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Clifton Rearick Specht

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Clifton Rearick Specht was born on 15 January 1919.¹
• He was the son of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Clifton Rearick Specht died in June 1982, at age 63.²

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Ellen Endora Specht

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ellen Endora Specht was born on 28 March 1920, Tharptown, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Ellen Endora Specht married Banks E. Bilger on 5 August 1937, Hagerstown, Washington County, MD.²
• Ellen Endora Specht died on 27 July 2005, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 85.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ellen E. Bilger, 85, RR3 Selinsgrove
  SELINSGROVE -- Ellen E. Bilger, 85, of RR3 Selinsgrove, passed away at noon Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
  She was born March 28, 1920, on Palm Sunday in Tharptown, a daughter of the, late Crayton H. Sr. arid Alice E. (Klinger) Specht. On Aug. 5, 1937, she eloped to Hagerstown, Md., and married Banks E. Bilger, who preceded her in death on March 14, 1978.
  Ellen was educated at the White Top School and later attended Freeburg High School.
  She was employed in silk mills in Middleburg and Selinsgrove.
  Mrs. Bilger was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Kreamer.
  She enjoyed mowing grass with her riding mower, doing crossword puzzles, sewing, watching the "Pennsylvania Polka Show," talking to her friends on the phone and collecting model cars. Her greatest joys were her daily Bible . readings, and her weekly trip with her sister, Wanda, to the Farmers Market and Auction.
  Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Richard B. and Susan Bilger of Weaver, Ala., Brian K. and Janet Bilger, and Michael E. Bilger, all of rural Middleburg; three daughters and sons-in-law, Louise E. and Bob E. Swope of rural Selinsgrove, Brenda S. and Steve Shaw of Kreamer, and Kathy A. and Andrew Cressman of Caldwell, Idaho; 15 grandchildren, Mary Ellen Bilger and companion Shane Gulliver, Richard A. Bilger and wife Mel, Wade Bilger and fiance Jessica, Michael Williams and wife Pattv. Renee Swope and fiance Matt Keller, Justin Swope, Aaron Bilger, Tanya "Tonya" Walburn, Tara Walburn and fiance Daniel Hoffman, Corey Shaw, Eric Shaw, Amber Bilger and companion Donald Houser, Christina Bilger, Karirie Cressman and. companion Jeremiah Frey, and Adam Cressman; seven greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandson, Austin Bilger; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Wilda Hackenberg of Winfield, Wanda and Gerald Long of rural Selinsgrove, and Ruth Cook and Mariam Specht, both of Sunbury; and one sister-in-law, Esther Specht of Rochester, N.Y.
  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Ernest Banks Bilger and Kane Walburn; four brothers, Clifton Specht Sr., Charles Specht, Edwin Specht and Crayton Specht Jr., in infancy; and one sister in infancy, Hattie Marie Specht.
  Visitors may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selinsgrove, where the funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with her son-in-law, Pastor Andrew Cressman, officiating.
  Burial will be in Erdley's Church Cemetery, Smalsh Barrick Road, Middleburg.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 29 Jul 2005, Fri, Page 15.²
  

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Banks E. Bilger

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Banks E. Bilger married Ellen Endora Specht, daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger, on 5 August 1937, Hagerstown, Washington County, MD.¹
• Banks E. Bilger died on 14 March 1978.¹

Wilda Pauline Specht

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Wilda Pauline Specht is also referred to as Hilda T. in some sources.¹
• She was born on 8 February 1922, Tharptown, Northumberland County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Wilda Pauline Specht married Marlyn S. Hackenburg on 21 December 1938.³
• Wilda Pauline Specht died on 29 August 2010, Winfield, Union County, PA, at age 88, at her home.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  — WINFIELD — Wilda P. Hackenberg, 88, of Route 204, passed away early Sunday evening, Aug. 29, 2010, at her home.
  She was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Tharptown, a daughter of the late Crayton and Alice (Klinger) Specht. On Dec. 21, 1938, she married Marlyn S. Hackenberg, who preceded her in death on June 25, 2003.
  Wilda attended White Top School and Freeburg High School.
  Wilda was a homemaker most of her life, but was employed at J.G. Ott Manufacturing, Selinsgrove, and Bob Rader chicken dressing plant, Lithia Springs.
  She enjoyed bird watching, crossword puzzles, flowers and making craft items with plastic canvas to give to her friends. She was also active in the Senior Citizen Center, Penns Creek.
  She is survived by five grandchildren, Larry Hackenberg, of Winfield, Ronald Boonie, of Middleburg, and Cindy Loss, Brenda Kerstetter and Debra Beachel, all of Middleburg; 19 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wanda Long, of Selinsgrove, Ruth Cook, of Sunbury, and Miriam Specht, of Montandon; and a son-in-law, Randall Boonie, of Winfield.
  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy L. Boonie; four brothers, Clifton, Charles, Edwin and Crayton Specht; and two sisters, Hattie Specht and Ellen Bilger.
  Friends and family will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Hummel Funeral Home, 574 Hill St., Middleburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday with Pastor Harry H. Harter officiating.
  Burial will be in Globe Mills Cemetery, Middleburg.
  Contributions in Wilda’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to SUN Home Health Hospice, 61 Duke St., Northumberland, PA 17857.
  Published in the Sunbury Daily Item August 30, 2010.³
  
• She was buried on 2 September 2010, at Globe Mills Cemetery, Middleburg, Snyder County, PA.³

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Marlyn S. Hackenburg¹

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marlyn S. Hackenburg was born on 4 November 1917.²
• He married Wilda Pauline Specht, daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger, on 21 December 1938.¹
• Marlyn S. Hackenburg died on 25 June 2003, at age 85.¹

Charles Theodore Specht

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Theodore Specht was born on 25 September 1923.¹
• He was the son of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Charles Theodore Specht married Esther Miller circa 1946.²
• Charles Theodore Specht died on 23 October 1993, at age 70. At the time of his death, Charles was living in the vicinity of Rochester, NY.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Charles T. Specht, 70, Rochester, N.Y.
  Once of Snyder County
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Charles T, "Whitey" Specht, 70, of Rochester died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1993, at Highland Hospital after a lengthy illness.
  Born Sept. 25, 1923, in Shamokin, Pa., and raised in Snyder County, Pa., he was a son of the late Creighton and Alice (Klinger) Specht. He was married to the former Esther Miller for 47 years.
  Mr. Specht was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in New Guinea, Northern Solomons, Southern Philippines, Luzon and Australia. He was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Washington state.
  He had been employed as a machinist.
  He attended Calvary Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, Medina.
  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Terry of Kendall; one daughter, Linda McGuire of Holley; one brother, Edwin of Troxelville RD, Pa; five sisters, Ellen Bilger of Selinsgrove, Pa., Wanda Long of Selinsgrove RD3, Wilda Hackenberg of Selinsgrove RD1 and Ruth Cook and Miriam Specht, both of Sunbury, Pa; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, Clifton.
  The funeral was conducted Tuesday at the Merrill-Grinnell Inc. Funeral Home, Albion. Burial was in Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion.
  Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 27 Oct 1993, Wed, Page 13.²
  
• He was buried at Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, NY.⁴

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Esther Miller

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Esther Miller was born on 29 March 1930.¹
• She married Charles Theodore Specht, son of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger, circa 1946.²
• Esther Miller died on 5 November 2005, at age 75.¹
• She was buried at Mount Albion Cemetery, Albion, Orleans County, NY.¹

Crayton Homer Specht

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Crayton Homer Specht was born on 19 October 1925.¹
• He was the son of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Crayton Homer Specht died in 1928.¹
• He died before 2010.²

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Hattie Marie Specht

• Last Edited: 2 Jul 2005

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Hattie Marie Specht was born on 1 January 1927.
• She was the daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Hattie Marie Specht died in 1927.¹

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Wanda May Specht

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Wanda May Specht was born on 28 December 1927, Snyder County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Wanda May Specht married Gerald Bilger Long, son of Ernest W. Long and Hetty Bilger, on 1 May 1948, Salem Lutheran Parish Parsonage, Kreamer, Snyder County, PA.³
• Wanda May Specht died on 9 July 2014, Snyder County, PA, at age 86.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Wanda M. Long, 86, Kreamer
  KREAMER Wanda M. Long, 86, passed away peacefully at her home near Kreamer on Wednesday evening, July 9, 2014.
  She was born Dec. 28, 1927, at White Top, Snyder County, a daughter of the late Crayton and Alice (Klinger) Specht. Wanda had many fond memories of growing up there at their orchard farm during the Depression. Wanda was married to Gerald "Jim" Long on May 1, 1948. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary two months ago. Like many of their generation, they lived in their home for more than six decades.
  She was mainly a home-maker when her children were younger. She was employed at different times in her life at several local factories including Westinghouse, the Beaver Springs Shoe factory, Miss L'Aiglon and Phillips Industry.
  Wanda acquired an interest in antiques and collectibles, and for four decades, she was an avid flea market vendor, selling treasures she found at yard sales to her customers. She also collected thousands of records, some for herself and some for resale.
  Wanda was a regular "mall walker," and many people would comment on her daily commitment to this activity, which she did for 20 years. She also had a lifelong love for crossword and Sudoku puzzles.
  She leaves behind her husband, Jim, and four children and their spouses, Beverly and Lew Rapp, Melanie Long, Rebecca Simpson and Anthony and Mary Long; 10 grandchildren, David Benfer, Wendy McDermott, Allis Womer, Palmer Simpson, Jenny Zerbe, April Springs, Sarah Long, Naomi Shaffer, Jaimie Whaley and Grace Long; seven great-grandchildren, Ronin, Amy, Hannah, Aidan, Sophia, Cedric and Ciara; one great-great grandson, Eric; two sisters, Ruth Cook and Miriam Specht; numerous nieces and nephews; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Earl Long, Emma Metzger, Carl Long and wife Jean, Barbara Smith and husband Ron, Rosalie Wimer and husband Bill, Ronnie Long and wife Frances, Barry Long and wife Bonnie and Galen Long and wife Beth.
  Wanda was preceded in death by four brothers, Clifton, Charles, Crayton and Edwin Specht; three sisters, Ellen Bilger, Wilda Hackenburg and Hattie Specht; one grandson, Marty Rapp, and one great-great-grandson, Zane.
  The viewing will be held from noon to 2 Saturday at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selinsgrove, followed by the funeral at 2 with Pastor Amanda K. Range officiating.
  Burial will be in St. Paul's (Erdley's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Smalsh Barrick Road, Middleburg. There will be a reception at the Kreamer firehall, and friends and family are invited.
  Instead of having flowers sent to the funeral home, people are asked to donate that amount to the American Red Cross. Thank you, we appreciate it. The family would like to extend a sincere thank-you to her loving caregiver, Francoise Wall, and to the services of SUN Home Health and Hospice and the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 11 Jul 2014, Fri, Page B5.⁴
  
• She was buried at Saint Pauls Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Middleburg, Snyder County, PA.²

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Gerald Bilger Long

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Gerald Bilger Long was born on 2 August 1925, Paxtonville, Snyder County, PA.²
• He was the son of Ernest W. Long and Hetty Bilger.^1,2
• Gerald Bilger Long married Wanda May Specht, daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger, on 1 May 1948, Salem Lutheran Parish Parsonage, Kreamer, Snyder County, PA.¹
• Gerald Bilger Long died on 11 November 2014, Kreamer, Snyder County, PA, at age 89.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Gerald B. Long, 89, Kreamer
  KREAMER -- Gerald B. "Jim" Long, 89, went into eternity peacefully from his home near Kreamer on Tuesday evening, Nov. 11, 2014.
  He was born in Snyder County, on Aug . 2, 1925, to William "Ernie" and Hetty G. Long (Bilger) Long. Jim grew up on the farms of two of his uncles. He acquired a lifelong work ethic from them.
  When he was up for military service, Jim joined the Navy and served on a LST carrier in the Pacific Theater during World War II. At that time, he had a boxing "career" onboard ship. Once he was discharged, he continued boxing locally for a while.
  Jim was married to Wanda M. Specht on May 1, 1948. Before she passed away in July, they marked the 66th anniversary of their marriage. They had four children.
  He worked several jobs to support his young family. For seven years, he even worked out-of-state, coming home on weekends when the weather was good. Then, he was hired by ACF, Milton, to weld railroad cars. Jim retired from there at age 62. Being the hard worker that he was, when he was called to work part-time as a night watchman at Bingman and Son Lumber, Jim worked 19 more years.
  After their children were grown, Jim and Wanda traveled to many states and a few foreign countries, especially Haiti. While on one "mission" trip to Haiti, he helped to build a house for a Haitian friend. For several years, Jim, his wife and her one sister took clothing and OTC supplies to poor people living in villages near that house in Haiti.
  One thing Jim's family likes to recall is a habit he had when on vacations anywhere. He'd arrive at a town like Bozeman, Mont., for example, and he's say, I'll be back. Then, he'd be gone a couple of hours walking and scoping out this new territory.
  Jim was mechanically inclined and did work on family cars up until repairs needed technicians to do them. He also was handy at carpentry. Once, he took apart an old barn and built a four-car garage.
  For about four years, he was assistant scoutmaster for the Kreamer Boy Scout troops.
  He was a kind and generous man who liked to joke a lot.
  Jim leaves behind four children and their spouses, Beverly Rapp and husband Lew, Melanie Long, Rebecca Simpson and Anthony Long and wife Mary; 10 grandchildren, David Benfer, Wendy McDermott, Allis Womer, Palmer Simpson, Jen Zerbe, April Springs, Sarah Long, Naomi Shaffer, Jaimie Wha-ley and Grace Long; seven great-grandchildren, Amy, Hannah, Aiden, Sophia, Cedric, Ciera and Ronin; and one great-grandson, Eric.
  One grandson, Marty Rapp, and one great-grandson, Zane, are deceased.
  All of them only ever called him "Pop."
  In addition, Jim leaves behind three sisters, Emma Metzger, Barbara Smith and husband Ron and Rosalie Wimer and husband Bill; five brothers, Earl Long, Carl Long and wife Jean, Ronnie Long and wife Frances, Barry Long and wife Bonnie and Galen Long and wife Beth; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Cook and Miriam Specht; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  Jim was preceded in death by one sister, Molly Long Heiser, and two brothers, Orvis Long and Paul Long.
  The viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High St., Selinsgrove, followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steve Hoke officiating.
  Burial with military honors by American Legion Post 25 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6631, both of Selinsgrove, in St. Paul's (Erd-ley's) Lutheran Church Cemetery, Smalsh Barrick Road. A reception for family and friends will follow.
  Instead of sending floral arrangements, people are asked to donate the amount they would have spent to the American Red Cross. Thank you. We appreciate it.
  The family also extends thanks to the SUN Home Health and Hospice agency and the Union-Snyder Agency on Aging for their help and guidance this past year.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 13 Nov 2014, Thu, Page B5.³
  
• He was buried at Saint Pauls Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery, Middleburg, Snyder County, PA.²

• Father*: Ernest W. Long¹
• Mother*: Hetty Bilger²

Ruth Iris Specht

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ruth Iris Specht was born on 10 July 1929, Middleburg, Snyder County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Ruth Iris Specht married Ronald W. Cook, son of William Cook and Anna Avery, on 20 November 1967.^2,3
• Ruth Iris Specht died on 18 November 2022, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 93.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ruth I. Cook
  July 10, 1929-November 18, 2022
  Ruth I. Cook, 93, of South Third Street, Sunbury, passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at her home.
  Ruth was born July 10, 1929, in Middleburg, a daughter of the late Crayton and Alice (Klinger) Specht. In November of 1967 she married Ronald W. Cook who preceded her in death in November of 2001.
  She was of the Lutheran faith.
  Mrs. Cook is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Marilyn and Carl "Bucher" Carr of Winfield, Debbie Bowlin and companion Ron Bickel of Sunbury, Bonnie and Daniel Estill of Mechanicsburg, Tracy and Timothy Thomson of Selinsgrove; one son, David Flowers of Mount Pleasant Mills; and her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by daughters, Carol Glasgow, Diane Kelly, Patricia Taylor and one daughter in infancy; one son, Jamie Flowers; and her nine siblings.
  Friends and family may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at the Blank Funeral Home, 395 State St., Sunbury, where funeral services will begin at 11 a.m.
  Burial will follow in Globe Mills Cemetery.
  Published on November 21, 2022.²
  

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Ronald W. Cook

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Ronald W. Cook was born on 11 September 1920, Elyria, OH.¹
• He was the son of William Cook and Anna Avery.¹
• Ronald W. Cook married Ruth Iris Specht, daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger, on 20 November 1967.^2,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ronald W. Cook, 81, Sunbury
  SUNBURY -- Ronald W. Cook, 81, of 133 Race St., died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Veterans' Administration Hospital, Lebanon.
  He was born Sept. 11, 1920, in Elyria, Ohio, a son of the late William and Anna (Avery) Cook. On Nov. 20, 1967, he married the former Ruth I. Specht, who survives.
  Mr. Cook served with the Army in Europe and North Africa during World War U, and was a prisoner of war for two years.
  He was a retired salesman for the Scribners Publishing Company. He had also been employed by Chemical Dynamics Co.
  Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, David Cook of Ohio, and Jamie Flowers and David Flowers, both of Sunbury; seven daughters, Ruth Ann Bowman and Diane Baldwin, both of Ohio, Tracy Keister of Middleburg, Marilyn Carr of Winfield, Debbie Bowlin of Lexington, Ky., Bonnie Bintavihok of Enola, and Patricia Taylor of Sunbury; 28 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lois Scarborough of Houston, Texas.
  He was preceded in death by two daughters, Carol and Diane; a grandson, Robert; and a sister, Enid.
  Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Horn, 395 State St., Sunbury. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home by the Rev. John E. Fenton.
  Burial, with full military honors, will be in Globe Mills Cemetery, RR3 Middleburg.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 03 Dec 2001, Mon, Page 6.¹
  
• Ronald W. Cook died in November 2021, at age 101.²

• Father*: William Cook¹
• Mother*: Anna Avery¹

Edwin Clair Specht

• Last Edited: 29 Sep 2010

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Edwin Clair Specht was born on 27 September 1933.¹
• He was the son of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Edwin Clair Specht died on 25 August 1995, at age 61; At the time of his death, Edwin was living in the vicinity of Sunbury, PA.²

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Miriam Elizabeth Specht

• Last Edited: 22 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Miriam Elizabeth Specht was born on 20 December 1933.¹
• She was the daughter of Crayton Homer Specht and Alice Elise Klinger.
• Some sources record that Miriam Elizabeth Specht was born on 20 December 1935, Washington Township, Snyder County, PA.²
• She died on 30 November 2018, Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, Union County, PA, at age 84.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Miriam E. Specht
  December 20, 1935 ~ November 30, 2018 (age 82)
  Miriam E. Specht, 82, of Front St. Sunbury, PA passed away at Evangelical Community Hospital on November 30, 2018.
  Miriam was born on December 20, 1935 in Washington Twsp. (Whitetop), PA the daughter of the late Crayton H. and Alice E. (Klinger) Specht.
  Miriam lived a full and fulfilling life after her graduation from Freeburg High School in 1953. To fund her growing family and supply for her many ministries, she worked as a seamstress in the garment industry.
  Miriam’s faith was precious to her and she shared her faith within her church at Otterbein UMC, singing, serving and teaching; she was the 1977 Mother of the year. Miriam took her faith to the world as she ministered with the Yokefellows at the Lewisburg Prison. She also did missionary work in Haiti, traveling there seventeen times teaching English, assisting with their health needs (they called her Dr. Miriam), and worshipping together with them.
  Miriam was crafty, making doll clothes embroidering, and crocheting. She also enjoyed reading doing working in her flower beds and traveling.
  Miriam is survived by her three daughters, Marilee and George Hauck of New Berlin, Shirley and John Moyer of Danville, Judy and Michael McHale of Sunbury, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and sister Ruth Cook.
  Miriam was preceded in death by son in law Daniel Kovilaritch and eight siblings.
  Friends and family may visit at the David T. Zweier Funeral Home, Inc. at 157 Chestnut St. Sunbury, PA. on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 10 to 11 am. The Funeral service will follow, officiated by Rev. Leslie Halchak. Interment will follow at Globe Mills Cemetery, Kreamer, PA.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation PO Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.
  Condolences may be made at davidzweierfuneralhome.com.²
  
• She was buried on 6 December 2018, at Globe Mills Cemetery, Kreamer, Snyder County, PA.²

• Father*: Crayton Homer Specht b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 1 Oct 1949
• Mother*: Alice Elise Klinger b. 26 Sep 1895, d. 30 Mar 1989

Charles Frazier Klinger

• Last Edited: 17 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Frazier Klinger was born on 22 May 1922, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of John Frazier Klinger and Sarah Elizabeth Ross.
• Charles Frazier Klinger married Martha E. Martin, daughter of Arthur Benjamin Martin and Anna Elizabeth Keller, on 24 May 1952.³
• Charles Frazier Klinger died on 27 August 2007, at age 85.^4,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Charles F. Klinger
  Charles F. Klinger, 85, of New Oxford, died Aug. 27, 2007 at his home. He was the husband of Martha E. (Martin) Klinger, his wife of 55 years.
  Born May 22, 1922 in Northumberland County, he was the son of the late John F. and Sara (Ross) Klinger.
  A graduate of Sunbury High School, Charles served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. Mr. Klinger was a former Adams County Dairy Supervisor and the owner of KlingAyr Farms for 55 years.
  In 1977 he was named Outstanding Adams County Conservation Farmer and in 1978 he was named Region IV Outstanding Young Farmer. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Farmers Association, Adams County Farmers Association and a former member of the York Springs Young Farmers. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford and the Marian Oxfordites.
  He had served on the Adams County Extension board, the Adams County D.H.I.A. board, as well as his parish council. Mr. Klinger was a life member of the National Rifle Association.
  In addition to his wife, his survivors include two daughters, Elaine E. Gilbert and husband James L. Gilbert of York Springs and Mary Ann K. Oyler and husband William J. Oyler of Biglerville. Mr. Klinger is also survived by three grandsons, Vincent J. Gilbert, Joel G. Gilbert and Jacob K. Oyler as well as three granddaughters, Sara A. Oyler, Katrina M. Oyler and Anna E. Gilbert; one brother, Richard Klinger of Danville; and five sisters, Betty Hock of Sunbury, June Reitz of Sunbury, Shirley Klinger of Ray, Utah, Janet Bale of Nampa, Idaho, Josephine Miller of Odenton, Md; and a sister-in- law, Sally Klinger of Anchorage, Alaska plus many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, John Klinger of Anchorage, Alaska.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Carlisle St., New Oxford with Father Daniel P. O’Brien as celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A viewing will be held Friday, Aug. 31 at the Feiser Funeral Home Inc., 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, from 6-8 p.m., with prayers at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Carlisle St., New Oxford, PA or Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA.
  Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.
  The Gettysburg Times (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania), 29 Aug 2007, Wed, Page 2.²
  
• He was buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Oxford Township, Adams County, PA.⁵

• Father*: John Frazier Klinger b. 5 Sep 1898, d. 22 Sep 1968
• Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Ross b. 5 Dec 1898, d. 28 Nov 1972

Martha E. Martin

• Last Edited: 17 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Martha E. Martin was born on 12 November 1928, Gettysburg, Adams County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Arthur Benjamin Martin and Anna Elizabeth Keller.¹
• Martha E. Martin married Charles Frazier Klinger, son of John Frazier Klinger and Sarah Elizabeth Ross, on 24 May 1952.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Martha E. Klinger
  101928 - 2020
  New Oxford - Martha E. (Martin) Klinger, passed away unexpectedly at her home November 14th just two days after her 92nd birthday. She was the wife of the late Charles F. Klinger, who died August 27, 2007.
  Martha was born November 12, 1928, in Gettysburg, the daughter of the late A.B. and Anna (Keller) Martin.
  A graduate of Gettysburg High School, she went on to earn a degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg State Teachers College. Martha began her teaching career in the Harrisburg School District. Later she taught first grade in the Bermudian Springs School District at East Berlin Elementary until her retirement.
  On May 24, 1952, she married Charles F. Klinger and they began a successful dairy operation- KlingAyrFarms. Martha continued to have a keen interest in the farm until her death.
  Martha was a 4-H leader in the county for many years, and taught religious education in her parish, along with other volunteer activities. She was a member of the Adams County Retired Teachers and the Adams County Farmers Association. Martha was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Oxford.
  Martha is survived by two daughters, Elaine K. Gilbert and her husband James of York Springs, and Mary Ann K. Oyler and her husband William of Biglerville; six grandchildren, Vincent Gilbert and his wife Erin, Joel Gilbert and his wife Daniela, Anna Gilbert, Sara Baldwin and her husband Bruce, Jacob Oyler and his wife Elizabeth and Katrina Hill and her husband Zachariah; six great grandchildren, Rebecca Baldwin, Lucy Oyler, Harvey Oyler, Maximus Hill, Alexander Hill and Elizabeth Gilbert; two brothers, Bernard Martin and Lawrence Martin, both of Gettysburg and four sisters, Edie Rion of Warminster, Helen Weikert of Biglerville, Betty Leatherman of New Oxford, and Nancy Irvin of Dover. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Catherine Flickinger and a brother, Vincent Martin.
  Martha was an inspiration to all who knew her. Having contracted polio at age 12, she went on to lead an active, productive life on the farm and professionally. She helped many along the way, always willing to take in a stranger. Even at 92, she was still making new friends and advocating for others.
  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 10 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 106 Carlisle St, New Oxford, with Rev. Keith Carroll officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincoln Way West, New Oxford, is in charge of arrangements. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.
  Evening Sun from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2020.¹
  
• Martha E. Martin was buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, Oxford Township, Adams County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: Arthur Benjamin Martin¹
• Mother*: Anna Elizabeth Keller¹

Richard Gabriel Klinger

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Richard Gabriel Klinger was born on 21 February 1925, Plum Creek, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of John Frazier Klinger and Sarah Elizabeth Ross.
• Some sources record that Richard Gabriel Klinger was born on 21 February 1923, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.³
• He married Dorothy Louise Mangus, daughter of Orville George Mangus and Rose J. McGough, on 4 August 1944, Colbert County, AL.^3,4,2,5
• Richard Gabriel Klinger died on 18 November 2008, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 83.²
• Newspaper Obituary:
  DANVILLE - Richard G. "Dick" Klinger, 83, of 19 Scenic Drive, passed away at Geisinger Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.
  He was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Plum Creek, a son of the late John and Sarah (Ross) Klinger. He was married for 64 years to the former Dorothy Mangus, who survives.
  Dick served his country for 20 years in the Air Force.
  He was employed for 27 years at Merck, Riverside, as a first line supervisor.
  Dick was a member of First Baptist Church, Danville.
  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Richard Byerly of Rebuck; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Sharon Klinger of Riverside; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five sisters, June and Betty, both of Sunbury, Jeanette and Shirley, both of Utah, and Josephine of Maryland.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Jr. and Charles Klinger.
  Friends may visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 20 Brookside Drive, followed by the funeral at 11 with his pastor, the Rev. Dr. Harry Wonderland, assisted by the Rev. David Mouw, officiating.
  Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
  The family will provide flowers. Donations may be made in Dick's memory to First Baptist Church, 20 Brookside Drive, Danville, PA 17821.
  The Brady Funeral Home Inc., 320 Church St., is assisting the Klinger family.
  Published in The Daily Item on 11/20/2008.²
  
• He was buried on 21 November 2008, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville, Montour County, PA.²

• Father*: John Frazier Klinger b. 5 Sep 1898, d. 22 Sep 1968
• Mother*: Sarah Elizabeth Ross b. 5 Dec 1898, d. 28 Nov 1972

Dorothy Louise Mangus¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dorothy Louise Mangus was born on 8 July 1925, Johnstown, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Orville George Mangus and Rose J. McGough.²
• Dorothy Louise Mangus married Richard Gabriel Klinger, son of John Frazier Klinger and Sarah Elizabeth Ross, on 4 August 1944, Colbert County, AL.^1,3,4,2
• Dorothy Louise Mangus died on 28 May 2010, Riverside, Northumberland County, PA, at age 84, at her home on Scenic Drive.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  RIVERSIDE — Dorothy L. Klinger, 84, of 19 Scenic Drive, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2010, at her home.
  She was born July 8, 1925, in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Orville and Rose (McGough) Mangus. She was married for 64 years to Richard "Dick" Klinger who preceded her in death in 2008.
  Dorothy was a devoted homemaker and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville.
  She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Sharon Klinger, of Riverside, one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Richard Byerly, of Rebuck, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Rhoda M. Gordner in 2008.
  Friends will be received from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the Brady Funeral Home, 320 Church St., Danville, followed by the funeral at 1, with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Harry Wonderland presiding.
  Burial will follow at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville.
  Sunbury Daily Item.²
  
• She was buried on 4 June 2010, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville, Montour County, PA.^2,5

• Father*: Orville George Mangus² b. 21 Sep 1896, d. 10 Feb 1974
• Mother*: Rose J. McGough² b. 5 May 1898, d. 8 Mar 1977