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     Anita I. Dworchak was born on 17 May 1937, Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward J. Dworchak and Bertha E. Geyer.¹ Anita I. Dworchak married Walter Miles Erdman, son of Miles Monroe Erdman and Mabel Ellen Heim, circa 1956.^1,2 Anita I. Dworchak died on 22 November 2007, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 70.¹
Newspaper obituary:
MILLERSBURG -- Anita I. "Bups" Erdman, 70, of Race Street, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, in the Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born Monday, May 17, 1937, in Upper Paxton Twp., a daughter of the late Edward and Bertha (Geyer) Dworchak.
She enjoyed crocheting.
Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Walter M. Erdman; and son, David Erdman of Millersburg; son, Stephen Erdman of Millersburg; daughter, Pamela Graff of Halifax; daughter, Crystal Reed of Marysville; sister, Alma Leitzel of Millersburg; sister, Gloria Koppenhaver of Millersburg; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Dworchak; two sisters, Lyda Martz and Martha Strohm; and one grandson, Heath Erdman.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home Inc., Millersburg.
Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Central PA, 6041 Linglestown Rd., Linglestown, PA 17112.

Published in The Daily Item on 11/24/2007.^2,3
She was buried on 27 November 2007, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Edward J. Dworchak married Bertha E. Geyer.¹ Edward J. Dworchak died before 22 November 2007.¹

     Bertha E. Geyer married Edward J. Dworchak.¹ Bertha E. Geyer died before 22 November 2007.¹

     Tyler R. Erdman was born on 12 May 1990, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.² He was the son of Glenn L. Erdman and Connie Lee Hepner.¹ Tyler won the 2008 Pennsylvania Class AA State wrestling title in the 119 pound class.¹ Tyler R. Erdman died on 24 February 2020, North Carolina at age 29.²
Funeral home obituary:
CPT Tyler R Erdman
May 12, 1990 - February 24, 2020
CPT Tyler R. Erdman, HHC 44th Medical Brigade, US Army, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 in North Carolina.
Born May 12,1990 in Sunbury he was a son of Glenn and Connie Erdman of Herndon. He is also survived by a sister, Sheridan Barnhart and her husband Daniel; two nieces Hailee and Taylor; a brother Travis Erdman and his fiancé Tori Wariki; his Maternal Grandmother Lela Hepner; and many aunts uncles and cousins.
As a child Tyler enjoyed video games, pokemon cards and playing the drums. He spent lots of time outside with his siblings doing various activities and loved spending time at their Grandmother’s farm.
In 7th grade Tyler found his love of wrestling. He wrestled year-round attending various camps and clinics. After placing 7th at the state tournament in 2007 his goal was to finish at the top. He achieved his mission in 2008 and won gold at Hershey at 119 lbs.
He graduated from the Line Mountain High School in 2008 and went on to wrestle for Elizabethtown College where he was an All-American placing 7th in 2009 and 2nd in 2010 at National Division 3 Championships. He then transferred to Shippensburg University and got involved in the ROTC, beginning his military career.
He graduated from Shippensburg with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and went on to obtain his Master’s Degree in Environmental Management. Upon completing the ROTC program in 2013, Tyler was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Chemical Corps. He was later promoted to 1st Lieutenant and then Captain. In May of 2019 he became the Commander of the 44th Medical Brigade at Fort Bragg, NC.
Tyler received the following awards in the Military; Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Tyler’s first love was wrestling but he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 5-8 PM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2294 Ridge Road, Northumberland, PA 17857.
Visitation will also be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 9-11 with the funeral service following at 11 AM with Bishop Koster officiating. Interment will follow in Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown is assisting the family with arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.²
He was buried on 14 March 2020, at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.²