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Ruth Anna Newswanger^1,2

• Last Edited: 7 Sep 2025

• Ruth Anna Newswanger married Martin Z. Weaver.¹

Francis McCormick¹

• Last Edited: 8 Sep 2025

• Francis McCormick married Fanny (?)¹

Fanny (?)¹

• Last Edited: 8 Sep 2025

• Fanny (?) married Francis McCormick.¹

Wilson L. Straub¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2025

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

• Wilson L. Straub was born on 18 July 1942, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Elvin Wilson Straub and Lauretta E. Williard.¹
• Wilson L. Straub married Dorene F. Smith, daughter of Allen Smith and Gertrude Ermert, circa June 1962.²
• Wilson L. Straub died on 6 September 2025, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Wilson L. Straub
  July 18, 1942 ~ September 6, 2025 (age 83)
  Wilson L. Straub, 83, a lifelong resident of Klingerstown, passed away Saturday evening, September 6, 2025 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Muir.
  He was born in Klingerstown, on Saturday, July 18, 1942, a son of the late Elvin Straub and Loretta Williard Hatter.
  Wilson was the owner and proprietor of Wilson Straub & Son Plumbing and Heating, Klingerstown, for over 57 years.
  He was a charter and active member of the Calvary Church, Lykens, as well as a member of the Klingerstown Fire Company, and Woodmans of the World, Pitman.
  Wilson was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fly fishing. He always looked forward to Fridays at the Gratz auction, where he could always be found striking up a conversation with just about anyone. He especially enjoyed speaking Dutch to others. Wilson also had a talent for tap dancing, and he possessed a work ethic second to none. He loved going out to eat, with Red Lobster being his favorite. He will be fondly remembered for his one of a a kind sense of humor.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorene Smith Straub, 2013.
  He is survived by two sons, Richard A. Straub, and his wife Tara, Muir, and Robert L. Straub, and his wife Rosane, Florida; two grandchildren, Fallon Kukuk, and Nathaniel Straub and his wife Valerie; four great grandchildren, Caleb, Hazel, Jonah, and Maggie.
  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home with his sons, Robert and Richard Straub officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11. Wilson will be laid to rest privately in the Northumberland Memorial Park, Sunbury.
  
  In lieu of flowers, donations in Wilson's memory can be made to Calvary Church, 6300 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048.
  
  To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.³
  

• Father*: Elvin Wilson Straub¹ b. 1 Nov 1915, d. 13 Jul 1998
• Mother*: Lauretta E. Williard¹ b. 30 Jan 1924, d. 24 Nov 1973

Joseph J. Scarduzio¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2025

• Joseph J. Scarduzio married Madeline M. Anderson.¹

Madeline M. Anderson¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2025

• Madeline M. Anderson married Joseph J. Scarduzio.¹

Isaiah Williard¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2025

• Isaiah Williard married Theresa Rinehart.¹

Theresa Rinehart¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2025

• Theresa Rinehart married Isaiah Williard.¹

Dorene F. Smith¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dorene F. Smith was born on 12 April 1943, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Allen Smith and Gertrude Ermert.²
• Dorene F. Smith married Wilson L. Straub, son of Elvin Wilson Straub and Lauretta E. Williard, circa June 1962.¹
• Dorene F. Smith died on 26 July 2013, Schuylkill Medical Center-East, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 70.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Dorene F. Straub
  April 12, 1943 ~ July 26, 2013 (age 70) 70 Years Old
  Dorene F. Straub, 70, of Ridge Road, Klingerstown, passed away Friday at Schuylkill Medical Center-East, Pottsville.
  Born in Pitman, Elder Twp., April 12, 1943 a daughter of the late Allen and Gertrude Ermert Smith.
  Dorene retired from Michaels Foods, Klingerstown.
  She was a charter and active member of the Calvary Independent Church, Lykens and its' Women's Ministry.
  Her life revolved around her family; she enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping and going out to restaurants.
  Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Wilson L. Straub; two sons, Richard A. Straub and his wife Tara, Muir and Pastor Robert L. Straub and his wife Rosanne, Elizabethville, two grandchildren Fallon Kukuk and Nathaniel Straub. Nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 31st at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. Tower City with her son, Pastor Robert Straub officiating. Burial will be in the Northumberland Memorial Garden, Sunbury. Viewing will be from 10-11 at the chapel. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to Nathaniel Straub Scholarship Fund, c/o Calvary Independent Church, 6300 St. Rt. 209, Lykens, PA 17048.²
  
• She was buried at Northumberland Memorial Garden, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.^2,3

• Father*: Allen Smith²
• Mother*: Gertrude Ermert²

Allen Smith¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2025

Gertrude Ermert¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2025