Mary Brossman1

F, #68191
  • Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

Child of Mary Brossman and William K. Kerchner

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lester E. Kerchner, The Ephrata Review (Ephrata, Pennsylvania), 20 Feb 1969, Thu, Page 2.

Edward Bonawitz1

M, #68192
  • Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

Child of Edward Bonawitz and Maggie Koch

Citations

  1. [S1151] Pennsylvania Birth Certificates, 1906-1913, online www.ancestry.com (Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records Reel: 267), Certificate Number: 162998; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Birth Certificates, 1906-1913.

Maggie Koch1

F, #68193
  • Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

Child of Maggie Koch and Edward Bonawitz

Citations

  1. [S1151] Pennsylvania Birth Certificates, 1906-1913, online www.ancestry.com (Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records Reel: 267), Certificate Number: 162998; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania Birth Certificates, 1906-1913.

Robert E. Barry1

M, #68194, b. 22 November 1901, d. 14 August 1996
  • Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023
  • Robert E. Barry was born on 22 November 1901, Somerville, MA.2
  • He married Dorothy M. Wetten.1
  • Robert E. Barry died on 14 August 1996, at age 94.2

Child of Robert E. Barry and Dorothy M. Wetten

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194026057/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN: 170057500; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Dorothy M. Wetten1

F, #68195, b. 5 March 1909, d. 22 August 1994
  • Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023
  • Dorothy M. Wetten was born on 5 March 1909, Hazelton, Luzerne County, PA.2
  • She married Robert E. Barry.1
  • Dorothy M. Wetten died on 22 August 1994, Reading Nursing Center, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 85.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Dorothy Barry, 85, Shillington
    Leaves 48 survivors
    SHILLINGTON -- Dorothy M. Barry, 85, of 34D W. Broad Shillington, died Monday, Aug. 22, 1994, at 12:50 p.m. in the Reading Nursing Center, where she had been a guest since Wednesday.
    Born March 5, 1909, in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Henry A. and Esther A. (Graver) Wetten.
    She was a housewife all her life.
    She was a member of the Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing.
    In addition to her husband, Robert E. Barry she is survived by four sons; Robert E. Jr. of Hamburg RD2, George Gene O. of Wyomissing and Lynn D. of Reading; four daughters, Joan E. Gardner of Summerville, N.C., Beverly A. Kear of Pottsville, Kim S. Suess of Bernville and Linda J. Barry of Wyomissing; 10 grandchildren; 25 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Oliver Wetton of Watsontown and Harry Wetton of Stuart, two sisters, Marian A. Wetton of Stuart, and Beatrice O. Heiser of Morgantown.
    Services will be private. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.
    Arrangements were made by the Klee Funeral Home, Shillington.
    The Daily Item, August 26, 1994, Page 13.2
  • She was buried at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton, Berks County, PA.2

Child of Dorothy M. Wetten and Robert E. Barry

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194026057/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Dorothy M. Barry, The Daily Item, August 26, 1994, Page 13. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed September 25, 2023).

Keith A. Gardner1

M, #68202, b. 1955, d. 2011
  • Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Joan E. Gardner, Reading Eagle, Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2018; online: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/readingeagle/name/…
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115095550/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Guy B. Gardner1

M, #68203, b. 1957, d. 8 December 2016
  • Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Joan E. Gardner, Reading Eagle, Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2018; online: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/readingeagle/name/…
  2. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/35886573/…

John Updegrove1

M, #68207
  • Last Edited: 6 Dec 2021

Child of John Updegrove and Martha P. Cooper

Citations

  1. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Wedding At Orwin," West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 29 Jun 1934, Fri, Page 1.
  2. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Marriage Licenses," Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 07 Dec 1960, Wed, Page 32.

Martha P. Cooper1

F, #68208
  • Last Edited: 6 Dec 2021

Child of Martha P. Cooper and John Updegrove

Citations

  1. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Marriage Licenses," Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 07 Dec 1960, Wed, Page 32.

Richard Willard Updegrove1,2

M, #68210, b. 28 September 1937, d. 29 September 1994
  • Last Edited: 6 Dec 2021
  • Richard Willard Updegrove is also referred to as Richard W. Leitzel in some sources.5,3
  • He was born on 28 September 1937, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.1
  • He was the son of Willard Henry Leitzel and Ruby Catherine Updegrove.1
  • Some sources, including Richard's obituary, list his parents as John and Martha Cooper Updegrove, but more likely he was actually a son of Willard and Ruby Updegrove Leitzel. John H. Updegrove's obituary lists "Richard Leitzel" as a foster son, as does one of Marth P. Cooper Updegrove's obituaries. The 1940 Census for Willard and Ruby Leitzel's household lists "Richard Leitzel" as their son.1,3,2,5,6,4
  • Richard Willard Updegrove married Patricia A. McAuliffe circa June 1960.1,7
  • Richard Willard Updegrove died on 29 September 1994, Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 57.1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Updegrove rites
    Mass of Christian Burial for Richard W. Updegrove, 57, of 420 Julian St., Williamstown, who died Thursday at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Williamstown, by the Rev. Bernard McGinley. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Corl Funeral Homes Inc., Williamstown, is in charge of arrangements.
    Born in Ashland, Sept. 28, 1937, he was a son of the late John and Martha Cooper Updegrove.
    He was president of Williamstown Borough Council. He was appointed to council in 1980 and served as president since January 1991.
    He was employed as a mechanic at AMP, Williamstown.
    He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Liberty Hose Company No. 1, Williamstown; Williamstown Legion Home Association; and Williamstown Military Band.
    Surviving are his wife, the former. Patricia McAuliffe; two sons, Richard, Williamstown, and Eric, Hanover; a daughter, Teresa Stahlnecker, Harrisburg; two sisters, Thelma Arnold, Lykens, and Ruth Schucker, Williamstown; three grandsons.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 01 Oct 1994, Sat, Page 2.1
  • He was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.8

Children of Richard Willard Updegrove and Patricia A. McAuliffe

  • Richard Updegrove1
  • Eric Updegrove1
  • Teresa Marie Updegrove1

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Richard W. Updegrove, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 01 Oct 1994, Sat, Page 2.
  2. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN:     164309979; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for John Updegrove, West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 25 Feb 1955, Fri, Page 1.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Martha Updegrove, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 05 Aug 1972, Sat, Page 2.
  5. [S941] 1940 US Census, Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03607; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 54-172; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  6. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Martha P. Updegrove, West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 10 Aug 1972, Thu, Page 1.
  7. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Marriage Licenses," Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 23 Jun 1960, Thu, Page 13.
  8. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27432914/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Patricia A. McAuliffe1

F, #68211, b. 26 December 1938, d. 10 August 2015
  • Last Edited: 6 Dec 2021

Children of Patricia A. McAuliffe and Richard Willard Updegrove

  • Richard Updegrove1
  • Eric Updegrove1
  • Teresa Marie Updegrove1

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Richard W. Updegrove, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 01 Oct 1994, Sat, Page 2.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150645682/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Marriage Licenses," Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 23 Jun 1960, Thu, Page 13.

Donald C. Stahlnecker1

M, #68216, d. before March 1988
  • Last Edited: 6 Dec 2021
  • Donald C. Stahlnecker died before March 1988.1

Child of Donald C. Stahlnecker and Geraldine (?)

  • Scott Alan Stahlnecker1

Citations

  1. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Updegrove-Stahlnecker," Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 21 Mar 1988, Mon, Page 26.