William Gongloff1

M, #20491
  • Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Child of William Gongloff and Beulah Bohr

Citations

  1. [S295] N. Daniel Schwalm and Donald Reed, "All In The Family," The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 8 (2005): p. 107.

Beulah Bohr1

F, #20492
  • Last Edited: 22 Sep 2020

Child of Beulah Bohr and William Gongloff

Citations

  1. [S295] N. Daniel Schwalm and Donald Reed, "All In The Family," The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 8 (2005): p. 107.

Lorraine M. Kessler1,2

F, #20518, b. 2 January 1941, d. 6 August 2020
  • Last Edited: 8 Aug 2020
  • Lorraine M. Kessler was born on 2 January 1941, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • She was the daughter of Charles T. Kessler and Elsie Marie Schweinhart.3
  • Lorraine M. Kessler married Charles Witmer, son of Edwin A. Witmer and Carrie Mae Snyder.3
  • Lorraine M. Kessler married Bruce W. Wiest, son of Roy Alvin Wiest and Mary Eliza Koppenhaver.4
  • Lorraine M. Kessler married Paul I. Schwalm, son of Ira Irvin Schwalm and Mildred Elizabeth Rothermel, circa 1998.1,2
  • Lorraine M. Kessler died on 6 August 2020, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.3
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Lorraine M. Schwalm
    January 2, 1941 - August 6, 2020
    Lorraine M. Schwalm, age 79 of Valley View, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
    She was born on January 2, 1941, in Hegins, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Sweinhart) Kessler.
    Lorraine was a graduate of the former Hegins-Hubley High School. After raising her children, Lorraine furthered her education and graduated from McCann's School of Business with an associates degree in Accounting.
    She worked in the Accounting/Bookkeeping department for Quandel Construction, Minersville, and later for Metal Industries, Gratz, until her retirement.
    Lorraine was a very active member, participating in various leadership positions and committees within St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
    She was also a member of Red Hat Society.
    In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Schwalm, in 2016; husband Bruce Wiest; and husband Charles Witmer; a step son, Terry Schwalm, grandson Chase Witmer; and brothers Leonard and Charles Kessler Jr.
    She is survived by three sons, David Witmer and wife Julie; Robert Witmer and wife DeLana; Ronald Wiest and wife Kimberly, all of Virginia; a daughter, Michele Pigott and husband Jeffrey of Harrisburg; 3 step sons, Scott Schwalm and wife Gretchen of Dauphin; Dennis Schwalm and wife Christine; Jason Schwalm and wife Amanda; and daughter in law, Amy Schwalm, all of Hegins; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; one sister, Betty Klinger, FL.
    Services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating.
    A viewing will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service Monday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church.
    Burial will be made in Barry Salem United Methodist Cemetery, Weisample.
    Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist People Fund.
    Buffington-Reed Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.3
  • She was buried on 10 August 2020, at Barry Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Weishample, Schuylkill County, PA.3

Children of Lorraine M. Kessler and Charles Witmer

  • David Witmer4
  • Robert Witmer4
  • Michele Witmer4

Child of Lorraine M. Kessler and Bruce W. Wiest

  • Ronald Wiest4

Citations

  1. [S295] N. Daniel Schwalm and Donald Reed, "All In The Family," The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 8 (2005): p. 108.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Paul I. Schwalm. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S1147] Online Obituary for Lorraine M. Schwalm, Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, PA; https://www.buffingtonreed.com/obituaries/Lorraine-Schwalm/…
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Bruce W. Wiest, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 10 Oct 1987, Sat, Page 2.