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Bruce Richard Haas¹

• Last Edited: 27 Dec 2025

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

• Bruce Richard Haas was born on 8 April 1925, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of William Henry Haas and Katie Edna Hoffman.¹
• Bruce Richard Haas married Margaret Mae Kieffer, daughter of Earl S. Kieffer and Mildred A. Klinger, on 14 December 1952, Himmel's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.^3,4
• Bruce Richard Haas died on 25 June 2013, Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA, at age 88.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Bruce R. Haas, 88, Hebe
  HEBE — Bruce Richard “Puss” Haas, 88, formerly of Hebe and most recently liv- ing at Nottingham Village, Northumberland, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Nottingham.
  He was born April 8, 1925, in Red Cross, a son of the late William H. and Katie E. (Hoffman) Haas. On Dec. 14, 1952, he mar- ried the former Margaret Kieffer, who survives. They celebrated 60 years of marriage.
  Bruce graduated from Herndon High School as valedictorian.
  He was employed by Kauffman Mechanical Inc., working as a pipefitter and plumber.
  He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Red Cross, and the Local 520 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union of Harrisburg.
  Bruce enjoyed woodworking, hunting and gardening, and he will be remembered as a “jack of all trades.”
  In addition to his wife, he is survived by several nieces and nephews and great- nieces and great-nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Melvin E. Haas, and one sister, Clara A. Kahler.
  A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Himmel’s Church, Rebuck, where the funeral will follow at 11 with the Rev. Glen Keidel officiating.
  Interment will follow in Himmel’s Cemetery.
  Contributions in Bruce’s memory may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Red Cross, c/o Mae Lesher, 1242 Creek Road, Dornsife, PA 17823, or to Himmel’s Church, 107 Covered Bridge Road, Dornsife, PA 17823.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, visit www.srrfh.com.
  The Daily Item, June 26, 2013, Page B5.⁴
  
  
• He was buried at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.⁵

• Father*: William Henry Haas¹ b. 12 Jul 1901, d. 24 Jan 1973
• Mother*: Katie Edna Hoffman¹ b. 2 May 1903, d. 9 Jan 1992

Margaret Mae Kieffer¹

• Last Edited: 27 Dec 2025

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

• Margaret Mae Kieffer married an unknown person.²
• She was born on 28 August 1929.³
• She was the daughter of Earl S. Kieffer and Mildred A. Klinger.²
• Margaret Mae Kieffer married Bruce Richard Haas, son of William Henry Haas and Katie Edna Hoffman, on 14 December 1952, Himmel's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.^1,4
• Margaret Mae Kieffer died on 30 May 2019, Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA, at age 89.⁵
• She was buried at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Earl S. Kieffer² b. 25 Dec 1907, d. 11 Nov 2007
• Mother*: Mildred A. Klinger² b. 2 Oct 1911, d. 27 Apr 1995

Clayton Alexander Miller¹

• Last Edited: 29 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Clayton Alexander Miller was born on 20 January 1904, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.²
• He married Ida Salome Hoffman, daughter of Franklin Lewis Hoffman and Catherine W. Strohecker.¹
• Clayton Alexander Miller died on 3 March 1977, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 73.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Clayton A. Miller
  HERNDON - Clayton A. Miller, 73, of Jordan Township, Herndon RD1, a retired coal miner and farmer, died at 1:45 p.m. Thursday in his home.
  He had been in ill health for the past 15 years.
  Born in Dalmatia RD, Jan. 20, 1904, he was a son of the late Clayton and Amy Deppen Miller.
  Survivors are his widow, the former Ida Hoffman, whom he married in 1925; two children, Forrest Miller of Rebuck and Mrs. Cleo Shaffer of Herndon RD1; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown RD, by the Rev. George Heberling, pastor of the UCC Church, Herndon RD.
  Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Herndon RD1.
  At the request of the family there will be no viewing Sunday evening. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
  The Daily Item, March 4, 1977, Page 8.²
  
• He was buried at Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.³

Forrest Wayland Miller¹

• Last Edited: 29 Dec 2025

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

• Forrest Wayland Miller was born on 26 October 1925, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Clayton Alexander Miller and Ida Salome Hoffman.¹
• Forrest Wayland Miller married Rhea L. Bixler, daughter of Lloyd Charles Bixler and Grace Elizabeth Stutzman, circa March 1953.^2,3
• Forrest Wayland Miller died on 22 October 1985, Washington Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 59.^1,4,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Forrest W. Miller, 59, Rebuck
  REBUCK - Forrest W. Miller, 59, Rebuck, died Tuesday afternoon while harvesting corn on his farm.
  Born in Jordan Township, Oct. 26, 1925, he was a son of the late Clayton and Ida Hoffman Miller. He was married to the former Rhea Bixler.
  Mr. Miller was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Valley View Fire Company.
  In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Craig of Leck Kill; a daughter, Karen of Elizabethville; a grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Cleo Shaffer of Herndon RD.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday i in the Buffington Funeral Home, Valley View, by the Rev. Dr. Donald Fishel, pastor of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
  Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
  There will be no viewing tomorrow evening.
  The Daily Item, October 24, 1985, Page 8.⁴
  
• He was buried at Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Clayton Alexander Miller¹ b. 20 Jan 1904, d. 3 Mar 1977
• Mother*: Ida Salome Hoffman¹ b. 10 Sep 1908, d. 17 Mar 1985

Cleo Mae Miller¹

• Last Edited: 29 Dec 2025

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

• Cleo Mae Miller was born on 1 May 1930, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Clayton Alexander Miller and Ida Salome Hoffman.¹
• Cleo Mae Miller married William F. Shaffer, son of George W. Shaffer and Sarah L. Troutman, on 15 September 1948, Hagerstown, Washinton County, MD.²
• Cleo Mae Miller died on 20 April 2024, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 93.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Cleo Mae Shaffer
  May 1, 1930 - April 20, 2024
  Cleo Mae Shaffer, 93, of Jordan Township, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the home of her daughter and caregiver in Klingerstown. She was born in Jordan Twp on May 1, 1930, a daughter of the late Ida S. (Hoffman) Miller and the late Clayton A. Miller.
  She was a member of Saint Paul's UCC, Urban. While she was still able, Cleo enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, doing word-finds, gardening, canning and spending time with her family and friends.
  Cleo is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Kenneth) Strohecker; two grandsons, Todd (Julie) Strohecker, Ty Strohecker; great-grandchildren, Lainey, Taylee and Parker Strohecker all of Klingerstown. She was preceded in death by husband of 71 years, William F. Shaffer and a brother, Forrest W. Miller.
  As per Cleo's request, there will be no services. Internment will take place in the Union Cemetery, Pillow.³
  
• She was buried at Union Cemetery, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Clayton Alexander Miller¹ b. 20 Jan 1904, d. 3 Mar 1977
• Mother*: Ida Salome Hoffman¹ b. 10 Sep 1908, d. 17 Mar 1985

William F. Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 29 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William F. Shaffer was born on 11 December 1924, Trevorton, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George W. Shaffer and Sarah L. Troutman.¹
• William F. Shaffer married Cleo Mae Miller, daughter of Clayton Alexander Miller and Ida Salome Hoffman, on 15 September 1948, Hagerstown, Washinton County, MD.¹
• William F. Shaffer died on 5 April 2020, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 95.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  William F. Shaffer
  December 11, 1924 - April 5, 2020
  William F. Shaffer, 95, of Herndon, Jordan Twp, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Trevorton on December 11, 1924, a son of the late Sarah and George Shaffer, raised and educated in Urban, PA.
  William served in the Pacific Theater during WWII, he was employed as a Brick Mason until his retirement in 1986. He married Cleo Mae Miller (who survives) on September 15, 1948 in Hagerstown, MD. He was a member of Saint Paul's UCC in Urban and the Bricklayer's Union Local #5.
  William enjoyed square dancing as long as he was able, spending time with family and friends, playing cards, helping on his daughter and son-in-law's farm operation, working in his wood shop where he built many pieces of furniture as well as many other small wooden items. He will be remembered for helping others, he had a kind and gentle soul. He adored his family and took pride in all their accomplishments.
  William is survived by his wife Cleo Shaffer; daughter, Sandra (Kenneth) Strohecker; two grandsons, Todd (Julie) Strohecker, Ty Strohecker; three great-grandchildren, Lainey, Taylee, and Parker Strohecker all of Klingerstown; brother, Eugene (Shirley) Shaffer of Millersburg; sister, Anna Mae Mentzer of Port Charlotte, FL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Roy, George, Norman Shaffer and an infant brother; sister, Margaret Baumert; half-siblings Myrlie Grimm, John and Felix Shaffer and Sara Shaffer-Latsha.
  As per William's request, there will be no services. Interment will take place in the Union Cemetery, Pillow.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice.¹
  
• He was buried at Union Cemetery, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: George W. Shaffer¹ b. 4 Aug 1883, d. 29 Sep 1961
• Mother*: Sarah L. Troutman¹ b. 3 May 1897, d. 15 Jul 1966

Rhea L. Bixler¹

• Last Edited: 29 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Rhea L. Bixler was born on 8 September 1932, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Lloyd Charles Bixler and Grace Elizabeth Stutzman.
• Rhea L. Bixler married Forrest Wayland Miller, son of Clayton Alexander Miller and Ida Salome Hoffman, circa March 1953.^1,2
• Rhea L. Bixler died on 11 June 2006, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 73.¹
• As of 13 June 2006, Rhea L. Bixler lived at an unknown place ; Funeral home obituary:
  Rhea L. Miller
  September 8, 1932 - June 11, 2006
  Rhea L Miller, age 73, of Rebuck, passed away Sunday, June 11th, 2006 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was born in Valley View, on September 8, 1932, a daughter of the late Lloyd C and Grace E (Stutzman) Bixler. She was a 1950 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School. She retired as a seamstress for the former MonMar Mfg. Co, Gratz. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. Her husband Forrest W Miller died in 1985. She was also preceded in death by two sisters RoJean Boyer and Anna Barr. She is survived by a son Craig F, husband of Theresa Miller, Leck Kill; a daughter Karen L, wife of William Gaskill, Halifax; a grandson Brandon C Miller and a granddaughter Bridget M Miller, both of Leck Kill; her companion for 20 years Franklin Keim, RD Dornsife; three brothers Lee Bixler, Hegins; Ned Bixler, Millersburg; and Dean Bixler, Bothell, Wash. Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14th, with Rev. George Reynolds officiating. Burial was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 1010 Rockville, MD 20852-9813. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.³

• Father*: Lloyd Charles Bixler b. 7 Apr 1906, d. 25 May 1970
• Mother*: Grace Elizabeth Stutzman b. 13 Jul 1907, d. 25 Jan 1976

Cardie Mabel Boyer¹

• Last Edited: 5 Jan 2026

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

• Cardie Mabel Boyer was born on 18 July 1913, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Adam Boyer and Clara Elizabeth Adams.¹
• Cardie Mabel Boyer died on 3 September 2002, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 89.¹

• Father*: Charles Adam Boyer¹ b. 1880, d. 19 Oct 1931
• Mother*: Clara Elizabeth Adams¹ b. Sep 1882, d. 20 Sep 1938

Mark Allen Adams¹

• Last Edited: 5 Jan 2026

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

• Mark Allen Adams was born on 23 May 1904, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Adams and Catherine Elizabeth Clark.¹
• Mark Allen Adams married Alice M. Deppen, daughter of William L. Deppen and Emma Jane Schmeltz.¹
• Mark Allen Adams died on 12 January 1985, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 80.¹

• Father*: Emanuel Adams¹ b. 28 Jul 1857, d. 7 Mar 1925
• Mother*: Catherine Elizabeth Clark¹ b. 19 Aug 1864, d. 23 Jul 1943

Joseph Elmer Adams¹

• Last Edited: 5 Jan 2026

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

• Joseph Elmer Adams was born on 31 August 1893, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Adams and Catherine Elizabeth Clark.¹
• Joseph Elmer Adams died on 17 March 1961, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Northumberland County, PA, at age 67.¹

• Father*: Emanuel Adams¹ b. 28 Jul 1857, d. 7 Mar 1925
• Mother*: Catherine Elizabeth Clark¹ b. 19 Aug 1864, d. 23 Jul 1943

William Oscar Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• William Oscar Adams was born on 27 February 1886, Dalmatia R.D., Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Adams and Catherine Elizabeth Clark.¹
• William Oscar Adams married Dora C. Deibler on 30 June 1906, Pillow, Northumberland County, PA.^2,3
• William Oscar Adams died on 28 July 1967, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  W. Oscar Adams
  MILLERSBURG - W. Oscar Adams, 81, of Millersburg RD, died Friday in his home.
  He was a retired farmer. He was a member of David's United Church of Christ and was an elder, a deacon and a member of the church for more than! 25 years.
  He is survived by two sons, Allen A. and Mervin W., both of Millersburg RD; four daughters, Mrs. Forest Miller of Hershey RD, Mrs. Catherine Shafer, of Elizabeth vi Mrs. George Jones of New Bethlehem, and Mrs. Mildred Telfof East Waterford; four brothers, Ray of Berrysburg, Harry and Mark, both of Dalmatia RD, and Raymond of Sunbury RD; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
  Services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at David's United Church of Christ, Millersburg with the Rev. W. Richard Solberg officiating. Burial will ¡bc in David's Cemetery.
  Friends may call at the funeral home at 512 Market St. today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow at the church from noon until time of service.
  The Evening News, July 31, 1967, Page 12.⁴
  
• He was buried at Saint Davids Reformed Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Emanuel Adams¹ b. 28 Jul 1857, d. 7 Mar 1925
• Mother*: Catherine Elizabeth Clark¹ b. 19 Aug 1864, d. 23 Jul 1943

Alice M. Deppen¹

• Last Edited: 5 Jan 2026

• Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alice M. Deppen was born on 18 January 1906, Jackdon Township, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of William L. Deppen and Emma Jane Schmeltz.²
• Alice M. Deppen married Mark Allen Adams, son of Emanuel Adams and Catherine Elizabeth Clark.¹
• Alice M. Deppen died on 21 July 2001, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 95.²

• Father*: William L. Deppen² b. 10 Jan 1882, d. 2 Aug 1961
• Mother*: Emma Jane Schmeltz² b. 16 Nov 1882, d. 30 Nov 1980

John Q. Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• John Q. Adams was born on 12 December 1891, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Adams and Catherine Elizabeth Clark.¹
• John served as a wagoner in Supply Company, 314th Infantry during World War I.²
• John Q. Adams married Marguerita Houdmon on 6 August 1926, Manhattan, NY.³
• John Q. Adams died on 22 April 1960, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA, at age 68.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  JOHN ADAMS
  John Adams, 69, retired poultryman and trucker, died last Friday at his home in Norristown, according to word received here. He was the brother of W. Oscar Adams, Millersburg: Elmer, Roy and Milton Adams, Dalmatia R. D; Mark Adams, Dalmatia, James Adams, Herndon, and Harry Adams, Hickory Corners. Services were held Wednesday in Norristown.
  The Daily Item, April 29, 1960, Page 6.⁴
  
• He was buried at First Presbyterian Church of Port Kennedy Churchyard, King of Prussia, Montgomery County, PA.²

• Father*: Emanuel Adams¹ b. 28 Jul 1857, d. 7 Mar 1925
• Mother*: Catherine Elizabeth Clark¹ b. 19 Aug 1864, d. 23 Jul 1943

Marguerita Houdmon¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marguerita Houdmon is also referred to as Margaret, Marguerite in some sources.
• She was born on 5 March 1905, Maisons Alfort, France.^2,3
• Marguerite or Margaret arrived in NY on 5 Aug 1926 on the ship President Roosevelt, which had sailed from Cherbourg. Her "US person" was John Adams, her fiance, whom she married the next day.^3,1
• She married John Q. Adams, son of Emanuel Adams and Catherine Elizabeth Clark, on 6 August 1926, Manhattan, NY.¹
• Marguerita Houdmon died on 1 July 2000, at age 95.^4,2
• Some sources record that Marguerita Houdmon died It is unclear whether this is correct. Social security records list July 1, 2000, as the date of death. in 1973.⁵
• She was buried at First Presbyterian Church of Port Kennedy Churchyard, King of Prussia, Montgomery County, PA.⁵

Gerald Michael Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Gerald Michael Adams was born on 21 August 1928.¹
• He was the son of John Q. Adams and Marguerita Houdmon.¹
• Gerald Michael Adams married Fayetta Edith Frank circa August 1950.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Gerald M. Adams
  Gerald M. Adams, 87, husband of the late Fayetta E. (Frank) Adams, Pinetown Rd., Lower Providence Twp., died Friday, June 17, 2016, at Seasons Hospice at Phoenixville Hospital.
  Mr. Adams was born on Aug. 21, 1928, in Norristown, and was the son of the late John Q. and Marguerite M. (Houdman) Adams. He was a 1946 graduate of Norristown High School.
  Before he retired, Mr. Adams was a mechanic at Philadelphia Gear Corp., Upper Merion Twp., for 29 years.
  Mr. Adams enjoyed hunting, shooting, and spending time with his family at his cabin in Center County. He was a past president of the Lower Providence Rod and Gun Club and a life member of the NRA.
  Mr. Adams is survived by his children, G. Frank, husband of Elizabeth (Heffner) Adams, E. Coventry Twp., and F. Gail, wife of Thomas Simpson, Upper Providence Twp; his grandchildren, Jessica Adams, Valerie, wife of Walter Jedwabny, T. Patrick Jr., husband of Chandra (Yovish) Simpson, and Gregory, husband of Suzanne (DiRusso) Simpson; and his great-grandchildren, Anna Simpson, Macy Simpson, Nicholas Simpson, Thomas Simpson, Jacob Cillo, Jolissa Adams, Annora Adams, Walter Jedwabny, and Avonia Jedwabny. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jocelyn Jones.
  Services will be private. Arrangements are by Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., Trappe.³
  
• Gerald Michael Adams died on 17 June 2016, at age 87.³

• Father*: John Q. Adams¹ b. 12 Dec 1891, d. 22 Apr 1960
• Mother*: Marguerita Houdmon¹ b. 5 Mar 1905, d. 1 Jul 2000

Fayetta Edith Frank¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Fayetta Edith Frank was born on 1 August 1930, Berwyn, Chester County, PA.^1,2
• She married Gerald Michael Adams, son of John Q. Adams and Marguerita Houdmon, circa August 1950.¹
• Fayetta Edith Frank died on 14 January 2013, Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA, at age 82.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Fayetta Adams
  Fayetta E. (Frank) Adams, 82, wife of Gerald M. Adams, Lower Providence Twp., died Monday, at home. Mrs. Adams was born on August 1, 1930, in Easttown Twp., and was a daughter of the late William G. and Fayetta E. (Russell) Frank. She was a 1949 graduate of Tredyffrin – Easttown High School. Mrs. Adams retired in 1994, from the Dettra Flag Co., Upper Providence Twp., where she was a seamstress for over 30 years. Mrs. Adams enjoyed crocheting, quilting, sewing, and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Adams is survived by her children, G. Frank, husband of Elizabeth (Heffner) Adams, E. Coventry Twp., and F. Gail, wife of Thomas Simpson, Upper Providence Twp; her grandchildren, Jessica Adams, Valerie, wife of Walter Jedwabny, T. Patrick, Jr., fiance of Chandra Yovish and Gregory husband of Suzanne (DiRusso) Simpson; her great-grandchildren, Anna Simpson, Macy Simpson, Jacob Cillo, Jolissa Adams, Annora Adams, Walter Jedwabny, and Avonia Jedwabny; and her sister, Pearl Beckner, Colorado Springs, CO. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lillian Austin and William Frank. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., Trappe.
  The Times Herald, January 16, 2013 to January 17, 2013.³
  
• She was buried at Great Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Malvern, Chester County, PA.²

Jocelyn Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Jocelyn Adams was born circa 1932.¹
• She was the daughter of John Q. Adams and Marguerita Houdmon.¹
• Jocelyn Adams died before 17 June 2016.¹

• Father*: John Q. Adams¹ b. 12 Dec 1891, d. 22 Apr 1960
• Mother*: Marguerita Houdmon¹ b. 5 Mar 1905, d. 1 Jul 2000