Person Page - 2594

George Donald Fegley¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

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

• George Donald Fegley was born on 14 February 1886, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• George Donald Fegley married Esther Mae Straw.²
• George Donald Fegley died on 16 July 1977, at age 91.¹
• He was buried at Highspire Cemetery, Highspire, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: George W. Fegley¹ b. 23 Apr 1858, d. 26 Aug 1901
• Mother*: Emma J. Bowman¹ b. 13 Feb 1859, d. 7 Jan 1928

Esther Mae Straw¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Esther Mae Straw was born on 2 June 1895, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She married George Donald Fegley, son of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• Esther Mae Straw died on 9 July 1995, at age 100.¹
• She was buried at Highspire Cemetery, Highspire, Dauphin County, PA.¹

James A. Fegley¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

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

• James A. Fegley was born on 9 January 1888, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• James A. Fegley married Cecilia Watkins.²
• James A. Fegley died on 9 January 1985, Media, Delaware County, PA, at age 97.¹
• He was buried at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.¹

• Father*: George W. Fegley¹ b. 23 Apr 1858, d. 26 Aug 1901
• Mother*: Emma J. Bowman¹ b. 13 Feb 1859, d. 7 Jan 1928

Cecilia Watkins¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Cecilia Watkins was born on 24 October 1889.¹
• She married James A. Fegley, son of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• Cecilia Watkins died on 16 May 1966, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 76.¹
• She was buried at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.¹

David Fegley¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

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

• David Fegley was born on 16 March 1890, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• David Fegley died on 23 February 1896, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 5.¹
• He was buried at Citizens Cemetery, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: George W. Fegley¹ b. 23 Apr 1858, d. 26 Aug 1901
• Mother*: Emma J. Bowman¹ b. 13 Feb 1859, d. 7 Jan 1928

Emma Fegley¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

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

• Emma Fegley was born in 1892.¹
• She was the daughter of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• Emma Fegley married Charles E. Freeburn.²
• Emma Fegley died in 1986.¹
• She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: George W. Fegley¹ b. 23 Apr 1858, d. 26 Aug 1901
• Mother*: Emma J. Bowman¹ b. 13 Feb 1859, d. 7 Jan 1928

Charles E. Freeburn¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles E. Freeburn was born on 24 June 1884, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He married Emma Fegley, daughter of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• Charles E. Freeburn died on 15 January 1965, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 80.¹
• He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹

Katie Fegley¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

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

• Katie Fegley was born on 13 June 1894, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• Katie Fegley married Samuel Raymond Thomas in 1913.²
• Katie Fegley died on 1 June 1928, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA, at age 33.¹
• She was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: George W. Fegley¹ b. 23 Apr 1858, d. 26 Aug 1901
• Mother*: Emma J. Bowman¹ b. 13 Feb 1859, d. 7 Jan 1928

Samuel Raymond Thomas¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

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

• Samuel Raymond Thomas was born on 29 April 1893.¹
• He married Katie Fegley, daughter of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman, in 1913.¹
• Samuel Raymond Thomas married Lucy Rosia Lawley, daughter of Joseph Lawley and Rosa Minerva Klinger.²
• Samuel Raymond Thomas died on 30 October 1945, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 52.¹
• He was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.²

Eva R. Fegley¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

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

• Eva R. Fegley was born on 14 October 1898.¹
• She was the daughter of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman.¹
• Eva R. Fegley married Howard G. Offenger on 7 January 1918, First Reformed Church, Newark, NJ, New Jersey.^2,3
• Eva R. Fegley and an unknown person were divorced before 1948.⁴
• She died on 30 March 1989, Jacksonville, Duvall County, FL, at age 90.¹
• She was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay County, FL.¹

• Father*: George W. Fegley¹ b. 23 Apr 1858, d. 26 Aug 1901
• Mother*: Emma J. Bowman¹ b. 13 Feb 1859, d. 7 Jan 1928

Howard G. Offenger¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Howard G. Offenger was born circa 1898.
• He married Eva R. Fegley, daughter of George W. Fegley and Emma J. Bowman, on 7 January 1918, First Reformed Church, Newark, NJ, New Jersey.^1,2

Helen Offenger¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

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

• Helen Offenger is also referred to as Helen Offinger in some sources.
• She was born on 31 October 1918, Hillside, Union County, NJ.¹
• She was the daughter of Howard G. Offenger and Eva R. Fegley.¹
• Helen Offenger married Robert F. Keegan in 1946.²
• Helen Offenger died on 23 September 2018, Jacksonville, Duvall County, FL, at age 99.¹
• She was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay County, FL.¹

• Father*: Howard G. Offenger¹ b. c 1898
• Mother*: Eva R. Fegley¹ b. 14 Oct 1898, d. 30 Mar 1989

Robert F. Keegan¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert F. Keegan was born on 22 September 1916, Newark, Essex County, NJ.¹
• He married Helen Offenger, daughter of Howard G. Offenger and Eva R. Fegley, in 1946.¹
• Robert F. Keegan died on 23 August 2008, Jacksonville, Duvall County, FL, at age 91.¹
• He was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay County, FL.¹

Cora Viola Bower^1,2

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Cora Viola Bower was born on 14 September 1879.^1,2
• She married Charles Bowman, son of Henry Bowman and Phoebe Ann Klinger, in May 1901, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• Cora Viola Bower married David Edward Zimmerman circa 1910.^3,4
• Cora Viola Bower died on 11 June 1952, Danville State Hospital, Mahoning Township, Montour County, PA, at age 72.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Shamokin Woman Claimed by Death
  Mrs. Cora V. Zimmerman. 72. died last night: in her home 922 East Dewart Street, following an illness of several years.
  Mrs. Zimmerman, a daughter the late Frank and Susan (Wolfe) of Bowers, was born September 14. 1879, in Shamokin. Mrs. Zimmerman attended Coal Township schools and 55 rears ago was married to Charles Bowman. who died in 1907. Three years later, the late city matron was married to David Zimmerman, who died 13 years ago. Mrs. Zimmerman Was a member of St. ohn Reformed Church.
  The Dewart Street resident is survived by three children. Mrs. Elizabeth Scandle, Mrs. Catherine Waugh, Mrs. Isaac Fisher, all of Shamokin: two step-children, George Bowman, Shamokin, and William Bowman, Philadelphia; two brothers, John and George Bowers. Shamokin; two sisters, Mrs. Delilah Zimmerman. and Mrs. Emma Rubendall, Philadelpnia; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scandie, 926 East Dewart Street. Monday afternoon, beginning at 2:00. Rev. LeRoy Brumbaugh, pastor of Salem Reformed Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Viewing will be in the Scandle home from Monday noon until time of the services.
  Shamokin News-Dispatch, June 12, 1952, Page 2.⁴
  
• She was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.^2,5

Sadie Zimmerman^1,2

• Last Edited: 23 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• An obiituary for Sadie's son George lists her name as "Sadie Zimmerman Bowman."²
• Sadie Zimmerman married Charles Bowman, son of Henry Bowman and Phoebe Ann Klinger.¹
• Sadie Zimmerman died on 24 December 1898; Date comes from husband Charles's application for a marriage licernse on his remarriage after Sadie'sn death.¹

William Henry Bowman^1,2

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2026

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

• William Henry Bowman was born on 1 January 1892.^1,2,3,4
• He was the son of Charles Bowman and Sadie Zimmerman.¹
• William Henry Bowman married Madeline C. Thiel on 2 June 1915, Scranton, PA.⁵
• William Henry Bowman died in May 1980, at age 88.⁴

• Father*: Charles Bowman¹ b. Apr 1876, d. 9 Jul 1907
• Mother*: Sadie Zimmerman¹ d. 24 Dec 1898

Madeline C. Thiel¹

• Last Edited: 19 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Madeline C. Thiel was born on 27 April 1896.²
• She married William Henry Bowman, son of Charles Bowman and Sadie Zimmerman, on 2 June 1915, Scranton, PA.¹
• Madeline C. Thiel died on 25 January 1986, Philadelphia, PA, at age 89.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  BOWMAN MADELINE C., (nee Thief), of Phila., on Jan. survived 25, 1986, beloved wife of the late William Bowman, by 2 sisters, Lorana Hellenthal, Louise Deibler and her nieces, Fave Hebert and
  Louise Andrews. Services and int. private. Arr. BYRNE FUNERAL HOME, Overbrook.
  The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 28, 1986, Page 21.³
  

George Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• George Bowman was born on 20 June 1894, Northumberland County, Northumberland County.^1,2
• He was the son of Charles Bowman and Sadie Zimmerman.¹
• George Bowman married Goldie Troutman in 1915.³
• George Bowman filed for divorce from an unknown person in April 1920 Northumberland County, PA.⁴
• He married Josephine Nye, daughter of John Henry Nye and Jennie Renn, on 18 March 1922.^5,6
• George Bowman died on 7 October 1973, Shamokin Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 79.^2,7
• Newspaper obituary:
  George Bowman
  SHAMOKIN- George Bowman, 79, of 1750 Holly St., Shamokin, died Sunday at 2:45 : a. m. in Shamokin State General Hospital. He was 1 ill four months and hospitalized one week.
  Born in Buck Run, June 20, 1894, he was a son of Charles and Sadie Zimmerman Bowman. He moved to Shamokin when a child. He was employed as a miner having worked at the Burnside, Glen Burn and Green Ridge Collieries. He also was employed as an attendant at the Selinsgrove State School.
  George Bowman and the former Josephine Nye were married Mar. 18, 1922 in Shamokin. The deceased attended Coal Township Schools and was ordained into Pentecastal Ministry of Union Christian Church, Middleburg, Sept. 7, 1931. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church, Dornsife, and the V.F.W. Mr. Bowman served with the U.S.Army during World War I and served overseas with the 109th Supply Train.
  Survivors include the widow, and the following children, the Rev. George Bowman, Shamokin; Mrs. Edward (Phyllis) Lippay, Shamokin; Mrs. Percy (Barbara) Welker, Shamokin; Mrs. Leonard (Helen) Schlagle, Shamokin; Terry Berkheiser, Shamokin; Richard Bowman, Kulpmont; The Rev. John Bowman, Middleburg; Mrs. Chester (Madeline) Moser, Ephrata; 26 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, a brother, William Bowman, Philadelphia, and thee sisters, Elizabeth Scandle, and Clara Fisher, both of Shamokin, and Kathryn Whary, Bryn Mawr.
  Farrow Funeral Directors, Shamokin, are in charge of arrangements.
  The News-Item, October 8, 1973, Page 2.⁶
  
• He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.⁷

• Father*: Charles Bowman¹ b. Apr 1876, d. 9 Jul 1907
• Mother*: Sadie Zimmerman¹ d. 24 Dec 1898

Charles Monroe Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 23 Feb 2026

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

• Charles Monroe Bowman was born on 18 August 1899, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^2,1
• He was the son of Charles Bowman and Cora Viola Bower.¹
• Charles Monroe Bowman married Pearl Helt.¹
• Charles Monroe Bowman died on 23 March 1949, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 49.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Commerce Street Resident Expires After Brief Illness
  Charles M. Bowman, 48, of 215 East Commerce Street, died yesterday in his home, following an illness of one week.
  Charles Monroe Bowman, a son of Mrs. Cora Bowman Zimmerman and the late Charles Bowman, was born August 18, 1900, in Shamokin. He attended Coal Township schools, and for a number of years he was employed as a miner at Burnside Colliery. Bowman was employed by Charles D. Steiner, local stripping contractor, until he was recently stricken ill. He was a member of the Maine Fire Company.
  Surviving are the mother, a daughter, Dorothy, Allentown; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Scandle, Mrs. Catherine Waugh and Mrs. Clara Fisher, all of Shamokin, and two half-brothers, William Bowman, Philadelphia, and George Bowman, Shamokin. Bowman was married to the former Miss Pearl Helt, who died in 1935.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in the Farrow Funeral Home, Sixth and Chestnut Streets, beginning at 3:30. Rev. H. C. Baer, pastor of St. John Reformed Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington. Viewing will be in the funeral home Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 and Saturday until time of services.
  Shamokin News-Dispatch, March 24, 1949, Page 11.¹
  
• He was buried at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Charles Bowman¹ b. Apr 1876, d. 9 Jul 1907
• Mother*: Cora Viola Bower¹ b. 14 Sep 1879, d. 11 Jun 1952

Pearl Helt¹

• Last Edited: 23 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Pearl Helt was born on 4 March 1901, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She married Charles Monroe Bowman, son of Charles Bowman and Cora Viola Bower.¹
• Pearl Helt died on 9 September 1934, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 33; death by suicide.^2,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  SHAMOKIN WOMAN DIES FROM SWALLOWING ACID
  As the result of having swallowed carbolic acid, Mrs. Pearl Bowman, 32, of Shamokin, died Sunday afternoon while being carried to the Shamokin State hospital. The reason for her rash act is unknown. She was in good health and had no domestic difficulties insofar as is known.
  The woman gulped the poison during the absence of her husband, John Bowman, who was attending a base ball game at Bunker Hill.
  She appeared at the window of her home and told John Long, a neighbor that she had taken poison.
  Long summoned a doctor and the hospital ambulance. The woman was unconscious when her husband arrivled and died while being carried into the hospital.
  She is survived by her husband, a foster son, and by her parents and two brothers.
  The Morning Press, September 11, 1934, Page 1.³
  
• She was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.²

Elizabeth I. Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• Elizabeth I. Bowman was born in 1910.^1,2
• She married Francis J. Scandle.³
• Elizabeth I. Bowman was the daughter of Charles Bowman and Cora Viola Bower.¹
• Elizabeth I. Bowman died in 1981.²
• She was buried at Saint Edwards Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Charles Bowman¹ b. Apr 1876, d. 9 Jul 1907
• Mother*: Cora Viola Bower¹ b. 14 Sep 1879, d. 11 Jun 1952

Catherine Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• Catherine Bowman is also referred to as Kathryn in some sources.²
• She was born circa 1904.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Bowman and Cora Viola Bower.¹

• Father*: Charles Bowman¹ b. Apr 1876, d. 9 Jul 1907
• Mother*: Cora Viola Bower¹ b. 14 Sep 1879, d. 11 Jun 1952

Clara Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• Clara Bowman was born on 28 June 1907, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Charles Bowman and Cora Viola Bower.¹
• Clara Bowman married Isaac J. Fisher in 1922.²
• Clara Bowman died on 16 November 1985, Shamokin State General Hospital, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 78.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Clara Fisher, 78, Shamokin
  SHAMOKIN - Mrs. Clara Fisher, 78, of 950 W. Walnut St. died Saturday night in Shamokin State General Hospital, where she was admitted Thursday.
  Born in Shamokin, June 28, 1907, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Cora Bower Bowman.
  She was married in 1922 to Isaac J. Fisher, who died in 1980.
  Mrs. Fisher attended Shamokin schools and was a member of St.
  Joseph's Church and the Ramblers Club.
  She is survived by three children, William E. of Shamokin, Charles of Robbinsville, N.J., and Mrs. Gloria Jean Komara of Downingtown; eight grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Whary of Hatfield.
  A son, John, died in 1977.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. tomorrow in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap.
  Friends may call from 7 to 9 this evening in the James P. Kelley
  Funeral Home, Shamokin, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
  Those planning to attend the Mass are asked to meet at the church at 9:45 a.m. tomorrow.
  The Daily Item, November 18, 1985, Page 8.²
  
• She was buried at All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Charles Bowman¹ b. Apr 1876, d. 9 Jul 1907
• Mother*: Cora Viola Bower¹ b. 14 Sep 1879, d. 11 Jun 1952

Isaac J. Fisher¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Isaac J. Fisher married Clara Bowman, daughter of Charles Bowman and Cora Viola Bower, in 1922.¹
• Isaac J. Fisher died in 1980.¹

John J. Fisher¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• John J. Fisher was born on 28 June 1930.²
• He was the son of Isaac J. Fisher and Clara Bowman.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  John J. Fisher
  TRENTON, N.J. - John J. "Ike" Fisher, of 47 Bentley Avenue, Trenton, N.J., died this morning at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton.
  Born in Shamokin, Mr. Fisher was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Fisher, Shamokin. He lived in the Trenton area for the past 27 years where he was self-employed as a roofer.
  Survivors include the parents, the widow, the former Jacqueline Grescavage of Trenton; 2 daughters, at home; 2 brothers, William, of Shamokin and Charles of Trenton, and one sister, Mrs. Jean Komara, Landing, N.J.
  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Saul Memorial Home, Trenton, N.J.
  The News-Item, August 30, 1977, Page 8.³
  
• John J. Fisher died on 30 August 1977, St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ, at age 47.^2,1,3

• Father*: Isaac J. Fisher¹ d. 1980
• Mother*: Clara Bowman¹ b. 28 Jun 1907, d. 16 Nov 1985

William E. Fisher¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• William E. Fisher was born on 13 September 1922, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• He was the son of Isaac J. Fisher and Clara Bowman.¹
• William E. Fisher married Rita C. Mudrick on 11 April 1942, St. Joseph Church, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.²
• William E. Fisher died on 5 October 2007, Mountain View Manor Nursing and Rehabiliation Center, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 85.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  William E. Fisher, 85, Elysburg
  ELYSBURG - William E. Fisher, 85, formerly of 4 Columbia Drive, died at 11:35 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at Mountain View Manor Nursing and Rehabiliation Center, Coal Township.
  He was born in Shamokin on Sept. 13, 1922, a son of the late Isaac and Clara (Bowman) Fisher.
  He attended St. Joseph Elementary School and was a graduate of Coal Township High School, class of 1941. He played football in high school from 1937 to 1940.
  Bill was married on April 11, 1942, in St. Joseph Church, Coal Township, by the Rev. Daniel Crowley to the former Rita C. (Mudrick) Fisher, who died Nov. 16, 2001. At the time of Rita's death, they had been married 59 years.
  A veteran of World War II, Mr. Fisher enlisted in the U.S. Army on Feb. 20, 1943, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant on Jan. 14, 1946. He served in Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-American-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze stars.
  Bill lived in Shamokin all of his life until moving to Elysburg in 1989. He worked at Fuhrmann & Schmidt Brewery for 10 years and Russ Moyer Distributors for 25 years. Bill retired as a sales manager for Durdach Distributors in 1988.
  A parishioner of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Elysburg, Bill was also a life member of the all of the following: Knights of Columbs, 4th Degree Cardinal Mindzenty, Shamokin, West End Fire Company, Shamokin; Fraternal Order of Eagles 503, Sunbury; and Veterans of Foreign Wars 8298, Northumberland.
  His favorite pastimes were fly-fishing and hunting.
  He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and James "Jimo" Wasakoski of Elysburg; one granddaughter, Jenna Wasakoski of Coal Township; one sister and brother-in-law, Gloria Jean and Joseph Komara of Downingtown; one brother and sister-inlaw, Charles and Nancy Fisher of North Caroline; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
  In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded by one grandson, James Matthew "Jimmy" Wasakoski on May 3, 2002; one son, Edward in 1947; one brother, Jack Fisher; and two sisters, Mary and Shirley Fisher.
  Visitors may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at James Kelley Funeral Home, 1001 W. Arch and Maple streets, Coal Township.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 103 W.
  Center St., Elysburg, with the Rev. Joseph Fennesey officiating.
  Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Elsyburg.
  The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Jimmy Wasakoski Memorial Scholarship, in care of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, Development Office, 2001 Clinton Ave., Coal Township, PA 17866 or the Good Samaritan Ministry, in care of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 103 W. Center St., Elysburg, PA 17824.
  The Daily Item, October 6, 2007, Page A6.²
  
• He was buried at All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, Northumberland County, PA.^4,2

• Father*: Isaac J. Fisher¹ d. 1980
• Mother*: Clara Bowman¹ b. 28 Jun 1907, d. 16 Nov 1985

Charles Fisher¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• Charles Fisher was born circa 1935.²
• He was the son of Isaac J. Fisher and Clara Bowman.¹
• Charles Fisher died before 13 July 2023.³

• Father*: Isaac J. Fisher¹ d. 1980
• Mother*: Clara Bowman¹ b. 28 Jun 1907, d. 16 Nov 1985

Gloria Jean Fisher¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• Gloria Jean Fisher was born on 5 November 1944, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Isaac J. Fisher and Clara Bowman.¹
• Gloria Jean Fisher died on 13 July 2023, Paoli, Chester County, PA, at age 78.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Gloria J. Komara
  November 5, 1944 - July 13, 2023
  Gloria J. Komara, 78, of Downingtown, PA, died July 13, 2023, with her family by her side at Paoli Hospital.
  She was born November 5, 1944, in Coal Township, PA, to Isaac and Clara Fisher. Her father was a coal miner, and her mother was a homemaker.
  Gloria graduated from Coal Township High School in 1962. She met her future husband, Joseph V. Komara, while he was working for his dad as a stone mason on her parent’s home. They were married on June 1, 1963, and just celebrated 60 years of marriage together.
  Gloria and Joe moved to North Jersey where she worked in the medical field as an office manager. In the early 80s they moved from North Jersey to Sarasota, FL, for a year. Then moved back to Shamokin, PA, for a year, moved to Kalamazoo, MI, for 2 years, and landed in Downingtown, PA, in 1983, where she lived the remainder of her life. Gloria was well known in the Paoli Hospital family, as she managed a gastroenterology practice and then a cardiology practice until retirement.
  Gloria was a faithful Catholic and frequently prayed to her patron saint, Padre Pio. She was a member of the Union County Sportsman’s Club, Weikert, PA. Her hobbies and interests included family, fly fishing in the mountains of Weikert, PA, the beaches of Ocean City, MD, bingo, crafts & sewing, RV life with Joe, trips to the casino and family dinners.
  Mrs. Komara is survived by her husband, Joseph V. Komara, 2 daughters and their spouses, Christine and Louis Mion of Three Rivers, MI, and Deborah and Bernard Gunn of Downingtown, PA; 5 grandchildren (Jessica, Kathryn, Michael, Matthew, and Amanda); and 3 great-grandchildren (Natalie, Hunter and Eric).
  She was preceded in death by her 5 siblings, William Fisher, Charles Fisher, John Fisher, Shirley Fisher, and Mary Fisher.
  At her request, no service will be held.
  Donations may be sent to the American Heart Association.³
  

• Father*: Isaac J. Fisher¹ d. 1980
• Mother*: Clara Bowman¹ b. 28 Jun 1907, d. 16 Nov 1985