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Sallie E. Welker

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2018

• Sallie E. Welker was born in 1885, Dauphin, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She married German Daniels, son of William Breslin Daniels and (?) German, circa 1905, Dauphin, Dauphin County, PA.
• Sallie E. Welker died in 1947.¹

Lee Marlin Daniel¹

• Last Edited: 12 Feb 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lee Marlin Daniel was born on 13 October 1907, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of German Daniels and Sallie E. Welker.
• Lee Marlin Daniel married Gertrude Mae Klinger, daughter of Guerney Israel Klinger and Sallie Agnes Rabuck, on 26 June 1937, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• Lee Marlin Daniel died on 11 September 1945, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA, at age 37.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Lee M. Daniel, 37, Dies At Erdman Home
  Lee M. Daniel died Tuesday morning at his home in Erdman. He was 37 years of age.
  Surviving are his widow; three children, Larry Lee, Sallie Ann, and Paul Irvin, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. German Daniel, and the following brothers and sisters: Mabel, Mrs. Charles Zerbe, Lykens; Homer Daniel, Lykens township; Hannah, Mrs. Charles Klinger, Harrisburg; Ellen, Mrs. Melvin Wiest, Erdman; Darvin Daniel, U. S. Navy, stationed in Idaho; Carl Daniel, U, S. Army, stationed in Maryland.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. from the residence and continued in Klinger Reformed Church, with Rev. Paul Schierer officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the home Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 13 Sep 1945, Thu, Page 2.⁴
  
• He was buried on 15 September 1945, at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: German Daniels b. 28 Jan 1886, d. 1947
• Mother*: Sallie E. Welker b. 1885, d. 1947

Larry Lee Daniel^1,2

• Last Edited: 12 Feb 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Larry Lee Daniel was born on 6 May 1938, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2
• He was the son of Lee Marlin Daniel and Gertrude Mae Klinger.
• Larry Lee Daniel died on 10 February 2021, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.⁴
• Funeral home obituary:
  Larry L. Daniel
  May 6, 1938 ~ February 10, 2021 (age 82)
  Larry Lee Daniel, 82 of Williamstown passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at home after a short but courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. He was born in Erdman, PA on May 6, 1938 and was the son of the late Lee Marlin Daniel and Gertie Mae Klinger Daniel Stiely and John Stiely.
  He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Ruth (Schreffler) Daniel and their son, Todd; a brother-in-law, Robert McNamara; an uncle, Irwin J. Klinger with whom he shared many memories.
  He is survived by his wife, Jean Elizabeth (McNamara) Daniel to whom he was married 57 years. Surviving are their children Denise and Gregory Stahl of Halifax; Christine and Brian Reinoehl of Williamstown; Michael and Mandy Daniel of Hoover, AL; and Jennifer and Eric Ulsh of Williamstown. He is survived by his sister Sally (Thomas) Hepler, and his brothers John (Deb) Stiely and Clair (Lisa) Stiely. He is survived by his grandchildren Cody and Brent Reinoehl, Scheanly and Alyssa Stahl, Ruth Cherry and Noah Ulsh who he loved dearly and was very proud to be their Pap. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren playing in their sporting and musical events. He was a proud supporter of the Williams Valley Athletic Activities that he watched even after his grandsons graduated. He is survived by other family members, nieces and nephews and friends that he cherished.
  He was a graduate of Tri-Valley High School Class of 1957. He retired from Fort Indiantown Gap, where he worked as a plumber. He loved fishing on the Penn’s Creek when the shad flies were in season with all of his fishing buddies. He would play euchre with his friends. He enjoyed camping at the Penn’s Creek Camp Ground with his family and friends for many years. He was a member of the Spruce Spring Camp in Milroy where he would spend time hunting and fishing. He would take his family and friends to camp during the summer months for many years. We had many great memories at “Pap’s Camp.”
  He was a member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williamstown. He was an Army Veteran and Post Member of the Williamstown American Legion Post 239, the Williamstown VFW Post 6497 and the Williamstown Fire Company.
  We would like to acknowledge the Lebanon VA Medical Center, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Cancer Institute and Homeland Hospice for their excellent care provided to him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 134 North East Street, Williamstown, PA 17098 or the Williamstown American Legion Post 239, 123 West Market Street, Williamstown, PA 17098.
  There will be no services per his wishes. He will be laid to rest at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Williamstown at a later time. Remember all of the memories you may have shared with him over the years whether they be older or more recent memories.
  The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., is honored to serve the Daniel's family. To send condolences to the family visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.⁴
  
• He was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father-Pri*: Lee Marlin Daniel b. 13 Oct 1907, d. 11 Sep 1945
• Mother*: Gertrude Mae Klinger b. 9 Nov 1916, d. 7 Mar 2002

Paul Irwin Daniel¹

• Last Edited: 16 Feb 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Paul Irwin Daniel was born on 29 December 1942, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Lee Marlin Daniel and Gertrude Mae Klinger.
• Some sources suggest that Paul Irwin Daniel and Ruth Delores Schreffler were married on 27 May 1967 Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3
• Paul Irwin Daniel married Ruth Delores Schreffler, daughter of David Raymond Schreffler and Florence A. Witmer, on 27 May 1967, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• Paul Irwin Daniel died on 12 July 2008, at his home on Park Road, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA, at age 65.¹
• Newspaper obituary in Harrisburg Patriot-News:
  PILLOW, PA - Mr. Paul I. Daniel, 65, of Park Road, Herndon, passed away Saturday, July 12th, 2008 while in the company of family members at his residence.
  Paul was born on December 29, 1942, the son of the late Lee M. and Gertie (Klinger) Daniel and was the husband of Ruth (Scherffler) Daniel for 41 years.
  He was employed as a steelworker at Bethlehem Steel, Steelton, PA.
  Paul is survived by his wife, Ruth D. Daniel of Herndon, PA, and daughter, Michelle Daniel of Sunbury, PA. He is also survived by a sister, Sally Hepler of Gratz, PA; three brothers, Larry Daniel of Williamstown, PA, John Stiely of Elizabethville, PA, Clair Stiely of Mechanicsburg, PA. He is also survived by 1 granddaughter, Brooke and one grandson, Holden, both of Sunbury, PA. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Todd Daniel.
  Friends are invited to call Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, PA. Religious Service at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, PA, at 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 17th. Interment at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, PA.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Assoc., Corporate Circle, Harrisburg, PA. www.pennlive.com/obits.¹
  
• He was buried on 17 July 2008, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father-Pri*: Lee Marlin Daniel b. 13 Oct 1907, d. 11 Sep 1945
• Mother*: Gertrude Mae Klinger b. 9 Nov 1916, d. 7 Mar 2002

John Kirby Stiely¹

• Last Edited: 12 Feb 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• John Kirby Stiely is also referred to as Kerb Stiely in some sources.³
• He was born on 23 June 1912, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5
• He was the son of John K. Stiely and Mary Starr.²
• John Kirby Stiely married Gertrude Mae Klinger, daughter of Guerney Israel Klinger and Sallie Agnes Rabuck, on 8 March 1950, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,5
• John Kirby Stiely died on 1 February 1982, Dauphin County, PA, at age 69.^4,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  John K. Stiely
  John K. Stiely, 69, Lykens area, died Monday morning in his home.
  He was born in Sacramento, June 23, 1912, a son of the late John and Mazie Starr Stiely. He was of the Protestant faith.
  Mr. Stiely was a member of Gratz VFW Post 23, and was awarded the Bronze Star and Victory Medal while serving in Germany in World War II.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Gertie Klinger; four sons, John, at home, Clair, Mechanicsburg, Larry Daniel, Williamstown, and Paul Daniel, Pillow; a daughter, Mrs. Sally Hepler, Gratz; a brother, Lawrence Stiely, Klingerstown; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Bowman, Harrisburg, Mrs. Mazie Clark, Klingerstown area, and Mrs. Lillian Wetzel, Middletown; 12 grandchildren.
  Services will be held Thursday afternoon from James E. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, the Rev. Merlin Stoberg officiating. Interment will be in Zion Church Cemetery, Lykens area.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 02 Feb 1982, Tue, Page 2.⁵
  
• He was buried on 4 February 1982, at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5

• Father*: John K. Stiely²
• Mother*: Mary Starr² b. 27 Nov 1883, d. 1967

Thomas Frederick Hepler

• Last Edited: 3 Mar 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Thomas Frederick Hepler was born on 4 September 1939, Dauphin County, PA.^2,1,3
• He was the son of James Frederick Hepler and Matilda Mae Enders.¹
• Thomas Frederick Hepler died on 28 February 2021, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81.³
• Funeral home obituary:
  Thomas F. Hepler
  September 4, 1939 - February 28, 2021
  Thomas Frederick Hepler of Gratz, PA, died on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 81 at home with his family around him. Born on September 4, 1939, a son of the late James Frederick Hepler and Mae Enders Hepler.
  Thomas “Tom” attended school in Millersburg through the 6th grade, then in Gratz during 7th & 8th grade and graduated from Upper Dauphin in 1957. He was a retired truck driver, having driven for Wilson Freight and many other companies and finally got his licenses and became an independent driver. He drove truck for over 50 years and always prided himself in knowing the roads and was a personal “GPS” for his family.
  He was a constable for 12 years and studied the law thoroughly and also served on the board of the Gratz Union Cemetery Association. Tom was the Mayor of Gratz since 2000, having been written in on the ballot several times and voted in by the good people of Gratz. He also sold memorial stones for Sausser Monuments, owned by Jack Marlo. After retiring, he assisted Larry Shade on the Gratz Water Company, fixing all the mechanical problems that arose. Larry and Tom became good friends and Larry always checked in with him to see how he was doing.
  You could say Tom was a “jack of all trades,” as he could do mechanical work, plumbing, electrical wiring and carpentry. He was a simple man with the greatest mechanical talent and was considered a master mechanic on vehicles, heavy equipment and big rigs. He was also a master carpenter. With the help of his two sons, Jeff and Marshall Hepler, and Lloyd Stoltzfus, he tied the ancestral home back together, tearing off the back of the house and replacing all the rotted logs, removed all the floor boards, planed and reinstalled them and built a staircase that is a beautiful showpiece.
  Tom is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally Ann Daniel Hepler, who was his caregiver; two sons, Jeffrey Thomas (Brenda Heaney Hepler) of Gratz; Marshall Brian (at home) who also was a devoted caregiver,two daughters, Rhonda Lee (Jeffrey Lynn) Swab of Lykens and Goldine (at home); four grandchildren, Abigail Anne Hepler (Philip) Kasitz of Honey Brook; Victoria Daniele Hepler (Jeremy) Thilo of York; Lora Lee Swab (Jarred) Maurer of Dalmatia; and Alex Swab of Lykens; five great-grandchildren who were the apples of his eye - Beau Kasitz (who loves to make trucks blow their horns); Farrah Kasitz (who was his princess); Trajan Kasitz (who was his strong boy); Liam Kasitz (just newly born); and Lilly Maurer (who loves animals and bright shoes). He is also survived by a brother Carson Hepler of Gratz and a half-brother, Gary (Gail) Laudenslager of Pitman and several nieces and nephews.
  We are forever grateful for and want to thank the many people who cared for Tom in many different ways - among them are Tom’s cousin, Jim Hepler who was like a brother to him. They enjoyed demolition derbies, cars, many parties, food, visits and the drives to Tom’s doctor appointments; his friend, Clair Koppenhaver who brought him coffee, drove him to doctor’s appointments and spent time talking to him for hours, which always perked Tom up; his cousin, Cindy Hoover Keesecker who called him often to see how he was doing and to share in how she was doing with her cancer battle; and all the people who faithfully drove Tom for chemo and radiation treatments out of the goodness of their hearts - may God richly bless you John Stiely, Bob Deturk, John Novinger, Walt Boyer, Jeff Swab, Rhonda Swab, Jeff Hepler, Brenda Hepler, Marshall Hepler, Jim Hepler and Clair Koppenhaver. We’d also like to thank Hospice of Central Pennsylvania for their care and dedication over the last few months.
  As per his wishes, there will be no public service. James A. Reed Funeral Home is in charge of the private services for the family, visit www.reedfh.com to sign the online guest book. Tom will be laid to rest at a later date in the Gratz Union Cemetery.
  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Simeon United Lutheran Church, PO Box 478, Gratz PA 17030.³
  
• He was buried at Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: James Frederick Hepler¹ b. 1908, d. 1943
• Mother*: Matilda Mae Enders¹ b. 1 Jun 1918, d. 16 Jun 2005

Ruth Delores Schreffler¹

• Last Edited: 12 Feb 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ruth Delores Schreffler was born on 24 June 1947, Dauphin County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of David Raymond Schreffler and Florence A. Witmer.²
• Some sources suggest that Ruth Delores Schreffler and Paul Irwin Daniel were married on 27 May 1967 Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3
• Ruth Delores Schreffler married Paul Irwin Daniel, son of Lee Marlin Daniel and Gertrude Mae Klinger, on 27 May 1967, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• Ruth Delores Schreffler died on 31 January 2012, at age 64.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ruth D. Daniel, 65, Pillow
  PILLOW — Ruth D. Daniel, 65, of Pillow, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at home in the company of family members.
  Ruth was born Jan. 24, 1947, in Dalmatia, a daughter of the late Florence (Witmer) and David Schreffler. She was married to Paul Daniel, who preceded her in death.
  Ruth is survived by one daughter, Michelle Daniel; four sisters, Leah Lesher, Linda Straub, SuAnne Stiely and Deb Kish; four brothers, Jim Schreffler, Mark Schreffler, Charles Schreffler and Glenn Schreffler; and two grandchildren, Brooke Fetterhoff and Holden Daniel.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Todd Daniel; five brothers, Robert, Dean, Dale, Gene and Phil Schreffler, and one sister, Renee Wilhem.
  Friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Market Street, Pillow, followed by the funeral at 11.
  Interment will be in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax.
  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ruth’s memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 02 Feb 2012, Thu, Page B5.⁴
  
• She was buried on 4 February 2012, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: David Raymond Schreffler² b. 8 Oct 1909, d. 1 Nov 1994
• Mother*: Florence A. Witmer² b. 16 Jul 1914, d. 17 Jan 1985

Todd Eric Daniel¹

• Last Edited: 16 Feb 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Todd Eric Daniel was born on 12 September 1968, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Paul Irwin Daniel and Ruth Delores Schreffler.
• Todd Eric Daniel died on 2 August 1994, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 25.^4,2,3
• He was buried at near Pillow, Dauphin County, PA.³

• Father*: Paul Irwin Daniel b. 29 Dec 1942, d. 12 Jul 2008
• Mother*: Ruth Delores Schreffler b. 24 Jun 1947, d. 31 Jan 2012

Joseph Allen Salada¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Joseph Allen Salada was born on 17 December 1900, Dauphin, Dauphin County, PA.
• He was the son of John Jay Salada and Vesta Ann Schaffner.¹
• Joseph Allen Salada married Mabel Agnes Klinger, daughter of Guerney Israel Klinger and Sallie Agnes Rabuck, on 3 July 1924.²
• Joseph Allen Salada died on 18 February 1953, Dauphin, Dauphin County, PA, at age 52.^2,3

• Father*: John Jay Salada¹ b. 1862, d. 1940
• Mother*: Vesta Ann Schaffner¹ b. 1875, d. 1935