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Sara Williamson

• Last Edited: 24 Feb 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sara Williamson is also referred to as Sarah Williams in some sources.¹
• She was born on 17 May 1854, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Williamson and Catharine (?)
• Sara Williamson married Felix Klinger Wiest, son of Daniel Merkel Wiest and Ann Julian Klinger.¹
• Sara Williamson died on 2 August 1890, at age 36.¹

• Father*: Samuel Williamson
• Mother*: Catharine (?)

William James Wiest

• Last Edited: 24 Feb 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William James Wiest was born on 12 December 1876.
• He was the son of Felix Klinger Wiest and Sara Williamson.
• William James Wiest married Rosanna Christina Simmendinger, daughter of John Simmendinger Jr. and Sara Alice Houser, on 18 June 1902, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• William James Wiest died on 13 January 1959, at age 82.²
• He was buried at Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Felix Klinger Wiest b. 27 Apr 1854, d. 26 Dec 1909
• Mother*: Sara Williamson b. 17 May 1854, d. 2 Aug 1890

Philip Penrose Wiest

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2007

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Philip Penrose Wiest was born on 22 November 1882.
• He was the son of Felix Klinger Wiest and Sara Williamson.
• Philip Penrose Wiest married Ottillia Drumheiser circa 1904.¹
• The 1930 Census lists Philip and Ottillia as living on Dewart Street, in Shamokin, Northumberland County, where Philip worked in a silk mill. Philip and Ottilla had been married about 16 years. Their son Allen, age 22, who also worked in a silk mill, was single and living with them.¹
• Philip Penrose Wiest died on 2 July 1963, at age 80.²
• He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: Felix Klinger Wiest b. 27 Apr 1854, d. 26 Dec 1909
• Mother*: Sara Williamson b. 17 May 1854, d. 2 Aug 1890

Edwin Guerney Klinger

• Last Edited: 19 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Edwin Guerney Klinger is also referred to as Gurney Edwin Klinger in some sources.
• He was born on 16 April 1879, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2,3
• He was the son of William S. Klinger and Susannah Schadel.
• Edwin Guerney Klinger married Dorsey Angeline Williard, daughter of Jonathan Carl Williard and Elmira Myah Klinger.
• In 1920, Guerney, Dorothy and their family were living in Reilly Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where he worked as a carpenter at a coal colliery. Their household consisted of 6 children (Edwin, Irvin, Ellen, Clinton, Ralph, and Arthur).⁴
• Edwin Guerney Klinger died on 10 December 1950, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 71.³
• He was buried on 13 December 1950, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.⁵

• Father*: William S. Klinger b. 30 Jul 1854, d. 23 Oct 1925
• Mother*: Susannah Schadel b. 9 Apr 1854, d. 22 Feb 1926

Irvin William Klinger

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Irvin William Klinger was born on 19 October 1902, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard.
• Some sources record that Irvin William Klinger was born in 1903.³
• He married Martha May Gauntlett, daughter of Thomas Gauntlett and Jane Beveridge, on 29 July 1925, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Irvin W. Klinger, 72, of 241 W. Line St., TremonI. died at his home on Friday, June 13. Tremont Ambulance was summoned but Mr. Klinger was pronounced dead of a massive coronary attack, said Deputy Coroner W. E.
  Minnig Jr., Tremont.
  Mr. Klinger was born in Tower City, a son of the late Gurney and Dorothy Williard Klinger. He was retired and had been sell-employed. He operated a television and appliance store in Tremont for 15 years. He resided in TremonI for 38 years and was of the Methodist faith.
  Surviving are his widow, the former Martha Gauntlett, one son William I. of Tremont; one daughter Fern, wife of Raymond Donmoyer of Donaldson; one brother. Ralph of Shamokin; two grandchildren. Terry and Wendy Donmoyer of Donaldson.
  Services were held Monday, June 16 from the WE. Minnig Funeral Home, Tremont. Rev. Robert Newhart, United Methodist Church, officiated. Interment was in St John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont.⁵
  
• Irvin William Klinger died on 14 June 1975, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 72.¹
• He was buried at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

• Father*: Edwin Guerney Klinger b. 16 Apr 1879, d. 10 Dec 1950
• Mother*: Dorsey Angeline Williard b. 6 Feb 1881, d. 7 May 1952

Ellen Vertie Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 19 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ellen Vertie Klinger was born on 23 February 1904, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard.
• Ellen Vertie Klinger was baptized on 17 January 1905, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She married Walter Daniel Schinkel circa 1922, PA.¹
• Ellen Vertie Klinger married Charles Henry Davidson in 1930, PA.¹
• Ellen Vertie Klinger died on 24 March 1950, Montour Township, Columbia County, PA, at age 46.^1,2
• She was buried on 27 March 1950, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: Edwin Guerney Klinger b. 16 Apr 1879, d. 10 Dec 1950
• Mother*: Dorsey Angeline Williard b. 6 Feb 1881, d. 7 May 1952

Clinton John Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 19 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Clinton John Klinger was born on 4 September 1905, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4
• He was the son of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard.
• Clinton John Klinger married Margaret Rachael Sykes, daughter of Burton Sykes and Margaret Lawlor, circa 1927.²
• Clinton John Klinger died on 22 January 1963, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 57.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Clinton J. Klinger
  Clinton John Klinger, a native of Heckscherville, died of a heart attack Wednesday at his home, 1014 W. Chestnut St., Shamokin. He was 57. He had been a resident of Shamokin for 30 years.
  Mr. Klinger was a machinist at Glen Burn Colliery. He was a son of the late Gurney and Dorothy (Willard) Klinger.
  Survivors include his widow, the former Rita Neibauer; one daughter by a previous marriage, Mrs. Andrew Drebitko, of Pottsville, R. D; three brothers, Irvin and Edwin, of Trevorton, and Ralph, of Shamokin.
  Funeral on Saturday afternoon from Farrow Funeral Home of Shamokin, with services by the Rev. Dr. John Luckens, of First Evangelical U. B. Church, and interment in the Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington.
  Pottsville Republican, 25 Jan 1963, Fri, Page 14.⁵
  
• He was buried on 26 January 1963, at Northumberland Memorial Cemetery, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.^2,1,4

• Father*: Edwin Guerney Klinger b. 16 Apr 1879, d. 10 Dec 1950
• Mother*: Dorsey Angeline Williard b. 6 Feb 1881, d. 7 May 1952

Ralph Moses Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 10 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ralph Moses Klinger was born on 6 September 1908, Heckscherville, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard.
• Ralph Moses Klinger married Sarah Roberta McClain, daughter of John Franklin McClain and Minnie May Strauser, circa 1927, PA.¹
• Ralph Moses Klinger died on 9 September 1996, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 88.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ralph M. Klinger
  Ralph M. Klinger, 88, of 246 W. Walnut St., Shamokin, died Monday evening at Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Shamokin. He was stricken ill at his residence Saturday and taken to the hospital.
  Born in Heckscherville, June 6, 1908, he was a son of the late Gurney and Dorothy Willard Klinger. He attended Branchdale schools. He had lived in Shamokin since 1926.
  He served in the Navy in England, France and the Atlantic Theater of Operations during World War II.
  He worked for 48 years for the Shamokin city street department, the last 26 years of which he was foreman, retiring in 1976.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Shamokin, former member and vice president of Shamokin-Coal Township Sewer Authority; life member of the Liberty Hose Company, Shamokin; and member of Patriotic Sons of America
  He was an avid sportsman and one of the founders of the Keystone Fish and Game Club.
  Surviving are his wife, Sarah, Sunbury; a daughter, Roberta Siren, Shamokin; a son, Ralph Klinger Jr., Shamokin; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Farrow Funeral Home, Shamokin. The Revs. Charles and Charlotte Baily and the Rev. Timothy Reichard will officiate. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 11 Sep 1996, Wed, Page 2.⁵
  
• He was buried on 13 September 1996, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^5,1

• Father*: Edwin Guerney Klinger b. 16 Apr 1879, d. 10 Dec 1950
• Mother*: Dorsey Angeline Williard b. 6 Feb 1881, d. 7 May 1952

Arthur G. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Arthur G. Klinger was born on 6 September 1909.^2,1
• He was the son of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard.
• Arthur G. Klinger married Mary F. Beck.
• Arthur G. Klinger died on 29 May 1954, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 44.¹
• He was buried on 3 June 1954, at Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^1,3

• Father*: Edwin Guerney Klinger b. 16 Apr 1879, d. 10 Dec 1950
• Mother*: Dorsey Angeline Williard b. 6 Feb 1881, d. 7 May 1952

Mary F. Beck¹

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2016

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary F. Beck was born on 12 December 1911.²
• She married Arthur G. Klinger, son of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard.
• Mary F. Beck died in September 1993, Northumberland County, PA, at age 81.²
• She was buried at Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²

Sarah Roberta McClain^1,2

• Last Edited: 10 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Roberta McClain was born on 4 February 1909, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^3,1
• She was the daughter of John Franklin McClain and Minnie May Strauser.³
• Sarah Roberta McClain married Ralph Moses Klinger, son of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard, circa 1927, PA.¹
• Sarah Roberta McClain died on 22 August 1998, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 89.^1,3
• She was buried at Odd Fellow Lodge Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^3,1

• Father*: John Franklin McClain³
• Mother*: Minnie May Strauser³

Roberta Ellen Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 2 Apr 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Roberta Ellen Klinger was born on 1 April 1931, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Ralph Moses Klinger and Sarah Roberta McClain.
• Roberta Ellen Klinger married Richard Lloyd Siren circa 1949, PA.²
• Roberta Ellen Klinger died on 22 July 2006, Mountain View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 75.²

• Father*: Ralph Moses Klinger b. 6 Sep 1908, d. 9 Sep 1996
• Mother*: Sarah Roberta McClain b. 4 Feb 1909, d. 22 Aug 1998

Margaret Rachael Sykes^1,2,3

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Margaret Rachael Sykes was born on 24 July 1906, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.^5,3
• She was the daughter of Burton Sykes and Margaret Lawlor.⁴
• Margaret Rachael Sykes married Clinton John Klinger, son of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard, circa 1927.³
• Margaret Rachael Sykes married Bernard J. Kraus before 1940.^6,7
• Margaret Rachael Sykes died on 31 October 1973, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 67.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Kraus Rites
  Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret S. Kraus, West West Terrace, who died Wednesday morning "at Good Samaritan Hospital following a long illness, will be held Saturday morning from the Ritzel Funeral Home, Minersville. Burial will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park. The Rev. D. R: Hunsberger, pastor of United Methodist Church, will officiate.
  Mrs. Kraus was born, in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Burton and Margaret Lawlor Sykes, and lived in this area most of her life. She was a member of United Methodist Church and the Daughters of America Council 114.
  Her husband, Bernard J. Kraus, died two years ago.
  Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy, wife of Andrew J. Drebitko, with whom she lived; two grandchildren, Sharon and Drew Drebitko; a brother. Burton Sykes, Los Angeles, Calif; four sisters. Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Jenkinson, and Jeanette, wife of Louis Feraco, both of Willow Grove; Sara, wife of John Magalon, Upper Darby; Helen, wife of Anthony Schwartz, Blue Bell.
  Pottsville Republican, November 1, 1973, Page 2.⁴
  
• She was buried at Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA.⁸

• Father*: Burton Sykes⁴
• Mother*: Margaret Lawlor⁴

Dorothy Ellen Klinger

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dorothy Ellen Klinger was born on 2 June 1928, Branchdale, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Clinton John Klinger and Margaret Rachael Sykes.
• Dorothy Ellen Klinger married Andrew J. Drebitko Sr., son of Michael Drebitko and Suzanna Urban, on 2 July 1950, SS Peter and Paul Church, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5
• Dorothy Ellen Klinger died on 15 February 2024, Geisinger/St Lukes Hospital, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 95.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Dorothy Ellen Drebitko
  February 15, 2024
  Dorothy Ellen Drebitko, 95, of West West Terrace, passed away Thursday, February 15th at Geisinger/St Lukes Hospital after a sudden illness.
  Born in Branchdale, PA, Dorothy spent her early childhood years in Philadelphia, PA, followed by a return to her coal roots in School Row, Branchdale, at the age of 8. She was an only child born to Margaret (Sykes) Klinger and Clint Klinger. After Margaret’s divorce, she married Bernard Kraus, who spoiled Dorothy and created their wonderful life on School Row. Dorothy always thought of Bernie as her father and loved him from deep within her heart. Dorothy never had a bad word nor bad thought about anyone in this world.
  Dorothy’s fond memories of School Row were especially blessed with her meeting her mischievous young neighbor who grew into the love of her life. Dorothy married Andrew (Red) Drebitko on July 2, 1950, and their lifelong journey throughout the world began. Dorothy always said that Margaret loved Andy at least as much as her, if not maybe even more! Dorothy attended St Mary’s Star of the Sea school in Branchdale and the Reilly Township High School. The friendships that Dorothy created in those early years literally lasted a lifetime with Geraldine Doyle and Dorothy remaining friends for over 80 years!
  Dorothy was one of the oldest breast cancer survivors, having been treated in the early 1960’s.
  Dorothy was the founder and proprietor of the past Daisy Boutique in Minersville. She was proud to be a founding member of the Ladies Booster Club in Branchdale, and the undefeated Sockettes women’s softball team. She enjoyed bowling and traveling “anywhere at anytime”, even if it was in one of Andy’s small airplanes but it was going somewhere fun!
  Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave her the most joy in life.
  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by an infant daughter and her beloved grandson, AJ Drebitko, in 2006.
  Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Sharon Kolenick (Leo), West West Terrace and her son Andrew “Drew” Jr. (Michele Leonard), Minersville, PA. Her daughter in-law Michele was like her second daughter and her son-in-law Leo, along with daughter Sharon, welcomed her into their home and cared for her for the past few years. She is also survived by granddaughters Laurie Marks (Harold), West West Terrace, Heather Diulio (Jon), Stockton, CA., and her most prized grandson Jonathan Drebitko (Jess Demcher), McKeensburg, PA. She is also survived by the centers of her universe, her great grandchildren Harry Marks, Elliandra Marks, Nathan Marks, Andrew Marks, Annabelle Diulio, Evelyn Diulio and Jonathan G (J) Drebitko.
  All are respectfully invited to attend a Visitation from 8:30am to10:30am, Tuesday, February 20 at the Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville. A Funeral Service officiated by the Rev. Mark Fesniak at 10:00 am. Interment services will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, PA.
  In lieu of flowers, friends and relatives are asked to make a donation to the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. www.give2.chop.edu/give. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc, Minersville is entrusted with the arrangements.²
  
• She was buried on 20 February 2024, at Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Clinton John Klinger b. 4 Sep 1905, d. 22 Jan 1963
• Mother*: Margaret Rachael Sykes b. 24 Jul 1906, d. 31 Oct 1973
• Step-father: Bernard J. Kraus¹ b. 21 Jul 1907, d. 26 Sep 1971

Walter Daniel Schinkel¹

• Last Edited: 17 Mar 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Walter Daniel Schinkel was born circa 1902, PA.¹
• He married Ellen Vertie Klinger, daughter of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard, circa 1922, PA.¹
• Walter Daniel Schinkel was buried in 1924, at Lutheran Cemetery, Llewellyn, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He died in 1924, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

Helen C. Williams¹

• Last Edited: 17 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Helen C. Williams was born on 1 August 1904, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,1
• She was the daughter of John A. Williams and Mary Elizabeth Spitzner.²
• Helen C. Williams married Edwin Gurney Klinger Jr., son of Edwin Guerney Klinger and Dorsey Angeline Williard, PA.¹
• Helen C. Williams died on 7 October 1995, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 91.^4,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Helen C. Klinger, 91, of Tremont, died Saturday, Oct. 7, at her home.
  Bom in Tremont, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Mary Elizabeth Spitzner Williams.
  She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Barry Township, Tremont Township, Tremont School District and Pine Grove School District.
  She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Tremont, and its Women's Auxiliary; was past president of Tremont Woman's Club; and was a Red Cross worker for many years.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin G., in 1966, and several brothers and sisters.
  Surviving are a son, Edwin W., Tremont; a daughter, H. Cassandra Eisenhauer, Tremont; nine grandchildren; six great­grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday from Mninig-Berger Funeral Home, Tremont. The Rev. Verle Shumacher will cciate. Interment will be in the German Reformed Cemetery, Tremont.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 09 Oct 1995, Mon, Page 2.³
  
• She was buried on 10 October 1995, at Old Reformed Church Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: John A. Williams²
• Mother*: Mary Elizabeth Spitzner²

Catherine Irene Sitlinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Catherine Irene Sitlinger also went by the name of Kate.¹
• She was born on 20 November 1888, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4,2
• She was the daughter of George Edward Sitlinger and Sarah Louise Good.²
• Catherine Irene Sitlinger was baptized on 6 January 1889, Simeon Reformed Church, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She married Moses Alvin Williard, son of Jonathan Carl Williard and Elmira Myah Klinger, on 18 June 1910, Friedens Reformed Church, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,2
• Catherine Irene Sitlinger died in 1961.
• She died on 26 August 1961, Dauphin County, PA, at age 72.^3,2
• She was buried on 30 August 1961, at Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2

• Father*: George Edward Sitlinger² b. 19 Sep 1862, d. 17 Oct 1925
• Mother*: Sarah Louise Good² b. 26 Dec 1866, d. 15 Dec 1889

Sarah Arlene Williard^1,2

• Last Edited: 24 Dec 2011

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Arlene Williard was born on 8 April 1922, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2
• She was the daughter of Harvey McKinley Williard and Carrie Minerva Snyder.
• Sarah Arlene Williard married Alvin Ray Williard, son of Moses Alvin Williard and Catherine Irene Sitlinger.
• Sarah Arlene Williard married Alvin Ray Williard, son of Moses Alvin Williard and Catherine Irene Sitlinger, on 12 April 1941, Zion (Klinger's) Lutheran Church, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2
• Sarah Arlene Williard died on 13 August 2005, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.²

• Father*: Harvey McKinley Williard b. 16 Mar 1897, d. 23 Dec 1934
• Mother*: Carrie Minerva Snyder b. 10 May 1898, d. 10 Mar 1980