Doris M. Klinger1
F, #53113, b. 15 October 1932, d. 5 November 2014
- Last Edited: 27 Jun 2019
- Relationship: 3rd great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Doris M. Klinger was born on 15 October 1932.2
- She was the daughter of Marlin Emanuel Klinger and Anna Margaret Gephart.1
- Doris M. Klinger died on 5 November 2014, Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Delaware County, PA, at age 82.3
- Online obituary:
Doris M. Levin
1932 - 2014
Doris M. Levin, age 82, of Morton died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Springfield Hospital with her son by her side. Doris worked for the Defense Logistics Agency at the DPSC in Philadelphia for 32 years. Retired in 1995, she enjoyed painting in her later years. She also loved adopting and raising English Springer Spaniels from the MAESSR group. Beloved by all who knew her, she is survived by her son Steven and daughter-in-law Susan, brother Ken, and grand-daughters Erin, Bonnie, and Dana. The family asks that donations be made to the Mid Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue, at MAESSR, P.O. Box 15354, Richmond, VA 23227.
Published in The Daily Times on Nov. 7, 2014.3
- Father*: Marlin Emanuel Klinger1 b. 3 Jan 1917, d. 14 Nov 1993
- Mother*: Anna Margaret Gephart1 b. 26 Nov 1911, d. 14 May 1997
Child of Doris M. Klinger and (?) Levin
- Steven Levin3
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Marlin E. Klinger (1993).
- [S1022] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010), https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Doris M. Levin, The Daily Times on Nov. 7, 2014; https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delcotimes/obituary.aspx
Ronald D. Erdman1
M, #53115, b. 24 March 1944, d. 18 August 2026
- Last Edited: 30 Aug 2026
- Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Ronald D. Erdman was born on 24 March 1944, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.2
- He was the son of Emery E. Erdman and Betty May Klinger.1
- Ronald D. Erdman married Linda Lou Hoy, daughter of Richard Hoy and Beulah Morgan, circa June 1963.3,4
- Ronald D. Erdman died on 18 August 2026, Loysville, PA, at age 82.2
- Funeral home obituary:
Ronald D. Erdman
March 24, 1944 - August 18, 2026
MILLERSBURG - Ronald D. Erdman Sr., age 82, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware died August 18, 2026, at his son's home in Loysville, PA.
He was born on March 24, 1944 in Klingerstown, PA the son of the late Emery and Betty (Klinger) Erdman.
Ronald was married to the late Linda (Hoy) Erdman for 53 years.
He was a 1962 graduate of Tri Valley High School. He retired as master mechanic from Steelton-Highspire Railroad.
Ronald was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Rife. He enjoyed fishing and crossword puzzles.
He is survived by his sons Ronald D. Erdman, Jr., of Loysville, and Michael E. Erdman (Gail) of Halifax, grandchildren Heather, Meghan, Tyler, Braxton, Davia, Linsay, and eight great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and his wife Linda he was preceded in death by a son Owen.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd. - Millersburg from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.2 - He was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.2
- Father*: Emery E. Erdman1 b. 31 Jul 1921, d. 26 Jun 1983
- Mother*: Betty May Klinger1 b. 29 Nov 1927, d. 21 Feb 1996
Children of Ronald D. Erdman and Linda Lou Hoy
- Ronald D. Erdman Jr.2
- Michael E. Erdman2
- Owen James Erdman+5 b. 24 Sep 1968, d. 20 Oct 2016
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Betty M. Erdman (1996).
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Ronald D. Erdman, oover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Ronald-D-Erdman
- [S1147] Online Obituary, for Linda Lou Erdman, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Inc., Millersburg, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Linda-Lou-Erdman
- [S107] Newspaper Article, "Many Couples Obtain Licenses To Marry," The Daily Item, June 25, 1963, Page 9. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-item/204953045/… : accessed August 30, 2026).
- [S1147] Online Obituary, for Owen James Erdman, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Inc., Millersburg, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Owen-James-Erdman
Kenneth L. Klinger1
M, #53120, b. 3 June 1956, d. 26 January 2006
- Last Edited: 21 Jan 2018
- Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Kenneth L. Klinger was born on 3 June 1956, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
- He was the son of Vernon L. Klinger and Jean M. O'Neill.1
- Kenneth L. Klinger died on 26 January 2006, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 49.1
- Father*: Vernon L. Klinger1 b. 1 May 1930, d. 14 Mar 2013
- Mother*: Jean M. O'Neill1 b. 25 Oct 1933, d. 20 Dec 2012
Citations
- [S1147] Online Obituary.
Louise Evelyn Coles1
F, #53121, b. 1933, d. 11 June 2001
- Last Edited: 21 Jan 2018
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Louise Evelyn Coles was born in 1933.1
- She married William E. Klinger, son of Walter Rohrman Klinger and Olive Ann Elizabeth Waters.1
- Louise Evelyn Coles died on 11 June 2001.1
Citations
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Elwood W. Kessler1
M, #53123, b. 16 August 1909, d. 6 December 1973
- Last Edited: 24 Jun 2019
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Elwood W. Kessler was born on 16 August 1909.1,2
- He married Margaret Ida Lesher, daughter of Henry H. Lesher III and Mabel Gertrude Klinger, on 1 August 1931.1
- Elwood W. Kessler died on 6 December 1973, at age 64.1
- He was buried at Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Cemetery, Hollywood, St. Mary's County, MD.2
Children of Elwood W. Kessler and Margaret Ida Lesher
Citations
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Margaret Ida Kessler. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15703731/…
- [S941] 1940 US Census, Barry Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03601; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 54-7.
- [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.
- [S1024] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010). Hereinafter cited as U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.
Paul E. Stauffer Sr.1
M, #53124, d. 31 October 2000
- Last Edited: 22 Jan 2018
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Paul E. Stauffer Sr. married Margaret Ida Lesher, daughter of Henry H. Lesher III and Mabel Gertrude Klinger, on 27 December 1980.1
- Paul E. Stauffer Sr. died on 31 October 2000.1
Citations
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Margaret Ida Kessler. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Ella Mae Kessler1
F, #53125, b. 29 May 1932, d. 26 June 2002
- Last Edited: 22 Jan 2018
- Relationship: 4th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Ella Mae Kessler was born on 29 May 1932, Lavelle, Schuylkill County, PA.1
- She was the daughter of Elwood W. Kessler and Margaret Ida Lesher.1
- Ella Mae Kessler married Donald Ernest Whiting.1
- Ella Mae Kessler died on 26 June 2002, Berlin, Worcester County, MD, at age 70.1,2
- She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester County, MD.2
- Father*: Elwood W. Kessler1 b. 16 Aug 1909, d. 6 Dec 1973
- Mother*: Margaret Ida Lesher1 b. 28 Apr 1914, d. 9 Dec 2007
Child of Ella Mae Kessler and Donald Ernest Whiting
- David Earl Whiting2 b. 10 Jan 1954, d. 12 Jul 2003
Donald Ernest Whiting1,2
M, #53126, b. 1923, d. 2003
- Last Edited: 22 Jan 2018
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Donald Ernest Whiting was born in 1923.2
- He married Ella Mae Kessler, daughter of Elwood W. Kessler and Margaret Ida Lesher.1
- Donald Ernest Whiting died in 2003.2
- He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Berlin, Worcester County, MD.2
Child of Donald Ernest Whiting and Ella Mae Kessler
- David Earl Whiting2 b. 10 Jan 1954, d. 12 Jul 2003
David Earl Whiting1
M, #53127, b. 10 January 1954, d. 12 July 2003
- Last Edited: 22 Jan 2018
- Relationship: 5th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- David Earl Whiting was born on 10 January 1954, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, MD.1
- He was the son of Donald Ernest Whiting and Ella Mae Kessler.1
- David Earl Whiting died on 12 July 2003, Fairview Township, York County, PA, at age 49.1
- He was buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA.1
- Father*: Donald Ernest Whiting1 b. 1923, d. 2003
- Mother*: Ella Mae Kessler1 b. 29 May 1932, d. 26 Jun 2002
Citations
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.