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     Karen Ann Madenford was born in 1949.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Madenford and Grace Lucas.¹ Karen Ann Madenford married John Ray Erdman, son of Ray Forest Erdman and Ethel Mae Derck, on 25 June 1966, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ Karen Ann Madenford and John Ray Erdman were divorced in February 1967 Schuylkill County, PA.¹ Karen Ann Madenford died on 11 August 1980, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
Newspaper obituary:
Karen A. Bush
Karen A. Bush, 30, of RD2 Hegins, died Monday at Polyclinic Medical Center. Harrisburg.
She was born in Orwin, a daughter of George and Grace Lucas Madenford, Keffers. She was last employed at Bestok Underwear Co., Tower City.
Mrs. Bush was a member of the Tremont congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Surviving in addition to her parents, are her husband, James M; three daughters, Teresa, Krystie and Shelly, all at home; a brother, Larry Maden-ford, a sister, Mrs. Carrie Huth, her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Verna Lucas, and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mamie Madenford, all of Keffers.
Services will be held Thursday morning from W. E. Minnig Funeral Home, Tremont, with interment in Friedensburg Cemetery.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 1980, Tue, Page 2.²
She was buried at Saint John's Reformed Church Cemetery, Friedensburg, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2

     George Madenford was born circa 1928.² He died on 1 March 2006, Joliett, Schuylkill County, PA.²
Newspaper obituary:
George R. Madenford
March 1, 2006
George Robert Madenford, 78, of 171 Main St., Joliett, died Wednesday at his home.
He was a Navy veteran of World Warn.
He was a retired self-employed coal miner.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Bush; a brother, Francis Madenford; a sister, Mardelle Renninger.
Surviving are his wife, Grace M. Lucas Madenford, to whom he was married 56 years; a son, Larry R. Madenford; a daughter, Connie M. Walters, both of Joliett; two brothers, Gerald Madenford, Joliett, and Charles Madenford Jr., Tower City; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, has charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffington-reed.com.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 02 Mar 2006, Thu, Page 18.²

     Ray Kevin Rockwell was born on 23 January 1957, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Marlin L. Rockwell and Matilda C. Erdman.¹ Ray Kevin Rockwell died on 11 June 2020, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 63.²
Newspaper obituary:
Ray Kevin Rockwell
June 11, 2020 Ray Kevin Rockwell, 63, of Oakland Avenue, Ashland, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, Pottsville.
Born Jan. 23, 1957, in Ash- land, he was a son of the late Marlin and Matilda (Tillie) Erdman Rockwell. He was a member of Zion’s Reformed UCC, Ashland. He worked for many years for Harmony Coal Co., Mount Carmel, as a miner until retirement.
Surviving are four sisters, two brothers, Marlin Rockwell Jr., Trevorton, David Rockwell, Girardville, Janet Powell, Yulee, Fla., Eda Campbell, Trevorton, Carol Wilson, Ashland, and Louise Horan, Ashland; his estranged wife, Esther Rockwell, Pottsville; daughter, Kristen Evans, Girardville; stepdaughter, Brenda Shadle; stepson, Derek Davidson; grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion’s Reformed UCC, Ashland. The Rev. E. Dean Luther will officiate. Interment will be in Brock Cemetery, Ashland. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Zion’s Reformed UCC, Ashland. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc. is in charge. Charles Heizenroth III, supervisor. Visit www. kullfuneral.com.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 15 Jun 2020, Mon, Page A7.²