Ellen Carolyn Rettinger1

F, #50462, b. 30 September 1911, d. 26 November 2001
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Ellen Carolyn Rettinger was born on 30 September 1911, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Edgar Solomon Rettinger and Rosa Mary Ellen Fissel.1
  • Ellen Carolyn Rettinger married Wilbur Gross Bryan, son of Charles C. Bryan and Myrtle O. Gross, on 15 February 1928, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • Ellen Carolyn Rettinger died on 26 November 2001, Dauphin County, PA, at age 90.1,3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Ellen C. Bryan, 90, of Harrisburg, died Monday. She retired from the federal government and was a member of St. Andrew's in the Valley Episcopal Church, Lower Paxton Twp. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hoover Funeral Home and Crematory, Linglestown. Burial will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.
    Patriot-News, November 27, 2001.3
  • She was buried on 29 November 2001, at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA.3

Child of Ellen Carolyn Rettinger and Wilbur Gross Bryan

Citations

  1. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
  2. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968; Film Number: 000021203.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Myrtle Rettinger1

F, #50463, b. 2 April 1915, d. 1978
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Myrtle Rettinger was born on 2 April 1915, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Edgar Solomon Rettinger and Rosa Mary Ellen Fissel.1
  • Myrtle Rettinger married George A. Hoerner Jr., son of George A. Hoerner Sr. and May Black, on 30 October 1933, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • Myrtle Rettinger died in 1978, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • She was buried at Shoops Cemetery, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1

Child of Myrtle Rettinger and George A. Hoerner Jr.

  • Glenn A. Hoerner1

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968; Film Number: 000021208.

Wilbur Gross Bryan1

M, #50464, b. 25 March 1906, d. 20 February 1951
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Wilbur Gross Bryan was born on 25 March 1906, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Charles C. Bryan and Myrtle O. Gross.1
  • Wilbur Gross Bryan married Ellen Carolyn Rettinger, daughter of Edgar Solomon Rettinger and Rosa Mary Ellen Fissel, on 15 February 1928, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • Wilbur Gross Bryan died on 20 February 1951, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 44.2
  • He was buried at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA.3
  • Father*: Charles C. Bryan1
  • Mother*: Myrtle O. Gross1

Child of Wilbur Gross Bryan and Ellen Carolyn Rettinger

Citations

  1. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968; Film Number: 000021203.
  2. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), No. 11896. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.

Dorothy L. Bryan1

F, #50467, b. 12 December 1928, d. July 1985
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Dorothy L. Bryan was born on 12 December 1928, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Wilbur Gross Bryan and Ellen Carolyn Rettinger.1
  • Dorothy L. Bryan married Earl Leroy Woodall.2
  • Dorothy L. Bryan died in July 1985, at age 56.1
  • She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.3

Children of Dorothy L. Bryan and Earl Leroy Woodall

  • Ellen L. Woodall3
  • Bryan K. Woodall3

Citations

  1. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Earl L. Woodall.

Earl Leroy Woodall1

M, #50468, b. 6 May 1917, d. 5 September 2000
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Earl Leroy Woodall was born on 6 May 1917.1
  • He married Dorothy L. Bryan, daughter of Wilbur Gross Bryan and Ellen Carolyn Rettinger.1
  • Earl Leroy Woodall died on 5 September 2000, at age 83.1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Earl Leroy Woodall, 83, of West Hanover Twp. died Tuesday at home.
    He retired as a welder/pipefitter from Bethlehem Steel Corp; was an Army veteran of World War II and a Bronze Star recipient; and a member of St. Andrew in the Valley Episcopal Church, Lower Paxton Twp., the Shellsville VFW Post, Linglestown American Legion Post 272 and Linglestown Fire Company.
    Surviving are a companion, Evea M. Nestler; a son, Bryan K., and a daughter, Ellen L. Simpson, both of Harrisburg; a brother, Elmer L. of Charleroi; a sister, Norma L. Winwood of Bentleyville; and a granddaughter.
    Hoover Funeral Home, Linglestown
    Harrisburg Patriot News 7 Sep 2000.2

Children of Earl Leroy Woodall and Dorothy L. Bryan

  • Ellen L. Woodall3
  • Bryan K. Woodall3

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Earl L. Woodall.

George A. Hoerner Jr.1

M, #50472, b. 1906, d. 1967
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • George A. Hoerner Jr. was born in 1906.2
  • He was the son of George A. Hoerner Sr. and May Black.1
  • George A. Hoerner Jr. married Myrtle Rettinger, daughter of Edgar Solomon Rettinger and Rosa Mary Ellen Fissel, on 30 October 1933, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • George A. Hoerner Jr. died in 1967.2
  • He was buried at Shoops Cemetery, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • Father*: George A. Hoerner Sr.1
  • Mother*: May Black1

Child of George A. Hoerner Jr. and Myrtle Rettinger

  • Glenn A. Hoerner2

Citations

  1. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968; Film Number: 000021208.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Ralph Eugene Wolfe1

M, #50476, b. 29 June 1924, d. 23 January 1971
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Ralph Eugene Wolfe was born on 29 June 1924, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Ralph Eugene Wolfe and Mary Elizabeth Rettinger.1
  • Ralph Eugene Wolfe died on 23 January 1971, at age 46.1,3
  • He was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA.1,3

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S1153] Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Veterans Compensation Application Files, 1950-1966 (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission: Ancestry.com, 2015). Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Veterans Compensation Applications.
  3. [S836] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777–2012 (Harrisburg, PA: Archive Collection Number: Series 1-7; Folder Number: 255.). Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777–2012.

Frederick Wayne Wolfe1

M, #50477, b. 7 October 1937, d. 19 October 1995
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Frederick Wayne Wolfe was born on 7 October 1937, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Ralph Eugene Wolfe and Mary Elizabeth Rettinger.1
  • Frederick Wayne Wolfe died on 19 October 1995, Polk County, FL, at age 58.1
  • He was buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, Winter Haven, Polk County, FL.1

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Donald Edgar Wolfe1

M, #50478, b. 13 December 1925, d. 14 April 2003
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Donald Edgar Wolfe was born on 13 December 1925, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Ralph Eugene Wolfe and Mary Elizabeth Rettinger.1
  • Donald Edgar Wolfe married Ruby M. Allison, daughter of Angus Allison and Annie Mackay, on 25 August 1947, Winchester, VA.2
  • Donald Edgar Wolfe died on 14 April 2003, at age 77.1

Children of Donald Edgar Wolfe and Ruby M. Allison

Citations

  1. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
  2. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ruby Wolfe. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Ruby M. Allison1

F, #50479, b. 4 January 1927, d. 23 October 2009
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Ruby M. Allison was born on 4 January 1927, Altoona, Blair County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of Angus Allison and Annie Mackay.1
  • Ruby M. Allison married Donald Edgar Wolfe, son of Ralph Eugene Wolfe and Mary Elizabeth Rettinger, on 25 August 1947, Winchester, VA.1
  • Ruby M. Allison died on 23 October 2009, Life Care Center, Raynham, Bristol County, MA, at age 82.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Ruby MacKay (Allison) Wolfe, 82, Taunton, Mass., formerly of Daytona Beach, Fla., Johnson City, N.Y., and Altoona, died Oct. 23, 2009, at Life Care Center of Raynham after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Angus S. and Annie (MacKay) Allison. She married Donald E. Wolfe in 1946 in Winchester, Va. He died in April 2003. Surviving are a daughter, Denise S. Padelford and husband, Leman, of Taunton, Mass; a grandson, Kyle Padelford, Taunton; a sister, Grace Erndl, Altoona; a sister-in-law, Cherry Ann Wolfe, Johnstown; two nieces: Debra Sadler and Lynn Zapotoczny, both Altoona; two nephews: George Wolfe, Harrisburg and Thomas Wolfe, Johnstown; several other nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald T; and a brother, James Allison. Ruby was a 1944 graduate of Altoona High School. While living in Florida in the 1960s, she attended Daytona Beach Junior College. She and her late husband were residents of Massachusetts for 39 years and formerly had lived in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Johnson City, N.Y. Ruby retired as a senior clerk for Princess House in Dighton, Mass., with 20 years of service. She had been a member of the Holly Hill Police Department while living in Florida and had worked for Sylvania in Pennsylvania. During WWII, she had worked on parachutes at the Juniata Silk Mill in Altoona. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, where a funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, the Rev. Chuck Monts officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.
    Altoona Mirror, Thursday, November 5, 2009.2
  • She was buried on 7 November 2009, at Grandview Cemetery, Altoona, Blair County, PA.2
  • Father*: Angus Allison1
  • Mother*: Annie Mackay1

Children of Ruby M. Allison and Donald Edgar Wolfe

Citations

  1. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ruby Wolfe.

Donald T. Wolfe1

M, #50484, d. before 23 October 2009
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ruby Wolfe. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Cherry Ann Fleck1,2

F, #50485, b. 28 March 1832, d. 18 July 2015
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • Cherry Ann Fleck was born on 28 March 1832, Altoona, Blair County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Maxwell Fleck and Lois Cherry.2
  • Cherry Ann Fleck married George Stanley Wolfe, son of Ralph Eugene Wolfe and Mary Elizabeth Rettinger.3
  • Cherry Ann Fleck died on 18 July 2015, Allegheny Lutheran Home, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, at age 183.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    WOLFE – Cherry Ann, 83, Johnstown, died July 18, 2015, at Allegheny Lutheran Home. Born March 28, 1932, in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas Maxwell and Lois (Cherry) Fleck. Preceded in death by her husband, George S. Wolfe; granddaughter, Dagny Ayn Wolfe; and sisters, Gracella Kelley and Maxine Leckvarchik. Survived by sons, Tom Wolfe, and fiancee, Leila Martin; and George Wolfe, and wife, Marcella; grandchildren, Kristin Upschuette, Nicholas Wolfe, Janel Wolfe, Lydia Wolfe and Gwendolyn Wolfe; and great-grandchildren, Dylan Upschuette, Owen Upschuette, Dalis Zack and Ella Wolfe. Member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1950 and from Philipsburg State Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She retired as a registered nurse, having visited patients in their homes for many years. She was treasured by all her patients. Cherry was an animal lover, enjoyed gardening, traveling and helping others. There will be no public visitation. Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., Rev. Dr. Robert R. Wagner, officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
    The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa., July 21, 2015.4
  • She was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA.2
  • Father*: Thomas Maxwell Fleck2
  • Mother*: Lois Cherry2

Children of Cherry Ann Fleck and George Stanley Wolfe

  • Tom Wolfe2
  • George Wolfe2

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ruby Wolfe. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Cherry Ann Wolfe.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary.

George Stanley Wolfe1

M, #50486, b. 26 February 1928, d. 3 July 1992
  • Last Edited: 28 Feb 2017
  • George Stanley Wolfe was born on 26 February 1928, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Ralph Eugene Wolfe and Mary Elizabeth Rettinger.1
  • George Stanley Wolfe married Cherry Ann Fleck, daughter of Thomas Maxwell Fleck and Lois Cherry.2
  • George Stanley Wolfe died on 3 July 1992, at age 64.1
  • He was buried at Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA.2

Children of George Stanley Wolfe and Cherry Ann Fleck

  • Tom Wolfe3
  • George Wolfe3

Citations

  1. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Cherry Ann Wolfe.