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Bernice Thomas¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jun 2025

• Bernice Thomas married Robert Stutzman.¹
• Her married name was Stutzman.¹

Allison Dora Brynes¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jun 2025

• Relationship: 7th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Allison Dora Brynes was born circa 2002.¹
• She was the daughter of Andrew Brynes and Jamie Erdman.¹
• Allison Dora Brynes died on 14 January 2003, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Brranch, NJ.¹

• Father*: Andrew Brynes¹
• Mother*: Jamie Erdman¹

Sharon Lou Strohecker^1,2,3,4

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2025

• Relationship: 1st cousin 7 times removed of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Her married name was Straub.⁷
• Her married name was Erdman.²
• Sharon Lou Strohecker was born on 4 August 1953, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of Earl L. Strohecker and Gladys D. Kohler.^5,6
• As of 2 November 1971,her married name was Cunningham.⁴
• Sharon Lou Strohecker married Gary Wayne Erdman, son of Junion Wayne Erdman Jr. and Romaine Eleanor Mattern.^1,2
• As of 5 August 2010,her married name was Lisi.⁸
• Sharon Lou Strohecker died on 6 September 2023, at age 70.³
• Funeral home obituary:
  Sharon L. Lisi
  August 4, 1953 - September 6, 2023
  ELIZABETHVILLE - Sharon L. Lisi, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and esteemed member of the community, passed away on September 6, 2023, at the age of 70. Born on August 4, 1953, in Harrisburg, Sharon was a shining beacon of strength, compassion, and dedication throughout her life.
  Sharon was a woman of unwavering commitment, and her contributions as an Executive Assistant in the Attorney General's office for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will forever be remembered, in addition to this she also worked for the Department of Aging, and the Department of Drug & Alcohol. Her exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and warm demeanor made her an invaluable asset to each of the places where she worked.
  She was preceded in death by her husband Randall Lisi.
  In her personal life, Sharon's proudest accomplishment was her role as a mother and Nanny. She is survived by her loving daughters, Jamie Byrnes and her husband Andrew of Harrisburg, Shana Erdman of Millersburg, and Samantha Kimmel and her husband Andy of Harrisburg, who were the light of her life. Sharon's nurturing spirit and unwavering support provided a solid foundation for her daughters to grow and thrive. She was also the loving grandmother of Olivia, Emily, Waylon, Grayson and Crew.
  Born into a close-knit family, Sharon is also survived by her brothers, Brad Breslin and his wife Kathy of Millersburg and Bobby Breslin of The Woodlands, TX. Their bond transcended the bounds of mere siblings, as their shared memories and deep love fortified them throughout the years.
  Guided by her strong faith, Sharon was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Elizabethville. She found solace and strength through her spiritual devotion and cherished the faith that comes from a trust in God. She was a member of the local chapter of the American Business Women's Association. She was an advocate for wellness by her active lifestyle of running, mud runs, bowling, and water sports while enjoying time at her favorite places like the beach.
  To celebrate Sharon's life, a public visitation will be held on October 2, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Elizabethville, from 10:00-11:00am. The funeral service, officiated by Pastor Bill Romberger, will follow at 11:00 am, providing an opportunity for family, friends, and acquaintances to pay their final respects and share cherished memories.
  With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Sharon L. Lisi, a remarkable woman whose impact on those who knew her will never be forgotten. She leaves behind a legacy of love, integrity, and unwavering dedication that will continue to inspire and uplift all those whose lives she touched.
  In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church in honor of Sharon's memory or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741.
  May her soul find eternal peace, and may her memory be a blessing to us all.
  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
  
  

• Father*: Earl L. Strohecker⁵ b. c 1918, d. 15 May 1978
• Mother*: Gladys D. Kohler⁶ b. 6 Aug 1930, d. 6 Sep 1990

Robert Lawrence Breslin¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2025

• Robert Lawrence Breslin was born on 22 July 1928.^1,2
• He married Gladys D. Kohler.¹
• Robert Lawrence Breslin died on 26 September 1984, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 56.¹
• He was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.³

Gladys D. Kohler^1,2

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2025

• Her married name was Breslin.²
• Gladys D. Kohler was born on 6 August 1930, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.^3,1
• As of 22 September 1951,her married name was Strohecker.⁴
• She married Earl L. Strohecker, son of Charles David Strohecker and Mabel A. Hand, on 22 September 1951, Evangelical United Brethren Church, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5
• Gladys D. Kohler married Robert Lawrence Breslin.²
• Gladys D. Kohler died on 6 September 1990, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 60.¹
• She was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.⁶

Earl L. Strohecker¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2025

• Relationship: 1st cousin 6 times removed of Johann Peter Klinger

• Earl L. Strohecker was born circa 1918, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• He was the son of Charles David Strohecker and Mabel A. Hand.^2,3
• Earl L. Strohecker married Gladys D. Kohler on 22 September 1951, Evangelical United Brethren Church, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4
• Earl L. Strohecker died on 15 May 1978, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Charles David Strohecker³ b. 18 Oct 1893, d. 10 Apr 1939
• Mother*: Mabel A. Hand² b. c 1900, d. 11 May 1962

Leroy Newton¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2025

• Leroy Newton married Opal Fegley.¹

Opal Fegley¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2025

• Opal Fegley married Leroy Newton.¹
• Her married name was Newton.¹

William Valentine Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Relationship: Great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William Valentine Bowman was born on 18 October 1854.¹
• He was the son of Jacob Bowman and Catharine Klinger.¹
• William Valentine Bowman married Mary Catherine Collier, daughter of Isaac Collier.²
• According to the 1900 Census, Jacob and Mary had 14 children, only 4 of whom were then living.³
• William Valentine Bowman died on 23 February 1933, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  TOLL OF THE GRIM REAPER HEREABOUTS
  William V. Bowman William V. Bowman, 78, a resident of Lykens for over 30 years, died at the home of his son, Walter, South Second street, yesterday at 12 o'clock noon.
  Mr. Bowman was born October 18, 1854. He was preceded in death by his wife a number of years ago. Three daughters, Mrs. Harry L. Warick, Progress; Mrs. David Cunningham, Philadelphia; Mrs. Amor Cunningham, Lykens, and one son, Walter, Lykens, survive. Two brothers, Daniel, Halifax; Samuel, Fisherville, and two sisters, Mrs. James Walters, Halifax; Mrs. Sarah Harper, Steelton, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Fraternally he was a member of the Modern Woodman of America and K. of P.
  Funeral services will be held from the home of his son, Walter, 503 South Second street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. C. E., Boraston, M. E. pastor and Rev. P. E. Fridinger, minister of the local U. B. Church will officiate. Burial will be made in the Wiconisco cemetery.
  Lykens Register, February 24, 1933, Page 4.⁴
  

• Father*: Jacob Bowman¹ b. 7 Dec 1830, d. 10 Dec 1889
• Mother*: Catharine Klinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 26 Jan 1913

Sarah Ellen Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 3 Jul 2025

• Relationship: Great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Ellen Bowman was born on 30 September 1855.¹
• She was the daughter of Jacob Bowman and Catharine Klinger.¹
• As of circa 1874,her married name was Harper.²
• Sarah Ellen Bowman married Valentine U. Harper circa 1874.^2,3
• Sarah Ellen Bowman died on 13 April 1936, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA, at age 80.^4,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. SARAH E. HARPER
  Mrs. Sarah Ellen Harper, age 80 years, widow of Valentine Harper, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hilbert in Lancaster, Monday.
  She is survived by two sons and! four daughters, Ralph Harper, Philadelphia; Edward A. Harper, Millersburg R. D; Mrs. Grace L. Miller, Steelton; Mrs. Hilbert, Lancaster; Mrs. Elsie Stauffer, Millersburg and Mrs. Mollie Dillman, Halifax. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. Mary Matter and a brother, Daniel Bowman, both of Halifax; twenty-four grandchildren- and nine great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held in the United Brethren Church at Halifax, at two o'clock this Thursday afternoon. Burial will be made in Fetterhoff's Church cemetery near Fisherville.
  Elizabethville Echo, April 16, 1936, Page 1.⁵
  
• She was buried at Fetterhoffs Cemetery, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^4,1

• Father*: Jacob Bowman¹ b. 7 Dec 1830, d. 10 Dec 1889
• Mother*: Catharine Klinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 26 Jan 1913

Mary Edna Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Relationship: Great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Edna Bowman was born on 20 February 1858.¹
• She was the daughter of Jacob Bowman and Catharine Klinger.¹
• Mary Edna Bowman died on 21 June 1941, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 83.¹

• Father*: Jacob Bowman¹ b. 7 Dec 1830, d. 10 Dec 1889
• Mother*: Catharine Klinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 26 Jan 1913

Daniel W. Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Relationship: Great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Daniel W. Bowman was born in 1858.¹
• He was the son of Jacob Bowman and Catharine Klinger.¹
• Daniel W. Bowman died in 1942.¹

• Father*: Jacob Bowman¹ b. 7 Dec 1830, d. 10 Dec 1889
• Mother*: Catharine Klinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 26 Jan 1913

Emma J. Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Relationship: Great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Emma J. Bowman was born in 1859.¹
• She was the daughter of Jacob Bowman and Catharine Klinger.¹
• Emma J. Bowman died in 1893.¹

• Father*: Jacob Bowman¹ b. 7 Dec 1830, d. 10 Dec 1889
• Mother*: Catharine Klinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 26 Jan 1913

Samuel Franklin Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Relationship: Great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Samuel Franklin Bowman was born in 1863.¹
• He was the son of Jacob Bowman and Catharine Klinger.¹
• Samuel Franklin Bowman died in 1935.¹

• Father*: Jacob Bowman¹ b. 7 Dec 1830, d. 10 Dec 1889
• Mother*: Catharine Klinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 26 Jan 1913

Maggie N. Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 3 Jul 2025

• Relationship: Great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Her married name was Nelson.²
• Maggie N. Bowman is also referred to as Margaret M. Bowman in some sources.²
• She was born on 5 May 1870.¹
• She was the daughter of Jacob Bowman and Catharine Klinger.¹
• Maggie N. Bowman died on 22 January 1933, at age 62.¹

• Father*: Jacob Bowman¹ b. 7 Dec 1830, d. 10 Dec 1889
• Mother*: Catharine Klinger¹ b. 24 Aug 1831, d. 26 Jan 1913

Heinrich Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Heinrich Bowman married Elizabeth Urich.

Elizabeth Urich¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Elizabeth Urich married Heinrich Bowman.
• Her married name was Bowman.

Mary Catherine Collier¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Her married name was Bowman.¹
• Mary Catherine Collier was born on 8 May 1860, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Isaac Collier.²
• Mary Catherine Collier married William Valentine Bowman, son of Jacob Bowman and Catharine Klinger.¹
• According to the 1900 Census, Jacob and Mary had 14 children, only 4 of whom were then living.³
• Mary Catherine Collier died on 4 January 1912, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 51.^1,2
• As of 5 January 1912, Mary Catherine Collier lived at an unknown place ; Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. William V. Bowmon (nee Mary Cathryn Collier), died at her home on Main street at 7.30 a. m. yesof a complication of troubles, 51 years, 7 months and 28 days. months ago she returned from Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia, not improved by the treatment rethere.
  She was a daughter of Isaac Collier and wife and was born in Paul's valley. Her husband, three daughters and one son survive, viz: Cathryn (Mrs. H. L. Weirick), of Harrisburg; Jennie (Mrs. D. L. Cunningham), and Isaac Walter of Lykens, and Maude of Reading. Also by three sisters, two brothers and four grandchildren.
  The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at Lykens M. E. church, Rev. Wood officiating, assisted by Rev. Hildt of Wiconisco. Interment in Wiconisco cemetery.
  The Standard, January 5, 1912, Page 1.²
• She was buried at Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Isaac Collier²

Isaac Collier¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

Kathryn Mae Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Relationship: 2nd great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Kathryn Mae Bowman was born on 4 December 1877, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of William Valentine Bowman and Mary Catherine Collier.¹
• As of 2 November 1899,her married name was Weirick.²
• Kathryn Mae Bowman married Harry Luther Weirick, son of Henry Weirick and Elizabeth Wagner, on 2 November 1899, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3
• Kathryn Mae Bowman died on 19 June 1957, Havertown, Delaware County, PA, at age 79.^4,1
• She was buried on 23 June 1957, at Liverpool Union Cemetery, Liverpool, Perry County, PA.^4,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  KATHRYN MAE WEIRICK
  Kathryn Mae Weirick, widow of the late Harry L. Weirick ,died last Wednesday at her Havertown home in Delaware County. She was a native of Wiconisco.
  Funeral services were held Saturday at the funeral home in Havertown, with the Rev. Mr. Bachman officiating. Further services were held Sunday at the Liverpool Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Herman Shumaker officiating. Burial was in Liverpool Cemetery.
  Duncannon Record, June 28, 1957, Page 6.⁵
  

• Father*: William Valentine Bowman¹ b. 18 Oct 1854, d. 23 Feb 1933
• Mother*: Mary Catherine Collier¹ b. 8 May 1860, d. 4 Jan 1912

Harry Luther Weirick¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harry Luther Weirick was born on 7 April 1868.³
• He was the son of Henry Weirick and Elizabeth Wagner.²
• Harry Luther Weirick married Kathryn Mae Bowman, daughter of William Valentine Bowman and Mary Catherine Collier, on 2 November 1899, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^1,4
• Harry Luther Weirick died on 27 September 1940, Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, PA, at age 72.^2,3
• He was buried on 1 October 1940, at Liverpool Union Cemetery, Liverpool, Perry County, PA.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  HARRY L. WEIRICK
  Harry L. Weirick, for more than thirty-three years a resident of Harrisburg, until he moved to Upper Darby last July, died Friday at his home at West Chester Pike after a brief illness.
  Weirick was 72 years old and was engaged in commercial art work in Harrisburg for more than 25 years. He was a member of well known musical family and a number of years ago organized the church orchestra of the Park, Street Evangelical Church.
  Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Kathryn M. Weirick; three sons, Luke, Colonial Gardens, and Max and Park, at home, and one grandson, Jackie Weirick, Colonial Gardens.
  Funeral services and burial was held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Liverpool. The Rev. Elias H. Phillips, pastor of the Colonial Park Reformed Church, of which he was a member, officiated.
  Mr. Weirick before going to Harrisburg, resided in Lykens.⁵
  

• Father*: Henry Weirick²
• Mother*: Elizabeth Wagner²

Henry Weirick¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Henry Weirick married Elizabeth Wagner.¹

Elizabeth Wagner¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Elizabeth Wagner married Henry Weirick.¹
• Her married name was Weirick.¹

Paul B. Weirick¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Paul B. Weirick died in 1900, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was born in 1900, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harry Luther Weirick and Kathryn Mae Bowman.¹

• Father*: Harry Luther Weirick¹ b. 7 Apr 1868, d. 27 Sep 1940
• Mother*: Kathryn Mae Bowman¹ b. 4 Dec 1877, d. 19 Jun 1957

Luke Wagner Weirick¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Luke Wagner Weirick was born on 10 December 1901, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harry Luther Weirick and Kathryn Mae Bowman.¹
• Luke Wagner Weirick married Edna Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Charles K. Miller and Eleanor Losch, on 14 September 1930, Valley Forge Chapel, Valley Forge, PA.^2,3
• Luke Wagner Weirick died on 6 March 1984, Nipple Convalescent Home, Liverpool, Perry County, PA, at age 82.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Luke W. Weirick
  LIVERPOOL - Luke W. Weirick. 82. formerly of Harrisburg and Philadelphia, died yesterday morning in the Nipple Convalescent home Liverpool. where he had been a resident since Dec. 28.
  Born Dec 12. 1901, in Lykens, hewas the son of the late Harry Luther and Kathryn May Bowman Weirick. His wife, the former Edna Miller, died in 1981.
  Following his education in the Harrisburg schools. Mr. Weirick graduated from the Federal School of. Art. He was then employed as a display artist in the advertising department of the Harrisburg Patriot.
  Later, he operated a sign busirless in Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Following his retirement in 1967, he was the sigh painter and decorator for the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
  Mr. Weirick was a member of the Baughman United Methodist Church, New Cumberland.
  Surviving are two sons. John C. of Richmond. Va., and Carl H. of Glenmore; and four grandchildren.
  The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday in the George P. Garman Funeral Home: Liverpool, by Rev. Henry. F. Hopkins. Burial will be in, the Liverpool Union Cemetery.
  Friends may call in the funeral, home Friday from I to the hour of the service.
  The Daily Item, March 7, 1984, Page 8.⁴
  

• Father*: Harry Luther Weirick¹ b. 7 Apr 1868, d. 27 Sep 1940
• Mother*: Kathryn Mae Bowman¹ b. 4 Dec 1877, d. 19 Jun 1957

Edna Elizabeth Miller¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Edna Elizabeth Miller was born on 25 September 1905, Richfield RD1, Juniata County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of Charles K. Miller and Eleanor Losch.²
• As of 14 September 1930,her married name was Weirick.¹
• Edna Elizabeth Miller married Luke Wagner Weirick, son of Harry Luther Weirick and Kathryn Mae Bowman, on 14 September 1930, Valley Forge Chapel, Valley Forge, PA.^1,2
• Edna Elizabeth Miller died on 21 February 1981, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, PA, at age 75.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Edna E. Weirick
  NEW CUMBERLAND - - Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Weirick, 75, of 424 Haldeman Ave., died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday in her home, where she had been confined after having been hospitalized for several weeks.
  Born Sept. 25, 1905, in Richfield RD1, Juniata County, she was the daughter of the late Charles K. and Eleanor Losch Miller. In 1930, she married Luke W. Weirick, who survives.
  The couple lived in the Harrisburg area and for a number of years in the Philadelphia area.
  In Harrisburg, Mrs. Weirick was employed as a keypunch operator for the Commonwealth and, while in Philadelphia, she was employed in a similiar position for the International Resistors Corp., Philadelphia. She returned to Harrisburg in 1967 and was employed for a number of years as manager of a ladies' accessory department at Bowman's Department Store, Harrisburg.
  Mrs. Weirick was a member of the Baughman Memorial United Methodist Church, New Cumberland.
  In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, John C. of Greensboro, N.C., and Carl H. of Glenmoore; four grandchildren; and one brother, Alfred C. Baskin of Hershey.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the George P. Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, by the Rev. Henry F. Hopkins. Burial will be in the Liverpool Union Cemetery.
  Friends may call in the funeral home Tuesday from 9 a.m. to the time of the service.
  The Daily Item, February 23, 1981, Page 8.³
  
• She was buried at Liverpool Union Cemetery, Liverpool, Perry County, PA.^3,4

• Father*: Charles K. Miller²
• Mother*: Eleanor Losch²

Charles K. Miller¹

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2025

• Charles K. Miller married Eleanor Losch.¹