Person Page - 2598

Emma Jane Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

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

• Emma Jane Bowman was born on 18 August 1890, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of John Monroe Bowman and Hettie J. Kulp.¹
• Emma Jane Bowman married Harry A. Reigle on 2 June 1902, Northumberland County, VA.⁴
• Emma Jane Bowman died on 15 August 1954, Irish Valley, Northumberland County, PA, at age 63.^5,3,6
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Harry Reigle, Irish Valley, Dies
  Mrs. Emma Jane Reigle, Irish Valley, Shamokin R.D. 2, died at her home Sunday at 7:45 a. m., following an illness of the past year. She was 65 years of age.
  She had been in ill health since July, 1953 and had been a patient Community Hospital for a period of three months early this year.
  Born August 18, 1890 in Shamokin, Mrs. Reigle was a daughter of the late Monroe and Hattie Culp Bowman. She was a member the Irish Valley Methodist Church. Her death breaks a marital union of 48 years.
  Survivors include her husband, Harry Reigle, three children, LeRoy Reigle, Irish Valley; Mrs. Alice Snyder, Harrisburg, and Mrs. Grant an unknown place ewis, Irish Valley; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Fred Campbell, Irish Valley; Mrs. Atwater Eveland, Shamokin; Henry Bowman, Trevorton, and Charles Bowman, Shamokin . A daughter, Nellie, succumed in infancy.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. from the Wirt Funeral Home, Cliftmont, in charge of Rev. Daniel Koon, Trevorton Methodist minister. Burial will be in the Pine Hill cemetery, Elysburg, Friends will be received at the funeral home Tuesday night.
  The Daily Item, August 16, 1954, Page 2.⁶
  
• She was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Elysburg, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: John Monroe Bowman¹ b. 8 Aug 1865, d. 30 Apr 1931
• Mother*: Hettie J. Kulp¹ b. 1 Apr 1865, d. 18 Dec 1898

Henry Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2026

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

• Henry Bowman was born in May 1892.²
• He was the son of John Monroe Bowman and Hettie J. Kulp.¹

• Father*: John Monroe Bowman¹ b. 8 Aug 1865, d. 30 Apr 1931
• Mother*: Hettie J. Kulp¹ b. 1 Apr 1865, d. 18 Dec 1898

Bertha Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2026

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

• Bertha Bowman was born in December 1892.²
• She was the daughter of John Monroe Bowman and Hettie J. Kulp.¹

• Father*: John Monroe Bowman¹ b. 8 Aug 1865, d. 30 Apr 1931
• Mother*: Hettie J. Kulp¹ b. 1 Apr 1865, d. 18 Dec 1898

John Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2026

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

• John Bowman was born in January 1894.²
• He was the son of John Monroe Bowman and Hettie J. Kulp.¹

• Father*: John Monroe Bowman¹ b. 8 Aug 1865, d. 30 Apr 1931
• Mother*: Hettie J. Kulp¹ b. 1 Apr 1865, d. 18 Dec 1898

Charles Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2026

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

• Charles Bowman was born in May 1895.²
• He was the son of John Monroe Bowman and Hettie J. Kulp.¹

• Father*: John Monroe Bowman¹ b. 8 Aug 1865, d. 30 Apr 1931
• Mother*: Hettie J. Kulp¹ b. 1 Apr 1865, d. 18 Dec 1898

Katie Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 12 Mar 2026

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

• Katie Bowman was born in May 1896.²
• She was the daughter of John Monroe Bowman and Hettie J. Kulp.¹

• Father*: John Monroe Bowman¹ b. 8 Aug 1865, d. 30 Apr 1931
• Mother*: Hettie J. Kulp¹ b. 1 Apr 1865, d. 18 Dec 1898

Harry A. Reigle¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harry A. Reigle was born on 14 July 1886, Paxinos, Northumberland County, VA.^1,2
• He married Emma Jane Bowman, daughter of John Monroe Bowman and Hettie J. Kulp, on 2 June 1902, Northumberland County, VA.¹
• Harry A. Reigle died on 2 August 1971, Sunbury, Northumberland County, VA, at age 85.²
• He was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Elysburg, Northumberland County, PA.²

Leroy Augustus Reigle¹

• Last Edited: 16 Mar 2026

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

• Leroy Augustus Reigle was born on 3 November 1906, Shamokin Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harry A. Reigle and Emma Jane Bowman.¹
• Leroy Augustus Reigle married Martha Elizabeth Shaffer in 1929.^2,3
• Leroy Augustus Reigle died on 28 November 1954, Shamokin Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 48.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Member of Rural School Board Dies
  Leroy A. Reigle, 48, Irish Valley, treasurer of Shamokin Township Board of Education, died yesterday morning at 10:20 in his home. Death was attributed to a heart seizure.
  Mr. Reigle, who with his father, Harry Reigle, attended curbstone market weekly in Shamokin, was under the care physician for two years, However, his death was sudden.
  Born in Shamokin Township, November 3, 1906, Mr. Reigle was a son of Harry Reigle and the late Emma Jane (Bowman) Reigle. His mother died August 15 of this year. Mr. Reigle attended Clark's Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church, Irish Valley, and was a member of Stonington Fire Company. He was widely known in the rural area, and played an active role in all Shamokin Township School District affairs. He was elected a school director three years ago.
  Surviving are the widow, the former Miss Martha E. Shaffer; four children, Robert L, of Shamokin R. D. 2; Irvin F., of Weigh Scales, and Harry W. and Linda, at home; the father, of Shamokin R. D. four grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Snyder, Harrisburg, and Mrs. Stella Lewis, Irish Valley.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:00 in Wirt Funeral Home, Cliftmont, near Sunbury. Rev. Russell Hoffman, pastor of Clark's Grove Evangelical United Brethren Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, Irish Valley. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow evening.
  Shamokin News-Dispatch, November 29, 1954, Page 2.²
  
• He was buried at Summit Cemetery, Paxinos, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Harry A. Reigle¹ b. 14 Jul 1886, d. 2 Aug 1971
• Mother*: Emma Jane Bowman¹ b. 18 Aug 1890, d. 15 Aug 1954

Alice Irene Reigle¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

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

• Alice Irene Reigle was born on 7 June 1909, Paxinos, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Harry A. Reigle and Emma Jane Bowman.¹
• Alice Irene Reigle married Irvin Snyder.²
• Alice Irene Reigle married Charles S. Kerstetter.³
• Alice Irene Reigle died on 1 June 1963, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 53.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Alice Snyder, Irish Valley Native
  Mrs. Alice Snyder, 54, of 1805 North Third Street, Harrisburg, a native of Irish Valley, died Saturday in her home. She was an attendant at Harrisburg State Hosp'tal for the last 10 years.
  Mrs. Snyder formerly lived in Zerbe Township.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marvein Jorich, Harrisburg, and Miss Phyllis Kerstetter, Shamokin; her father, Harry Reigle, Irish Valley, and a sister, Mrs. Grant Lewis, also of Irish Valley.
  Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from a funeral home at 3501 Derry Street, Harrisburg, with Rev. Craig J. Dorward, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg. Friends will be received at the funeral home Tuesday evening.
  The Daily Item, June 3, 1963, Page 19.⁴
  
• She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Harry A. Reigle¹ b. 14 Jul 1886, d. 2 Aug 1971
• Mother*: Emma Jane Bowman¹ b. 18 Aug 1890, d. 15 Aug 1954

Irvin Snyder¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Irvin Snyder was born on 2 January 1900, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He married Alice Irene Reigle, daughter of Harry A. Reigle and Emma Jane Bowman.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  IRVIN SNYDER SUCCUMBS TO HIS INJURIES
  Trevorton Road Mine Employe Dies at Hospital Today.
  WALKED INTO BLAST
  Irvin Snyder, 30, of Trevorton road, died at Shamokin state hospital this morning at 7:00 from the effects of injuries sustained in a mine explosion at Bear Valley colliery on January 22nd.
  Snyder, it will be remembered, walked into a dynamite blast at his place employment and had the right eye blown out, besides suffering other serious head and body injuries. At the time of the accident he was engaged as a repairman.
  As a result of a stone being imbedded in the brain, the injured man was partially paralyzed. His serious condition prevented an operation for the the brain pressure. Up until yesterday members the family had entertained hopes for his recovery.
  Mrs. Cora Snyder, mother of the deceased, died at Shamokin state hospital January 17, following an operation for gangrenous appendicitis.
  Irvin Snyder was born in this city. He was the son of Philip and Cora Snyder. Surviving are his wife, nee Alice Reigle, and daughter, Marvein. father, Philip Snyder, a brother, Lester, of Shamokin, and a sister, Mrs. Harry Shull, of Philadelphia, also survive.
  The deceased was a member of the W. O. W., Trevorton. He was one of the community's best known men, having been employed at the Bear Valley colliery the past thirteen years.
  The death of Mr. Snyder came as a shock to his many friends in this city. He was a loving father and husband and was held in the highest esteem by all.
  Funeral services will be announced later.
  Shamokin Daily News, February 6, 1932, Page 1.²
  
• Irvin Snyder died on 6 February 1932, Shamokin State Hospital, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 32. Irvin died as a result of injuries received in a mine explosion at Bear Valley Colliery about a week earlier.¹
• He was buried on 18 February 1932, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹

Marvein Betty Snyder¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

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

• Marvein Betty Snyder was born on 2 September 1927, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Irvin Snyder and Alice Irene Reigle.¹
• Marvein Betty Snyder married Nicholas Jorich on 7 March 1947, Steelton, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• In July, 1983, Marvein and Nicholas won an $8.8 million jackpot in the Pennsylvania lottery, at the time the largest such prize in US history.³
• Marvein Betty Snyder died on 16 May 2014, Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, Sussex County, DE, at age 86.^2,4
• Funeral home obituary:
  Marvein B. Jorich
  September 2, 1927 – May 16, 2014
  Marvein B. Jorich, 86 of Lewes, DE, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Friday may 16, 2014 in Beebe Medical Center.
  She was born in Shamokin, PA, daughter of the late Irvin and Alice Snyder. Prior to retirement she was employed for many years at the Progress Grill. She enjoyed traveling, spending time at the beach and being with her family.
  Marvein was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Jorich in 1998.
  Surviving are her son, Nick, Jorich, his wife Jill, of Camp Hill, daughter, Cindi Potter, her husband Carl, of Mechanicsburg, 4 granddaughters, Michelle Cropper, Katie Lichty, Brittany Jorich and Niccole Jorich .
  Funeral service will be at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, Camp Hill.
  Memorial contributions can be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 309 Herman St. Lemoyne, PA 17043.⁴
  
• She was buried at Rolling Green Cemetery, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5

• Father*: Irvin Snyder¹ b. 2 Jan 1900, d. 6 Feb 1932
• Mother*: Alice Irene Reigle¹ b. 7 Jun 1909, d. 1 Jun 1963

Nicholas Jorich¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Nicholas Jorich was born on 29 December 1923, Steelton, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He married Marvein Betty Snyder, daughter of Irvin Snyder and Alice Irene Reigle, on 7 March 1947, Steelton, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• Nicholas Jorich died on 11 September 1998, Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 74.^2,3
• He was buried at Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA.⁴

Nicholas Dushan Jorich^1,2

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

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

• Nicholas Dushan Jorich was born on 10 June 1953, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Nicholas Jorich and Marvein Betty Snyder.¹
• Nicholas Dushan Jorich died on 19 October 2021, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 68.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Nicholas Dushan Jorich
  June 10, 1953 – October 19, 2021
  Nicholas D. Jorich, 68, of Camp Hill, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at home. Born June 10, 1953 in Harrisburg; he was the son of the late Nicholas and Marvein (Snyder) Jorich. Surviving is his wife, Jill M. Jorich; two daughters, Michelle Cropper and Brittany Kopp. The joy of his life was his grandson, Henry, who he fondly referred to as Hurricane Henry. You will know Nick from his many years of employment at Krehling Industries. Nick enjoyed fishing the river and entering numerous tournaments with his cousin Bill; hunting, fishing and especially boating at Lake Raystown. Nick was a good man with a big heart; always willing to lend time and a hand to anyone in need. No services per his request.²
  

• Father*: Nicholas Jorich¹ b. 29 Dec 1923, d. 11 Sep 1998
• Mother*: Marvein Betty Snyder¹ b. 2 Sep 1927, d. 16 May 2014

Nellie May Reigle¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

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

• Nellie May Reigle was born on 3 December 1907.¹
• She was the daughter of Harry A. Reigle and Emma Jane Bowman.¹
• Nellie May Reigle died on 17 August 1909, at age 1.¹
• She was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Elysburg, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Harry A. Reigle¹ b. 14 Jul 1886, d. 2 Aug 1971
• Mother*: Emma Jane Bowman¹ b. 18 Aug 1890, d. 15 Aug 1954

Stella M. Reigle¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

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

• Stella M. Reigle was born on 7 March 1914, Irish Valley, Shamokin Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Harry A. Reigle and Emma Jane Bowman.¹
• Stella M. Reigle married Grant C. Lewis in 1933.^1,2
• Stella M. Reigle died on 18 May 1973, Community Hospital, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 59.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Lewis
  PAXINOS - Mrs. Stella M. Lewis, 59, of Paxinos RD1, died Friday at 9:42 p.m., in the Sunbury Community Hospital where she had been admitted May 8.
  Mrs. Lewis had been ill for the past few years and was hospitalized numerous times.
  She was educated in Shamokin Township schools and was a member of Clark's Grove United Methodist Church, Irish Valley.
  Mrs. Lewis lived in Irish Valley her entire life except for a short period of time when she lived in Tharptown.
  Born in Irish Valley, May 7, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Emma Bowman Reigle. Her husband the late Grant C. Lewis, died June 2, 1972.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jane Carsto of Paxinos RD1 and two grandchildren.
  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, from the Robert Foust Funeral Home, Trevorton.
  The Rev. Elwood Heiser of Clarkes Grove United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Summit Cemetery, Irish Valley.
  At the request of the family there will be no viewing.
  The Daily Item, May 19, 1973, Page 17.¹
  
• She was buried at Summit Cemetery, Paxinos, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Harry A. Reigle¹ b. 14 Jul 1886, d. 2 Aug 1971
• Mother*: Emma Jane Bowman¹ b. 18 Aug 1890, d. 15 Aug 1954

Grant C. Lewis¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Grant C. Lewis was born on 23 November 1907, Shamokin Township, Northumberland County, PA.²
• He married Stella M. Reigle, daughter of Harry A. Reigle and Emma Jane Bowman, in 1933.^1,2
• Grant C. Lewis died on 2 June 1972, at age 64.¹

Phyllis J. Snyder¹

• Last Edited: 15 Mar 2026

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

• Phyllis J. Snyder is also referred to as Phyllis J. Kerstetter in some sources.²
• She was born on 24 April 1935, Westmoreland County, PA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Charles S. Kerstetter and Alice Irene Reigle.¹
• Phyllis J. Snyder died on 25 September 1983, Shamokin State General Hospital, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 48.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Phyllis J. Kerstetter
  SHAMOKIN - Mrs. Phyllis J. Kerstetter, 47, of 962 W. Willow St. died yesterday morning in Shamokin State General Hospital.
  Death was due to a heart attack.
  Born in Westmoreland County, April 24, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Alice Reigle Kerstetter.
  Mrs. Kerstetter last worked for the former Hotel Stanlee, Shamokin.
  She is survived by two sons, David P. McGuinn and Michael E. McGuinn, both of Shamokin; and the following half and half sisters, Mrs. Marvein Jorich of Harrisburg, Lee Kerstetter of York, Miss Della Kerstetter and Miss Lorraine Kerstetter, address unknown.
  The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home, Trevorton, by the Rev. Thomas W. Bickert of Shamokin. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery, Irish Valley.
  Friends will be received tomorrow evening in the funeral home.
  The Daily Item, September 26, 1983, Page 8.³
  
• She was buried at Summit Cemetery, Paxinos, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Charles S. Kerstetter¹ b. 11 Sep 1898, d. 13 Dec 1955
• Mother*: Alice Irene Reigle¹ b. 7 Jun 1909, d. 1 Jun 1963