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     Ralph Henry Forney was born on 31 March 1915, Dauphin County, PA.¹ He was the son of Ray Eugene Forney and Ida Nora Scheib.² Ralph Henry Forney was baptized on 26 September 1916, St. John's Lutheran Church, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.¹ He died on 25 January 2003, Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 87.^3,4
Newspaper obituary:
Ralph H. Forney
Ralph H. Forney, 87, of 304 N. Second St., Lykens, died Saturday at Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg.
Born in Lykens, March 31, 1915, he was a son of the late Ray and Nora Scheib Forney.
An Army veteran of World War II, he had been held as a prisoner of war.
He was retired from Alfa Laval Thermal Co., Lykens.
He was associated with Lykens United Methodist Church. He was a member of American Legion Post 124, Lykens, for 50 years; Liberty Hose Company No. 2, Lykens; Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association; and Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Roy.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, the former Dorothy M. Warfield; a son, John R. Sr., Lykens; two grandsons; four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens. The Rev. Keith J. Schmuck will officiate. Interment, with military honors will be in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco.⁴

     Raymond Eugene Forney was born on 2 April 1913, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Ray Eugene Forney and Ida Nora Scheib.¹ Raymond Eugene Forney married Helen Arlene Lins, daughter of William Grant Lins and Zula Viola Bowman, on 1 May 1933, Hagerstown, Washington County, MD.^1,4 Raymond Eugene Forney and Helen Arlene Lins were divorced.³ Raymond Eugene Forney died on 19 June 1967, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 54.^5,6 He was buried on 22 June 1967, at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^5,7
Newspaper obituary:
LOCAL POLICE CHIEF DIED MON.
Raymond Eugene Forney, 54, of 308 North 2nd St., Lykens, died in the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Monday, June 19th.
He was born in Lykens, son of the late Ray and Nora Shelb Forney.
He was employed by the Lykens Borough as Chief of Police.
He is survived by two brothers, Ralph H. of Lykens, and Roy A. of Millersburg.
Funeral services will be held today (June 22) at 11:00 a. m. from the Roy W. D. Schaffstall Funeral Home, 406 Market Street, Lykens. Rev. Robert Rothermel, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Wiconisco Cemetery.⁵

     Her married name was Forney.¹ Helen Arlene Lins was born on 13 January 1913, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.² She was the daughter of William Grant Lins and Zula Viola Bowman.² Helen Arlene Lins married Raymond Eugene Forney, son of Ray Eugene Forney and Ida Nora Scheib, on 1 May 1933, Hagerstown, Washington County, MD.^1,3 Helen Arlene Lins and Raymond Eugene Forney were divorced.⁴ Helen Arlene Lins died in September 1988, at age 75.⁵

     Roy A. Forney was born circa 1918.² He was the son of Ray Eugene Forney and Ida Nora Scheib.¹ Roy A. Forney married Esther Hoffman, daughter of Arthur Hoffman and Daisy Wilbert.¹ Roy A. Forney died on 6 November 1968, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.³
Newspaper obituary:
Roy A. Forney
Roy A. Forney, 50. of 305 First St., Millersburg; died Wednes day at his home, He is the brother of Ralph Forney, of Lykens. He was a veteran of World War n. and vice president of the Millersburg Reamer and Tool Co.
Surviving are his wife, Esther; two sons. Jeffrey E. of Millersburg and Vaughn A., at home; and two granddaughters. Services will be held Monday.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 08 Nov 1968, Fri, Page 18.³

     Her married name was Forney.¹ Esther Hoffman was born on 13 September 1919, Lenkerville, Dauphin County, PA.² She was the daughter of Arthur Hoffman and Daisy Wilbert.² Esther Hoffman married Roy A. Forney, son of Ray Eugene Forney and Ida Nora Scheib.¹ Esther Hoffman died on 14 November 2017, Kinkora Pythian Home, Duncannon, Perry County, PA, at age 98.²
Online obituary:
Esther H. Forney, age 98, a resident at Kinkora Pythian Home in Duncannon passed away on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017.
She was born in Lenkerville the daughter of the late Arthur and Daisy Wilbert Hoffman. She was retired from the former Millersburg Reamer & Tool factory. She was the widow of Roy A. Forney and also preceded in death by two brothers Ralph and Maurice (Bud) Hoffman.
Surviving are two sons Jeffrey (Linda) and Vaughn (Deborah) both of Millersburg; 5 grandchildren Lisa Zerby (Steve), Denise Hoke (Dave), Gary Forney (Jodi), Jason Forney (Renee) and Michele Mavretic (Matthew); 13 great grandchildren Taryn & Ashley Zerby, Tyler & Kylie Hoke, Brett & Brent Forney , Natsha Coleman (Ryan), Aiden, Addsyn, Ian and Logan Forney, Jacob and Emma Mavretic; a great great granddaughter Kyla Coleman.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg.
Arrangements by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg.²
She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Arthur Allen Werntz was born on 27 July 1916, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.² He married Edna M. Scheib, daughter of Oliver Darius Scheib and Pauline Goldy Wolfgang.¹ Arthur Allen Werntz died on 29 November 2004, Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 88.²
Newspaper obituary:
Arthur A. Werntz, 88, of Hummelstown, died Monday, November 29, 2004 in Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
He was a retired Automobile Mechanic, an Army Veteran of World War II, and a 50 year member of the Fourth United Church of Christ, Harrisburg.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
Graveside services and burial will held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 1517 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011 or American Diabetes Association, 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Harrisburg Patriot-News, 30 November 2004.²

     Harry Walter Davis was born on 27 August 1920.² He married Alfreida A. Scheib, daughter of Oliver Darius Scheib and Pauline Goldy Wolfgang.^1,3 Harry Walter Davis died on 4 April 2005, at age 84.² He was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Her married name was Scheib.¹ Georgine Sevilla Umholtz was born on 4 September 1929, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Walter Jonas Umholtz and Minerva Irene Koppenhaver.¹ Georgine Sevilla Umholtz married Carl Alvin Scheib, son of Oliver Darius Scheib and Pauline Goldy Wolfgang.¹ Georgine Sevilla Umholtz died on 25 December 1978, San Antonio, TX, at age 49.³

     Walter Jonas Umholtz was born on 13 February 1907, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.³ He was the son of Riely Umholtz and Emma Miller.³ Walter Jonas Umholtz married Minerva Irene Koppenhaver. Walter Jonas Umholtz died on 25 December 1978, San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, at age 71.⁴
Newspaper obituary:
Umholtz Rites
Services for Walter J. Umholtz, 71, of RD1 Hegins, who died Christmas morning at Northeast Baptist Hospital, San Antonio, Tex., will be held Friday morning from Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View. The Rev. Guy Grube of Valley View will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Donald Wetzel of Hegins. Interment will be in the Lutheran Cemetery at Valley View.
Mr. Umholtz was visiting a daughter when he was stricken ill. He was born Feb. 13, 1907 at Good Spring, a son of the late Reily and Emma Miller Umholtz. Before retiring, he was employed at Klinger and Stehr Tire Shop, Valley View. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, served two terms on the church council, was on the worship and music committee and was a member of the stewardship committee.
Surviving are his widow, the former Minerva Koppenhaver; three children, Georgene, wife of Carl Scheib, San Antonio, Tex; Walter of San Jose, Calif; Diann, wife of Paul Geist, Hegins; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; also surviving, Mrs. Jean Bair, Hegins.
The Robert Miller Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Dec 1978, Wed, Page 6.⁵
He was buried at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

     Her married name was Umholtz.¹ Minerva Irene Koppenhaver was born on 6 September 1909, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.² She married Walter Jonas Umholtz, son of Riely Umholtz and Emma Miller. Minerva Irene Koppenhaver died on 17 April 1994, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 84.³
Newspaper obituary:
Minerva I. Umholtz
Minerva I. Umholtz, 84, of 529 E. Main St., Hegins, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Born in Valley View, Sept. 6, 1909, she was a daughter of the late Algar and Edna Miller Koppenhaver.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View.
Her husband, Walter, died in 1978, and a daughter, Lorraine, died in 1935.
Surviving are a son, Walter, San Jose, Calif; two daughters, Georgene Scheib, San Antonio, Texas, and Diann Geist, Heglns; two brothers, Melvin Koppenhaver, Valley View, and Roy Koppenhaver, Gratz; a sister, Bertha Schmoltze, Hegins; nine grandchildren, including Wanda Hatter, with whom she resided; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View. The Rev. Carl Shankweiler will officiate. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Valley View. There will be no viewing. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 18 Apr 1994, Mon, Page 2.⁴
She was buried on 19 April 1994, at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴