Mary E. Lenker1,2

F, #18212, b. 10 March 1922, d. 20 September 2005
Last Edited=9 Feb 2023
     Her married name was Florick.4 Her married name was Schwalm.1 Mary E. Lenker was born on 10 March 1922, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.3,2 She was the daughter of Clarence Lenker and Leona Thompson.3 Mary E. Lenker married James Daniel Schwalm, son of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman, on 25 August 1962, Evangelical United Brethren Parsonage, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.5,2,6 Mary E. Lenker died on 20 September 2005, Tremont Health and Rehabililtation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.3,2
Obituary in Pottsville Republican & Herald:
Mary E. Schwalm, 83, formerly of Tower City, died Tuesday afternoon at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Tower City, March 10, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Leona Thompson Lenker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1979; a grandson, John Bair.
Surviving are three daughters, Rosanne B. Florick, Sheridan, Cathy E. Monger, Muir, and Jane E. Moyer, Clarks Valley; a brother, William Lenker, Orwin; two sisters, Ruth Brown, California, and Jane Sass, Maryland; seven grandchildren, Susan Machamer, Sandy Scheib, Ray Bair, Jennifer Kramer, James Monger, Nicole and Devin Neidlinger; eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City, with the Rev. Arthur Sonnenberg officiating. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial donations may be made to Tremont Health and Rehab Activity Funds, 44 Donaldson Road, Tremont, PA 17980. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. To send condolences to the family, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.3
She was buried on 24 September 2005, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.3
Father*Clarence Lenker3 d. b 2005
Mother*Leona Thompson3 d. b 2005

Children of Mary E. Lenker and James Daniel Schwalm

  • Jane E. Schwalm1
  • Catherine E. Florick3

Citations

  1. [S220] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 71 (1981).
  2. [S360] Donald Reed and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In the Family", The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association 9 (2006): p. 122. Hereinafter cited as "All In the Family, JJHSA vol. 9."
  3. [S371] Schwalm, Mary E., Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, September 22, 2005. Hereinafter cited as Mary E. Schwalm Obituary.
  4. [S1214] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 110. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 3.
  5. [S220] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 79.
  6. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Florick-Schwalm Nuptials," West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 31 Aug 1962, Fri, Page 1.

Doris J. Smeltz1

F, #18214, b. 14 October 1939, d. 29 October 2023
Last Edited=30 Oct 2023
     Her married name was Schwalm.1 Doris J. Smeltz was born on 14 October 1939.4 She was the daughter of Roy Henry Smeltz and Elva Jane Salada.2,3 Doris J. Smeltz died on 29 October 2023, UPMC-Osteopathic, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 84.4
Father*Roy Henry Smeltz2 b. 7 May 1915, d. 28 Sep 1969
Mother*Elva Jane Salada3 b. 11 Jul 1915, d. 27 Feb 1968

Children of Doris J. Smeltz and James D. Schwalm Jr.

  • Wendy Schwalm1
  • Jamie Schwalm1

Citations

  1. [S220] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 71 (1981).
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Roy H. Smeltz, The Daily Item, September 30, 1969, Page 4. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed October 30, 2023).
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Elva J. Smeltz, Lykens Register, February 29, 1968, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed October 30, 2023).
  4. [S1147] Online Obituary for Doris J. Schwalm, Dimon Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City, PA; https://www.dimonfuneralhome.com/obituary/Doris-Schwalm

George R. Davis1

M, #18221, b. 9 January 1945, d. 8 December 1966
Last Edited=4 Feb 2024
     George R. Davis was born on 9 January 1945, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.4,3 He was the son of George W. Davis and Betty R. (?)2,3 George R. Davis died on 8 December 1966, Dauphin County, PA, at age 21.5,4 He was buried on 12 December 1966, at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.4
Newspaper obituary:
Plan Funeral Rites For Highway Victim
Funeral services for George R. DaviGeorge R. Davis, 21, of 118 Sixth St., who died Thursday as the result of an automobile accident near Dauphin, will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home at 201 E. Market St., Williamstown. The Rev. F. E. Robatin will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Betty L. Schwalm Davis; a daughter, Karen; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Davis, Williamstown; two sisters, Misses Joann and Donna, and a brother, Harry, all of Williamstown.
The Daily Item, December 10, 1966, Page 9.6,7
Father*George W. Davis2
Mother*Betty R. (?)3

Child of George R. Davis and Betty L. Schwalm

  • Karen M. Davis1

Citations

  1. [S220] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 71 (1981).
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for George R. Davis, Lykens Register (Lykens, Pennsylvania), 15 Dec 1966, Thu, Page 1.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111650375/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for George R. Davis, The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 10 Dec 1966, Sat, Page 9.
  5. [S1214] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 111. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 3.
  6. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for George R. Davis, The Daily Item, December 10, 1966, Page 9. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed February 4, 2024).
  7. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for George R. Davis, Lykens Register, December 15, 1966, Page 1. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed February 4, 2024).

Morris Alvin Huntzinger1

M, #18226, b. 19 July 1916, d. 30 March 2001
Last Edited=13 Jun 2019
     Morris Alvin Huntzinger was born on 19 July 1916, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.3 He was the son of Cleavis Harper Huntzinger and Emma Jane Harner.2 Morris Alvin Huntzinger married Elva Mary Schwalm, daughter of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman, circa 1938.1,4 Morris Alvin Huntzinger died on 30 March 2001, Tremoint Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 84.3,5
Newspaper obituary:
Morris A. Huntzinger
Morris Alvin Huntzinger, 84, of Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, formerly of 1713 W. Main St., Valley View, died Friday evening at the center.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in St. Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 02 Apr 2001, Mon, Page 3.5
He was buried at Saint Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.6
Father*Cleavis Harper Huntzinger2 b. 27 Sep 1882, d. 26 Jul 1949
Mother*Emma Jane Harner2 b. 1884, d. 1969

Children of Morris Alvin Huntzinger and Elva Mary Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S220] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 71 (1981).
  2. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN:     179183252; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, SSN: 179183252; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S255] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 7, no. 1 (2001): p. 106.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Morris A. Huntzinger, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 02 Apr 2001, Mon, Page 3.
  6. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35894476/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Ronald D. Huntzinger1,2

M, #18227, b. 12 February 1939, d. 21 October 2004
Last Edited=9 Nov 2017
     Ronald D. Huntzinger was born on 12 February 1939, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.3 He was the son of Morris Alvin Huntzinger and Elva Mary Schwalm.1 Ronald D. Huntzinger died on 21 October 2004, at age 65.3
Father*Morris Alvin Huntzinger1 b. 19 Jul 1916, d. 30 Mar 2001
Mother*Elva Mary Schwalm1 b. 21 Oct 1916, d. 26 Apr 2000

Children of Ronald D. Huntzinger and Dawn Tice

  • Heidi Huntzinger1
  • Heather Huntzinger1

Citations

  1. [S220] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 71 (1981).
  2. [S255] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 7, no. 1 (2001): p. 106.
  3. [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com,.

Edward Lamar Beury1,2

M, #18235, b. 5 October 1914, d. 16 June 1967
Last Edited=20 Feb 2022
     Edward Lamar Beury was born on 5 October 1914, Barry Township, Schuylkill County, PA.3 He was the son of Calvin Beury and Lottie Snyder.3 Edward Lamar Beury married Eva Elmira Schwalm, daughter of William Reilly Schwalm and Alma Sarah Coleman, in July 1942, St. James Lutheran Church Parsonage, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.1,4 Edward Lamar Beury died on 16 June 1967, Connie Mack Stadium, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 52.3,5
Newspaper obituary:
Edward Lamar Beury Dies at Ball Game
Edward Lamar Beury, age 52, of 15 Walnut street, Ashland, died suddenly at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia last evening while attending a baseball game with friends from Ashland.
He was the victim of a heart seizure.
Born in Barry Township, October 5, 1914, he was the son of Calvin and Lottie Snyder Beury of Ashland. He was a graduate of Ashland High School, Class of 1933.
A resident of Ashland most of his life, he was the owner of the Beury Insurance Agency.
He was a member of the Evan gelical Church of the Good Shepherd of Ashland and its Church Council. A veteran of World War II, he was adjutant of the Ashland American Legion Post.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Eva Schwalm, formerly of Spring Glen; a daughter, Alyce, wife of Fred Klock, of Roslyn, Pa; a grandchild; three brothers, Harvey and Franklin, both of Levittown; Clyde, of Coaldale; two sisters, Virginia, wife of Leon Mullins Martinsburg, West Va.: Grace, wife of John Matukaitis, Baltimore, Md.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Kull Funeral Home, Ashland, with further services to follow in the Lutheran Church, Ashland.
Rev. Robert Hughes, pastor, will officiate.
Friends may call Monday evening at the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs.
Kull Funeral Service has charge.
Evening Herald (Shenandoah, Pennsylvania), 17 Jun 1967, Sat, Page 7.3
He was buried on 19 June 1967, at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs, Schuylkill County, PA.3
Father*Calvin Beury3
Mother*Lottie Snyder3

Child of Edward Lamar Beury and Eva Elmira Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S220] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 71 (1981).
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William R. Schwalm, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 24 Jan 1969, Fri, Page 14.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Edward Lamar Beury, Evening Herald (Shenandoah, Pennsylvania), 17 Jun 1967, Sat, Page 7.
  4. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Edward L. Beury, Eva E. Schwalm Wed By Rev. Rudy," Mount Carmel Item (Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania), 15 Jul 1942, Wed, Page 8.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Alyce Eva Klock, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 30 Dec 2010, Thu, Page A9.

Alyce Eva Beury1

F, #18236, b. 21 October 1942, d. 29 December 2010
Last Edited=22 Sep 2020
     Her married name was Klock.1 Alyce Eva Beury was born on 21 October 1942, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.2 She was the daughter of Edward Lamar Beury and Eva Elmira Schwalm.1 Alyce Eva Beury died on 29 December 2010, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, Montgomery County, PA, at age 68.2
Newspaper obituary:
Alyce Eva Klock
December 29,2010
Alyce Eva Beury Klock, Roslyn, formerly of Ashland, died suddenly Wednesday in the emergency room at Abington Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack.
Born in Ashland, Oct. 21, 1942, she was a daughter of Eva Elmira Schwalm Beury Ashland, and the late Edward Lamar Beury.
She was married for 48 years to her loving husband, Fred William Klock.
Alyce graduated from Ashland Area Joint High School Class of 1960. After graduation, she worked at Ridler's Mill until she married Fred on May 12, 1962. She then worked for Pearl Products, Glenside, Standard Pressed Steel, Jenkintown, and for many years as a teacher's aide with Abington School District, retiring in 2008.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmom and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her family.
Surviving, in addition to her mother and husband, are her daughter, Kathy Alyce Rowe and her husband, Daniel, and their children, Timothy Benjamin and Elizabeth, Royersford; her son, Lt. Colonel Kenneth F.L., his son, Sean, Ken's wife, Jenn, and their children, Mason, Emily and Timothy, San Antonio, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland, with the Rev Dana Heckman-Beil officiating. Interment will be in Brock Cemetery, Ashland. A viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland, and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, North Ninth Street, Ashland, PA 17921. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, www kullfuneral.com, has charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 30 Dec 2010, Thu, Page A9.2
Father*Edward Lamar Beury1 b. 5 Oct 1914, d. 16 Jun 1967
Mother*Eva Elmira Schwalm1 b. 23 Jul 1921, d. 19 Feb 2023

Children of Alyce Eva Beury and Fred William Klock

  • Kathy Alyce Klock1
  • Kenneth Klock1

Citations

  1. [S220] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 71 (1981).
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Alyce Eva Klock, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 30 Dec 2010, Thu, Page A9.