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Dora C. Deibler¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dora C. Deibler was born on 23 July 1887, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She married William Oscar Adams, son of Emanuel Adams and Catherine Elizabeth Clark, on 30 June 1906, Pillow, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• Dora C. Deibler died on 20 December 1965, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Dora C. Adams, Millersburg Resident
  Mrs. Dora C. Adams, 78, Millersburg, died Monday at Harrisburg Hospital. She was member of David United Church of Christ, Millersburg R. D.
  She is survived by her husband, William Oscar Adams; four daughters, including Mrs. Catherine Shaffer, Elizabethville; two sons, Allen A. and Melvin W., both of Millersburg R.D; two brothers, Homer and Joseph Deibler, both of Millersburg R D; 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
  Services will Friday at 2 p.m. from David's Church, in charge of the Rev. Richard Solberg, her pastor, and the Rev. Elden E. Ehrhart, pastor of McClure United Church of Christ. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home at Millersburg Thursday from 7 to 9 P.m.
  The Daily Item, December 22, 1965, Page 28.⁴
  
• She was buried at Saint Davids Reformed Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.¹

Margaret S. Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Margaret S. Adams was born on 4 April 1906.¹
• She was the daughter of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler.¹
• Margaret S. Adams married Forrest K. Miller in 1925.²
• Margaret S. Adams died on 27 April 1998, Fairfield, Solano County, CA, at age 92.¹
• She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern County, CA.¹

• Father*: William Oscar Adams¹ b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jul 1967
• Mother*: Dora C. Deibler¹ b. 23 Jul 1887, d. 20 Dec 1965

Forrest K. Miller¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Forrest K. Miller was born in 1905.¹
• He married Margaret S. Adams, daughter of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler, in 1925.¹
• Forrest K. Miller died in 1987.¹
• He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern County, CA.¹

Catherine Alvareta Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Catherine Alvareta Adams was born on 25 May 1909, Mifflin Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler.¹
• Catherine Alvareta Adams married Edgar Arlington Shaffer in 1932.²
• Catherine Alvareta Adams died on 7 March 2002, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 92.¹
• She was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: William Oscar Adams¹ b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jul 1967
• Mother*: Dora C. Deibler¹ b. 23 Jul 1887, d. 20 Dec 1965

Edgar Arlington Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Edgar Arlington Shaffer was born on 26 June 1908, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He married Catherine Alvareta Adams, daughter of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler, in 1932.¹
• Edgar Arlington Shaffer died on 20 January 1963, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 54.¹
• He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹

Evan Edgar Shaffer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Evan Edgar Shaffer was born on 9 February 1933, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Edgar Arlington Shaffer and Catherine Alvareta Adams.¹
• Evan Edgar Shaffer married Ruth Marie Burgett.²
• Evan Edgar Shaffer died on 7 June 1961, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 28.¹
• He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Edgar Arlington Shaffer¹ b. 26 Jun 1908, d. 20 Jan 1963
• Mother*: Catherine Alvareta Adams¹ b. 25 May 1909, d. 7 Mar 2002

Ruth Marie Burgett¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ruth Marie Burgett was born on 22 January 1934, Carlisle Springs, Cumberland County, PA.¹
• She married Evan Edgar Shaffer, son of Edgar Arlington Shaffer and Catherine Alvareta Adams.¹
• Ruth Marie Burgett died on 4 February 2012, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.¹
• She was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹

Dorothy M. Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Dorothy M. Adams was born on 2 December 1912.¹
• She was the daughter of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler.¹
• Dorothy M. Adams married George Balsar Jones in 1957.²
• Dorothy M. Adams died on 28 May 1991, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.¹
• She was buried at Saint Davids Reformed Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: William Oscar Adams¹ b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jul 1967
• Mother*: Dora C. Deibler¹ b. 23 Jul 1887, d. 20 Dec 1965

George Balsar Jones¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George Balsar Jones was born on 19 June 1909, Jefferson County, PA.¹
• He married Dorothy M. Adams, daughter of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler, in 1957.¹
• George Balsar Jones died on 11 October 1988, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.¹
• He was buried at Saint Davids Reformed Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.¹

Mildred Celeste Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Mildred Celeste Adams was born on 10 April 1915, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler.¹
• Mildred Celeste Adams married Walter Earl Telfer.²
• Mildred Celeste Adams died on 15 September 1999, Mifflintown, Juniata County, PA, at age 84.¹
• She was buried at East Waterford Cemetery, Tuscarora Township, Juniata County, PA.¹

• Father*: William Oscar Adams¹ b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jul 1967
• Mother*: Dora C. Deibler¹ b. 23 Jul 1887, d. 20 Dec 1965

Walter Earl Telfer¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Walter Earl Telfer was born on 16 June 1906, Spruce Hill Township, Juniata County, PA.¹
• He married Mildred Celeste Adams, daughter of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler.¹
• Walter Earl Telfer died on 11 October 1963, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 57.¹
• He was buried at East Waterford Cemetery, Tuscarora Township, Juniata County, PA.¹

Allen Albert Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Allen Albert Adams was born on 7 June 1923, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler.¹
• Allen Albert Adams married Miriam L. Henninger, daughter of Nevin F Henninger and Maud May Phillips.²
• Allen Albert Adams died on 16 August 2000, at age 77.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Allen A. Adams
  Allen A. Adams, 77, of 2149 Route 25 Upper Paxton, died Wednesday at Harrisburg Hospital.
  Born in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, June 7, 1923,1 he was a son of the late Oscar and Dora Deibler Adams.
  He was a retired farmer and also hauled livestock for Adams Livestock.
  He was a member of David's Church (Killinger), Millersburg.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Miriam Henninger; a son, Kenneth A., Millersburg; a daughter, Wanda Henninger, Millersburg; a brother, Mervin, Millersburg; a sister, Catherine Shaffer, Millersburg; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at David's Church. The Rev. Gary Becker will officiate. Interment will be in David's Church Cemetery. Hoover Funeral Home Inc., Millersburg, is in charge.
  Republican and Herald, August 17, 2000, Page 2.³
  
• He was buried at Saint Davids Reformed Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: William Oscar Adams¹ b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jul 1967
• Mother*: Dora C. Deibler¹ b. 23 Jul 1887, d. 20 Dec 1965

Miriam L. Henninger¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Miriam L. Henninger was born on 2 December 1921, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Nevin F Henninger and Maud May Phillips.¹
• Miriam L. Henninger married Allen Albert Adams, son of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler.¹
• Miriam L. Henninger died on 1 August 2004, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.¹
• She was buried at Saint Davids Reformed Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Nevin F Henninger¹ b. 30 Apr 1892, d. 30 Apr 1965
• Mother*: Maud May Phillips¹ b. 27 Jun 1893, d. 29 Mar 1968

Mervin William Adams¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

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

• Mervin William Adams was born on 9 January 1928, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler.¹
• Mervin William Adams married Edith Allegra Landis on 28 March 1948, Uper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.²
• Mervin William Adams died on 1 May 2018, Carolyn's Hospice Residence, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 90.^3,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mervin W. Adams, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 1, at Carolyn’s Hospice Residence. He was the seventh child of William and Sara (Deibler) Adams. His five sisters and brother preceded him in death.
  Merv was the beloved husband of the late Edith (Landis) Adams. Edie and Merv were true partners throughout their 55 years together. Whether tooling around the countryside on a motorcycle well into their seventies or laboriously preparing for a coin auction, this couple synched. They also shared a devotion to community service, both spending many of their retirement years serving with the Millersburg Ambulance.
  Merv was the proud father of his son Steven and his wife Aggie of Halifax, his daughter Lorraine Gibson of Harrisburg, and his daughter Barbara Otto and her husband Larry of Oakmont, PA. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Justin Adams (Lacy), Kate Mayer (Josh), Isaac Adams (Laura), Glen Gibson (Amber), Matt Otto (Melissa), and Ben Otto (Annie). His family also includes nine great grandchildren.
  This iconic Millersburg resident wore many hats, both literally and figuratively. His longest running profession was that of auctioneer. Merv holds the second license ever issued to an auctioneer in the state of Pennsylvania in 1951, and his career lasted until 2016. He was also president of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association in 1990 and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2000.
  Community and church ran deep in Merv’s veins. He was an Upper Paxton Township Supervisor for 24 years, serving as the road master for 22 of those years, and was President of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors. He was President of the Millersburg Ambulance Association for 18 years as well as a first responder. He also served as a past president of the Dalmatia Kiwanis Club where he was a long term member. However, Merv’s longest-running stint may be as a member of David’s Church, where he is noted as its longest attending member, having attended in his mother’s womb, even before his birth on January 9, 1928.
  The legacy of Merv Adams is engraved in our area. Remember him when you see the Conservation District’s Building as you climb Peter’s Mountain, in the roads etched across Upper Paxton Township, in the beautiful Millersburg Ambulance Building—all of which he worked hard to bring about.
  Hats off, Merv!
  As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to David’s Bible Church, 1072 State Route 25, Millersburg, PA 17061; The Millersburg Ambulance Association, PO Box 72, Millersburg, PA 17061; or Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 am on Saturday May 12 at David's Community Bible Church in Killinger. Memorial services will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg.
  The Patriot-News, May 6, 2018, Page 27.^3,5
  

• Father*: William Oscar Adams¹ b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jul 1967
• Mother*: Dora C. Deibler¹ b. 23 Jul 1887, d. 20 Dec 1965

Edith Allegra Landis¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jan 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Edith Allegra Landis was born on 1 September 1928.²
• She married Mervin William Adams, son of William Oscar Adams and Dora C. Deibler, on 28 March 1948, Uper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• Edith Allegra Landis died on 28 December 2003, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 75.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Edith Adams, 75, Millersburg
  MILLERSBURG - Edith Adams, 75, of 208 Maple St. died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at her home after fighting a losing battle against cancer.
  She was a daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Smith) Landis. She and Mervin Adams were married for 55 years.
  She attended Millersburg High School and was a graduate of Messiah Academy, Grantham.
  She was a member of David's Church, Killinger.
  Mrs. Adams was the treasurer for the Millersburg and Upper Paxton Township Historical Society and enjoyed being a member of the "Freewheelers" motorcycle club with her husband.
  She was a prominent part of the Adams Auction Sales service for 52 years.
  Surviving, in addition to her husband, are one son, Steve Adams of Halifax; two daughters, Lorraine Gibson of Orwigsburg and Barbara Otto of Port Orchard, Wash; four grandchildren, Justin Adams of Elizabethville, Katie Shoemaker of San Francisco, Glen Gibson of Alexandria, Va., and Issac Adams of Nashville, Tenn; and one sister, Evelyn Shott of Millersburg.
  Visitors may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at David's Church in Killinger, where a memorial service will be conducted at 10.
  Contributions may be made to the Millersburg Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 72, Millersburg, PA 17061, or Hospice Preferred Choice, 4813, Jonestown Road, Suite 211, Harrisburg, PA 17109.
  Hoover Funeral Homes Inc., Millersburg, is handling arrangements. The guest book can be signed by going to hooverfuneralhomes.com.
  The Daily Item, December 30, 2003, Page 13.³
  
• She was buried at Saint Davids Reformed Church Cemetery, Killinger, Dauphin County, PA.²

Marcella C. Romberger¹

• Last Edited: 7 Jan 2026

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

• Marcella C. Romberger was born on 25 November 1938, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Marlin Paul Deibler Romberger and Susan Catherine Adams.¹
• Marcella C. Romberger died on 5 July 2022, at age 83.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Marcella C. Krissinger
  November 25, 1938 - July 5, 2022
  Marcella C. Krissinger, 83, of Herndon, passed away on July 5, 2022. She was born in Millersburg on November 25, 1938, a daughter of the late Susan and Marlin Romberger. Marcella worked for PP & L and later retiring from Advanced Scientific. She was a member of Saint Paul's UCC, Urban, and Lower Northumberland Senior Center, where she loved to play Bingo.
  Marcella is survived by her husband John Krissinger, two sons, David Krissinger, Steven (Carla) Krissinger; granddaughter, Madison Krissinger; brother, Gerald (Barbara) Romberger; sister, Karen (Paul) Szives. She was preceded in death by brothers, Stanley Romberger, Ronald Romberger, and a sister, Carolyn Fegley.
  A viewing will be held on July 9, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Saint Paul's UCC, Urban. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the Saint Paul's Cemetery.²
  
• She was buried at Saint Paul's Cemetery, Urban, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Marlin Paul Deibler Romberger¹ b. 20 Oct 1909, d. 12 Mar 1997
• Mother*: Susan Catherine Adams¹ b. 21 Feb 1914, d. 29 Jan 1990

Ronald E. Romberger¹

• Last Edited: 7 Jan 2026

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

• Ronald E. Romberger was born on 20 November 1943, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Marlin Paul Deibler Romberger and Susan Catherine Adams.¹
• Ronald E. Romberger died on 7 June 2017, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA, at age 73.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Ronald Romberger
  November 20, 1943 - June 7, 2017
  Ronald E. Romberger, 73, of Pillow, passed away on June 7, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Millersburg on November 20, 1943, a son of the late Susan and Marlin Romberger. Ronald was employed as a Accountant for American Can Co/Silgan Can Co in Lemoyne, PA, Puerto Rico, Chicago, IL, Grand Prairie, TX, Kansas City MO, and Paris, TX.
  He served in the Air Force during Vietnam War as an air traffic controler. He was a 1961 graduate of Millersburg High School, graduated from HACC in 1967 and attended Upper Iowa University for accounting. He was a member of Gideon's International, Upper Dauphin Camp and David's Community Bible Church, Millersburg.
  Ronald is survived by his wife Sheila Romberger, son, Corwynn Romberger of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Danita (Greg) White of Dallas, TX; two brothers, Gerald (Barbara) Romberger of Florida, Stanley (Louetta) Romberger of Millersburg; two sisters, Marceila (John) Krissinger of Herndon, Karen (Paul) Szives of Millersburg. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Melissa Ann, and a sister, Carolyn Fegley.
  Visitation with family and friends will be held on June 9, 2017 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at David's Community Bible Church, Millersburg. Followed by the funeral service at 2:30 pm. Interment will take place in the David's Community Bible Church Cemetery, Millersburg.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gideon's International, Good Samaritan Ministry of David's Community Bible Church, or Celtic Hospice.²
  

• Father*: Marlin Paul Deibler Romberger¹ b. 20 Oct 1909, d. 12 Mar 1997
• Mother*: Susan Catherine Adams¹ b. 21 Feb 1914, d. 29 Jan 1990

Stanley P. Romberger¹

• Last Edited: 7 Jan 2026

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

• Stanley P. Romberger was born on 19 October 1947, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Marlin Paul Deibler Romberger and Susan Catherine Adams.¹
• Stanley P. Romberger died on 17 June 2018, Premier at Susquehanna, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 70.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Stanley P. Romberger
  October 19, 1947 - June 17, 2018
  MILLERSBURG - Stanley P. Romberger, 70, of Millersburg passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Premier at Susquehanna.
  He was born in Berrysburg, the son of the late Marlin and Susan (Adams) Romberger. He graduated from Millersburg High School, class of 1965.
  He was honorably discharged after six years of service from the 28th Infantry Division of the PA National Guard.
  He was employed by Bethlehem Steel, Steelton Plant, for 36 years, retiring at age 55.
  He is survived by his wife Louetta J. (Lahr) Romberger, having been married for 49 years; a daughter Lisa Romberger (Dean Snyder) of Halifax, a son Jesse Romberger (Crystal) of Millersburg; grandchildren Ethan, Emily, Evelyn, and Elliott Snyder of Halifax, Chesney and Tenley Romberger of Millersburg. He is also survived by sisters Marcella Krissinger (John) of Urban, Karen Szives (Paul) of Millersburg, brother Gerald Romberger (Barbara) of Auburndale, FL, sister-in-law Sheila Romberger of Pillow, and eight nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by a sister Caroly Fegley (Samuel) and a brother Ronald Romberger, and 2 nephews.
  Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc., Millersburg is handling the arrangements, and his ashes will be placed on his beloved farmette.
  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 324 North Street, Millersburg, PA 17061 or Homeland Hospice, 2300 Vartan Way #270, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
  To sign the guestbook go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.²
  

• Father*: Marlin Paul Deibler Romberger¹ b. 20 Oct 1909, d. 12 Mar 1997
• Mother*: Susan Catherine Adams¹ b. 21 Feb 1914, d. 29 Jan 1990