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     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ Janette L. Bruce was born on 16 June 1934.³ Her married name was Schoffstall.^1,2 She married Stanley H. Schoffstall, son of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.^1,2 Janette L. Bruce died on 18 January 2014, at age 79.³ She was buried at Union Cemetery, Duncannon, Perry County, PA.³

     Margaret Pauline Hopple was born on 20 April 1918, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^3,1 She was the daughter of Jacob Hopple and Annie Clark.² Her married name was Schoffstall.¹ Margaret Pauline Hopple married John A. Schoffstall Jr., son of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier, on 5 June 1937, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^2,4,1 Margaret Pauline Hopple died on 29 August 2003, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, at age 85.^3,5
Newspaper obituary:
Margaret Schoffstall
GRATZ - Margaret P. Schoffstall, 85, of 6693 W. Market Street, died Friday at her home.
Born on April 20, 1918 to the late Jacob and Annie (Clark) Hopple.
She was a member of Simeon's Lutheran Church, Gratz; she was retired from both the Dormar Shirt Factory and co-owner of Schoffstall's General Store.
She is survived by her husband, John A. Schoffstall; a son, Gerald D. of Elizabethville; a daughter, Linda A. Wenrich of Spring Glen; grandson, Scott Schoffstall and granddaughters, Pamela Deitrich and Justine Keefer and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Fred and Robert Hopple; a grandson, Jack Wenrich and two great-grandsons, Jacob Keefer and Cody Deitrich.
Private interment services will be held at Gratz Union Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations can be made to her church, P.O. Box 178, Gratz, PA 17030. Arrangements by Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc., Elizabethville.
To sign the guest book, go to www.hooverfuneralhomes.com
www.pennlive.com/obits
Published by Patriot-News on Aug. 30, 2003.⁶
She was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.³

     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ Earl Richard Jury was born on 3 March 1928, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.² He was the son of Robert A. Jury and Helen M. Fogle.² Earl Richard Jury married Sara Jane Schoffstall, daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier, on 18 June 1949, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,1,4,5 Earl Richard Jury died on 28 September 2014, SUN Home Hospice, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 86.² He was buried on 2 October 2014, at Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²
Newspaper obituary:
Earl Richard Jury, 86, of Gratz, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at the SUN Home Hospice Care Center, Sunbury.
He was born in Upper Paxton Twp. on March 3, 1928, a son of the late Helen Jury and the late Robert Jury.
Earl was employed as a Supervisor for Dormar Manufacturing.
He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
Earl is survived by his spouse Sara (Schoffstall) Jury; son, Chris and wife Holly Jury; daughter, Diane Wiest and her husband Kenneth; sister, Miriam Shaffer; four grandchildren, Sean Wiest, Nathan Wiest, Cortney Koppenhaver, Colby Jury; and great-grandchildren, Zakkary and Ian Wiest, Raquel, Austin, and Khloe Koppenhaver.
He was preceded in death by brother, Melvin Jury; brother, Marlin Jury; sister, Doris; and sister, Nancy Hume.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz. Funeral Ceremony will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Martine Joseph officiating. Interment will take place in the Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz, PA 17030.
James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the on line guest book, or to post a picture of Earl, visit www.reedfh.com.
Published in The News Item on Oct. 2, 2014.²

     Glenn Hubert Leitzel was born on 18 June 1935, Lenkerville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3 He was the son of Clarence Elmer Leitzel and Mary Virginia Snody.¹ Glenn Hubert Leitzel married Alberta E. Schoffstall, daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier, on 14 February 1953, Hebron United Methodist Church, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^2,4,5 Glenn Hubert Leitzel died on 28 April 2006, York Hospital, York, York County, PA, at age 70.^1,3
Newspaper obituary:
Glenn H. Leitzel
DALLASTOWN
Glenn H. Leitzel, 70, died Friday morning, April 28, 2006, at York Hospital He was the loving husband Alberta Bert (Schoffstall) Leitzel to whom he was married 53 years.
The funeral service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, May 2, 2006, al Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 109 E. Main St , Dallastown, with his pastor, the Rev. Roger Mentzer, officiating. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post 605 Honor Guard. A viewing will be held Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the church. Arrangements are by the Austin H. Eberly Funeral Home, Inc, 104 W. Main St , Dallastown.
Mr. Leitzel was born June 18, 1935, in Lenkerville, Dauphin County, the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Snody) Leitzel.
Mr. Leitzel was a hairstylist and owner of Suburban Beauty Salon lor 40 years. The salon was located on S. Queen St and later moved to Mt. Rose Ave York. He was a veteran of the U.S Navy serving during the Korean Conflict as a First Class Petty Officer.
Glenn was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Dallastown, and of the Sunday School Class. He was a member and Past Master of the Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge 649 in Red Lion. He was the past state chairman of Ducks Unlimited, the Izaak Walton League, the Dallastown Golden Agers, and the Susquehanna Water Fowlers He was also a member of American Legion Post 605 in Dallastown and the Veterans of Foreign War Post 5507.
In addition to his wife, Mr Leitzel is survived by one son, Rodney Leitzel of York; two daughters, Brenda Firestone of Manchester and Glenda Stewart of Normalville; two grandchildren, Amanda J. Firestone and Ryan Leitzel, one brother, Melvin Leitzel of Beverly Hills, Fla; and five sisters, Elva Reidle of Halifax, Betty Geyer of Millersburg, Anna Mae Geyer of Halifax, Cynthia Batdorf of Millersburg, and Donna Gibson of Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center lor Neurodegenerative Disease Research, Attn.: Gayle Joseph, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3rd Floor Maloney Bldg., 3600 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4238; or to Bethlehem United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund, 109 E. Main St., Dallastown, PA 17313.
York Daily Record (York, Pennsylvania), 30 Apr 2006, Sun, Page 26.³
He was buried at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York, York County, PA.^3,6

     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ Arthur Andrew Lubold was born on 30 November 1913.³ He was the son of William Lubold and Carrie Straub.² Arthur Andrew Lubold married Edna Mae Schoffstall, daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier, on 15 January 1938, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 Arthur Andrew Lubold died on 6 September 2001, at age 87.³
Newspaper obituary:
Arthur A. Lubold
Arthur A. Lubold, 87, of 1230 Erdman Road, Lykens, died Thursday at Nottingham Village, Northumberland County.
Born in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Nov. 30, 1913, he was a son of the late William and Carrie Straub Lubold.
He was employed as a hoist engineer at Hegins Mining Co.,Hegins.
He was a member of Klingers Zion Lutheran Church, Erdman.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Brian.
Surviving are his wife, the former Edna M. Schoffstall, to whom he was married 63 years; a son, Paul G. Lubold, Kingston, N.Y; two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Klingers Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. Joel Petruschke will officiate. Interment will be in Klingers Church Cemetery, Erdman. James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, is in charge of arrangements.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 08 Sep 2001, Sat, Page 2.⁴
He was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.³

     Alberta E. Schoffstall was born on 11 July 1934, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2,4 She was the daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.² Her married name was Leitzel.^2,5 Alberta E. Schoffstall married Glenn Hubert Leitzel, son of Clarence Elmer Leitzel and Mary Virginia Snody, on 14 February 1953, Hebron United Methodist Church, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^2,5,6 Alberta E. Schoffstall died on 18 December 2021, Dallastown, York County, PA, at age 87.³
Funeral home obituary:
Alberta Leitzel
1934 - 2021
Alberta “Bert” E. (Schoffstall) Leitzel, 87, of Dallastown, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 18. She was the beloved wife of the late Glenn H. Leitzel.
Mrs. Leitzel was born in Dauphin County on July 11, 1934 and was the daughter of the late John A. and Lillie (Willier) Schoffstall.
Bert was a graduate of Hubley High School and the Empire Beauty School. She was the owner and operator of Bert’s Beauty Bar for more than 47 years. She was a longtime member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Dallastown, and was very active with the Women’s Kitchen Program.
She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda Firestone and Glenda Stewart; grandson, Ryan Leitzel; granddaughter, Amanda Firestone; great grandson, Dylan Stewart; daughter in law, Joleen Leitzel; brother, Charles Schoffstall, and her sister, Sara Jane Jury.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Leitzel; sisters, Hannah Shiffer, Eva Wiest, Edna Lubold; brothers, John Schoffstall, Jr., Stanley Schoffstall and Albert Schoffstall.
A funeral service to honor Bert’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 26 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 109 East Main St., Dallastown with the Rev. Stephany Sechrist officiating. A viewing will be held at the church on Sunday and will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until the start of the service. Burial in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church at the address above.^3,7
She was buried at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York, York County, PA.^3,8

     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ Charles Harvey Schoffstall was born on 26 October 1937, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2 He was the son of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.¹ Charles Harvey Schoffstall married Annetta Louise Leathery, daughter of Paul Leathery and Mildred Boyer.² Charles Harvey Schoffstall died on 26 December 2021, at age 84.²
Newspaper obituary:
Charles Harvey Schoffstall
1937 - 2021
Charles Harvey Schoffstall, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Born on October 26, 1937 in Gratz, PA to the late John A. and Lillie (Willier) Schoffstall. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. Charles was retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot as a supply clerk. He was the widower of Annette (Leathery) Schoffstall, preceded in death by his sisters, Hannah Shiffer, Eva Wiest, Edna Lubold, Alberta "Bert" E. Leitzel, brothers, John Schoffstall, Jr., Stanley Schoffstall and Albert Schoffstall. Surviving is his sister, Sara Jane Jury of Gratz as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held privately for the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Central Pennsylvania Cremation Society, 3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109. To send condolences or to share memories with the family, please go to centralpacremation.com.
Published by Patriot-News from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23, 2022.²

     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ Edna Mae Schoffstall was born on 29 May 1920, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^1,4,3 She was the daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.¹ Edna Mae Schoffstall married Arthur Andrew Lubold, son of William Lubold and Carrie Straub, on 15 January 1938, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,5 Her married name was Lubold.¹ Edna Mae Schoffstall died on 16 January 2004, Tremont Nursing Home, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.^6,7
Newspaper obituary:
Edna M. Lubold
Edna M. Lubold, 83, of Erdman, died Friday at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Cen-ter.
Born in Lykens area, May 29, 1920, she was a daughter of the late John and Lillie Willier Schoffstall.
She was retired, having been a presser at the former Dormar Manufacturing Co., Gratz.
She was a member of Klinger's Zion Lutheran Church, Lykens area, Dauphin County, and its Rainbow Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A., on Sept. 6, 2001; two sisters, Hannah Shiffer and Eva Wiest.
Surviving are a son, Paul G., Kingston, N.Y; two sisters, Sara Jane Jury, Gratz, and Alberta Leitzel, Dallastown; four brothers, John Schoffstall, Gratz, Stanley Schoffstall, Duncannon, Albert Schoffstall, Halifax, and Charles Schoffstall, Harrisburg; two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klinger's Zion Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Jay B. Eickoff will officiate.
Interment will be in Klingers Church Cemetery.
James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, is in charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 19 Jan 2004, Mon, Page 26.⁷
She was buried on 20 January 2004, at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^8,7

     Eva Senora Schoffstall was born on 19 January 1915, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.¹ Her married name was Wiest. Eva Senora Schoffstall married Blair Albert Wiest, son of Rufus Leon Wiest and Katie Alice Schmeltz, on 28 March 1936, Dauphin County, PA.³ Eva Senora Schoffstall died on 26 December 1951, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 36. According to her death certificate, Eva committed suicide by gunshot to her forehead.^1,2
Newspaper obituary:
Mrs. Blair A. Wiest Dies At Gratz Home
Mrs. Eva Senora Wiest, wife of Blair A. Wiest, died at her home near Gratz Wednesday.
She was a daughter of John A and Lillian Willier Schoffstall, and a member of Klingers Lutheran and Reformed Church.
Surviving, besides her husband and parents, are one son and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. John Shiffer and Mrs. Ar thur Lubold, Lykens R. D; Mrs. Earl Jury and John Schoffstall, Gratz, and Stanley, Albert, Chas. and Alberta Schoffstall, at home.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 1 p. m. Sunday and continued at Klingers church in charge of Rev. Ralph Harriety, of Lykens. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may visit the residence tonight after 7 o'clock.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), 29 Dec 1951, Sat, Page 3.
A subsequent article reported that state police investigating her death, "termed the death a suicide." The article stated:
"Mrs. Wiest, mother of a 14-year-old son, shot herself in the head last Wednesday with a .22 caliber rifle in the kitchen of her home. Her husband, Blair Albert Wiest, was in an adjoining room, he told police.
"Sgt. George Funk, of the Harrisburg station, is conducting the' investigation which is practically completed."^4,5
She was buried on 30 December 1951, at Zion (Klinger's) Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^6,2

     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ Hannah Dorothy Schoffstall was born on 5 July 1913, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.¹ Her married name was Shiffer.¹ Hannah Dorothy Schoffstall married John Benjamin Shiffer, son of Benjamin Shiffer and Mary Shepley, on 31 December 1934, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,4 Hannah Dorothy Schoffstall died on 24 December 1977, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 64.^5,2,6
Newspaper obituary:
Hannah Shiffer
Hannah D. Shiffer, 64, of Armstrong Street, Halifax, died Saturday at her home. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses. She was a retired , employee of Reigle Shirt Company, Millersburg.
Her husband John preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Lubold, Mrs. Earl Jury, both of RD Lykens; Mrs. Glenn Leitzel, Dallastown; four brothers, John Schoffstall Jr., of Gratz; Stanley Scfioffstall, RD1 Duncannon; Albert Schoffstall, Cornwells Heights and Charles Schoffstall, Philadelphia.
Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville, with Elder Elmer Troutman officiating. Interment will be in Gratz Union, Cemetery.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Dec 1977, Tue, Page 12.⁶
She was buried on 28 December 1977, at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^7,6

     John A. Schoffstall Jr. was born on 22 April 1917, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.² He was the son of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.¹ John A. Schoffstall Jr. married Margaret Pauline Hopple, daughter of Jacob Hopple and Annie Clark, on 5 June 1937, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4,1 John A. Schoffstall Jr. died on 22 January 2007, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 89.²
Obituary in the Harrisburg Patriot-News:
GRATZ - Mr. John A. Schoffstall, Jr., 89, passed away Monday, January 22nd, 2007 at the Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, PA. He was formerly of Gratz.
Mr. Schoffstall was born in Gratz, on April 22, 1917, the son of the late John A. and Lillie (Willier) Schoffstall.
He was a retired Manager and Co-Owner of Schoffstall's General Store for 18 years. He was a Gratz Ambulance Driver for many years and had worked for Phoenix Iron and Steel in Steelton. He was a lifetime member of Simeon's Lutheran Church, Gratz.
He was the widower of Margaret (Hopple) Schoffstall.
He is survived by daughter, Linda Wenrich of Spring Glen; son, Gerald Schoffstall, Elizabethville; 3 brothers, Stanley Schoffstall of Duncannon, Albert Schoffstall of Harrisburg, and Charles Schoffstall of Linglestown; 2 sisters, Sara Jane Jury of Gratz, and Alberta Leitzel of Dallastown; 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 3 sisters, Hannah Shiffer, Enda Lupold and Eva Wiest; 1 Grandson, Jack Wenrich and 2 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at at Simeon's Lutheran Church, Gratz, at 11 AM on Friday, January 26th, with Rev. Barry Ridge officiating. Interment with military honors Gratz Union Cemetery Gratz. Friends are invited to call Friday 10-11 AM at Simeon's Lutheran Church.
Family request donations to Simeon's Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 183, Gratz, PA 17030.
Hoover Funeral Home, Inc., Elizabethville handled the arrangements.
Published in the Patriot-News on 1/23/2007.²
He was buried on 26 January 2007, at Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ Sara Jane Schoffstall was born on 28 November 1931.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.¹ Sara Jane Schoffstall married Earl Richard Jury, son of Robert A. Jury and Helen M. Fogle, on 18 June 1949, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,1,4,5 Her married name was Jury.^1,5 Sara Jane Schoffstall died on 29 September 2023, Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 91.²
Funeral home obituary:
Sara Jane Jury
November 29, 1931 - September 29, 2023
Sara Jane Jury, 91, of Gratz, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. She was born on November 28, 1931, the daughter of the late John A. Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier Schoffstall. She was called Jane by most, especially her husband and sister.
Jane was the first of her family of four sisters and four brothers to graduate from high school, specifically Hubley High School located in Sacramento. Shortly after graduation, she was married to the late Earl R. Jury. They were married 65 years before his death nine years ago. Most of her work experience outside the home was spent in manufacturing factories such as Phil-Mar and Dormar, eventually retiring from Calvin Klein in Millersburg. She was a talented seamstress and made many bedspreads, using patches and knotting them. These were gifts to numerous family members and friends. She also knitted and crocheted making many baby sweater sets for each new member of the family, and most recently dish clothes which she shared widely.
Sara lived in Gratz or Lykens Township her entire life. She was a wonderful housekeeper. Her house was always in order and clean, but "lived in" and welcoming. She was a great cook and a fantastic baker and she loved doing both. Most people in the area were recipients of her baked goods, as well as her family and their friends. All were very grateful to receive the bounty of her kitchen. She made many, many dinners to celebrate birthdays, holidays or just "get together" meals. These special meals usually included the all-around favorites, homemade ice cream with her homemade chocolate cake with caramel icing. She was active in babysitting most of her grandchildren and loved to snuggle those sweet little ones.
She participated in the Eastern Star organization. She was a long-time member of the Simeon United Lutheran Church in Gratz. She was also a member of the Simeon's Willing Workers and made lots of ham and bean soup for fund raisers. She was a born again Christian and prayed regularly for her family and friends. Her faith was very important to her and she was a light for many others.
She is survived by a daughter, Diane Wiest, husband Boups, of Gratz, and a son, Chris Jury, wife, Holly, of Elizabethville. Grandchildren: Sean Wiest, wife, Jacqueline, of Elizabethville; Nathan Wiest, friend, Marie, of Williamstown; Cortney Koppenhaver, husband, John, of Spring Glen; Colby Jury, wife, Brittany, of Erdman. Great Grandchildren: Zakkary Wiest, wife, Dana, of Lancaster; Raquel Koppenhaver, Austin Koppenhaver, and Khloe Koppenhaver of Spring Glen; Ian Wiest of Elizabethville; Maverick and Caroline Grace Jury of Erdman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Hannah Shiffer, Eva Wiest, Edna Lubold, and Alberta Leitzel; brothers, John Schoffstall, Jr., Stanley Schoffstall, Albert Schoffstall, and Charles Schoffstall.
Sara was a gentle, kind soul with a very loving and generous nature. She loved her family dearly and blessed them with her time and patience.
A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, October 12, at 10:00 - 11:00 for visitation; 11:00 for funeral service at Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
Memorial contributions can be made to her church, Simeon United Lutheran Church.²

     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ Stanley H. Schoffstall also went by the name of Bud. He was born on 5 September 1924, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.² He was the son of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.¹ Stanley H. Schoffstall married Janette L. Bruce.^1,2 Stanley H. Schoffstall was buried on 5 September 2003, at Union Cemetery, Duncannon, Perry County, PA.³ He was buried on 5 March 2009, at Union Cemetery, Duncannon, Perry County, PA.² He died on 2 September 2009, Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 84.²
Newspaper obituary:
Stanley H. "Bud" Schoffstall, 84, of Duncannon, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 in Holy Spirit Hospital.
He was born on September 5, 1924 in Gratz to the late John & Lilly (Willard) Schoffstall.
He was retired from Motor Truck Equipment Co. He also was a musician having played with Al Shade & The Short Mountain Boys, The Outsiders and The Pine Knots.
Surviving are his wife Janette L. (Bruce) Schoffstall, 2 brothers; Albert Schoffstall of York, Charles Schoffstall of Harrisburg, 2 sisters; Sara Jane Jury and her husband Earl of Gratz, Alberta Leitzel of Dallastown and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, September 5, 2009 in the Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home, 325 N. High St. Duncannon, with Rev. Harry R. Roush officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Duncannon.
Viewing will be from 1pm until 2pm on Saturday in the funeral home.
Published in Patriot-News on September 3, 2009.²

     Source: Gratz History p 441.¹ John Benjamin Shiffer was born on 21 February 1911, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^4,3 He was the son of Benjamin Shiffer and Mary Shepley.³ John Benjamin Shiffer married Hannah Dorothy Schoffstall, daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier, on 31 December 1934, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 John Benjamin Shiffer died on 15 April 1971, Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisbury, Dauphin County, PA, at age 60.^4,3
Newspaper obituary:
John B. Shiffer, Halifax Resident
HALIFAX - John B. Shiffer, 60, died Thursday at Osteopathic Hospital, Har-rlsburg.
He was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Shepley Shiffer, and was born Feb. 21, 1911, in Lykens Twp.
He is survived by his widow, the former Hannah Schoffstall.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Reed Funeral Home, Pillow with the Rev. George Hoffman Halifax, officiating.
Burial will be in Gratz Union Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday 7 until 9 p.m.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 16 Apr 1971, Fri, Page 19.³
He was buried on 19 April 1971, at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^4,3

     (?) Wiest was born in July 1940, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Blair Albert Wiest and Eva Senora Schoffstall.¹ (?) Wiest died on 20 July 1940, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was buried at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Buried in Zion (Klinger's) Church Cemetery. -- Source: K-315.¹ Barbara Ann Wiest was born circa 1946, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Blair Albert Wiest and Eva Senora Schoffstall.¹ Barbara Ann Wiest died on 23 September 1946, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Blair Albert Wiest was born on 21 April 1914, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Rufus Leon Wiest and Katie Alice Schmeltz. Blair Albert Wiest married Eva Senora Schoffstall, daughter of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier, on 28 March 1936, Dauphin County, PA.³ Blair Albert Wiest married Grace Mervine, daughter of Harry Mervine and Clara Wolfgang. Blair Albert Wiest died on 7 December 1993, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.^2,4 He died on 7 December 1993, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.^1,5
Newspaper obituary:
Blair A. Wiest, 79, Lykens RD
LYKENS -- Blair A. Wiest, 79, of Lykens RD, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 7, 1993, at Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
Born April 21, 1914, in Lykens Township, he was a son of the late Rufus and Katie (Smeltz) Wiest.
Mr. Wiest was a member of Zion's (Klinger's) Church, Lykens RD, and the Gratz Fire Company.
He is survived by his wife, Grace;, one son, Marlin of Lykens RD; one-stepdaughter, Anna Neumeister of Ashland RD: four grandchildren: one stepgrandchild; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Paul of Sacramento and Guy of Camp Hill; and two sisters, Amelia Troutman of Herndon RD and Edna Mattern of Hegins RD.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion's (Klinger's) Church, Lykens RD, by the Rev. Walter Haffer Jr., assisted by Marlin Henninger Jr. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitors may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the church.
Funeral arrangements were made by the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), 09 Dec 1993, Thu, Page 11.⁶
He was buried on 11 December 1993, at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^4,7

     Robert D. Wenrich was born on 28 February 1944.² He died on 30 September 2006, at age 62.² He was buried at Saint Mark's United Brethren Cemetery, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Albert E. Schoffstall was born on 11 July 1934, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.² He was the son of John Adam Schoffstall and Lillie Ann Willier.¹ Albert E. Schoffstall died on 4 March 2014, Pleasant Acres Nursing Home, York, York County, PA, at age 79.² He was buried on 8 March 2014, at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²
Newspaper obituary:
Albert E. Schoffstall, 79, of Dallastown, formerly of the Gratz area, died March 4, 2014, at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home, York.
He was born in Lykens Twp. on July 11, 1934, a son of the late Lillie A. (Willies) Schoffstall and the late John A. Schoffstall.
Albert graduated from Hubley Twp. High School in 1952, and worked at the Philadelphia Bulk Mail Center for 26 years.
Albert is survived by two sisters, Sara Jury of Gratz, Alberta (Bert) Leitzel of Dallastown; a brother, Charles Schoffstall of Harrisburg.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Hannah Shiffer, Edna Lubold, Eva Wiest; and two brothers, John Schoffstall Jr., Stanley (Bud) Schoffstall.
Services were held March 8, at Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz, with Rev. Martine Joseph officiating. Interment was in Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz.
Published in News Item on Mar. 13, 2014.³