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Sally Jane Shutt¹

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2025

• Sally Jane Shutt was born on 6 May 1962, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Clarence E. Shutt and Betty Jane Sallada.¹
• Sally Jane Shutt died on 23 July 2016, Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 54.^1,2
• Funeral home obituary:
  Sally J. Morgan May
  May 6, 1962 ~ July 23, 2016 (age 54) 54 Years Old
  Sally J. Morgan May, 54, of Williamstown, passed away Saturday at the Schuylkill Medical Center-East, Pottsville.
  Born in Pottsville, May 6, 1962, a daughter of Betty Sallada Morris, Tower City and the late Clarence Shutt.
  Sally was formerly employed at Tallman's Family Farm.
  She was of the Protestant Faith and a member of the Tower City American Legion Auxiliary.
  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her boys and grandchildren.
  She was predeceased by an infant son, Michael Morgan, two brothers, Edward Shutt and Terry Morris. Her step-father, Warren Morris, Sr.
  Surviving in addition to her mother, are her husband, Gregory May; two sons, Matt Morgan, Tower City and Darin Morgan, Williamstown; sisters, Nancy Smith, Hegins, Judy Shutt, Tower City; brothers, Kevin Shutt, Tower City, Warren Jr. and Bobby Morris both of Tower City; Two grandchildren she adored, Taylor and Connor Morgan.
  Following Sally's wishes services will be private with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Penn State Children's Hospital, 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.²
  
  
  

• Father*: Clarence E. Shutt¹ b. 21 Jan 1923, d. 25 Jan 1988
• Mother*: Betty Jane Sallada¹ b. 6 Jul 1930, d. 5 Aug 2021

Michael David Morgan¹

• Last Edited: 26 Jul 2025

• Michael David Morgan died on 10 August 1983, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was born on 10 August 1983, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Dennis James Morgan and Sally Jane Shutt.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Michael David Morgan
  Michael David Morgan, son of Dennis and Sally Shutt Morgan, 125 Wiconisco Ave., Tower City, was stillborn Wednesday in Good Samaritan Hospital.
  Surviving, in addition to the parents, are a brother, Matthew; maternal grandparents, Betty Shutt and Clarence Shutt, both of Tower City, and maternal great-grandfather, John Saliday, Lykens.
  Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
  Corl-Dreisigacker Funeral Home Inc., Tower City, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican, August 12, 1983, Page 2.¹
  
• Michael David Morgan was buried at Saint Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Dennis James Morgan¹
• Mother*: Sally Jane Shutt¹ b. 6 May 1962, d. 23 Jul 2016

Grant David Morris¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Grant David Morris was born on 5 October 1923, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3
• He was the son of Howard Albert Morris and Betty May Coles.^1,2
• Grant David Morris married Betty May Coles on 25 September 1943, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5
• At the time of the 1950 Census, Grant was separated and living with his parents in Williams Township, Dauphin County. His 2 sons, Dennis and Howard, were living with him, although the Census mistakenly listed them as sons of Howard and Grace Morris rather than grandsons.⁶
• Grant David Morris died on 26 November 1996, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 73.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Grant D. Morris
  Grant D. Morris, 73, of Cemetery Street, Williamstown died Tuesday at Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
  Born in Williamstown, Oct. 5, 1923, he was a son of the late Howard and Grace Miller Morris.
  He was a retired self-employed carpenter.
  He was of the Protestant faith.
  Surviving are a brother, Warren, Tower City; a sister, JoAnn Ossman, Dayton; nieces and nephews. There will be no services. Corl Funeral Homes Inc., Williamstown is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican, November 27, 1996, Page 2.³
  

• Father*: Howard Albert Morris¹ b. 14 Mar 1898, d. 12 Aug 1967
• Mother*: Betty May Coles^1,2 b. 1 Jul 1922, d. 2 Sep 2005

Betty May Coles¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

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

• Betty May Coles was born on 1 July 1922, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She married Grant David Morris, son of Howard Albert Morris and Betty May Coles, on 25 September 1943, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• She died on 2 September 2005, Shermans Dale, Perry County, PA, at age 83.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Betty M. Mehalko
  September 2, 2005
  Betty M. Mehalko, 83, of Shermansdale, died Friday night at home.
  Born in Williamstown, July 1, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. and Erma Minnich Coles. She was a 1938 graduate of Williamstown High School.
  She was a member of First Baptist Church, Lykens, and Women of Moose 59, Millersburg.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G., in 1997.
  Surviving are a son, Dennis E. Morris Sr., Shermansdale; a daughter-in-law, Lorraine Morris, Landisburg; a sister, Anna Keen, Williamstown; a brother, Donald Coles, Williamstown; four grandchildren, Andrea Magee, Crystal Morett, Dennis Morris Jr.
  and Eric Morris; five great-grandchildren.
  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown. The Rev. Carl Slough will officiate. There will be no viewing. Memorial donations may be made to Asera Care Hospice, 4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 211, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Williamstown, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send condolences, visit www.dimon funeralhome.com.
  Republican and Herald, September 5, 2005, Page 24.³
  

Dennis E. Morris¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Relationship: 5th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dennis E. Morris was born on 11 July 1946.²
• He was the son of Grant David Morris and Betty May Coles.¹
• Dennis E. Morris died on 7 September 2015, Shermansdale, Perry County, PA, at age 69.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Dennis E. Morris Sr.
  Dennis E. Morris Sr., 69, of Shermansdale passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015, at home. He was born on July 11, 1946, to Grant Morris and Betty Mehalko.
  He graduated from Williamstown High School in 1964. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lykens, and now he’s with his Lord and Savior in Heaven.
  He was a very giving person and a friend to many. He had a lion’s heart with equal generosity.
  He is survived by his one true love, Lorraine Morris; 4 loving children: Andrea Magee of Lemoyne, Crystal Morret and husband Kevin of Landisburg, Dennis Morris Jr. and his wife Jenny of New Cumberland, and Eric Morris and his wife Janna of Dillsburg; and 7 grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his brother, Howard "Butch" Morris, and his parents, Grant Morris and Betty Mehalko.
  There will be no viewing. Graveside services and burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Rolling Green Cemetery, 1811 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
  The Patriot-News, September 13, 2015, Page A18.²
  

• Father*: Grant David Morris¹ b. 5 Oct 1923, d. 26 Nov 1996
• Mother*: Betty May Coles¹ b. 1 Jul 1922, d. 2 Sep 2005

Joanne L. Morris¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Relationship: 4th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Joanne L. Morris was born on 19 November 1939, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Howard Albert Morris and Grace Naomi Miller.¹
• Joanne L. Morris married Thomas Arthur Ossman, son of Edward Ossman and Vera Sarah Ulsh.²
• Joanne L. Morris died on 1 January 2008, York Terrace Nursing Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 68.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Joanne L. Ossman
  January 1, 2008
  Joanne L. Ossman, 68, of 1249 W. Market St., Williamstown, died Tuesday at York Terrace Nursing Center, Pottsville.
  Born in Pottsville, Nov. 19, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Grace Miller Morris.
  She was a retired seamstress from the garment industry and was of the Protestant faith.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, in 1991.
  Surviving are two sons, Thomas, Pitman and Gurney Indiana; a brother, Warren Morris, Tower City; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
  Graveside services will be held at noon today at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with the Rev. Edward Gobrecht officiating. There will be no viewing. Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Williamstown, has charge of arrangements. To sign the guest book, visit www. dimonfuneralhome.com.
  Republican and Herald, January 4, 2008, Page A11.³
  
• She was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Howard Albert Morris¹ b. 14 Mar 1898, d. 12 Aug 1967
• Mother*: Grace Naomi Miller¹ b. 29 Oct 1903, d. 3 Dec 1957

Thomas Arthur Ossman^1,2

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Thomas Arthur Ossman was born on 15 August 1927, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4,3
• He was the son of Edward Ossman and Vera Sarah Ulsh.³
• Thomas Arthur Ossman married Joanne L. Morris, daughter of Howard Albert Morris and Grace Naomi Miller.¹
• Thomas Arthur Ossman died on 2 December 1991, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 64.¹
• He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.^4,3

• Father*: Edward Ossman³
• Mother*: Vera Sarah Ulsh³

Edward Ossman¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Edward Ossman married Vera Sarah Ulsh.¹

Vera Sarah Ulsh¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Vera Sarah Ulsh married Edward Ossman.¹

Grace M. Ossman¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Relationship: 5th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Grace M. Ossman was born on 29 July 1960.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Arthur Ossman and Joanne L. Morris.¹
• Grace M. Ossman died on 10 June 2012, at age 51.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Grace M. Ossman
  June 10, 2012
  Grace M. Ossman, 51, of Williamstown, passed away Sunday.
  Born July 29, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Joann Morris Ossman.
  She was employed by Michaels Foods, Klingerstown.
  She enjoyed collecting stuffed animals and trinkets.
  Surviving are her companion of 30 years, Joel J. Jenkins; two brothers, Gurney Ossman, Indiana, and Thomas Ossman, Klingerstown.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at John R. Shultz Funeral Home, 406 Market St., Lykens, with Pastor Carl E. Slough officiating. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in United Methodist Cemetery, Williamstown.
  Republican and Herald, June 13, 2012, Page A12.¹
  
• She was buried at United Methodist Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: Thomas Arthur Ossman¹ b. 15 Aug 1927, d. 2 Dec 1991
• Mother*: Joanne L. Morris¹ b. 19 Nov 1939, d. 1 Jan 2008

Howard Albert Morris^1,2

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Relationship: 5th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Howard Albert Morris was born on 22 June 1944, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Grant David Morris and Betty May Coles.^1,2
• Howard Albert Morris died on 21 September 1972, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 28. A newspaper reported:
  City Man's Death Listed As Stabbing
  The death of a city man found slain in his apartment at 318 Verbeke St. Saturday night has been attributed to a stab wound of the chest, according to autopsy findings released yesterday by detectives.
  The report determined Howard Albert Morris, 28, died of massive hemorrhaging, Det. George Werner said. Werner said robbery does not appear to be the motive as the apartment was not ransacked nor items of value taken.
  According to police, Morris was found shortly after 5 p.m. by his landlord, Albert Forte, who said he was telephoned by the victim's employer, the owner of a Camp Hill Restaurant. The victim was last seen Wednesday at 11:p.m. when he left work, Werner said, and did not report Saturday afternoon as anticipated.
  Detectives said Morris was found lying on his side in bed with a sheet covering his nude body. His ankles were bound with neckties and his wrists were bound behind his back with the same material, police said. There were large bloodstains on the sheet over the body and other bed clothing, Werner said.
  Deputy Coroner Harry Horgan determined the man had been dead for two or three days, police reported.
  The Patriot-News, September 25, 1972, Page 6.^2,3
• He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Grant David Morris^1,2 b. 5 Oct 1923, d. 26 Nov 1996
• Mother*: Betty May Coles^1,2 b. 1 Jul 1922, d. 2 Sep 2005

Crystal Morris¹

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Relationship: 6th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Crystal Morris was born on 26 March 1970, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Dennis E. Morris and Lorraine M. Reightler.¹
• Crystal Morris died on 11 December 2020, M.S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 50.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Crystal M. Morret
  March 26, 1970 - December 11, 2020
  Crystal M. Morret, 50, of New Cumberland received her angel wings and went home to her Lord in Heaven on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the M.S. Hershey Medical Center. Crystal was born on March 26, 1970 in Pottsville, PA. She was the Director of Operations and Membership for the Pennsylvania Medical Society. She attended Capital Bible Church, of Harrisburg. Crystal loved family gatherings, gardening, spending time at the beach and organizing and planning the yearly family vacation to the Outer Banks.
  The greatest quality she embodied was her selflessness and ability to always put others in need before herself. She made sure to live each and every day with her children being the center of her world. May she forever rest in peace as the memories of her live on forever through her loved ones.
  She is survived by her grandmother, Ingaborg Reightler, her mother, Lorraine Morris, her daughter, Cierra Morret, her son, Carson Morret, her sister, Andrea Magee, her two brothers and sister-in-law, Dennis Morris Jr. & Eric Morris and his wife, Janna Morris. She is also survived by her nieces, Gabrielle, Olivia, Evelyn, Saige, her nephew, Declan Morris and several Aunts and Uncles. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Morris Sr.
  Funeral Services will be held at Musselman Funeral Home on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., Visitation will be held from 12 to 1:00 P.M in the funeral home. Private burial will be at Rolling Green Cemetery.
  Family and Friends may consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Tunnel to Towers, Capital Bible Church or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Crystal.
  The Musselman Funeral Home Is Honored To Serve The Morret Family. 324 Hummel Avenue Lemoyne, PA. 17043.²
  

• Father*: Dennis E. Morris¹ b. 11 Jul 1946, d. 7 Sep 2015
• Mother*: Lorraine M. Reightler¹

Harold F. Reightler^1,2

• Last Edited: 27 Jul 2025

• Harold F. Reightler married Ingaborg Wagner.³