
    Born in Valley View Sept. 6, 1942, Mr. Schwalm was the son of Leon H. and Lillian H. Mace Schwalm. He was married to the former Connie Lettich in 1963 and had resided in Bernville since last June.
    A 1960 graduate of Tri-Valley High School, Mr. Schwalm graduated from Penn State University in the spring of 1965 completing a course of study in farm sales and service. He was employed by the Reading Bone and Fertilizer Co. in Reading.
    Mr. Schwalm was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Valley View and the Valley View Fire Co.
    Surviving are his wife, his parents; two brothers, David of Palmerton and Donald at home; also the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H Schwalm, of Valley View.
    Funeral Wednesday afternoon from the Valley View EUB Church. Rev. Gordon Oplinger, pastor, and Rev. Burlington Latshaw Jr. will officiate. Interment in Valley View EUB Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, of Valley View, has charge.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 16 Aug 1965, Mon, Page 16.6
  • He was buried on 18 August 1965, at St Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.6,7,5,4

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 175. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 107. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S764] Elsie Klinger Eaves. Elsie Klinger Eaves Family Database. Data downloaded February 3, 2010. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Family Database.
  5. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Valley View Man Dies Enroute To Canada," The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 18 Aug 1965, Wed, Page 29.
  6. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lynn E. Schwalm, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 16 Aug 1965, Mon, Page 16.
  7. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83174463/…

David Henry Schwalm1

M, #17832, b. 28 July 1945, d. 3 February 2021
  • Last Edited: 4 Feb 2021
  • David Henry Schwalm was born on 28 July 1945, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • He was the son of Leon Henry Schwalm and Lillian Henrietta Mace.1
  • David Henry Schwalm died on 3 February 2021, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 75.3
  • Funeral home obituary:
    David H. Schwalm
    July 28, 1945 - February 3, 2021
    David H Schwalm, age 75, of Hegins, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his residence.
    He was born on Saturday, July 28, 1945, in Valley View, a son of the late Leon H Schwalm and the late Lillian H (Mace) Schwalm.
    He was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School and Penn State University.
    David was a planning analyst for the PA Department of Transportation, prior to his retirement.
    He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; and by two brothers, Lynn Schwalm and Ronald Schwalm.
    He is survived by his wife Audrey A (Conpropst) Schwalm, to whom he was married for 51 years.
    He is also survived by a son, Scott A Schwalm of Hegins; two daughters, Debra M Sallada of West Lawn and Heather A Althouse of Elizabethtown; six grandchildren; and a brother, Donald Schwalm of Middleburg.
    Following David's request, there will be no services.
    Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
    Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.3

Children of David Henry Schwalm and Audrey A. Conpropst

  • Scott A. Schwalm1
  • Debra M. Schwalm1
  • Heather A. Schwalm1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 175. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 109. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  3. [S1147] Online Obituary for David H. Schwalm, Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, PA; https://www.buffingtonreed.com/obituaries/David-Schwalm/#!/…

Ronald Wayne Schwalm1,2

M, #17838, b. 9 September 1960, d. 4 October 1960
  • Last Edited: 28 Jun 2017
  • Ronald Wayne Schwalm was born on 9 September 1960, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, PA.3,4
  • He was the son of Leon Henry Schwalm and Lillian Henrietta Mace.1
  • Ronald Wayne Schwalm died on 4 October 1960, A.C. Milliken Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.4
  • He was buried on 6 October 1960, at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.4,3

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 176. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S210] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 1, no. 1, (1977): p. 14.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Number 098624-60. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.

Helen M. Schwalm1

F, #17839, b. 8 July 1920, d. 10 May 1980
  • Last Edited: 29 Jun 2019
  • Helen M. Schwalm was born on 8 July 1920, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • She was the daughter of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm.1
  • Helen M. Schwalm married Harley Alvin Hauck, son of Robert Andrew Hauck and Katie P. Coleman.1,4
  • Helen M. Schwalm died on 10 May 1980, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 59.4,3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Hauck Rites
    Services for Helen M. Hauck, 59j of 1125 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, who died Saturday morning at Leader Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Harrisburg, will be held Wednesday morning from Grace Methodist Church, Muir. The Rev. Joseph Seamen will officiate and interment will be in United Churcn of Christ Cemetery, Fountain. Stewart J. Dreisigacker Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City, has charge of arrangements.
    Mrs. Hauck was born July 8, 1920, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs. William H. Schwalm.
    She was a member of Grace Evangelical Methodist Church, Tower City Women's Club and ILGWU.
    Surviving are her husband, Harley; two daughters, Barbara, wife of LaMar Strohecker, Hershey, Carol, wife of Salvatore Micchike, Lancaster; a son, Harley Jr., Boyertown; five grandchildren; three brothers, Leon, Valley View, William, Hatboro, Bruce, Leola.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 12 May 1980, Mon, Page 3.5
  • She was buried at Church of Christ Cemetery, Fountain Springs, Schuylkill County, PA.3

Children of Helen M. Schwalm and Harley Alvin Hauck

  • Barbara Ann Hauck1
  • Carol Marie Hauck1
  • Harley Alvin Hauck Jr.1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 176. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S186] 1930 US Census, Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2145; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 259.0.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S249] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 6, no. 2 (1998): p. 77.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Helen M. Hauck, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 12 May 1980, Mon, Page 3.

Annice Shirley Schwalm1,2

F, #17841, b. 14 March 1927, d. 3 June 1979
  • Last Edited: 29 Jun 2019
  • Annice Shirley Schwalm was born on 14 March 1927, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.3,4,5,2,6
  • She was the daughter of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm.1
  • Annice Shirley Schwalm was baptized on 11 June 1927, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • She married Robert Henry Klouser, son of Charles Klouser and Katie Koppenhaver.1,7
  • Annice Shirley Schwalm lived in Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • She died on 3 June 1979, Milton Hershey Medical Center, Dauphin County, PA, at age 52.8,3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Annice S. Klouser
    Mrs. Annice S. Klouser, 52, wife of Robert Klouser, 928 E. Main St., Hegins, died Sunday morning at Milton Hershey Medical Center.
    Mrs. Klouser, born March 14, 1927 at Valley View, was the daughter of William and Meda Schwalm Schwalm. She was employed for 30 years at the Philmark Manufacturing Co., Valley View, and at the time of her death was assistant manager. She was a member of Valley View Church of God, the Sunday School, Ladies Bible Class and Christian Endeavor.
    Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents, are a daughter, Yvonne, wife of Jack Speacht, Hegins s three grandchildren, Shannon, Shane, and Somer Speacht; a sister, Helen, wife of Harley Hauck, Tower City; three brothers, Leon Schwalm, Valley View, William Schwalm, Hatboro and Bruce Schwalm, Leola; nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held Wednesday morning from the Robert Miller Funeral Home, Valley View, with the Rev. Guy Grube officiating. Burial will be in the Church of Cod Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 04 Jun 1979, Mon, Page 25.6
  • She was buried on 6 June 1979, at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.5,6

Child of Annice Shirley Schwalm and Robert Henry Klouser

  • Yvonne Klouser1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 176. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 99. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  3. [S264] "Family Newsmakers," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 1, no. 4 (1980): p. 63.
  4. [S186] 1930 US Census, Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2145; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 259.0.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83175144/annice-klouser. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  6. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Annice S. Klouser, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 04 Jun 1979, Mon, Page 25.
  7. [S360] Donald Reed and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In the Family", The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association 9 (2006): p. 121. Hereinafter cited as "All In the Family, JJHSA vol. 9."
  8. [S263] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 7, no. 4 (2004): p. 80.

William Russel Schwalm1,2

M, #17842, b. 19 December 1928, d. 1 December 2003
  • Last Edited: 29 Jun 2019
  • William Russel Schwalm was born on 19 December 1928, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.3,4,2
  • He was the son of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm.1
  • William Russel Schwalm was baptized on 23 March 1929, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He married Ella Mae Strohecker, daughter of George Emory Strohecker and A. Valeria Beury, circa 1950.1,3
  • William Russel Schwalm lived in Hatboro, PA.3
  • He died on 1 December 2003, at age 74.3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    William R. Schwalm
    William R. Schwalm, 74, of Hatboro, died Monday.
    Born in Valley View, Dec. 19, 1928, he was a son of the late William H. and Meda M. Schwalm.
    He retired after 37 years with Reading Railroad, Conrail and SEPTA.
    He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of W.K. Bray Lodge of Hatboro 410 F & AM, Lehigh Consistory Valley of Allentown, and was past president of Fulmor Heights Home Association.
    He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lorraine Schwalm, Helen Hauck and Anice Klouser; a brother, Leon; a granddaughter, Jessica Schwalm.
    Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Ella Mae Strohecker; two daughters, Debra Nickels and Wendy Morgan; two sons, William R. Jr. and Richard G; a brother, Bruce; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday from Schneider Funeral Home, Hatboro.
    Interment will be in Pine Grove Memorial Park Cemetery.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 03 Dec 2003, Wed, Page 2.5
  • He was buried on 19 November 2016, at Pine Grove Memorial Park, Warminster, Bucks County, PA.3,6

Children of William Russel Schwalm and Ella Mae Strohecker

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 176. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S290] Glenn P. Schwalm, compiler, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part Two (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 101. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - II.
  3. [S263] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 7, no. 4 (2004): p. 80.
  4. [S186] 1930 US Census, Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2145; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 259.0.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William R. Schwalm, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 03 Dec 2003, Wed, Page 2.
  6. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Bruce David Schwalm1

M, #17843, b. 11 October 1933, d. 11 December 2022
  • Last Edited: 13 Dec 2022
  • Bruce David Schwalm was born on 11 October 1933.2,3
  • He was the son of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm.1
  • Bruce David Schwalm was baptized on 30 November 1933, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He married Betty Jane Heller, daughter of Stanley E. Heller and Mazie Etta Feger, circa 1955.1,4
  • Bruce David Schwalm died on 11 December 2022, Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy, Lancaster County, PA, at age 89.4
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Bruce D. Schwalm
    October 11, 1933 - December 11, 2022
    Bruce D. Schwalm, 89, of Leola, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy, PA.
    He graduated from Hegins Township High School, Hegins, PA, and served as Treasurer of his class. He graduated as Salutatorian with a BS in Agricultural Engineering from Penn State University in 1955. Upon graduation, Bruce worked at Sperry New Holland for 36 years.
    He received an MS degree in Engineering Science from Penn State University in 1970. He holds 23 U.S. Patents for agricultural design. After retirement in 1991, he managed Schwalm Farms, Inc., Hegins, PA, until his passing.
    Bruce enjoyed spending time on the farm, keeping up with world events, attending his grandchildren's activities and spending time with family. He attended Bethany United Church of Christ in Ephrata, PA.
    Bruce is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sylvia Oberholzter Schwalm, and his children, Vincent Schwalm (Carol), Hegins, Michael Snyder (Eileen), Lancaster, Steven Schwalm, (Gail), Orlando,
    FL, Douglas Snyder (Dawn), Lititz and Sandra Milchanowski, (Jeff), Lititz, as well as seven grandchildren.
    Preceding him in death was his first wife of 9 years, Betty Heller Schwalm, his parents, William and Meda Schwalm as well as his two brothers, Leon and William, and three
    sisters, Helen, Annice and Eleanor.
    Friends and relatives are invited to attend the service on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, Valley View, PA 17983. A viewing will be held at 10:00 AM followed by a service at 11:00 AM with internment at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, PA.
    In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the American Cancer Society or Hospice andCommunity Care, 685 Good Dr. Lancaster, PA 17603.
    Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.4
  • He was buried on 17 December 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.4

Children of Bruce David Schwalm and Betty Jane Heller

  • Vincent Paul Schwalm1
  • Steven Ross Schwalm1

Children of Bruce David Schwalm and Sylvia Elaine Oberholtzer

  • Michael Eugene Snyder1
  • Douglas Allen Snyder1
  • Sandra Mae Schwalm1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 176. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1022] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  4. [S1147] Online Obituary for Bruce D. Schwalm, Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, PA; https://www.buffingtonreed.com/obituaries/Bruce-Schwalm/#!/…

Harley Alvin Hauck1,2,3

M, #17850, b. 26 August 1918, d. 24 June 1997
  • Last Edited: 4 Feb 2023
  • Harley Alvin Hauck was born on 26 August 1918, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • He was the son of Robert Andrew Hauck and Katie P. Coleman.2
  • Harley Alvin Hauck married Helen M. Schwalm, daughter of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm.1,2
  • Harley Alvin Hauck died on 24 June 1997, Hershey Medical Center, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Harley A. Hauck Sr.
    Harley A. Hauck Sr., 78, of 1125 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, died Tuesday at Hershey Medical Center.
    Born in Hegins, Aug. 26, 1918, he was a son of the late Robert and Katie Coleman Hauck.
    He was a retired truck driver for Eazor Express.
    He was of the Protestant faith and a member of Tower City Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1603.
    His wife, the former Helen Schwalm, died in 1980.
    Surviving are a son, Harley A. Jr., Boyertown; two daughters, Carol T. Micciche, Manheim, and Barbara A. Strohecker, Hershey; a brother, Lee, Hegins; two sisters, Mae Maurer, Hegins, and Alba Conrad, Valley View; a companion, Betty Fisher, Rehersburg; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 10 p.m. Friday from Fountain Church of Christ. The Rev. Claude Schach will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Corl Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City, is in charge of arrangements.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 25 Jun 1997, Wed, Page 3.4
  • He was buried at Church of Christ Cemetery, Fountain, Schuylkill County, PA.2

Children of Harley Alvin Hauck and Helen M. Schwalm

  • Barbara Ann Hauck1
  • Carol Marie Hauck1
  • Harley Alvin Hauck Jr.1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 176. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S249] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 6, no. 2 (1998): p. 77.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Harley A. Hauck, Sr., Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 25 Jun 1997, Wed, Page 3.