Florence F. Borkoski1,2
F, #18453, b. 13 October 1922, d. 13 December 2009
Last Edited=29 Feb 2020
Florence F. Borkoski was born on 13 October 1922, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.2 She was the daughter of Robert Borkoski and Anna Popoloski.2 Florence F. Borkoski married Gurney Guy Schwalm, son of Albert Peter Schwalm and Barbara A. Clark, on 7 April 1953.1,2 Florence F. Borkoski died on 13 December 2009, Paxis Alzheimer's Facility, Easton, Northampton County, PA, at age 87.2
Newspaper obituary:
DORNSIFE - Florence F. Schwalm, 87, of the Dornsife area, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Paxis Alzheimer's Facility, Easton, where she was a patient for three weeks.
She was born Oct. 13, 1922, in Jordan Township, Northumberland County, a daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Popoloski) Borkoski. On April 7, 1953, she married Gurney G. Schwalm, who preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1959.
She was educated in the Morning Star School in Washington Township, Northumberland County.
Florence was a homemaker and was Catholic.
She enjoyed gardening and quilting.
She is survived by one son, James Schwalm, of Lansdale; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jonathan Greene, of Phoenixville; one granddaughter, Alexandra Greene, of Phoenixville; one sister, Eleanor Borkoski, of Northumberland; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorraine Lucas and Sarah Kreywiski, and two brothers, Robert, Jr. and Joseph Borkoski.
A viewing will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, followed by the funeral at 11:30 with the Rev. Jan Mills officiating.
Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Erdman.
Published in The Daily Item on 12/15/2009.2
She was buried on 17 December 2009, at Zion (Klinger's) Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.2
Newspaper obituary:
DORNSIFE - Florence F. Schwalm, 87, of the Dornsife area, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Paxis Alzheimer's Facility, Easton, where she was a patient for three weeks.
She was born Oct. 13, 1922, in Jordan Township, Northumberland County, a daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Popoloski) Borkoski. On April 7, 1953, she married Gurney G. Schwalm, who preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1959.
She was educated in the Morning Star School in Washington Township, Northumberland County.
Florence was a homemaker and was Catholic.
She enjoyed gardening and quilting.
She is survived by one son, James Schwalm, of Lansdale; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jonathan Greene, of Phoenixville; one granddaughter, Alexandra Greene, of Phoenixville; one sister, Eleanor Borkoski, of Northumberland; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Lorraine Lucas and Sarah Kreywiski, and two brothers, Robert, Jr. and Joseph Borkoski.
A viewing will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, followed by the funeral at 11:30 with the Rev. Jan Mills officiating.
Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Erdman.
Published in The Daily Item on 12/15/2009.2
She was buried on 17 December 2009, at Zion (Klinger's) Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.2
| Father* | Robert Borkoski2 |
| Mother* | Anna Popoloski2 |
Children of Florence F. Borkoski and Gurney Guy Schwalm
Citations
- [S210] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 1, no. 1, (1977): p. 14.
- [S749] Schwalm, Florence F., Obituary, Daily Item, Sunbury, PA, December 15, 2009, http://www.legacy.com/dailyitem/Obituaries.asp. Hereinafter cited as Florence F. Schwalm Obituary.
Glenn E. Masser1
M, #18474, b. 26 April 1948, d. 5 July 2025
Last Edited=7 Jul 2025
- Relationship
- 2nd great-grandson of Frederick Stein Schwalm
Glenn E. Masser was born on 26 April 1948, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.2 He was the son of Ernest F. Masser and June Marie Troutman.1 Glenn E. Masser died on 5 July 2025, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA, at age 77.2
Funeral home obituary:
Glenn E. Masser
April 26, 1948 - July 5, 2025
Glenn E Masser ,age 77, of Dornsife, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on Monday, April 26, 1948, in Klingerstown, a son of the late Ernest F Masser and the late June M (Troutman) Masser.
He was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High School.
He served in the US Army and the Army National Guard.
Glenn was a PA State Constable for Northumberland County.
He was an Upper Mahanoy Twp Supervisor.
Glenn was a member of FandAM Herndon Lodge #702, and the Klingerstown Fire Company and Fire Police.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Aubrey Klinger, and a sister, Connie S Masser.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl L (Purcell) Masser, to whom he was married for 44 years.
He is also survived by five sons, James A (Roseanne Barr) Masser of Dornsife, Timothy I (Melissa Fritchey) Masser of Dornsife, Thomas O (Cathleen) Masser of Albuquerque, NM, Bradlee J (Amber) Purcell of Dornsife, and Glenn E (Kelsey) Masser of Dornsife; two daughters, Jessica L (Charles) Meyers of Hawaii and Rebecca L (Papanii) Davies of Columbia, MD; eighteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Shirley M (David) Hilbert of Dornsife; two brothers, Robert L (Rhonda) Masser of Dornsife and Dennis L (Christina) Masser of Dornsife; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Terry Wimmer officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.
Memorial contributions can be made to Geisinger Hospice, 1253 North Susquehanna Trail, Suite 102, Selinsgrove PA 17870.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.2
Funeral home obituary:
Glenn E. Masser
April 26, 1948 - July 5, 2025
Glenn E Masser ,age 77, of Dornsife, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on Monday, April 26, 1948, in Klingerstown, a son of the late Ernest F Masser and the late June M (Troutman) Masser.
He was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High School.
He served in the US Army and the Army National Guard.
Glenn was a PA State Constable for Northumberland County.
He was an Upper Mahanoy Twp Supervisor.
Glenn was a member of FandAM Herndon Lodge #702, and the Klingerstown Fire Company and Fire Police.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Aubrey Klinger, and a sister, Connie S Masser.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl L (Purcell) Masser, to whom he was married for 44 years.
He is also survived by five sons, James A (Roseanne Barr) Masser of Dornsife, Timothy I (Melissa Fritchey) Masser of Dornsife, Thomas O (Cathleen) Masser of Albuquerque, NM, Bradlee J (Amber) Purcell of Dornsife, and Glenn E (Kelsey) Masser of Dornsife; two daughters, Jessica L (Charles) Meyers of Hawaii and Rebecca L (Papanii) Davies of Columbia, MD; eighteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a sister, Shirley M (David) Hilbert of Dornsife; two brothers, Robert L (Rhonda) Masser of Dornsife and Dennis L (Christina) Masser of Dornsife; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Terry Wimmer officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.
Memorial contributions can be made to Geisinger Hospice, 1253 North Susquehanna Trail, Suite 102, Selinsgrove PA 17870.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.2
| Father* | Ernest F. Masser1 b. 23 May 1925, d. 26 Dec 2012 |
| Mother* | June Marie Troutman1 b. 14 Oct 1927, d. 16 Mar 2013 |
Children of Glenn E. Masser and Susan Ann Miller
Citations
- [S221] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 4 (1984): p. 92.
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Glenn E. Masser, Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, PA; https://www.buffingtonreed.com/obituaries/glenn-masser/#!/…