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     Velma Kathryn Erdman was born on 7 February 1923, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2 She was the daughter of John Jasper Erdman and Elura Grace Starr.¹ Velma Kathryn Erdman married Alvin Elias Klinger, son of Daniel Emanuel Klinger and Stella Mae Klinger, on 1 March 1941, St. Andrew's Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4 Velma Kathryn Erdman died on 17 September 1992, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 69.^3,1,2 She was buried on 21 September 1992, at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,5
Newspaper obituary:
Velma K. Klinger, 69, of 1529 W. Main St., Valley View, died Thursday night, Sept. 17, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Klingerstown, Feb. 7, 1923, she was a daughter of the late John and Elura Starr Erdman.
Mrs. Klinger retired as a seamstress from Elad Manufacturing of Valley View.
She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, and the Tri-Valley Senior Citizens.
In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Kenneth of West Grove; two daughters, Sandra Williard of Valley View and Carolyn Buffington of Gratz; two brothers, Elwood Erdman of Valley View and Rahn Erdman of New Jersey; a sister, Ella Artz of Valley View; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Floyd Sollenberger. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitors may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the church.
Funeral arrangements are by the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 935 W. Main St., Valley View.
The Daily Item, September 19, 1992, Page 13.³

     John Jasper Erdman is also referred to as John C. Erdman in some sources.¹ He was born on 30 December 1892, Upper Mahantango Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4 He was the son of Jacob Joseph Erdman and Christiana Klinger. John Jasper Erdman married Elura Grace Starr, daughter of Oscar Adam Starr and Elizabeth Sophronia Knorr. John Jasper Erdman died on 2 March 1937, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at his home.^4,5
Newspaper obituary:
John J. Erdman
John J. Erdman, 44, a resident of Valley View for the past ten years, died suddenly at his home.
He was born in Upper Mahantongo, Dec. 30, 1892, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Erdman.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Valley View and was also a member of the I. O. O. F. of Valley View.
Surviving are his wife, Laura, and the following children: Elwood of Fort Hunter, Md; Rahn, Otto [Barto?], Velma and Ella at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Abriel [Abel?], of Shamokin; Myle [Miles], of Klingerstown; Leon [Leo], of Ashland, and Mrs. Walter Davis of Klingerstown.
His funeral will take place Saturday afternoon.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 04 Mar 1937, Thu, Page 14.⁶
He was buried on 6 March 1937, at U.B. Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ John was a carpenter.⁴

     Elura Grace Starr was born on 28 December 1894.² She was the daughter of Oscar Adam Starr and Elizabeth Sophronia Knorr.² Elura Grace Starr married John Jasper Erdman, son of Jacob Joseph Erdman and Christiana Klinger. Prior to her death, Elura was living in the vicinity of Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.³ Elura Grace Starr died in December 1976.³

     Brenda Lee Carl was born on 5 May 1950, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Donald Carl and Gloria Mabel Erdman.¹ Brenda Lee Carl died on 9 December 2018, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 68.³
Funeral home obituary:
Brenda L. Stahl
May 5, 1950 - December 9, 2018
MILLERSBURG- Brenda L. Stahl, age 68, of Millersburg, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2018, at her residence. She was born May 5, 1950 in Pottsville, PA the daughter of Donald Carl, Sr. who survives her of Spring Glen and the late Gloria Erdman Carl.
Brenda was retired from Capitol Blue Cross, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and especially going to her grandsons' sporting events.
Surviving in addition to her father are her husband of 49 years, Ronald Stahl, a son Ronald Stahl, Jr. and his wife Nikki of Halifax, two grandsons Noah and Ryan, and a brother Donald Carl, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Michigan, several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg is handling the arrangements. To send condolences go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.³