George Eugene Klinger1,2

M, #24241, b. 18 December 1923, d. 16 April 1998
  • Last Edited: 6 Oct 2019
  • George Eugene Klinger was born on 18 December 1923, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Phillip Klinger and Elizabeth Ida Tschopp.1
  • George served in the US Army during World War II.3
  • George Eugene Klinger died on 16 April 1998, Dauphin County, PA, at age 74.1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    George E. Klinger
    George E. Klinger. 74. of 307 Wiconisco St., Wiconisco, died Thursday at Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lebanon.
    Born at Lykens. Dec. 18, 1923, he was a son of the late Phillip and Elizabeth Chubb Klinger.
    He was an Army veteran of World War II.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Violet M. Kahler; two daughters, Jean E. Forrester, Selinsgrove, and Bonnie M. Beck, Tucson. Ariz; a brother, Henry, Wiconisco; four sisters, Elizabeth Raho, Sheridan, Margaret Ressler, Wiconisco, Mildred Griffin, Centerpoint, Ind., and Evelyn Hunter, Lykens; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
    Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco. John M. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens, is in charge of arrangements.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 17 Apr 1998, Fri, Page 2.4
  • He was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.1,3

Children of George Eugene Klinger and Violet Mary Kahler

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, http://www.eaves-klinger-genealogy.info/p720.htm#i35993. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S589] Troy A. Schreiber, "Philip Klinger," private correspondence , July, 2008. Hereinafter cited as "Philip Klinger."
  3. [S393] Veterans Administration National Gravesite Database, online http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1, data downloaded November 17, 2006. Hereafter cited as VA National Gravesite Database.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for George E. Klinger, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 17 Apr 1998, Fri, Page 2.
  5. [S512] Troy A. Schreiber, "Lillie Irene Klinger," e-mail message from e-mail address (Millersburg, PA) to Max E. Klinger, September, 2007. Hereinafter cited as "Troy Schreiber E-Mail."

Jean Elizabeth Klinger1,2

F, #24243, b. 1 April 1950, d. 14 January 2009
  • Last Edited: 25 Aug 2023
  • Jean Elizabeth Klinger was born on 1 April 1950.3
  • She was the daughter of George Eugene Klinger and Violet Mary Kahler.1
  • Jean Elizabeth Klinger died on 14 January 2009, at age 58.4
  • Newspaper obituary:
    SELINSGROVE - Jean E. Forrester, 58, of Selinsgrove, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009.
    She was born April 1, 1950, a daughter of Violet M. (Kahler) Klinger of Wiconisco and the late George E. Klinger.
    In addition to her mother, she is survived by one son, Kevin Ressler of Wiconisco; one daughter, Kimberly Ressler of Millersburg; one sister, Bonnie Contento of Tucson, Ariz; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
    She was preceded in death by one son, Gerald M. "Jerry" Ressler Jr.
    A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco.
    The John R. Shultz Funeral Home, 406 Market St., Lykens, has charge of the arrangements.
    Published in The Daily Item on 1/19/2009.4
  • She was buried on 21 January 2009, at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.4

Children of Jean Elizabeth Klinger and Gerald M. Ressler Sr.

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, http://www.eaves-klinger-genealogy.info/p720.htm#i35993. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S512] Troy A. Schreiber, "Lillie Irene Klinger," e-mail message from e-mail address (Millersburg, PA) to Max E. Klinger, September, 2007. Hereinafter cited as "Troy Schreiber E-Mail."
  3. [S605] Troy A. Schreiber, "Phillip Klinger," private correspondence , August, 2008. Hereinafter cited as "Philip Klinger."
  4. [S641] Forrester, Jean E., Obituary, Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, January 19, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Jean E. Forrester Obituary.
  5. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006), online site no longer accessible, http://www.eaves-klinger-genealogy.info/p721.htm#i36042
  6. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006), online site no longer accessible, http://www.eaves-klinger-genealogy.info/p721.htm#i36043

Gerald M. Ressler Jr.1

M, #24245, b. 12 July 1966, d. 21 August 2004
  • Last Edited: 19 Jan 2009
  • Gerald M. Ressler Jr. was born on 12 July 1966, Dauphin County, PA.1,2
  • He was the son of Gerald M. Ressler Sr. and Jean Elizabeth Klinger.1
  • Gerald M. Ressler Jr. died on 21 August 2004, in an accident at age 38.1,2

Children of Gerald M. Ressler Jr. and Debbie S. (?)

  • Mandy Ressler1
  • Maddie Ressler1
  • Sadie Ressler1
  • Tanar Ressler1

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, http://www.eaves-klinger-genealogy.info/p721.htm#i36043. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.

Kevin Ressler1

M, #24251, b. 15 August 1970, d. 11 May 2022
  • Last Edited: 17 May 2022
  • Kevin Ressler was born on 15 August 1970, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Gerald M. Ressler Sr. and Jean Elizabeth Klinger.1
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Kevin E. Ressler
    August 15, 1970 ~ May 11, 2022 (age 51)
    Kevin E. Ressler, 51, of Wiconisco, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
    Kevin was born in Harrisburg, August 15, 1970, a son of Gerald Ressler, Sunbury and the late Jean Klinger Ressler. He was a graduate of Williams Valley High School.
    He was last employed at Metal Industries.
    Kevin loved being in the outdoors and fulfilled a dream when he traveled to California by motorcycle to "dip his toes in the Pacific Ocean".
    In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Ressler, brother-in-law, Alvin Acker, grandparents George Klinger and George and Ruth Ressler.
    Surviving are his father and step-mother, Gerald and Sandi Ressler, Sunbury; a sister Kimberly Ressler, Ohio; sister-in-law, Debbie Ressler, Wiconisco; grandmother, Violet Kahler Klinger, Washington; nieces, Mandy, Maddie and Sadie; nephews, Kenny , Andrew and Tanar; great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from the Calvary United Methodist Church, Wiconisco with his cousin, Pastor Annette Shutt officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary U.M. Cemetery, Wiconisco. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:00 am at the church.
    The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., is honored to serve the Ressler family. To send condolences to the family visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.2
  • Kevin Ressler died on 11 May 2022, at age 51.2
  • He was buried on 19 May 2022, at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.2

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, http://www.eaves-klinger-genealogy.info/p721.htm#i36042. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Kevin E. Ressler, Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City, PA; https://www.dimonfuneralhome.com/obituary/Kevin-Ressler

Michael George Rodichok1,2

M, #24255, b. 16 July 1943, d. 25 February 2015
  • Last Edited: 20 May 2015
  • Michael George Rodichok was born on 16 July 1943, Sheridan, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • He was the son of Leo Joseph Rodichok and Myrtle Marie Klinger.1
  • Michael George Rodichok died on 25 February 2015, The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 71.3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Michael G. Rodichok, 71, of Tower City, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning at The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.
    Born in Sheridan, July 16, 1943, he was a son of the late Leo and Myrtle Klinger Rodichok.
    Mike was a 1961 graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.
    He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
    He retired as a maintenance leader from Tyco, Lickdale. He was also the owner of the former Mike's TV and Radio Shack, Tower City.
    He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City, where he was a member of the council, kitchen and property committees. He was a member of Liberty Hose Company Band, Lykens; the Tremont Community Band and After Hours Band.
    Mike was an avid musician, enjoyed gardening and going for his daily walks.
    In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brother, Bernard "Skip" and Walter "Terry" Rodichok.
    Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Marie Shadle Rodichok; a son, Chad M. Rodichok, Tower City; two grandchildren, Ian M. and Madison M. Rodichok; a great-grandson, Kent Deeter Rodichok; a brother, Gary Rodichok, Halifax; nieces and nephews.
    Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. Saturday from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City, with the Rev. Linda Bonfiglio. Interment with military honors will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Please omit flowers, donations should be made to St. Paul's Community Labyrinth, 449 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, PA 17980. Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.
    Published in Republican & Herald on Feb. 26, 2015.3
  • He was buried on 28 February 2015, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.3

Child of Michael George Rodichok and Marie Shadle

  • Chad Michael Rodichok2

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for mother.
  2. [S605] Troy A. Schreiber, "Phillip Klinger," private correspondence , August, 2008. Hereinafter cited as "Philip Klinger."
  3. [S1109] Rodichok, Michael G., Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, February 26, 2015. Hereinafter cited as Michael G. Rodichok Obituary.

Albert F. Raho Jr.1,2

M, #24260, b. 14 January 1911, d. 4 July 1993
  • Last Edited: 11 Sep 2008

Children of Albert F. Raho Jr. and Elizabeth Sarah Klinger

  • Albert Eugene Raho2
  • Mitchell Lester Raho Sr.2

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for her sister Margaret.
  2. [S512] Troy A. Schreiber, "Lillie Irene Klinger," e-mail message from e-mail address (Millersburg, PA) to Max E. Klinger, September, 2007. Hereinafter cited as "Troy Schreiber E-Mail."
  3. [S589] Troy A. Schreiber, "Philip Klinger," private correspondence , July, 2008. Hereinafter cited as "Philip Klinger."

Faye M. Buffington1

F, #24263, b. 15 May 1924, d. 14 November 2006
  • Last Edited: 14 Jan 2008
  • Faye M. Buffington was born on 15 May 1924, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Milton O. Buffington and Maude E. Klinger.1
  • Faye M. Buffington died on 14 November 2006, The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.1
  • Obituary in the Harrisburg Patriot-News:
    MILLERSBURG - Faye M. Spotts, 82, a resident at the Manor at Susquehanna Village in Millersburg and formerly of Paxton, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the village.
    Mrs. Spotts was born in Lykens, PA, on May 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Milton O. and Maude E. (Klinger) Buffington.
    She worked as a cake decorator at the SuperThrift in Linglestown; and enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking.
    Surviving are two daughters, Dianne Buffington and her husband, David of Harrisburg, Donna Konyar and her husband, James of New Columbia; a son, Terry of Millersburg; a brother, Blair Buffington of Tower City; grandchildren, Randy Buffington of Virginia Beach, VA, Kelly Morris of Harrisburg, Gina Pride of Williamsport, James Konyar, Jr., of New Columbia, and Jill Paul of Middleburg; 11 great- grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren; her companion, Lamar Weller of Dalmatia.
    Services will be held at Hoover Funeral Homes in Millersburg at 11 a.m., on Friday, November 17, 2006 with Pastor Dwayne Daniel officiating. Interment at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Halifax. Viewing Friday from 10-11 a.m., at the funeral home.
    Memorial donations may be made to Millersburg Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 72, Millersburg, PA 17061. To sign the online guest book go to hooverfuneralhomes.com www.pennlive.com/obits
    Published in the Patriot-News on 11/16/2006.1
  • She was buried on 17 November 2006, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.1

Children of Faye M. Buffington and (?) Spotts

  • Dianne M. Spotts1
  • Donna Spotts1
  • Terry Spotts1

Citations

  1. [S399] Spotts, Faye M., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, November 16, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Faye M. Spotts Obituary.

David B. Buffington1

M, #24266, b. circa 1940, d. 6 August 2007
  • Last Edited: 14 Aug 2007
  • David B. Buffington was born circa 1940.2
  • He died on 6 August 2007, at home, Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • David B. Buffington, age 66, died Monday, August 6, 2007 at his home in Susquehanna Township.
    He was a retired Tool & Dye Inspector for TRW Chromalloy; a member of Colonial Park United Church of Christ; the Harrisburg Hunters and Anglers Association, Inc; Perseverance Lodge #21, F & AM; The Harrisburg Consistory and the Ponderosa Camp Association.
    He is survived by his wife, Dianne M; a son, Randy D. Buffington and his wife, Ann M. of Virginia Beach, VA; a daughter, Kelly A. (Buffington) Morris and husband, John S. of Harrisburg; a sister, Kathleen M. (Buffington) Gannon of Camp Hill; three grandchildren, Cody Morris of Harrisburg, Taylor and Abigail Buffington, both of Virginia Beach, VA.
    A visitation will be held at Colonial Park United Church of Christ on Friday, August 10, 2007, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Daniel E. Furman officiating. Burial will take place at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, PA.
    Services arranged by the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his church at 5000 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109. www.pennlive.com/obits
    Published in the Patriot-News on 8/8/2007.2
  • He was buried on 10 August 2007, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.2

Children of David B. Buffington and Dianne M. Spotts

  • Randy D. Buffington2
  • Kelly A. Buffington2

Citations

  1. [S399] Spotts, Faye M., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, November 16, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Faye M. Spotts Obituary.
  2. [S506] Buffington, David B., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, August 8, 2007. Hereinafter cited as David B. Buffington Obituary.

Blair LaMar Buffington1,2

M, #24270, b. 23 August 1932, d. 11 January 2008
  • Last Edited: 14 Jun 2009
  • Blair LaMar Buffington was born on 23 August 1932, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.3
  • Some sources record that Blair LaMar Buffington was born on 24 August 1932.2
  • He was the son of Milton O. Buffington and Maude E. Klinger.1
  • Blair LaMar Buffington was baptized on 1 January 1933, Simeon Lutheran Church, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He married Lynore Kay Houtz, daughter of Mark Houtz and Ethel Keiser, circa 1960.3
  • Prior to his death, Blair was living on Wiconisco Avenue in Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • Blair LaMar Buffington died on 11 January 2008, ManorCare, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 75.3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    TOWER CITY- Blair L. Buffington, 75, of Wiconisco Avenue, died Friday at ManorCare, Lebanon.
    Born in Gratz, August 23, 1932, he was the son of the late Milton and Maude Klinger Buffington.
    He was retired from H.B. Reese Candy Company, where he was employed for over 30 years.
    He served 6 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was a paratrooper for two years and a cook for four years.
    Blair was a member of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Muir; Ashlar Lodge #570 F&AM, Lykens, where he served as Tyler for 5 years; Valley of Harrisburg Consistory as a 32nd Degree Mason, where he served as Sentinel for 8 years; Tremont Chapter #221, Valley View, where he was a former High Priest; Prince of Peace Commendary #39 Ashland, where he served as Knights Templar; Regal Council #65, Pottsville; Upper Dauphin Shrine Club, where he served as president in 1996; Zembo Temple, Harrisburg; Usher Unit and Perry Juniata Club; Past President Club; Cumberland County Shrine Club; served as chairman of Schuylkill County Membership Committee for 2 years; and also 3 years as President of the Schuylkill County Scottish Rites Club, out of the Valley of Harrisburg Consistory; member of the Schuylkill County Shrine Club; and Valley Rajah Temple, Reading. He was also a past scout master for Troup #115 of Tower City.
    Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Lynore K. Houtz Buffington; three daughters, Roxanne Jones and her husband, Bill of Minersville, Cheryl Carl of Lebanon and Lynette "Tiger" Klinger of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren, Douglas Buffington and his wife, Lori of Muir, Heather Klinger of Tower City, and Daniel Jones of Minersville; and one great grandson, Drew Douglas Buffington of Muir. He is also survived by his former sons-in-law, Stephen Klinger and his wife, Tammy and Jesse Carl; nieces and nephews.
    Services will be held Wednesday, January 16th at 11 a.m., in the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc., Tower City, with Rev. John Phillipi. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service.
    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace E.C. Church, 107 W. Wiconisco Street, Muir, PA 17957.
    Published in the Patriot-News on 1/13/2008.3
  • He was buried on 16 January 2008, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.3

Children of Blair LaMar Buffington and Lynore Kay Houtz

  • Roxanne Buffington3
  • Cheryl Buffington3
  • Lynette Buffington3

Citations

  1. [S399] Spotts, Faye M., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, November 16, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Faye M. Spotts Obituary.
  2. [S704] Phillip A. Rice, Jodi A. Germani and Jean A. Dellock, compilers, Simeon Lutheran Church Records in Dauphin County Vital Records, Volume 1 (Laughlintown, PA: Southwest Pennsylvania Genealogical Services, 1991), p. 129. Hereinafter cited as Simeon Lutheran Church Records.
  3. [S552] Buffington, Blair L., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, January 13, 2008. Hereinafter cited as Blair L. Buffington Obituary.