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Elvin Fake¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elvin Fake died on 13 February 1932, Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA; Stillborn.^1,2
• He was buried on 13 February 1932, at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA.^1,2
• He was born on 13 February 1932, Ephrata, Lancaster County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Warren Henry Fake and Mabel Adelia Long.¹

• Father*: Warren Henry Fake¹ b. 27 May 1898, d. 3 Nov 1972
• Mother*: Mabel Adelia Long¹ b. 18 Dec 1903, d. 5 Feb 1973

Ada Matilda Minnich¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ada Matilda Minnich was born on 8 February 1913, Lickdale, Lebanon County, PA.^3,4
• She was the daughter of Clinton W. Minnich and Mary Ellen Long.²
• Some sources record that Ada Matilda Minnich was born on 8 February 1914.⁵
• She was baptized on 11 March 1914, Jacobs Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She married Frederick Samuel Schwartz, son of Charles Schwartz and Carrie Owens, after 1930.⁶
• Ada Matilda Minnich died on 1 January 2004, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA, at age 90.^3,4
• She was buried on 4 January 2004, at Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,7
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ada M. Schwartz
  Ada M. Schwartz, 90, a resident at Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, formerly of Pine Grove, died Thursday at Lancaster General Hospital.
  Born in Lickdale, Feb. 8, 1913, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Mary Long Minnich.
  She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Pine Grove, and a 50-year member of Mary E. Moore Chapter 374 Order of the Eastern Star, Pine Grove.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick S., on Jan. 9, 1975; a brother, Clarence Minnich.
  Surviving are a son, Floyd, Falls Church, Va; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
  Graveside services were held Sunday in Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove. The Rev. Dr. Ira C. Lydic officiated. H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, was in charge of arrangements.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 05 Jan 2004, Mon, Page 3.³
  
• She was buried at Outwood Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.⁸

• Father*: Clinton W. Minnich² b. 13 May 1890, d. 27 Apr 1974
• Mother*: Mary Ellen Long² b. 18 Apr 1890, d. 15 May 1977

Frederick Samuel Schwartz¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Frederick Samuel Schwartz was born on 20 March 1906, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Charles Schwartz and Carrie Owens.¹
• Frederick Samuel Schwartz married Ada Matilda Minnich, daughter of Clinton W. Minnich and Mary Ellen Long, after 1930.¹
• Frederick Samuel Schwartz died on 9 January 1975, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 68.^2,3
• He was buried at Outwood Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Charles Schwartz¹
• Mother*: Carrie Owens¹

James M. Miller¹

• Last Edited: 12 Jun 2023

• James M. Miller was born on 23 January 1866, Hepler, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• He was the son of John Miller and Catherine Maurer.²
• James M. Miller married Elizabeth Maria Klock, daughter of Elias Klock and Harriet Fetter, in 1886.^1,3
• James M. Miller died on 10 December 1919, Hepler, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 53.^3,2
• He was buried on 14 December 1919, at Salem United Church of Christ, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2

• Father*: John Miller²
• Mother*: Catherine Maurer²

Elizabeth Maria Klock¹

• Last Edited: 12 Jun 2023

• Elizabeth Maria Klock is also referred to as Lizzie (?) in some sources.³
• She was born on 11 January 1867, Hepler, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴
• She was the daughter of Elias Klock and Harriet Fetter.²
• Elizabeth Maria Klock married James M. Miller, son of John Miller and Catherine Maurer, in 1886.^1,5
• Elizabeth Maria Klock died on 30 January 1939, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 72.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Heart Attack Fatal To Mrs. Lizzie Miller, 72
  Mrs. Lizzie Miller, 72, well known resident of Klingerstown R. D., died suddenly at 8 o'clock Monday evening from a heart attack. She resided with her son Leon Miller since the death of her husband James Miller, nineteen years ago.
  She suffered the fatal attack about 6 o'clock, shortly after the evening meal, and died about two hours later. A physician was summoned but she failed to respond to medical treatment. She had spent practically her entire life time' in that section and was known to a wide circle of friends.
  Surviving are three sons, Leon, at whose home she resided, Fred, Klingerstown R. D., and James, Valley View; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Henry, Valley View; and one brother, William Kroh, Cleveland, Ohio.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Leon Miller, and will be continued in the Rough and Ready church. Rev. James Beam, pastor, will officiate, and interment will be made in the church cemetery.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 31 Jan 1939, Tue, Page 2.⁶
  
• She was buried on 4 February 1939, at Salem United Church of Christ, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,2

• Father*: Elias Klock² b. 7 May 1848, d. 3 May 1869
• Mother*: Harriet Fetter²

Eleanor Mae Miller¹

• Last Edited: 20 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Eleanor Mae Miller also went by the name of Lottie.
• She was born on 21 April 1931, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Leon H. Miller and Helen Marie Straub.¹
• Eleanor Mae Miller married Leonard R. Deitrich, son of Felix David Deitrich and Kate Snyder, on 24 June 1950.^3,4
• Eleanor Mae Miller died on 16 September 2019, Green Valley Skilled Nursing Center, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 88.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Eleanor M. "Lottie" Deitrich, 88, of Pitman, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at Green Valley Skilled Nursing Center, Pitman.
  Eleanor was born in Klingerstown, April 21, 1931, a daughter of the late Helen (Straub) and Leon Miller.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard R. Deitrich, who passed away Aug. 10, 2004.
  She was a graduate of Hegins Township High School. She was employed as a seamstress at several garment factories in the area and as a cook at the hoagie shop in Valley View. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and enjoyed quilting with the ladies church group.
  Eleanor is survived by two daughters, Shirley Schwalm, of Hegins, and Pamela, wife of Blake Morgan, of Klingerstown; three sons, Leonard, husband of Denise Deitrich, of Hegins, Michael, husband of Leisha Deitrich, of Hegins, and Dennis Deitrich, of Pitman; one brother, Jim Miller; one sister, Virginia Keim; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.srrfh.com.
  Published in Republican & Herald on Sept. 18, 2019.²
  
• She was buried at Jacobs Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Leon H. Miller¹ b. 18 Aug 1909, d. 16 Nov 1990
• Mother*: Helen Marie Straub¹ b. 17 Jul 1910, d. 8 Sep 1993

Leonard R. Deitrich^1,2

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Leonard R. Deitrich was born on 22 June 1923, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴
• He was the son of Felix David Deitrich and Kate Snyder.
• Leonard R. Deitrich married Eleanor Mae Miller, daughter of Leon H. Miller and Helen Marie Straub, on 24 June 1950.^1,4
• Leonard R. Deitrich died on 10 August 2004, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Leonard R. Deitrich
  Leonard R. Deitrich, 81, of Pitman, died Tuesday morning at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, where he had been a patient since Saturday.
  Born in Pitman, June 22, 1923, he was a son of the late Felix D. and Katie Snyder Deitrich. He was a 1941 graduate of Hegins Township High School.
  He was a mill worker for Kieffer's Mill, Hegins, retiring in 1994.
  He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and Mahantongo Fire Company, both of Pitman.
  He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Colleen M. Deitrich, on Sept. 25, 1973.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Eleanor M. Miller, whom he married on June 24, 1950; three sons, Leonard S., Hegins, Dennis L., Fort Worth, Texas, and Michael L., Hegins; two daughters, Pamela S. Morgan, Klingerstown, and Shirley M. Schwalm, Pitman; three sisters, Daisy Ely, Hegins, Ruby Zerbe, Madison, Wis., and Orpha Troutman, Hegins; two brothers, Kenneth, Klingerstown, and Kermit, Pitman; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
  Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church. The Rev. Warren I. Egebo, his pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Jacob's Cemetery, Pitman. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 2004, Thu, Page 24.⁴
  

• Father: Felix David Deitrich³ b. 11 Jan 1887, d. 1955
• Mother: Kate Snyder³ b. 1899, d. 1964

Virginia Kathryn Miller^1,2

• Last Edited: 10 Dec 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Virginia Kathryn Miller was born on 30 December 1934, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3,4
• She was the daughter of Leon H. Miller and Helen Marie Straub.¹
• Virginia Kathryn Miller died on 28 November 2022, Cleona, Lebanon County, PA, at age 87.⁴
• Funeral home obituary:
  Virginia K. Keim
  December 30, 1934 - November 28, 2022
  Virginia K. Keim, 87, of Cleona passed away on Monday, November 28th, 2022, at her residence. She is survived by her loving husband of over 68 years, Paul A. Keim.
  Born in Rough & Ready, PA on December 30th, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Leon H. and Helen (Straub) Miller.
  Surviving in addition to her husband are 3 children, David G. Keim, husband of Pam of Lebanon, Debra A. Brungart, wife of Derrick of Lebanon, Cindy L. Keim, spouse of Senah Neal Williams of Rosamond, California, a brother, James Miller, husband of Shirley of Dalmatia, 7 grandchildren, Matthew Keim, husband of Jess, Adam Keim, husband of Ricki, Bradley Keim, Lauren Greene, wife of Jason, Dustin Brungart, husband of Natalie, Joshua Keim, DJ Brungart, 6 great grandchildren, Xander Keim, Kathryn Bell Keim, Hadley Bloom Keim, Hayley Keim, Remington Keim, Jack Brungart, and a daughter-in-law, Debbie M. Keim. Virginia was preceded in death by a son, Paul J. Keim, and a sister, Eleanor Dietrich.
  A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at Fairland Brethren in Christ Church, 529 W. Penn Ave., Cleona, PA 17042. A public visitation will be held from 10:00AM-11:00AM on Saturday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lebanon Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 5, Lebanon, PA 17042, in her memory. Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville is handling arrangements.⁴
  

• Father*: Leon H. Miller¹ b. 18 Aug 1909, d. 16 Nov 1990
• Mother*: Helen Marie Straub¹ b. 17 Jul 1910, d. 8 Sep 1993

John Dunkle¹

• Last Edited: 12 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• John Dunkle married Saloma Louesa Straub, daughter of George Brady Straub and Catherine Senora Klinger.¹
• John Dunkle died in 1971.¹

Mollie M. Hartman¹

• Last Edited: 12 Sep 2019

• Mollie M. Hartman was born on 13 August 1914.²
• She married Clair Nathan Romberger, son of Charles Benjamin Romberger and Alice Treafohena Harris.¹
• Mollie M. Hartman died on 25 September 1992, Wyomissing Lodge Nursing Home, West Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 78.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mollie Romberger, 78, Gratz
  Historical society member
  GRATZ -- Mollie M. Romberger, 78, of Gratz died Friday, Sept. 25, 1992, at Wyomissing Lodge nursing home in West Reading.
  Born Aug. 13, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie (Miller) Hartman.
  She was a member of Simeons Lutheran Church, Gratz, the church's Willing Workers, the Gratz Historical Society and the Gratz-Lykens Township Senior Citizens.
  She is survived by two daughters, Jean Eckert of Mechanicsburg and Ruby Schlegel of West Reading; one sister, Elah Hartman of Millersburg RD; and two grandchildren.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Simeons Lutheran Church, Gratz, by the Rev. Barry Ridge. Burial will be in Gratz Union Cemetery.
  Visitors may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.²
  
• She was buried at Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²

Howard Ralph Williams¹

• Last Edited: 12 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Howard Ralph Williams was born on 16 March 1922, Donaldson, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Ralph D. Williams and Mae Alice Straub.¹
• Howard Ralph Williams died on 18 October 2005, at age 83.³
• He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Ralph D. Williams¹ b. 1892, d. 1982
• Mother*: Mae Alice Straub¹ b. 19 Jan 1898, d. 23 May 1993

Arlene I. Williams¹

• Last Edited: 12 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Arlene I. Williams was born circa 1926, Donaldson, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Ralph D. Williams and Mae Alice Straub.¹
• Arlene I. Williams married Robert E. Miller, son of Ervin Miller and Verna Crawford, on 11 August 1946.²
• Arlene I. Williams died on 4 August 1976, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Robert Miller
  Mrs. Arlene W. Miller. 51. of 925 Cardinal Road, died Wednesday at 11:15 a m. at her home following an extended illness.
  She had worked as a secretary for Teachers Protective Mutual Insurance Co. in Lancaster until she became ill.
  The wife of Robert E. Miller, she was a member of Hempfield United Methodist Church. She and her husband celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on Aug. 11, 1975.
  Bom in Donaldson, she was a daughter of Ralph W. and Mae Straub Williams. Lancaster.
  In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two daughters. Donna M., wife of Dennis A. Getz. Cornwell Heights. Bucks County, and Patricia A., wife of Robert D. Farmer. Manheim; a son. Stephen R.. at home; four grandchildren and two brothers and two sisters. LeRoy R. Williams, Orlando. Fla; Howard Williams and Isabelle, wife of Ray J. Moyer, both of Lancaster, and Florence, wife of Robert Maurer, Bath.
  Intelligencer Journal (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), 06 Aug 1976, Fri, Page 4.²
  
• She was buried at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Ralph D. Williams¹ b. 1892, d. 1982
• Mother*: Mae Alice Straub¹ b. 19 Jan 1898, d. 23 May 1993