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Robert Paul Schaeffer¹

• Last Edited: 30 May 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert Paul Schaeffer was born on 16 August 1950, Good Springs, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Janice Eileen Klinger, daughter of Luther Ralph Klinger and Arlene J. Binkley, on 16 August 1969, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Ravine, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• Robert Paul Schaeffer died on 7 August 2023, Temple Univeersity Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, at age 72.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Robert P. Schaeffer
  Robert Paul Schaeffer, 72, of Zerbe, Reilly Township, died on Monday at Temple University Hospital.
  Born on August 16,1950 in Good Spring, Porter Township, he was a son of the late Irvin and Elizabeth Saltzman Schaeffer. He was educated in Porter-Tower Schools and worked as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver for several companies, including Rick’s Backhoe Service, Universal Express and Miners Fuel.
  He was an active volunteer of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church and School, Minersville and also enjoyed working with the ladies in the kitchen at St. Nicholas Hall. An avid sportsman, Bob was a charter member of the Little Run Sportsman Club and a member of both Minersville Fish & Game and Saint Clair Fish & Game. He was also a member of the Newtown Fire Company and the Forestville Fire Company.
  Bob spent many Holiday seasons as Santa Claus for local businesses and holiday events. He spent many hours fishing on the Susquehanna River with his family and friends. He also enjoyed cooking, trap shooting, camping, auto racing and jarring. Most of all Bob enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren, Landon & Alexis.
  No matter where Bob traveled, he always seemed to know somebody and make new friends.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lamar Schaeffer and George Schaeffer.
  Bob is survived by his wife, the former JoAnne M. DelBalso, with whom he would have celebrated 35 years of marriage on New Years Eve; three children, Bobbi Lynn Schaeffer, Schuylkill Haven, Brad Schaeffer, Schuylkill Haven, and Sherri Quandel (spouse, Jeff), Branch Township; two grandchildren, Landon Mattern and Alexis Padelsky; and an “adopted granddaughter” Emily Purcell as well as his feline buddy Tux. He is also survived by two brothers, William Schaeffer (spouse, Patricia), Lykens, and Thomas Schaeffer (spouse, Catherine), Schuylkill Haven; nieces and nephews.
  The family will accept visitors at Dutcavich Funeral Home, 200 Sunbury Street, Minersville on Saturday, August 19, from 6:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. The family appreciates donations in Bobs memory to St. Nicholas School, 515 N. Front Street, Minersville, PA 17954. Visit www.dutcavich.com.²
  

William C. Morris¹

• Last Edited: 30 May 2026

Luther A. Hummel¹

• Last Edited: 30 May 2026

• Luther A. Hummel married Violet I. Miller.²

Violet I. Miller¹

• Last Edited: 30 May 2026

• Violet I. Miller married Luther A. Hummel.¹

Michael David Hoffman¹

• Last Edited: 31 May 2026

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

• Michael David Hoffman was born on 3 October 1979, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of David Jay Hoffman and Sonya Marie Snyder.¹
• Michael David Hoffman died on 26 May 2026, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 46.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Michael David Hoffman
  October 3, 1979 - May 26, 2026
  HALIFAX - Michael David Hoffman, age 46, of Halifax, PA died May 26, 2026, at home.
  He was born on October 3, 1979 in Pottsville, PA the son of David Hoffman and Sonya (Snyder) Hoffman.
  Michael attended Halifax High School.
  He loved spending time with his son, and he loved fixing things, and had a great sense of humor. He spent more time helping other people than he did for himself. Michael was deeply loved and will be truly forever missed.
  In addition to his parents Sonya and David Hoffman, he is survived by his son Dereck Hoffman, brothers Jason Hoffman and Matthew Hoffman (Jess Dreibelbis), nephew Connor and a niece Madison.
  Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.¹
  

• Father*: David Jay Hoffman¹
• Mother*: Sonya Marie Snyder¹