Elizabeth Klinger

F, #4660, b. 10 March 1756, d. 12 March 1820
  • Last Edited: 10 Nov 2021
  • Elizabeth Klinger was born on 10 March 1756, Reading, Berks County, PA.1,2
  • She was the daughter of Johann Philip Klinger and Eva Elizabeth Beilstein.
  • Elizabeth Klinger married Johann Conrad Weiser, son of Frederick Weiser and Anna Amelia Zeller, on 12 November 1775.3
  • Elizabeth Klinger died on 12 March 1820, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 64.4
  • Some sources record that Elizabeth Klinger died on 12 March 1820 Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.
  • She was buried on 15 March 1820, at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA; Her grave lies next to that of "Conrad Weiser." Her gravestone says: " Hier ruhet Elisabeth Weiser eine geboren Klinger, Ehefrau von Conrad Weiser in Reading, geboren March 10, 1[7]56 und starb March 12, 1820, 64 yahren - 2 tage." The grave of their daughter "Elisabeth" lies beside her husband's.

Children of Elizabeth Klinger and Johann Conrad Weiser

  • Frederick Weiser b. 17 Oct 1776, d. 5 May 1855
  • Catherine Weiser b. 8 Sep 1778, d. 5 Aug 1825
  • Eva Weiser b. 7 Nov 1782, d. c 1847
  • Hannah Weiser b. 22 Dec 1782, d. 2 Aug 1858
  • John Jacob Weiser+ b. 21 Dec 1784, d. 19 Dec 1846
  • John Philip Weiser b. 13 May 1787, d. 16 Nov 1863
  • Salome Weiser b. 3 Jul 1789, d. b 1805
  • Elizabeth Weiser b. 4 Jun 1792, d. 7 Dec 1807
  • Christine Weiser b. 31 Jul 1797, d. b 1805
  • Sarah Weiser b. 18 Jun 1800, d. 13 Jan 1838

Citations

  1. [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), p. 41. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.
  2. [S147] Irwin R. Klinger, Zion (Klinger's) Church History (Erdman, PA: Zion (Klinger's) Church, 1987), part 2, p. 313. Hereinafter cited as Klinger's Church History.
  3. [S203] Frederick S. Weiser, ed., Weiser Families in America (New Oxford, PA: Penobscot Press for The John Conrad Weiser Family Association, 1997), p. 358. Hereinafter cited as Weisier Families.
  4. [S144] Elsie Mae Klinger Eaves. World Family Tree Vol. 4, Tree # 2801.

George Hoffman

M, #4661, b. 19 August 1813, d. 4 November 1890
  • Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023

Children of George Hoffman and Lydia Klinger

Citations

  1. [S146] Mitch Yeager, Yeager Genealogy, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, .../genealogy/fam01353.htm, (based on "A Comprehensive History of Gratz, Pa."). Hereinafter cited as Yeager Genealogy.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92516075/george-hoffman. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S146] Yeager Genealogy, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, (based on "A Comprehensive History of Gratz, Pa.").
  4. [S207] St. Paul's (Artz) Church Cemetery Records, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/schuylkill/cemeteries/…, Cemetery listing, Row 18, tombstone # 21; transcribed October 1999 (accessed September 25, 2023). Hereinafter cited as St. Paul's Church Cemetery Records.
  5. [S207] St. Paul's Church Cemetery Records, online http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/schuylkill/cemeteries/…, Cemetery listing, Row 17, tombstone # 30; transcribed October 1999 (accessed September 25, 2023).

Joseph Klinger

M, #4665, b. 24 November 1844, d. 10 December 1897
  • Last Edited: 10 Aug 2015

Children of Joseph Klinger and Sarah J. (?)

Citations

  1. [S1121] Robert Calvin Graham, "John A. Klinger (1811-1872)" (http://taylorgrahamlibrary.net/web_documents/klinger_kinter/…, York Springs, PA, undated). Hereinafter cited as "John A. Klinger."
  2. [S314] Bruce Travis Hall, "Genealogical Database," Bruce Travis Hall (Annapolis MD), data uploaded from CD December 2, 2005.

Johann Philip Klinger1

M, #4666, b. 11 July 1723, d. 30 September 1811
  • Last Edited: 10 Nov 2021

Children of Johann Philip Klinger and Eva Elizabeth Beilstein

  • Elizabeth Klinger+ b. 10 Mar 1756, d. 12 Mar 1820
  • Johann Philip Klinger b. 25 Apr 1758, d. 1759
  • Christina Klinger b. 10 May 1760, d. c 1761
  • Johann George Klinger+ b. 13 May 1761, d. 24 Apr 1840
  • Christina Klinger b. 30 Jun 1764, d. 11 Dec 1768
  • Johann Philip Klinger b. 11 Dec 1765, d. 25 Nov 1829
  • Alexander Klinger b. 16 Feb 1767, d. 6 Apr 1839
  • Johann Peter Klinger+ b. 3 Nov 1773, d. 10 Aug 1858

Citations

  1. [S133] Mary Kessler Klinger, "The Klinger Family", Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association vol. 3, no. 3 (1987): pp. 33-34, In 1751 "Alexander's siblings Johann Peter, Johann Philip, and Anna Barbara came with their spouses to Philadelphia on the Neptune. In the harbor, before she could set foot on the ground, Philip's wife Anna Elizabeth died. The sad survivors landed on 24 September 1751 and buried her in the Old trinity Churchyard in the city.". Hereinafter cited as "The Klinger Family."
  2. [S147] Irwin R. Klinger, Zion (Klinger's) Church History (Erdman, PA: Zion (Klinger's) Church, 1987), pt. 2, p. 295. Hereinafter cited as Klinger's Church History.
  3. [S77] Mary Klinger and Harvey Lubold, Klinger's Church Cemetery Listing (Available on Internet, 1996). Hereinafter cited as Klinger's Church Cemetery Listing.

Elah Marie Hartman

F, #4670, b. 6 February 1927, d. 17 June 2024
  • Last Edited: 21 Jun 2024
  • Elah Marie Hartman was born on 6 February 1927, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Ralph Hartman and Elah M. Hartman.
  • Elah Marie Hartman married Robert Alton Howard, son of Isaac Leroy Howard and Hattie Irene Klinger, on 7 August 1943, St. John's Church.2
  • Elah Marie Hartman died on 17 June 2024, Chambers Pointe Health Care Center, Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA, at age 97.1
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Elah Marie Howard
    February 6, 1927 - June 17, 2024
    CHAMBERSBURG - Elah "Marie" Howard, age 97, passed away, June 17, 2024, at Chambers Pointe Health Care Center surrounded by her family's love.
    She was born on February 6, 1927, in Berrysburg, PA, the daughter of [the late] Ralph and Elah Hartman.
    Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alton Howard, Sr., her parents, Ralph and Elah Hartman, her brother, John Hartman, her daughters, Nancy Howard and Vickie Lee Howard, and her son, Robert Alton Howard, Jr.
    Having lost two children and a husband by the age of 42, Marie's life was a testament to unwavering faith and humble service to the Lord. Despite the heart-wrenching trials she endured, she remained steadfast in her faith and was an avid reader of scripture. Marie was a godly woman filled with hope and passion for life. She was a lifelong and devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church of Rife.
    Those that knew Marie loved the genuine kindness that she radiated to all. She had the most selfless nature and put everyone before herself. Her unshakeable faith, benevolent nature, remarkable joy, and perseverance in spite of the tragedies she overcame inspired others during their own trials. Her legacy is an example that will be passed down to future generations.
    Born and raised on a dairy farm, she and her husband, Robert, went on to have a dairy farm of their own in the Upper Dauphin area until his passing. Marie then worked for many years and retired from the former Johnson-Bailie Shoe factory in Millersburg. Over the years, Marie lived in several of the towns in the valley, including Matterstown, Elizabethville, and Millersburg.
    Marie loved following her son, Bob, a.k.a. Bubba, to all of his sporting events during his school years and into his collegiate years. Marie cheered Bubba on at all the football games and wrestling matches. She devoted her life to giving her son the best life possible. Bob learned how to be strong in life through the strength in faith he witnessed from his own mother. (Psalm 23).
    Marie carried that devotion on as her son, Bob, got married and had children. She was the best grandma to Jessi and Josslyn. She loved to spoil them and was happiest seeing them happy. Her granddaughters have many lifelong memories of sleepovers with grandma that consisted of doing whatever they wanted, as grandma was never known to say the word "no". Frequenting BINGO nights and staying up late playing cards, she was very high energy and always kept up with her granddaughters. Marie had such a passion for games and having fun. She was ecstatic to become a great grandmother to twin great grandsons, Robert ("Robby") and Rockston ("Rocky") in 2022. The elation that Robby and Rocky brought to their great grandmother brought such joy to the rest of the family.
    She had many friends that she would spend time with in faith, cards and BINGO games, and trips. She was known to be a card shark and lucky winner at BINGO games. She excelled at various card games such as Pinochle, her favorite, as well as Skat, a game she enthusiastically taught her granddaughters to play.
    During her retirement years, Marie was an active member at the Millersburg Area Senior Center. She volunteered her time at many of the activities there for several decades, including overseeing and organizing bus trips for seniors down to Atlantic City for a day of fun and great food.
    Over the past 13 years, Marie battled dementia. Through all of this, Marie's true heart shined through as she remained her happy self, which is a testament to her joyous and grateful nature. She was always known to be smiling and laughing.
    Marie is survived by her devoted daughter-in-law, Stacy Ann Howard of Shippensburg, granddaughters, Jessica Lee Warner (Tristan) of Shippensburg and Josslyn Nicole Stine (Chad) of Hummelstown, and her twin great grandsons, Robert Alton Warner and Rockston Howard Warner of Shippensburg.
    There will be a Celebration of Life for all to join at Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Rife Road, Millersburg, PA 17061 on June 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM, followed by a burial to take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
    The family requests that memorial donations may be made to her lifelong church, Zion Lutheran Church of Rife.
    Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook, go to www.minnichfuneral.com.1
  • She was buried on 24 June 2024, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.1

Children of Elah Marie Hartman and Robert Alton Howard

Citations

  1. [S1147] Online Obituary for Elah Marie Howard, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Elah-Marie-Howard
  2. [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), p. 279'. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.

Nancy Lou Howard

F, #4671, b. 29 January 1944, d. 30 January 1944
  • Last Edited: 5 Feb 2002
  • Nancy Lou Howard was born on 29 January 1944, RD, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • She died on 30 January 1944, RD, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Robert Alton Howard and Elah Marie Hartman.

Citations

  1. [S144] Elsie Mae Klinger Eaves. World Family Tree Vol. 4, Tree # 2801.

Vicki Lee Howard

F, #4672, b. 25 May 1950, d. 3 March 1968
  • Last Edited: 21 Jun 2024
  • Vicki Lee Howard was born on 25 May 1950, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.1,2
  • She was the daughter of Robert Alton Howard and Elah Marie Hartman.
  • Vicki Lee Howard died on 3 March 1968, near Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 17. Newspaper article:
    Four Killed in Motor Crash Near Halifax
    Four young people, ranging ill age, from 13 to 21, were killed in a violent one - car crash yesterday morning on Route 147, about a mile north of Halifax.
    State police at Lykens identified the victims as Leonard L. Buffington, 21, Halifax R.D.I, driver of the car; his cousin, Vicki L. Howard, 17, Millersburg R. D. 1, and two sisters from Pillow, Sallie M. Boyer, 19, and Nancy J. Boyer, 13.
    The car in which the four were riding went off a curve on the state highway between Millersburg and Halifax and crashed into a tree. The car was reduced to rubble.
    All four were pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. Jacob Seigart, Halifax, deputy coroner of Dauphin County.
    Trooper Joseph Perricone said the car apparently was traveling south when it went out of control on the curve. The accident, he said, occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m.
    Dr. Seigart said Buffington was thrown from the vehicle while the three girls were trapped in the wreckage of the demolished car. The automobile had to be cut apart with a torch to extricate the girls' bodies.
    Buffington, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Buffington, was separated from the service only last Monday, after having served with the United States Army in Vietnam as an interrogator. A brother, Jeffery, is serving with the Army in Vietnam.
    Miss Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Howard, and Miss Sallie M. Boyer, were members of the Senior Class at Uoper Dauohin High School at Elizabethville. The younger Boyer girl was a student at the Upper Dauphin school. The Boyer sisters were daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn L. Boyer.
    Buffington, a graduate of Halifax High School in 1964, was a member of St, John's Lutheran Church, Halifax. He is survived by his parents, three brothers, one sister and the ma- ternal grandnarents, Mr. and Mrs. Issac Howard, Elizabethville.
    Miss Howard was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Millersburg R.D., and of the Rothermel Variety Band of Millersburg.
    Surviving are her parents, a brother, paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Issac Howard, Elizabethville; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hartman, Millersburg R.D., and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Annie Hartman, Halifax R.D. 2.
    The Boyer sisters were members of Evangelical Congregational Church. Pillow. They are survived by their parents, one brother, one sister, and their paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Boyer. Pillow.
    Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 04 Mar 1968, Mon, Pages 1, 5.3
  • She was buried on 5 March 1968, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.4,5
  • Newspaper obituary:
    MISS VICKI L. HOWARD
    Private services for Miss Vicki L. Howard, 17, of Millersburg R. D., who was killed in an automobile accident Sunday on Rte 147, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home at 512 Market St., Millersburg. The Rev. Phillip W. Zeigler, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church of Millersburg RD, of which she was a member, officiated.
    Lykens Register (Lykens, Pennsylvania), 07 Mar 1968, Thu, Page 1.5

Citations

  1. [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), p. 279. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.
  2. [S144] Elsie Mae Klinger Eaves. World Family Tree Vol. 4, Tree # 2801.
  3. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Four Killed in Motor Crash Near Halifax," Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 04 Mar 1968, Mon, Pages 1, 5.
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103504941/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Vicki L. Howard, Lykens Register (Lykens, Pennsylvania), 07 Mar 1968, Thu, Page 1.

Robert Alton Howard Jr.1

M, #4673, b. 7 August 1963, d. 14 September 2021
  • Last Edited: 21 Jun 2024
  • Robert Alton Howard Jr. was born on 7 August 1963, Harisburg, Dauphin County, PA.2,1
  • He was the son of Robert Alton Howard and Elah Marie Hartman.
  • Robert Alton Howard Jr. died on 14 September 2021, Shippensburg, PA, at age 58.3,1
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Robert A. "Bubba" Howard Jr.
    Wednesday, August 7th, 1963 - Tuesday, September 14th, 2021
    Robert “Bubba” Alton Howard Jr., 58, of Shippensburg, was called Home by the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
    He was born Wednesday, August 7, 1963 in Harrisburg, a son of the late Robert Alton Howard Sr. and Elah Marie (Hartmann) Howard of Elizabethville, PA.
    Those who knew Bubba best valued his intense love and loyalty for his family and close friends. Derived from a series of family tragedies in his early years, his protective nature and desire to take care of his mother, wife, daughters, and friends never wavered.
    A devout Christian, Bubba loved God and his family above all else and was happiest when spending time with his beloved wife, Stacy, two daughters, Jessica and Josslyn, and his son-in-law, Tristan, who he loved as the son he never had.
    An avid Penn State football fan, he loved watching and coaching sports. Some of Bubba’s most special memories involved passionately coaching his daughters in their various sporting endeavors. A naturally gifted coach, he invested a great deal of time and energy into pushing them to be the very best they could be in any sport they pursued. At sporting events, his boisterous cheering and encouragement would be recognized and appreciated by all.
    Bubba was a 1981 graduate of Upper Dauphin High School where he played football and wrestled for four years. He later graduated from Mansfield University in 1985 where he wrestled all four years and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Bubba earned his Master’s degree in Administration of Justice from Shippensburg University in 1987. His love for wrestling and passion for helping kids led him to coach wrestling for 10 years at both York Vo-Tech and Dover High School.
    A proven leader, Bubba dedicated his life to serving at-risk youth through various careers spanning four decades. He was especially instrumental in his role as the Chief Operating Officer of River Rock Academy from 2007-2020.
    His fun-loving, playful sense of humor, mischievous tendencies and sarcastic remarks will be missed greatly here on Earth but will surely be appreciated in Heaven.
    He is survived by his wife, Stacy (Reinhardt) Howard; two daughters, Jessica (Howard) Warner and her husband Tristan, and Josslyn Howard; and mother, Elah Marie (Hartmann) Howard (Chambersburg). He is also survived by extended family members including: brother-in-law Doug Reinhardt and wife Christina (Chambersburg), brother-in-law Christopher Reinhardt and wife Jo Ellen (Worcester, MA); nieces and nephews, Ashley and Derek Tannous (Chambersburg); Ally and Colin Fry (Chambersburg); Ethan and Styliani Reinhardt (Massachusetts); and Arden Reinhardt (Massachusetts).
    He was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Howard, and his sisters, Nancy and Vickie Howard.
    A Celebration of Life service will be held at Grand Point Church in Shippensburg (246 South Fayette Street) on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to immediately follow at the Courtyard Marriott in Shippensburg (503 Newburg Road) beginning at 11:30 a.m., which is open for all to join! In honor of Bubba, the Penn State football game will be on the TV!1

Children of Robert Alton Howard Jr. and Stacy Ann Reinhardt

  • Jessica Lee Howard1
  • Josslyn Nicole Howard1

Citations

  1. [S1147] Online Obituary for Robert Alton Howard, Jr., Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home and Crematorium, Inc., Shippensburg, PA; https://memorials.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com/…
  2. [S78] Mary K. Klinger, Klingers from the Odenwald, Hesse, Germany (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, 1989), p. 279. Hereinafter cited as Klingers from the Odenwald.
  3. [S1147] Online Obituary, for Elah Marie Howard, Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville, PA; https://www.minnichfuneral.com/obituaries/Elah-Marie-Howard