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     Her married name was Harner.¹ Hilda Ida Schwalm was born on 23 October 1910, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman.¹ Hilda Ida Schwalm was baptized on 19 February 1911, St. Paul's (Artz's) Lutheran and Reformed Church, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.² She married Harold Stanley Harner, son of William Henry Harner and Jennie Mae Klinger.¹ Hilda Ida Schwalm died on 5 October 1991, Tremont Nursing Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.⁶ She was buried at St. Andrew's United Method Church Cemeter, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.⁶
Newspaper obituary:
Harner rites
Services for Hilda I. Harner, 80, of 1111 W. Maple St, Valley View, who died Saturday at Tremont Nursing Center, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from St Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. The Rev. Floyd Sollenberger will officiate. Interment will be in St Andrew's ' Cemetery, Valley View. Buffington Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Sacramento, Oct 23, 1910, she was a daughter of the late William and Alma Coleman Schwalm.
She was employed by Valley View Manufacturing Co. before retiring.
She was a member of St Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View and Tri-Valley Senior Citizens.
Her husband, Stanley, died in 19S3.
Surviving are two sons, Bobby, Reading, and Donald, Camp Hill; two sisters, Elva Huntzinger, Valley View, and Eva Beury, Ashland; a brother, LeRoy Schwalm, Mechanicsburg; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 07 Oct 1991, Mon, Page 2.⁵

     James Daniel Schwalm was born on 26 June 1912, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5,3 He was the son of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman.¹ James Daniel Schwalm married Mary Ellen Graeff, daughter of Charles Graeff and Ellen Shomper, on 15 April 1933, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,6,7 James Daniel Schwalm and Mary Ellen Graeff were divorced circa March 1958 Schuylkill County, PA.⁷ James Daniel Schwalm married Mary E. Lenker, daughter of Clarence Lenker and Leona Thompson, on 25 August 1962, Evangelical United Brethren Parsonage, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^8,9,10 James Daniel Schwalm died on 15 June 1979, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 66.^11,4
Newspaper obituary:
Schwalm Rites
The funeral of James Daniel Schwalm, 67, of 231 W. Grand Ave., Tower City, who died Friday morning at his home, will take place Monday morning from the Stewart J. Dreisigacker Jr. Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. James Houpt officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Schwalm was the son of the late William and Alma Coleman Schwalm. He was a retired miner. He was a life member of the Sheridan Fire Company.
A brother, Raymond, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his widow, the former Mary Lenker; two daughters, Jane, at home, and Mrs. Betty Weist of Pillow; three sons, James, Wiconisco, Ronald and Gary, both of Tower City; two stepdaughters, Rosanne Bair, Williamstown, Cathy Monger, Tower City; seven grandchildren; six stepgrand-children; four sisters, Mrs. Eva Berry, Ashland, Mrs. Elva Huntzinger and Mrs. Hilda Harner, both of Valley View and Mrs. Mae Frey, Orwin.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 16 Jun 1979, Sat, Page 2.¹¹
He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower Ciity, Schuylkill County, PA.¹²

     Allen Martin Schwalm was born on 28 December 1913, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman.¹ Allen Martin Schwalm died on 8 January 1914, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was buried on 10 January 1914, at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Elva Mary Schwalm is also referred to as Elva M. in some sources.³ Her married name was Huntzinger.¹ She was born on 21 October 1916.² She was the daughter of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman.¹ Elva Mary Schwalm married Morris Alvin Huntzinger, son of Cleavis Harper Huntzinger and Emma Jane Harner, circa 1938.^1,2 Elva Mary Schwalm died on 26 April 2000, Tremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.^4,2
     An obituary appearing in the Pottsville Republican-Herald, dated 27 April 2000 (online at: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=11744569&BRD=2626&PAG=461&dept_id=536271&rfi=8) stated:
"Elva M. Huntszinger, 83, of 1713 W. Main St., Valley View, died Wednesday evening at Tremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
"Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements."³ She was buried at St. Paul's Church Cemetery, Sacramento, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Her married name was Beury.¹ Eva Elmira Schwalm was born on 23 July 1921, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman.¹ Eva Elmira Schwalm married Edward Lamar Beury, son of Calvin Beury and Lottie Snyder, in July 1942, St. James Lutheran Church Parsonage, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,6 Eva Elmira Schwalm died on 19 February 2023, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 101.⁵
Funeral home obituary:
Eva E. Beury
July 23, 1921 ~ February 19, 2023 (age 101)
Eva Elmira Beury, 101 years, of Ashland passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.
Born July 23, 1921, in Spring Glen to the late William R. and S. Alma (Coleman) Schwalm, Eva graduated from Hubley High School in 1939.
She owned and operated the Beury Insurance Agency in Ashland from 1967 to 1988. She was an extremely active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, especially in the choir, WELCA, quilting, and the alter guild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Lamar Beury, her daughter, Alyce E. Klock, and her seven siblings, Mae Frye, Ray Schwalm, Hilda Harner, James Schwalm, Elva Huntzinger, Leroy Schwalm, Charles Schwalm, and their spouses.
Left to treasure Eva’s memory are her grandchildren, Kathy Rowe (Daniel) and Ken Klock (Jennifer), and her son-in-law Fred Klock (Carol).
Eva is also survived by her seven great grandchildren, Timothy Rowe (Stephanie), Benjamin Rowe, Elizabeth Rowe, Sean Klock, Timothy Klock, Mason Klock, and Emily Klock.
She will be greatly missed by numerous friends and family who loved her dearly.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd from 6:00-9:00 PM and Thursday, February 23rd from 1:00-2:00 PM at the funeral home. A funeral service will follow on Thursday, February 23rd at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Christ Church Cemetery-Fountain Springs.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Eva Beury’s memory to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 35 N 9th St, Ashland PA 17921.



Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.⁵
She was buried on 23 February 2023, at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,7

     Charles Lamar Schwalm was born on 4 December 1927, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman.¹ Charles Lamar Schwalm died from an automobile accident resulting in a fractured skull on 6 August 1948, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 20.⁴ He was buried on 10 August 1948, at Saint Pauls United Church of Christ Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

     Henry David Fry is also referred to as Henry D. Fry in some sources.³ He was born on 23 May 1906, Porter Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5,6 He was the son of David Elias Frye and Bessie E. Kessler.² Henry David Fry married Erma Mae Schwalm, daughter of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman.¹ Henry David Fry died on 25 October 1998, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 92.^5,7,8
Newspaper obituary:
Henry D. Fry
Henry D. Fry, 92, of 347 Dietrich Ave., Orwin, died Sunday morning at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Born in Orwin, May 23, 1906, he was a son of the late David and Bessie Kessler Fry.
He was retired from the janitorial department at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville.
He was of the Protestant faith and a member of Orwin Gun Club and United Mine Workers of America.
His wife, the former Mae Schwalm, died in 1984, and a daughter, Shirley Hubert, died in 1989.
Surviving are two sons, Marlin E., Palmyra, and Edward D., Jonestown; three daughters, Doris L. Frankenstine, Joliett, Anna Mae Gongloff, Orwin, and R. Marlene Jenkins, Williamstown; a stepson, Leroy Schwalm, Mechanicsburg; a sister, Iona Piserchia, Arizona; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Chapel of Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City. The Rev. Edward Gobrecht will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 26 Oct 1998, Mon, Page 2.³
He was buried at Saint Peter's Reformed Church Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,5

     LeRoy W. Schwalm is also referred to as LeRoy W. Reed in some sources.³ He was born on 31 October 1923, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ He was the son of Henry David Fry and Erma Mae Schwalm.¹ LeRoy W. Schwalm married Joyce J. Dunkleberger, daughter of Delbert Dunkleberger and Carrie Yoder, circa 1946, Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,2 LeRoy W. Schwalm died on 13 March 2014, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, PA, at age 90.⁶
Newspaper obituary:
March 13, 2014
LeRoy W. Schwalm, 90, of Silver Spring Township, passed away Thursday at home surrounded by his family. Born in Spring Glen, Oct. 31, 1923, he was a son of the late Mae Schwalm Fry. He was raised by his grandparents, William "Bill" and Alma Coleman Schwalm.
LeRoy served in the Army Air Force as a flight officer, serving as a bombardier/navigator on B-17 aircraft. He retired from the Navy Fleet Material Support Office (FMSO) in Mechanicsburg, as a budget analyst supervisor, after more than 40 years of federal service.
He was an active member of St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, Carlisle Springs, where he served for many years on the consistory, taught the adult Sunday school class and served as church school superintendent. He also served as treasurer for the Mercersburg Association of the United Church of Christ for many years.
He was a member of American Legion Post 109, NARFE 1816, Mechanicsburg, Members 1st FCU Senior Citizens Coffee Corner and Mechanicsburg Sportsmen's Association.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Christopher Seiff.
Remaining to celebrate his life are his loving wife of 67 years, Joyce Dunkelberger Schwalm; son, Vaughn LeRoy Schwalm, Pine Grove; daughter, Holly Joyce Schwalm, Mechanicsburg; three granddaughters, Jennifer D. Schwalm, Tricia D. Carbaugh and Sarah J. Baer; four great-grandchildren, Abigayle Hurley, Tyler Buchenauer, Maci Carbaugh and Haylee Baer; loving sister, Eva Beury, Ashland; two half brothers, Marlin and Edward Fry; and two half sisters, Doris Frankenstein and Marlene Jenkins.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, 3240 Spring Road, Carlisle. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew's UCC, 3240 Spring Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 and/or Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 219 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Published in Republican & Herald on Mar. 18, 2014.⁶
He was buried at Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA.⁷

     Her married name was Schwalm.¹ Joyce J. Dunkleberger was born on 19 April 1932, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Delbert Dunkleberger and Carrie Yoder.² Joyce J. Dunkleberger married LeRoy W. Schwalm, son of Henry David Fry and Erma Mae Schwalm, circa 1946, Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5 Joyce J. Dunkleberger died on 2 March 2018, Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County, PA, at age 85.²
Newspaper obituary:
Joyce J. Schwalm, 85, of Silver Spring Township, passed away Friday at home, surrounded by her family.
Born April 19, 1932, in Hegins, she was a daughter of the late Delbert and Carrie Yoder Dunkelberger.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, LeRoy W. Schwalm; four sisters; a great-grandson.
Surviving to celebrate her life are a son, Vaughn LeRoy Schwalm, Pine Grove; a daughter, Holly Joyce Schwalm, Mechanicsburg; three granddaughters, Jennifer D. Schwalm, Tricia D. Carbaugh and Sarah J. Price; four great-grandchildren, Abigayle Hurley, Tyler Buchenauer, Maci Carbaugh and Haylee Baer.
A memorial service will be held at noon March 24 at St. Matthew's United Church of Christ, Carlisle, with Pastor Timothy P. Dugan officiating. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. March 24 until the time of the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle. To view the full obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.HoffmanFH.com.
Published in Republican & Herald on Mar. 6, 2018.²
She was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.²

     Doris L. Fry is also referred to as Doris L. Frye in some sources. Her married name was Frankenstein.¹ She was born on 22 October 1926, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,2 She was the daughter of Henry David Fry and Erma Mae Schwalm.¹ Doris L. Fry married Theodore Jess Frankenstein, son of George Thomas Frankenstein and Marie Grandy, on 8 February 1947, Immaculate Conception Rectory, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,5 Doris L. Fry died on 26 September 2022, Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 95.²
Funeral home obituary:
Doris L. Frankenstein
October 22, 1926 ~ September 26, 2022 (age 95)
Doris L. Frankenstein, 95, of Joliett, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.
Doris was born in Spring Glen on October 22, 1926 a daughter of the late Henry and Erma Mae Schwalm Fry.
She was a retired seamstress from the garment industry.
She was a member of Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Tremont and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.
She enjoyed being outside, taking care of her yard, sewing, and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Frankenstein, 2001; a daughter, Jane Blough, 1992; sisters Shirley Hubert and Anna Mae Gongloff; brothers Leroy Schwalm and Marlin Frye.
Surviving are her children, Carol Gibson and her husband Lloyd, Muir, G. Thomas Frankenstein and his wife Peggy, Tower City, and Susan Gibson and her husband Jesse, Tower City; a sister, R. Marlene Jenkins and her husband Joe, Williamstown; a brother Edward Fry and his wife Sharon, Jonestown; a son-in-law, Oscar Blough, Pine Grove; a sister-in-law, Rose Frye, Palmyra; an aunt, Eva Beury, Ashland; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 12 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home Inc. Burial will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10-11 am Tuesday at the chapel.
Memorial donations can be made to the Children's Miracle Network, PO Box 852, Hershey, PA 17033.²
She was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.²

     Theodore Jess Frankenstein was born on 1 April 1923, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.³ He was the son of George Thomas Frankenstein and Marie Grandy.^2,3 Theodore Jess Frankenstein married Doris L. Fry, daughter of Henry David Fry and Erma Mae Schwalm, on 8 February 1947, Immaculate Conception Rectory, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 Theodore Jess Frankenstein died on 21 November 2001, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 78.^3,4
Newspaper obituary:
Theodore Frankenstein
Theodore "Jess" Frankenstein, 78, of Main Street, Joliett, died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 1, 1923, he was a son of the late George and Marie Grandy Frankenstein.
He was an Army vet eran of World War II.
He was self-employed as a miner and then employed on construction for Rissinger Brothers Construction, Carlisle.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Tremont.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Blough; three sisters, Olive Evans, Viola Frankenstein and Rita Leahy.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, the former Doris Frye; a son, Thomas, Tower City; two daughters, Carol Gibson, Muir, and Susan Gibson, Tower City; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Claire Potaro, Clarksburg, W.Va., and Loretta Martin, Harrisburg.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday from Immaculate Conception Church. The Rev. James Burdess will officiate. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 23 Nov 2001, Fri, Page 3.⁴
He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.^4,5

     Her married name was Blough.¹ Jane Mare Frankenstein was born on 17 July 1947, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,2 She was the daughter of Theodore Jess Frankenstein and Doris L. Fry.¹ Jane Mare Frankenstein died on 1 October 1992, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 45.^3,5
Newspaper obituary:
Jane M. Blough
Jane M. Blough, 45, of RD3 Pine Grove, died Thursday at her home.
Born in Orwin, she was a daughter of Theodore and Doris Fry Frankenstein, Joliett. She was a graduate of Tremont High School.
Mrs. Blough was a secretary at Schuylkill County Intermediate Unit 29, Mar Lin.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Tremont.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Oscar Sr; two sons, Oscar Jr., Pine Grove, and Michael, Grantville; a daughter, Michele, at home; two sisters, Carol Gibson, Muir, and Susan Gibson, Tower City; a brother, Thomas Frankenstein, Tower City; two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove. The Revs. James Brady and Ronald Heim will officiate. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 02 Oct 1992, Fri, Page 2.³