James Stiely1

M, #31501, d. before 18 July 2018
  • Last Edited: 7 Jul 2019

Citations

  1. [S735] Stiely, Jerry L., Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, October 24, 2009, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx. Hereinafter cited as Jerry L. Stiely Obituary.
  2. [S934] Foulds, Nancy J., Obituary, News Item, Shamokin, PA, January 23, 2012. Hereinafter cited as Nancy J. Foulds Obituary.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Alpha H. Strohecker, Pottsville Republican & Herald, July 22, 2018; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx

Alpha H. Stiely1

F, #31503, b. 25 October 1945, d. 18 July 2018
  • Last Edited: 26 Jun 2021
  • Alpha H. Stiely was born on 25 October 1945, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of Harry Allen Stiely and Evelyn Elsie Klinger.1
  • Alpha H. Stiely married Terry Gene Strohecker, son of Fred Raymond Strohecker and Edna M. Paul, circa 1965.3,4,2
  • Alpha H. Stiely died on 18 July 2018, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA, at age 72.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Alpha H. Strohecker, 72, of Hebe, passed away Wednesday at her residence.
    Alpha was born in Rough and Ready, on Oct. 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Harry and Evelyn Klinger Stiely.
    She was a 1963 graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High School.
    She was a member of David's United Church of Christ, Hebe.
    Alpha's greatest joy was raising and spending time with her family. She also worked with her husband in the family livestock business.
    She was preceded in death by siblings, Perry, Guy, Nancy, Donna, Jerry, Glen, Beverly, Jesse, Jimmy and an infant brother.
    She is survived by her husband, Terry G. Strohecker, to whom she was married for 53 years. She is also survived three sons, Randy L. Strohecker and his companion, Tiffany, Penns Creek, Michael G. Strohecker, Finland, and Chris A. Strohecker, Hebe; grandchildren, Amanda, Sean, Samantha, Benjamin, Braxton, Sebastian, Nikolas, Chase, Angus and Terri; great-grandchildren, Paiton and Hunter; a sister, Esther Jones; six brothers, Shorty, Donnie, Harry, Bobby, Paul and Ivan; a special daughter-in-law, Angie; nieces and nephews.
    Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Urban. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor DiAnn Baxley officiating. Burial will be private in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax. Memorial contributions may be made to David's United Church of Christ, 1907 Klingerstown Road, Herndon, PA 17830. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
    Published in Republican & Herald on July 22, 2018.2
  • She was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.2

Children of Alpha H. Stiely and Terry Gene Strohecker

  • Michael G. Strohecker2
  • Chris A. Strohecker2
  • Randy Lee Strohecker4

Citations

  1. [S735] Stiely, Jerry L., Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, October 24, 2009, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx. Hereinafter cited as Jerry L. Stiely Obituary.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Alpha H. Strohecker, Pottsville Republican & Herald, July 22, 2018; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx
  3. [S934] Foulds, Nancy J., Obituary, News Item, Shamokin, PA, January 23, 2012. Hereinafter cited as Nancy J. Foulds Obituary.
  4. [S915] Elsie Klinger Eaves Family Database (Georgetown, TX), downloaded February 2012.

Harold K. Bechtel1

M, #31504, b. 8 October 1941, d. 8 January 2003
  • Last Edited: 25 Oct 2009

Citations

  1. [S736] Bechtel, Mary Louisa, Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, October 25, 2009, http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx. Hereinafter cited as Mary Louisa Bechtel Obituary.
  2. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.

Infant Son Deibler1

M, #31510, b. 1947
  • Last Edited: 26 Oct 2009

Citations

  1. [S737] Elsie Kinger Eaves, "E-Mail Correspondence," e-mail message from Elsie Kinger Eaves, October 2009. Hereinafter cited as "Elsie K. Eaves."

Francis Ira Paul1

M, #31518, b. 7 November 1917, d. 9 September 1976
  • Last Edited: 20 Dec 2020
  • Francis Ira Paul was born on 7 November 1917, Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, PA.1,2
  • He was the son of Ira Howard Paul and Leona Martha Schuck.2
  • Francis Ira Paul married Eva May Klinger, daughter of Charles Milton Klinger and Elizabeth Scheib, on 19 April 1958, Simeon Lutheran Church, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.3,1
  • Francis Ira Paul died on 9 September 1976, Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 58.1,4,2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Francis I. Paul
    Francis I. Paul, 58, of Star Route, Sacramento, died Thursday in Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.
    He was a son of the late Ira and Leona Schuck Paul. He was born Nov. 7, 1917 at RD Klingerstown.
    Mr. Paul was a member of Gratz and Herndon Fire Companies.
    He was married to the former Eva Klinger Shadle, who died three years ago.
    Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Matter of RD1 Lykens; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Harry Johnston of New Cumberland and Mrs. Ray Williams of Sacramento ; four stepsons, Russell Shadle, Gratz; Leon Shadle, Tower City; James Shadle, Sacramento and Ray Shadle of Herndon; 20 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Francis of Valley View and Marlin; five sisters, Mrs. Guy Knorr, RD Klingerstown; Mrs. Paul Weaver, Halifax; Mrs. Clarence Miller, Elizabethville; Mrs. Marvin Leitzel, RD Millersburg and Mrs. Herbert Hoy, Millersburg.
    Services will be held Sunday afternoon from the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow with Rev. Robert Logan of Gratz officiating. Interment will be in the Gratz Union Cemetery.
    Pottsville Republican, 10 Sep 1976, Fri, Page 2.2
  • He was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.2,5

Children of Francis Ira Paul and Eva May Klinger

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Francis I. Paul, Pottsville Republican, 10 Sep 1976, Fri, Page 2.
  3. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Paul-Schadle," Elizabethville Echo (Elizabethville, Pennsylvania), 24 Apr 1958, Thu, Page 1.
  4. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192726734/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Kay Ann Paul1

F, #31519, b. 11 January 1944, d. 9 November 2009
  • Last Edited: 20 Dec 2020
  • Kay Ann Paul was born on 11 January 1944, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • She was the daughter of Francis Ira Paul and Eva May Klinger.1
  • Kay Ann Paul died on 9 November 2009, at age 65.4
  • She was buried at St. Peter's (Hoffman's) United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.4
  • Newspaper obituary:
    BIG RUN - Kay Ann Matter, 65, died Nov. 9 at her residence.
    She was born Jan. 11, 1944 in Fearnot, a daughter of the late Francis and Eva Klinger Paul.
    She was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
    She was a member of Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church, Erdman.
    She was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Matter; a grandson; two brothers, James Schadle
    and Leon Schadle; and a sister, Violet Williams.
    She is survived by her husband, Eugene Matter; a daughter, Tina Matter of Lykens; a son, Eugene Matter, Jr.
    of Lykens; a sister, Ellen Johnston of New Cumberland; and two brothers, Russell Schadle of Gratz and Ray Schadle of Herndon.
    Services were held Nov. 12 at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
    Burial was private and at the convenience of the family at St. Peter's (Hoffman's) United Church of Christ Cemetery, Lykens.
    Harrisburg Patriot News.5,3

Children of Kay Ann Paul and Eugene P. Matter

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S915] Elsie Klinger Eaves Family Database (Georgetown, TX), downloaded February 2012.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Kay A. Matter, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44147085/kay-ann-matter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Kay Ann Matter.

Ellen Arlene Williard1,2

F, #31521, b. 4 June 1930, d. 18 December 2020
  • Last Edited: 20 Dec 2020
  • Ellen Arlene Williard was born on 4 June 1930, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of Roy Williard and Eva May Klinger.1,3
  • Ellen was raised by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Lizzie (Scheib) Klinger.2,4
  • Ellen Arlene Williard married Harry R. Johnston on 27 December 1952.2,1
  • Ellen Arlene Williard died on 18 December 2020, at age 90.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Ellen Arlene Williard Johnston
    1930 - 2020
    Ellen Arlene Williard Johnston, 90, of New Cumberland, PA entered her Heavenly Eternal home on Friday, December 18, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Central PA. She was born June 4, 1930 in Lykens to the late Roy Williard and Eva (Klinger) Schadle Paul. She was the widow of Harry R. Johnston. She is survived by her son, Timothy W. Johnston (Carole Jean) of Camp Hill; brothers, Ray Schadle of Herndon and Roy Williard of Williamstown; grandson, Gregory A. Johnston of New Cumberland; cherished nieces and nephews; a very special great-niece, Sheena Erdman of Elizabethville; step-grandchildren, Todd Young of Hamilton, NJ, Tara Stasi of Mechanicsburg, Tori Marmol (Jose) of Port Jefferson Station, NY; and step-great-grandchildren, Tommy and Sarah Chelednik of Mechanicsburg, Nathan and Meagan Young of New Market, MD, Joseph, Matthew, and Daniel Marmol of Port Jefferson Station, NY. She was preceded in death by sisters, Violet Schadle Williams and Kay Paul Matter; and brothers, Russell Schadle, Leon Schadle, James Schadle, Paul Williard, Vernon Williard, Arthur Williard; and infant siblings, Baby Boy Paul and Baby Girl Schadle. Her deep faith in God and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ sustained her through many trials, and she always said, "God will take care of me." Ellen cherished her family, Tim and Greg were the love of her life, and her home was her foundation. Her best friends were the Valley Girls from high school who celebrated birthdays and lunches with margaritas. Ellen loved to entertain, was an excellent cook and enjoyed auctions, flea markets, antiques, travel, music, dancing and sharing memories and stories. Ellen was an organ donor. The eldest of her 13 siblings, she was born on Luxembourg Road, Lykens, R.D., on her maternal grandparents' farm, raised lovingly by Lizzy (Scheib) and Charles Klinger (Mammy and Pappy). In 1949, she came to the big city of Harrisburg to find her fortune; she met a young WWII paratrooper, fell in love, and married on December 27, 1952. Harry R. Johnston (Hike) died in 1991. She attended a one room country school in Erdman – Kessler's School. She graduated from Hubley Township High School, Spring Glen, attended Penn State University Middletown Campus, Penn Central Beauty School, and Realtor's Institute, G.R.I. Careers included Studio Girl Cosmetics, Hollywood, CA, Sarah Coventry Jewelry, manager, cosmetology teacher, supervisor and Dean of Admissions Tri-County Beauty School in Harrisburg, Realtor and Realtor Emeritus with Steenland Country Club Realty, Dougherty and Twigg, and Jack Gaughen, all in Camp Hill. She volunteered at the Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg Association of Realtors State and National Associations, Tall Cedars Auxiliary and Red Hat Society. Visitation will be from 10AM until funeral services at 11AM, Tuesday December 22, 2020 at Calvary Chapel Harrisburg – West Shore, 702 Lisburn Road, Camp Hill, PA, with her Pastor Matt VanderVen officiating. Private burial will be in East Harrisburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to St. Jude's Children's Research, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information or to send messages of condolence please visit www.parthemore.com.
    Published in Patriot-News from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2020.2

Child of Ellen Arlene Williard and Harry R. Johnston

  • Timothy W. Johnston2

Citations

  1. [S739] Shadle, Leon M., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, March 3, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Wayne Samuel Schwalm Obituary.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Ellen Johnston, Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2020; online: https://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/…
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Roy Williard, West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 08 Dec 1977, Thu, Page 2.
  4. [S941] 1940 US Census, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03484; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22-91; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Harry R. Johnston1,2

M, #31522, d. 1991
  • Last Edited: 20 Dec 2020

Child of Harry R. Johnston and Ellen Arlene Williard

  • Timothy W. Johnston4

Citations

  1. [S739] Shadle, Leon M., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, March 3, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Wayne Samuel Schwalm Obituary.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eva M. Paul, Pottsville Republican, 24 May 1973, Thu, Page 2.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Ellen Johnston, Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2020; online: https://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/…
  4. [S941] 1940 US Census, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03484; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 22-91; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Infant Paul1

?, #31523, b. February 1950, d. 14 February 1950
  • Last Edited: 14 Nov 2009

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).

Frederick T. Hissey1

M, #31524, b. April 1859
  • Last Edited: 16 Mar 2018
  • Frederick T. Hissey was born in April 1859, England.1
  • Frederick emigrated to the US in 1879. His wife was Welsh, dut she died before 1900.1

Child of Frederick T. Hissey

Citations

  1. [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Portland Ward 9, Multnomah County, Oregon; Roll T623_1350; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 74.

George W. Fesig1

M, #31525, b. 24 July 1913
  • Last Edited: 21 Jun 2022
  • George W. Fesig was born on 24 July 1913, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He married Bessie May Silks.1
  • George W. Fesig died on 1 April 1992, Rest Haven, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 78.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    George W. Fesig
    George W. Fesig, 78, formerly of Millersburg, died Wednesday at Rest Haven, Schuylkill Haven.
    Born in Carsonville, July 24, 1913, he was a son of the late William and Mary Paulus Fesig.
    Mr. Fesig was retired from Muskin Shoe Co, MiUersburg.
    He was a member of Moose Lodge 59 and American Legion Post 326, both of Millersburg.
    His wife, the former Bessie Silks, died in 1985.
    Surviving are a son, Robert N., Cressona; a daughter, Betty A. Klinger, Gratz; a brother, John, Tower City; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
    Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday from Hoover Funeral : Homes, Millersburg. There win be no viewing. Interment win be at the convenience of the family in St, James Cemetery, Carsonville.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 04 Apr 1992, Sat, Page 7.2
  • He was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.2,3

Children of George W. Fesig and Bessie May Silks

  • Betty A. Fesig1 b. 12 Jan 1939, d. 27 Nov 2009
  • Robert N. Fesig4 b. 24 Nov 1941, d. 15 Jun 2022

Citations

  1. [S743] Klinger, Betty A., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, November 30, 2009, http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx. Hereinafter cited as Betty A. Klinger Obituary.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for George W. Fesig, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 04 Apr 1992, Sat, Page 7.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67198287/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Robert N. Fesig, Sr., Republican & Herald (Pottsville, PA), Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2022; online: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/schuylkill/name/…

Bessie May Silks1

F, #31526, b. 1 March 1910, d. 7 January 1985
  • Last Edited: 21 Jun 2022
  • Bessie May Silks was born on 1 March 1910, Dincannon, Perry County, PA.2,3
  • She married George W. Fesig.1
  • Bessie May Silks died on 7 January 1985, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 74.2,1,4
  • She was buried at Saint James cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.3,2

Children of Bessie May Silks and George W. Fesig

  • Betty A. Fesig1 b. 12 Jan 1939, d. 27 Nov 2009
  • Robert N. Fesig5 b. 24 Nov 1941, d. 15 Jun 2022

Citations

  1. [S743] Klinger, Betty A., Obituary, Patriot-News, Harrisburg, PA, November 30, 2009, http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx. Hereinafter cited as Betty A. Klinger Obituary.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Bessie M. Fesig, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 08 Jan 1985, Tue, Page 2.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67198238/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, foe George W. Fesig, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 04 Apr 1992, Sat, Page 7.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Robert N. Fesig, Sr., Republican & Herald (Pottsville, PA), Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2022; online: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/schuylkill/name/…