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     Her married name was Shutt.¹ Helen Mildred Paul was born on 28 July 1924, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Preston Daniel Paul and Minnie Margaret Gongloff.¹ Helen Mildred Paul married John Clayton Shutt on 13 May 1939, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^1,4 Helen Mildred Paul died on 26 March 2013, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 88.³
Online obituary:
Helen M. Shutt, 88, of Orwin, passed away Tuesday night at her home.
Born in Orwin, July 28, 1924, a daughter of the late Preston and Minnie Gongloff Paul
Helen retired from the former Masonwear Factory, Muir.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City and AMVETS
She was pre-deceased by her husband, John C., 1972; a daughter Marie Herandez and a grandson, Charles Rickert.
Surviving are two sons, Preston J. Shutt, Rising Sun, Maryland and John R. Shutt, Sr., Orwin; one daughter, Linda Rickert, Newport; 13 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren and 10 Great Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 1st. at 12 noon from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City with Rev. Linda Bonfiglio. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Viewing will be from 10-12 at the church. Memorial donations in her name can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Grand Avenue, Tower City PA 17980.³
She was buried on 1 April 2013, at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     John Clayton Shutt was born in 1919.² He married Helen Mildred Paul, daughter of Preston Daniel Paul and Minnie Margaret Gongloff, on 13 May 1939, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3 John Clayton Shutt died in 1972.² He was buried at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Preston J. Shutt Sr. was born on 7 September 1939, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of John Clayton Shutt and Helen Mildred Paul.¹ Preston J. Shutt Sr. died on 19 April 2015, Rising Sun, Carroll County, MD, at age 75.²
Newspaper obituary:
Preston J. Shutt Sr., 75, of Rising Sun, Md., passed away Sunday surrounded by his loving family.
Born Sept. 7, 1939, in Ashland, he was a son of the late John and Helen Paul Shutt.
He graduated from Porter-Tower High School in 1957 and went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering in 1961 from General Motors Institute in Flint, MI. Preston continued working for GM in Wilmington, DE for 35 years, retiring in 1992 as the Superintendent of Industrial Engineering.
Preston loved hunting, fishing, and taking the family on camping trips to the beach and the mountains. He also played football, winning a football scholarship in High School. He also loved playing and coaching softball; playing well into his 60's. He coached both the GM Women's and the Grace Lutheran Church Softball teams; taking the later team from last place to first place in one year.
The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the Amedisys Home Health and Hospice Care staff for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time; with a special note of thanks to Brianna and Kathy.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of almost 55 years, Hazel; son, Preston J. Shutt, Jr. and friend, Janet of Millsboro, DE; 2 daughters, Judy D'Antuono and husband, Tony of Princeton Junction, NJ and Janet Wilson and husband, Tim of West Grove, PA; 6 grandchildren, David, Sarah, Christopher, AJ, Amanda, and Jessica; 2 great granddaughters, Desiree and Avery Rae; brother, John Shutt; and numerous nieces and nephews. Including his parents, Preston was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Ann Shutt and his two sisters, Marie J. Hernandez and Linda I. Rickert.
A service was held in Preston's honor at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 24 Cameron Road, North East, Md., where family and friend invited to visit. The family invited everyone for continued celebration of Preston's life in the banquet hall at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. To send condolences, please visit www.rtfoard.com.
Published in Republican & Herald on Apr. 22, 2015.³

     Marie J. Shutt was the daughter of John Clayton Shutt and Helen Mildred Paul.¹ Her married name was Hernandez.² Marie J. Shutt died before 11 April 2013.^2,3

     Her married name was Eiler.² Her married name was Rickert.³ Linda I. Shutt was born on 20 September 1948, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.² She was the daughter of John Clayton Shutt and Helen Mildred Paul.¹ Linda I. Shutt married Charles Eiler.² Linda I. Shutt married Marshall Rickert.³
Newspaper obituary:
April 11, 2013
Linda I. Rickert, 64, of Newport, formerly of Orwin, passed away Thursday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Tower City.
Born in Orwin, Sept. 20, 1948, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Paul Shutt.
Linda was a graduate of Porter Township High School. She graduated with honors from Harrisburg Area Community College and from the University of New Mexico, where she received her master's degree.
She retired from the University of New Mexico, where she was an English professor. She was also an accomplished author, and had many of her writings published.
Linda loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she also enjoyed reading.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Charles Eiler, in 1969, and Marshall Rickert, in 2009; a son, Charles Eiler Jr; and a sister, Marie Hernandez.
Surviving are a son, Lonnie Shutt; two daughters, Teri Eiler, Pine Grove, and Stephanie Rickert, Lancaster; two brothers, John Shutt, Orwin, and Preston Shutt, Maryland; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Following Linda's wishes, services will be private. Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Published in Republican & Herald, April 13, 2013.²
Linda I. Shutt died on 11 April 2013, from injuries suffered in an autombile accident Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 64.^4,2

     Franklin A. Adams was born in 1888.³ He married Bertha Edna Paul, daughter of Daniel S. Paul and Amelia Jane Schwalm.¹ Franklin A. Adams died in 1935.³ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     Elsie R. Adams was born circa 1905.² She was the daughter of Franklin A. Adams and Bertha Edna Paul.¹ Elsie R. Adams married Chester O. Adams.¹ Elsie R. Adams died in 1976.³ She was buried at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton, Berks County, PA.³

     Chester O. Adams was born in 1903.² He married Elsie R. Adams, daughter of Franklin A. Adams and Bertha Edna Paul.¹ Chester O. Adams died in 1965.² He was buried at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton, Berks County, PA.²

     Her married name was Ebersole.² Her married name was Reber.² Joyce Pauline Adams was born on 15 September 1925, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2 She was the daughter of Chester O. Adams and Elsie R. Adams.¹ Joyce Pauline Adams died on 22 January 2001, at age 75.²

     Her married name was Brown.¹ Millie Irind Adams was born on 17 April 1912, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Franklin A. Adams and Bertha Edna Paul.¹ Millie Irind Adams was baptized on 12 October 1912, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.² She married Gordon Brown.¹ Millie Irind Adams died on 14 September 1999, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 87.³
Newspaper obituary:
Millie I. Brown
Millie I. Brown. 87, formerly of Tower City, died Tuesday morning at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.
Born in RD Tower City, April 17, 1912, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Paul Adams.
She and her husband were the retired owners of the former Browns Restaurant, Tower City.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City and a 50-year member of the Glenn Chapter of Eastern Star 425, Lykens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, on Sept. 14, 1990.
Surviving are a sister, Betty M. Donton, Tower City; a niece.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Daniel Cammarn officiating. Interment will be In Greenwood Cemetery, RD Tower City. Dlmon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City, is In charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 15 Sep 1999, Wed, Page 2.³
She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4

     Gordon Brown was born on 20 August 1914.² He married Millie Irind Adams, daughter of Franklin A. Adams and Bertha Edna Paul.¹ Gordon Brown died on 14 September 1990, at age 76.^2,3 He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     Her married name was Donton.¹ Betty M. Adams was born on 5 August 1922, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Franklin A. Adams and Bertha Edna Paul.¹ Betty M. Adams married Leroy T. Donton, son of Raymond Thomas Donton and Clara Edna Minnich.¹ Betty M. Adams died on 30 January 2019, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 96.³
Newspaper obituary:
Betty M. Donton
January 30, 2019
Betty M. Donton, 96, of Tower City, passed away Wednesday at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Tower City, Aug. 5, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Bertha PaulAdams. Betty retired as a seamstress from the garment industry. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Tower City, and the Glen Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lykens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Donton; sisters, Millie Brown and Elsie Adams.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from St. Peter’s Cemetery, Orwin, with the Rev. Lauren Blatt. Memorial donations in her name should be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 449 E.GrandAve., TowerCity, PA 17980. Dimon Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guest book, visitwww.dimonfuneralhome.com.³
She was buried on 4 February 2019, at Saint Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     Leroy T. Donton was born on 8 November 1914, Porter Township, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Raymond Thomas Donton and Clara Edna Minnich.² Leroy T. Donton married Betty M. Adams, daughter of Franklin A. Adams and Bertha Edna Paul.¹ Leroy T. Donton died on 5 February 1996, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 81.²
Newspaper obituary:
Leroy T. Donton
Leroy T. Donton, 81, of 932 E. Grand Ave Tower City, died Monday morning shortly after arrival at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Born in Porter Township. Nov. 8, 1914, he was a son of the late Raymond and Clare Minnich Donton.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was retired from the maintenance department at Memorial Lake State Park, Annville.
He was a member of Ashlar Lodge 570, F&AM, Lykens, and Tower City American Legion Post 468. ,
Surviving are his wife, the former Betty M. Adams; a brother, Fred, Orwin; a sister, Miriam Brower, Muir; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Chapel of Coil Funeral Homes Inc; Tower City. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 06 Feb 1996, Tue, Page 2.²

     Her married name was Paul.¹ Ida M. Warfield was born in 1893.² She married Herbert Charles Paul, son of Daniel S. Paul and Amelia Jane Schwalm.¹ Ida M. Warfield died in 1954.² She was buried at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Hilbert G. Paul was born on 27 July 1915, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4 He was the son of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ Hilbert G. Paul died on 1 August 1977, at age 62.^3,4 He was buried at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

     Anna I. Paul is also referred to as Annie I. in some sources.² Her married name was Barton.¹ She was born circa 1918.² She was the daughter of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ Anna I. Paul married Alfred V. Barton.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Barton Rites
Services will be held Friday morning from the Dreisigacker Funeral Home, Tower City, for Mrs. Anna I. Barton, 59, of 10 Bendigo St., Orwin, who died Monday eventing at her home. Rev. Arthur Sonnenberg, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin.
Mrs. Barton was born in Porter Township, daughter of the late Herbert and Ida Warfield Paul. Her husband Alfred died in 1973.
Surviving are two sons, Terry Barton of Reading; Joseph Zurat of Orwin; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Bernice Machamer, Tower City; Mrs. Glenda Geist, Wiliamstown; Mrs. Regina Brilhart, Baltimore; seven brothers, Delbert Paul, Harrisburg; Howard and Raymond Paul, both of Baltimore; Hilbert Paul, Orwin; Ralph Paul, Calif; Ronald Paul, Williamstown; Harold. Warfield, Orwin.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 24 Aug 1977, Wed, Page 2.³
Anna I. Paul died on 22 August 1977, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5 She was buried on 26 August 1977, at Saint Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,6

     Howard Clinton Paul was born on 10 February 1921, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4 He was the son of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ Howard Clinton Paul married Marie J. Keller.³ Howard Clinton Paul died on 10 March 1999, at age 78.^5,3 He was buried at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Dundalk, Baltimore County, MD.³

     Raymond John Paul was born on 20 June 1924, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ Raymond John Paul married Dorothy Mae Hummel.⁴ Raymond John Paul died on 17 January 2009, at his home, Bel Air, Harford County, MD, at age 84.^2,5
Newspaper obituary:
PAUL , Raymond J. On January 17, 2009 RAYMOND JOHN PAUL, beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. Paul, loving companion of Theresa F. Law. Devoted father of Richard D. Paul and his wife Kim. Loving grandfather of Shelby L. Mai and her husband Kyle, Kara N. Maxwell and her husband Chris and Alyssa Paul, great-grandfather of Brinley Maxwell. Dear brother of Bernice Machamer, Regina Broilhart, Ronald Paul, Delbert Paul and Glenda Geist.
Funeral services will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Tuesday at 10 A.M. Interment Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.
Published in the Baltimore Sun on 1/18/2009.⁶
He was buried on 20 January 2009, at Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery, Baltimore County, MD.⁶
Newspaper obituary:
BEL AIR, Md. -- Raymond J. Paul, 84, formerly of Orwin, died Jan. 17 at his residence.
He was born in Orwin, a son of the late Herbert and Ida Mae Warfield Paul.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a Pearl Harbor survivor.
He retired from Bethlehem Steel in Maryland.
He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association; and a former member of the Antique Auto Club of America, Harford Region.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Hummel Paul; four brothers, Harold Warfield, Hilbert Paul, Howard Paul and Ralph Paul; and a sister, Anna Paul Barton.
He is survived by a companion, Theresa Law; a son, Richard Paul of Bel Air, Md; two brothers, Delbert "Dep" Paul of Hummelstown and Ronald Paul of Elizabethville; three sisters, Bernice Machamer of Reinerton, Regina Brilhart of Reading and Glenda Geist of Williamstown; three granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.
Services were held at Duda-Ruck Funeral Home, Dundalk, Md.²

     Ralph Stanley Paul was born on 23 October 1926, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2 He was the son of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ Ralph Stanley Paul died on 23 January 1995, Stanslaus County, CA, at age 68.^4,2,5

     Her married name was Zurat.¹ Regina A. Paul was born on 22 February 1932, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.² She was the daughter of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ As of 1955,her married name was Brilhart.^3,4 Regina A. Paul married Edmund H. Brilhart in 1955.^3,4 Regina A. Paul died on 27 September 2016, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 84.²
Newspaper obituary:
Regina P. Brilhart, 84, of Reading, passed away Tuesday, September 27th at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Orwin, February 22, 1932 to the late Herbert and Ida Warfield Paul. Regina retired from Western Electric, Maryland.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edmund Brilhart, 2011; seven brothers: Harold Warfield, Hilbert, Howard, Ralph, Raymond, Delbert and Ronald Paul; one sister, Anna Barton.
Surviving are her son, Joseph Zurat and his wife, Beverly, Tower City; three step-children; two grandchildren, Scott Zurat and his wife, Tammy, and Melissa Loeffler and her husband, Ed; one great-granddaughter, Heather Loeffler; several step-grandchildren; two sisters, Glenda Geist of Williamstown, and Bernice Machamer of Tower City;
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, October 3rd at the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City, with Pastor Robert Straub. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Viewing will be from 10-11 a.m.
Published in Reading Eagle on Sept. 28, 2016.²
She was buried on 3 October 2016, at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Ronald C. Paul was born on 2 February 1934, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ Ronald C. Paul married Marva L. Zerbe, daughter of Percival Zerbe and Verna Gable.¹ Ronald C. Paul died on 2 April 2016, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.²
Newspaper obituary:
Ronald C. 'Curly' Paul
April 2, 2016
Ronald C. "Curly" Paul, 82, of Elizabethville, passed away Saturday at Harrisburg Hospital.
Born in Orwin, Feb. 2, 1934, he was a son of the late Herbert and Ida Warfield Paul.
Ron retired with more than 30 years of service with the former AMP Inc., Williamstown.
He was a member of Williamstown Fire Company, Williamstown American Legion, Williamstown Veterans of Foreign Wars and Tower City Loyal Order of Moose.
Ron was an avid outdoors-man, enjoying hunting, fishing and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marva Paul; a sister, Ann Barton; brothers, Harold, Hilbert, Howard, Raymond, Ralph and Delbert Paul.
Surviving are two sons, Ronald H. Paul (Donna) and Robert Paul and two daughters, Wanda Caster (Brent) and Dianne Morrell, all of Williamstown; his companion with whom he resided, Bonnie Hammaker, and her children, Scott Hammaker, Gratz, and Pamela Hammaker, New Cumberland; 10 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bernice Machamer, Tower City Regina Brilhart, Reading, and Glenda Geist, Williamstown; nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home Inc., Tower City with Annette Shutt, pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Williamstown Fire Company Williamstown American Legion or Williamstown VFW To sign the guest book, visit www. dimonfuneralhome.com.³
He was buried on 8 April 2016, at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3

     Delbert Dean Paul was born on 23 March 1929, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ Delbert Dean Paul died on 12 December 2013, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 84.³
Newspaper obituary:
Delbert D. Paul, 84, of Hummelstown passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at home surrounded by family.
Born March 23, 1929 in Orwin, he was a son of the late Herbert and Ida (Warfield) Paul and was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Retired from AMP, Inc., he was a member of Hanoverdale Church and a U.S. Air Force reservist after his 4 years of active service during the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years Carolyn (Swalm) Paul; children Debra, wife of Lacy Hayes of Harrisburg and Grady, husband of Heather (Deuchar) Paul of Hummelstown; brother Ronald Paul of Elizabethville; sisters Bernice Machamer of Tower City, Regina Brilhart of Reading, and Glenda Geist of Williamstown; grandchildren Erin Hayes, wife of Evan Cameron of Carlisle, Donovan, husband of Tori Hayes of Philadelphia, Hollynn Paul of Hummelstown, and Taylor Paul of Hummelstown; and great granddaughter Liana Marie Hayes.
Buse Funeral Home
Pottsville Republican 13 Dec 2013; Harrisburg Patriot News 13 Dec 2013.³
He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.³

     Alfred V. Barton was born in 1909.³ He married Anna I. Paul, daughter of Herbert Charles Paul and Ida M. Warfield.¹ Alfred V. Barton died in 1973.⁴