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Harry Harold Kieffer

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harry Harold Kieffer was born on 14 April 1926, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harry Raymond Kieffer and Pearl May Dietz.
• Harry Harold Kieffer married Emma Viola Clark, daughter of John Romberger Clark and Viola Savilla Schreffler, on 6 January 1940, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.²
• Harry Harold Kieffer died on 29 September 1987, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 61.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Kieffer Rites
  Services for Harry H. Kief fer, 66, of Klingerstown area, who died Tuesday afternoon in his home, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Christ United Church of Christ, Leck Kill The Rev. Bruce Dalious will officiate. Interment will be in St. John's Reformed Cemetery, Leck Kill. There will be no calling hours Friday evening. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Mr. Kieffer was in ill health since July 1986.
  He was born in Klingerstown area of Upper Mahanoy [Mahantongo] Township, April 14, 1921, a son of the late Harry R. and Pearl Dietz Kieffer.
  He was a farmer , and a retired toolmaker for
  Brubaker tool Corp., Millersburg. He retired in 1983.
  He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, and was a former church consistory member.
  Mr. Kieffer was a member of Mahantongo Fire Company, Pitman, and Herndon Lodge 702, F&AM.
  He was married to the former Emma B. Clark on Jan. 6, 1940 at Leck Kill.
  A brother, Paul, died in September 1985.
  Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Martin, Klingerstown area; a daughter, Lily Hoch, Rebuck; five grandchildren; a brother, Earl, Tremont area.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 01 Oct 1987, Thu, Page 3.²
  
• He was buried at Saint John's Cemetery, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Harry Raymond Kieffer b. 21 Feb 1902, d. 1 Dec 1970
• Mother*: Pearl May Dietz b. 8 May 1903, d. 31 Oct 1951

Emma Viola Clark¹

• Last Edited: 4 Jun 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Emma Viola Clark was born on 23 August 1920, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of John Romberger Clark and Viola Savilla Schreffler.²
• Emma Viola Clark married Harry Harold Kieffer, son of Harry Raymond Kieffer and Pearl May Dietz, on 6 January 1940, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• Emma Viola Clark died on 1 June 2022, Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 101.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Emma Viola Kieffer
  August 23, 1920 - June 1, 2022
  LECK KILL- Emma Viola Kieffer,101, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Coal Township.
  She was born August 23, 1920 in Dornsife, a daughter to the late John and Viola (Schreffler) Clark.
  Emma graduated from Upper Mahanoy Township High School in 1939.
  She was employed as a seamstress at B&R Apparel in Wiconisco and a tax collector for Upper Mahanoy Township.
  Emma was a member of the Idella Rebekah Lodge in Dornsife and a lifetime member of the Christ Evangelical & Reformed Church in Leck Kill.
  Emma had a passion for quilting, gardening and baking. She was known for her apple dumplings, pies and benekie cookies.
  She survived by her 2 children, Marlin R. Kieffer (Shirley) of Leck Kill and Lily M. Hoch (Paul) of Rebuck; 5 grandchildren Penny Jones (Mark), Wendy Glace (Eric), John Kieffer (Krista), Mindy Kahler (Jeff) and Jason Kieffer (Amy); 9 great grandchildren and 4 great- great grandchildren; a sister, Nelma Lute, nieces and nephews.
  Emma was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Harry H. Kieffer, by her granddaughter, Brenda L. Kieffer, and great granddaughter, Jenna D. Kieffer, 7 brothers and 5 sisters.
  There will be a visitation held at Christ Evangelical & Reformed Church on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 10-11 AM. Services will start at 11 AM with Rev. Krista Keisling officiating. Committal service and burial will follow the services at St. John's Lutheran Church, Leck Kill.
  Memorial contributions can be made to the Christ Evangelical & Reformed Church, 5189 Schwaben Creek Road, Leck Kill, Pa 17836
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. The former Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has become part of our family of funeral homes, and we are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²
  

• Father*: John Romberger Clark² b. 1890, d. 8 Apr 1958
• Mother*: Viola Savilla Schreffler² b. 11 Sep 1895, d. 29 Jun 1979

Paul Leroy Hoch^1,2

• Last Edited: 13 May 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Paul Leroy Hoch was born on 23 November 1942, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.³
• He was the son of Guy L. Hoch and Dora E. Reitz.³
• Paul Leroy Hoch died on 10 May 2023, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA, at age 80.³
• Funeral home obituary:
  Paul Leroy Hoch
  November 23, 1942 - May 10, 2023
  DORNSIFE - Paul Leroy Hoch, 80, of Rebuck, entered eternal rest on Wednesday afternoon, May 10th, 2023 as a result of a mowing accident at his farm on Hoch Road, Dornsife.
  Paul was born November 23, 1942 in Dornsife, a son to the late Guy and Dora (Reitz) Hoch.
  He graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School in 1960.
  He was employed as a tractor trailer driver at Meckley's Limestone, Herndon and also took pride being a farmer, continuing in his grandfather's and father's footsteps, on Hoch Farm, a century farm this year in 2023.
  Paul's passion was taking care of his cattle and keeping the farm in great condition. Many cars would stop along the fence and take pictures of the calves running in the pasture. Over the many years, he would take care of critters dropped off or the ones that required extra loving . The farm vet, Dr. Temple, always said that if an animal had any chance of survival it was at Hoch Farm.
  Paul and Lily spent time with special friends traveling to West Virginia, enjoying the scenery, mixing pleasure with business, as he viewed livestock on other farms. They also enjoyed their daily outing for breakfast with the family dogs, Jack and Midnight, sometimes tagging along for their share.
  He is survived by his lifelong companion, Lily, his three daughters, Penny (Mark) Jones, Delta, OH, Wendy (Eric Pinkerton) Glace, Williamstown, PA and Mindy (Jeff) Kahler, Sacramento, PA. Six grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy, Lauren, Amber, Alayna and Colten. One Great-granddaughter, Milena. He has two surviving sisters, Jean Collura and Linda (Glenn) Straub.
  There will be a visitation held at Himmels Church, Rebuck, PA on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 10-11 AM. Services will start at 11 AM officiated by Rev Jane Compton. Following the service, interment will be at Himmels Church Cemetery.
  Memorial contributions can be made to a local fire company or a local pet shelter of your choice in memory of Paul.
  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.³
  
• He was buried on 19 May 2023, at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Guy L. Hoch³ b. 28 Dec 1914, d. 9 Apr 1994
• Mother*: Dora E. Reitz³ b. 27 Apr 1915, d. 25 Mar 2001

Earl W. Kieffer¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Earl W. Kieffer was born on 22 May 1929, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harry Raymond Kieffer and Pearl May Dietz.¹
• Earl W. Kieffer died on 21 November 2012, Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Earl W. Kieffer
  November 21, 2012
  Earl W. Kieffer, 83, of 216 Grove Drive, Hegins, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.
  Born May 22, 1929, in Leck Kill, he was a son of the late Harry and Pearl Dietz Kieffer.
  He was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High School.
  He was the president of Hegins Mining Co. and was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.
  He was also a member of F&AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Millersburg Forest, the Hegins Valley View Rotary and a member and former president of the IMA.
  Earl was an avid big game hunter.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Kieffer and Paul Kieffer.
  He is survived by his wife, Roberta V. Karper Kieffer, to whom he was married for 17 years.
  He is also survived by two daughters, Jacqueline L. McConomy and her husband, John, Punta Gorda, Fla., and Kay L. Morgan and her husband, Lee Hegins; two stepsons, Shawn C. Fenstermacher and his wife, Hope, Riverdale, Md., and Ryan M. Fenstermacher and his wife, Corinne, Dayton, Term; three granddaughters, Beth A. Bensinger, Hegins, Emilie K. Julian, Valley View, and Allison K. Davenport, Philadelphia; two grandsons, Bradley E. Morgan, Knoxville, Tenn., and Andrew K. McConomy, Houston, Texas; two step-granddaughters, Kayla M. Fenstermacher, Riverdale, Md., and Madisyn L. Fenstermacher, Dayton, Tenn; and seven great-grandchildren.
  Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, with the Rev. Michael C. Klahr officiating. A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Masonic services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fountain Community Cemetery Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 22 Nov 2012, Thu, Page A12.¹
  

• Father*: Harry Raymond Kieffer¹ b. 21 Feb 1902, d. 1 Dec 1970
• Mother*: Pearl May Dietz¹ b. 8 May 1903, d. 31 Oct 1951

Lee I. Morgan¹

• Last Edited: 4 Dec 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lee I. Morgan was born on 18 June 1952, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Lee D. Morgan and Helen Joy Miller.²
• Lee I. Morgan died on 19 November 2023, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 71.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Lee I. Morgan
  June 18, 1952 - November 19, 2023
  Lee I Morgan, age 71, of Hegins, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence.
  He was born on Wednesday, June 18, 1952, in Ashland, a son of Helen Joy (Miller) Morgan of Valley View and the late Lee D "Short" Morgan.
  Lee was a 1970 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
  He was the owner of the former Morgan Oil Company, Hegins.
  He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
  Lee was also a member of F AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View.
  He was preceded in death by his father, Lee D "Short" Morgan; by a daughter, Beth A Bensinger, and a grandson, Donovan J Julian.
  Surviving are his mother, Helen Joy (Miller) Morgan; his wife Kay (Kieffer) Morgan, to whom he was married for 51 years.
  He is also survived by a daughter, Emilie K (Guy) Julian of Hegins; son, Bradley E (Laura) Morgan of Hershey; seven grandchildren, Gabrielle M (Daniel) Umholtz, Kieffer J Quandel (fiancée Natalie Brooks), Dominic L Julian, Cassidy T Morgan, Wyatt B Morgan, Gabriel G Julian, and Giovanni B Julian; a brother, Rick (Patti) Morgan of Milan; three nieces, Allison Davenport; Ashley Sanchez, and Krysta Manning; four nephews, Andrew McConomy, Derrick Morgan, Adam Morgan, and Garrett Morgan.
  Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating.
  Masonic services was held at 8:45 am at the church.
  A viewing was held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.
  Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
  Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church People Fund, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983.
  Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.
  Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.²
  
• He was buried on 24 November 2023, at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Lee D. Morgan²
• Mother*: Helen Joy Miller²

Paul Kieffer¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Paul Kieffer was the son of Harry Raymond Kieffer and Pearl May Dietz.¹
• Paul Kieffer died in September 1985.^1,2

• Father*: Harry Raymond Kieffer¹ b. 21 Feb 1902, d. 1 Dec 1970
• Mother*: Pearl May Dietz¹ b. 8 May 1903, d. 31 Oct 1951

Marlyn Herlen Dietz¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marlyn Herlen Dietz was born on 14 January 1931, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Milen Herlen Dietz and Lauretta Sara Lauer.¹
• Marlyn Herlen Dietz died on 17 March 2005, at age 74.¹

• Father*: Milen Herlen Dietz¹ b. 10 Jun 1905, d. 24 Nov 1988
• Mother*: Lauretta Sara Lauer¹

Robert Earl Dietz Sr.¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert Earl Dietz Sr. was born on 29 October 1932, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Milen Herlen Dietz and Lauretta Sara Lauer.¹
• Robert Earl Dietz Sr. married Carol Benensky.²
• Robert Earl Dietz Sr. died on 19 January 2004, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 71.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Robert E. Dietz Sr.
  Robert E. Dietz Sr., 71, of Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 13 S. Wylam St., Frackville, died Monday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
  Born in Mount Carmel, Oct. 29, 1932, he was a son of the late Herlen and Loretta Lauer Dietz. He was a 1949 graduate of Frackville High School.
  He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
  He retired after 37 years as a supervisor at Western Electric AT&T, Reading.
  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville, former Sunday school teacher, Frackville Midget Football and Little League coach, and former member of Elks Lodge 1533, Frackville.
  His wife, the former Carol Benensky, died in 2000.
  Surviving are three sons, Robert E. Jr., Johnson City, Tenn., Richard E., Schuylkill Haven, and Lloyd E., Frackville; a daughter, Laurie E. Oley, Marseilles, Ill; a brother, Marlin, New Castle, Del; eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. Cynthia F. Kennett will officiate. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. Albert L. Gricoski Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 22 Jan 2004, Thu, Page 3.²
  

• Father*: Milen Herlen Dietz¹ b. 10 Jun 1905, d. 24 Nov 1988
• Mother*: Lauretta Sara Lauer¹

Carol Benensky¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Carol Benensky married Robert Earl Dietz Sr., son of Milen Herlen Dietz and Lauretta Sara Lauer.¹
• Carol Benensky died in 2000.¹

Grace E. Proctor¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Grace E. Proctor was born in 1917.¹
• She married Marlyn Salen Dietz, son of Irie Elmer Dietz and Lillie Alvertta Starr.¹
• Grace E. Proctor died in 1985.¹

Herlen Larue Dietz¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Herlen Larue Dietz was born on 4 October 1936.²
• He was the son of Marlyn Salen Dietz and Grace E. Proctor.¹
• Herlen Larue Dietz married Jean W. Hoffman.³
• Herlen Larue Dietz died on 14 May 2007, at age 70.²
• He was buried at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Aristes, Columbia County, PA.²

• Father*: Marlyn Salen Dietz¹ b. 29 Jun 1911, d. 23 Jun 1997
• Mother*: Grace E. Proctor¹ b. 1917, d. 1985