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     William Gongloff married Beulah Bohr.

     Beulah Bohr married William Gongloff. Her married name was Gongloff.¹

     Richard Brown married Amelia Wolfgang. Richard Brown died before 2005.¹

     Amelia Wolfgang married Richard Brown. Her married name was Brown.¹ Amelia Wolfgang died before 2005.¹

     Millie Katherine Kessler was born on 16 January 1937, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Ralph Charles Kessler and Louisa Mae Brown.¹ Millie Katherine Kessler was baptized on 14 March 1937, Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.² She died on 19 March 1937.^4,1 She was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Church Cemetery, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁵

     Henry W. Henninger was born on 11 February 1938, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.² He married Lorraine A. Schaeffer on 8 September 1962, United Church of Christ, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,5 Henry W. Henninger died on 20 June 2019, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81.²
Funeral home obituary:
Henry W. Henninger
February 11, 1938 - June 20, 2019
ELIZABETHVILLE - Henry W. Henninger, 81, of Elizabethville, died June 20th at home.
He was born February 11, 1938 in Elizabethville the son of the late Melvin and Anna C. (Snyder) Henninger.
Henry was married to Lorraine (Schaeffer) Henninger for 56 years.
He was the owner of Henninger's Meat Market, Elizabethville, since 1976 where many customers enjoyed his famous homemade ring bologna and sausage. Henry enjoyed sharing in the faith and fellowship of St. John's Lutheran Church where he served on the Church Council, chairman of the Property Committee, Sunday School Superintendent, Strawberry Festival committee, and sang in the choir.
In addition to his wife Lorraine he is survived by his sons Michael W. Henninger of Elizabethville, David H. Henninger and his wife Jess of Hegins, daughter Joanne Rheem and her husband David of Harrisburg. He was also survived by his grandchildren who were the love of his life: Kyle and his wife Christine, Megan, Alejandro, Brooke, Ryan, Kelsey, Abigail, and Addison, and great grandson Diesel Ray.
He was preceded in death by a sister Janet Erdman.
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 22nd at St. John's Lutheran "Hill" Church from 10:00 -11:00 AM. A Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 AM. A private graveside service was held at St. John Cemetery Berrysburg.
The family requests that memorial donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 270, Berrysburg, PA 17005.
Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville is handling the arrangements. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²
He was buried at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Her married name was Henninger.¹ Lorraine A. Schaeffer was born on 9 January 1938, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.³ She married Henry W. Henninger on 8 September 1962, United Church of Christ, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3,5 Lorraine A. Schaeffer died on 18 November 2021, Frey Village, Middletown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 83.³
Funeral home obituary:
Lorraine A. Henninger
January 9, 1938 - November 18, 2021
ELIZABETHVILLE - Lorraine A. Henninger, age 83, of Elizabethville, died November 18, 2021, at Frey Village in Middletown.
She was born on January 9, 1938 in Pine Grove, PA the daughter of the late James and Anna (Brown) Schaeffer.
Lorraine was married to Henry W. Henninger for 56 years.
She was the owner of Henninger's Meat Market, Elizabethville, with her husband Henry since 1976.
Lorraine enjoyed sharing in the faith and fellowship of St. John's Lutheran Church where she served on the Church Council, Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School Director, Strawberry Festival committee, served as the director of the church choir, and several other church committees. Her church family was an important and instrumental part of her life.
She is survived by her sons Michael W. Henninger of Elizabethville, David H. Henninger and his wife Jess of Hegins, daughter Joanne Rheem and her husband David of Harrisburg. She was also survived by her grandchildren who were the love of her life: Kyle and his wife Christine, Megan and her husband Tim, Alejandro, Brooke, Ryan, Kelsey, Abigail, and Addison, and great grandson Diesel Ray.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at St. John's Lutheran "Hill" Church from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.
The family requests that memorial donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 270, Berrysburg, PA 17005.
Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville, a Minnich Funeral location is handling the arrangements. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.^3,2
She was buried on 24 November 2021, at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.³

     Her married name was Witmer.³ Her married name was Wiest.⁴ Her married name was Schwalm.¹ Lorraine M. Kessler was born on 2 January 1941, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.³ She was the daughter of Charles T. Kessler and Elsie Marie Schweinhart.³ Lorraine M. Kessler married Paul I. Schwalm, son of Ira Irvin Schwalm and Mildred Elizabeth Rothermel, circa 1998.^1,2 Lorraine M. Kessler died on 6 August 2020, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.³
Funeral home obituary:
Lorraine M. Schwalm
January 2, 1941 - August 6, 2020
Lorraine M. Schwalm, age 79 of Valley View, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Hershey Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
She was born on January 2, 1941, in Hegins, PA, a daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Sweinhart) Kessler.
Lorraine was a graduate of the former Hegins-Hubley High School. After raising her children, Lorraine furthered her education and graduated from McCann's School of Business with an associates degree in Accounting.
She worked in the Accounting/Bookkeeping department for Quandel Construction, Minersville, and later for Metal Industries, Gratz, until her retirement.
Lorraine was a very active member, participating in various leadership positions and committees within St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
She was also a member of Red Hat Society.
In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Schwalm, in 2016; husband Bruce Wiest; and husband Charles Witmer; a step son, Terry Schwalm, grandson Chase Witmer; and brothers Leonard and Charles Kessler Jr.
She is survived by three sons, David Witmer and wife Julie; Robert Witmer and wife DeLana; Ronald Wiest and wife Kimberly, all of Virginia; a daughter, Michele Pigott and husband Jeffrey of Harrisburg; 3 step sons, Scott Schwalm and wife Gretchen of Dauphin; Dennis Schwalm and wife Christine; Jason Schwalm and wife Amanda; and daughter in law, Amy Schwalm, all of Hegins; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; one sister, Betty Klinger, FL.
Services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Monday, August 10, 2020, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service Monday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church.
Burial will be made in Barry Salem United Methodist Cemetery, Weisample.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist People Fund.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.³
She was buried on 10 August 2020, at Barry Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Weishample, Schuylkill County, PA.³