Betty Ann Klinger1,2

F, #30662, b. 7 May 1930, d. 15 March 2004
  • Last Edited: 28 Jan 2018
  • Betty Ann Klinger was born on 7 May 1930, Northumberland County, PA.1,3
  • She was the daughter of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.1
  • Some sources record that Betty Ann Klinger was born on 7 May 1927, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • She married William S. Wehry, son of Harry A. Wehry and Daisy H. Stiely.4,3
  • Betty Ann Klinger died on 15 March 2004, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 73.1,3
  • She was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.3

Citations

  1. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  2. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S675] Smeltz, Katie M., Obituary, Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, April 18, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Katie M. Smeltz Obituary.

William S. Wehry1

M, #30663, b. 11 January 1926, d. 6 May 2000
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2018
  • William S. Wehry was born on 11 January 1926, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Harry A. Wehry and Daisy H. Stiely.2
  • William S. Wehry married Betty Ann Klinger, daughter of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.1,2
  • William S. Wehry died on 6 May 2000, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 74.2
  • He was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • Father*: Harry A. Wehry2
  • Mother*: Daisy H. Stiely2

Citations

  1. [S675] Smeltz, Katie M., Obituary, Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, April 18, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Katie M. Smeltz Obituary.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Lee W. Knorr1

M, #30667, b. 18 October 1917, d. 16 March 2014
  • Last Edited: 12 Oct 2020
  • Lee W. Knorr was born on 18 October 1917, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.1,2
  • He was the son of Isaac S. Knorr and Jennie Mae Strohecker.
  • Lee W. Knorr married Hilda A. Dockey, daughter of Ralph F. Dockey and Amelia C. Scheib, on 29 June 1940.3
  • Lee W. Knorr died on 16 March 2014, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 96.2
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Lee W. Knorr
    November 18, 1917 - March 16, 2014
    ELIZABETHVILLE - Lee W. Knorr, 96, formerly of Phillips Road, Elizabethville passed away March 16th at Manor At Susquehanna Village.
    He was born on Nov. 18, 1917 in Dornsife he was the son of Issac and Jenny (Strohecker) Knorr. He was the husband of the late Hilda A. (Dockey) Knorr and were happily married for 68 years. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses, Elizabethville.
    He was a lifelong farmer, and school bus owner and driver until his retirement in 1980 for Upper Dauphin School District. He was a loving father and husband, and deeply loved by his family.
    Surviving are two sons Ronald and his wife Ruth and Dennis and his wife Deborah both of Elizabethville; two daughters Marie Ressler and her husband George and of Karan Conley and her husband Larry both of Millersburg; two granddaughters Michele Lenker of Millersburg and Denise Gerlach of Elizabethville; a grandson Jordi Watts of Millersburg; three great-granddaughters Anya, Elizabeth and Mariah; a great-grandson Daren.
    Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
    Donations can be made to Elizabethville Kingdom Hall, Broad St. Elizabethville, PA 17023.
    Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc. Elizabethville is handling the services. To sign the guestbook go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.4
  • He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.2

Children of Lee W. Knorr and Hilda A. Dockey

  • Ronald Knorr3
  • Dennis Knorr3
  • Marie Knorr3
  • Karen Knorr3

Citations

  1. [S284] Lawrence Knorr (Electronic Family File), downloaded 2005.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126499528/lee-w.-knorr. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S677] Knorr, Hilda A., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, April 24, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Hilda A. Knorr Obituary.
  4. [S1147] Online Obituary for Lee W. Knorr, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc. Elizabethville, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Lee-W-Knorr

Robert Elwood Maurer1,2,3

M, #30676, b. 30 August 1925, d. 7 November 2010
  • Last Edited: 11 Jan 2021
  • Robert Elwood Maurer was born on 30 August 1925, near Weishample, Schuylkill County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Clarence Samuel Maurer and Cora Ellen Lucas.1
  • Robert Elwood Maurer married Hannah Johanna Dockey, daughter of Ralph F. Dockey and Amelia C. Scheib, circa 1949.2,1
  • Robert Elwood Maurer died on 7 November 2010, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 85.3,1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Robert Elwood Maurer
    November 7, 2010
    Robert Elwood Maurer, 85, of Gratz, passed away peacefully Sunday morning with his loving family at his side at Harrisburg Hospital.
    Born near Weishample, Aug. 30, 1925, he was a son of the late Clarence and Cora Lucas Maurer. A 1943 graduate of Hegins Township High School, he proudly served his country during World War II in Central Europe-Rhineland.
    He was employed by M&G Convoy/Ryder Transportation, Wilmington, Del., for 35 years and retired Nov 1, 1982, to pursue his interests in gardening and, more importantly his treasured family. Robert was an active member of Simeon's United Lutheran Church, Gratz, where he served for numerous years on the council. In addition, he also served on the Gratz Borough Council and was a member of Gratz VFW.
    He was preceded in death by 11 sisters and brothers, Alverta Maurer, Gertie Maurer, Mae Dunkelburger, Mary Dietrich, Clara Ayrton, Alma Maurer, Thomas Maurer, Leon Maurer, Allen Maurer, Blanche Dziengiel and Edith Maurer.
    Surviving are his devoted wife of 61 years, Hannah Dockey Maurer; a daughter, Gail Miller and her husband, Ken, Gratz; granddaughters, Amelia Miller, Millersburg, and Jana Hoover and her husband, Brent, Halifax; a grandson, Robert and his wife, Cortney Miller, Millersburg; a great-granddaughter, Kennadie Nicole Miller; nieces and nephews.
    A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Simeon's United Lutheran Church, North Center Street, Gratz. Services will begin at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Barry Ridge officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Gratz Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sanctuary Fund at Simeon's United Lutheran Church, Box 478, Gratz, PA. Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Millersburg, is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest book, go to wwwhbfuneralhomes.com.
    Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 09 Nov 2010, Tue, Page A9.1
  • He was buried on 14 November 2010, at Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.1

Child of Robert Elwood Maurer and Hannah Johanna Dockey

  • Gail Maurer1

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Robert E. Maurer, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 09 Nov 2010, Tue, Page A9.
  2. [S677] Knorr, Hilda A., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, April 24, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Hilda A. Knorr Obituary.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Hannah Johanna Maurer, Upper Dauphin Sentinel (Millersburg, PA), 5 Jan 2021; online: http://www.sentinelnow.com/hannah-joanna-maurer/