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Ruth H. Eisenbrown

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ruth H. Eisenbrown was born on 23 July 1899, Reading, Berks County, PA.^1,2,3
• She was the daughter of Wilson Henry Eisenbrown and Anna Frances Faust.
• At the time of the 1940 Census, Ruth was a librarian at the city library and single, living with her parents in West Reading, Berks County, PA.⁴
• Ruth H. Eisenbrown died on 3 February 1965, Reading Hospital, West Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 65.^2,3
• She was buried on 6 February 1965, at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, PA.^2,3

• Father*: Wilson Henry Eisenbrown b. 24 Aug 1872, d. 28 Apr 1955
• Mother*: Anna Frances Faust b. 10 Feb 1876, d. 22 Jan 1957

Anna May Eisenbrown¹

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Anna May Eisenbrown was born on 14 May 1906, Reading, Berks County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Wilson Henry Eisenbrown and Anna Frances Faust.
• Anna May Eisenbrown married Leon C. Frey, son of Charles W. Frey and Catherine Helfrick, circa September 1937.^3,4
• At the time of the 1950 Census, Anna was divorced and living with her parents in West Reading. At the time of her death, her name was listed as "Anna M. Schmidt" in the Social Security records.^5,6,7
• Anna May Eisenbrown died on 17 March 1994, at age 87.⁸
• She was buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, PA.¹

• Father*: Wilson Henry Eisenbrown b. 24 Aug 1872, d. 28 Apr 1955
• Mother*: Anna Frances Faust b. 10 Feb 1876, d. 22 Jan 1957

Leon C. Frey^1,2

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Leon C. Frey was born on 8 October 1902, Reading, Berks County, PA.^2,4,3
• He was the son of Charles W. Frey and Catherine Helfrick.^2,3
• Leon C. Frey married Anna May Eisenbrown, daughter of Wilson Henry Eisenbrown and Anna Frances Faust, circa September 1937.^1,2
• Leon C. Frey died on 26 February 1964, at age 61.³
• He was buried on 2 March 1964, at Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale, Berks County, PA.^3,5

• Father*: Charles W. Frey²
• Mother*: Catherine Helfrick³

Charles M. Hoffman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Charles M. Hoffman was born on 4 January 1858, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5
• He was the son of Daniel E. Hoffman and Elizabeth Coleman.^2,3
• Charles M. Hoffman married Justina E. Schwalm, daughter of Jacob Schwalm and Justina Klinger, circa 1876.^1,6
• Newspaper obituary:
  CHARLES M. HOFFMAN
  Charles M. Hoffman, 83, a native of Fearnot, died this morning shortly after eight clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Herb, Tremont.
  In ill health for the past several years, he came to Tremont to make his home with his daughter in 1939. During the first week in June of this year his condition became worse and he was critically ill since that time. When he died in his sleep this morning his physician and Mrs. Herb were at his bedside.
  Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hoffman of Fearnot. He had no brothers or sisters. His wife died in 1926. The only survivor is Mrs. Henry Herb, who is their only child.
  He was a member of the United Brethren Church, Fearnot.
  Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but burial will be made in Fearnot. The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. H. Mentzer, pastor of the Fearnot Church, assisted by the Rev. Albert Dambach, pastor of the Tremont United Brethren Church. H. A. Snyder of Tremont will be the funeral director.
  The West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald, July 11, 1941, Page 1.²
  
• Charles M. Hoffman died on 11 July 1941, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.^5,4
• He was buried on 14 July 1941, at Saint Peters United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5

• Father*: Daniel E. Hoffman² b. 18 Dec 1836, d. 28 Sep 1915
• Mother*: Elizabeth Coleman^2,3 b. 12 Jan 1839, d. 31 Oct 1927

Alice Jestina Hoffman¹

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alice Jestina Hoffman was born on 13 December 1876, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Charles M. Hoffman and Justina E. Schwalm.
• Alice Jestina Hoffman married James Saltzer before 1896; Daughter Emma Salter was born in 1896.^3,4,5
• Alice Jestina Hoffman and James Saltzer were divorced in 1898.⁶
• Alice Jestina Hoffman married Henry Grant Herb, son of Henry Herb and Matilda Maurer, on 29 April 1900, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,3,7,8
• Alice Jestina Hoffman died on 14 January 1946, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, at age 69.²
• She was buried on 17 January 1946, at Saint Peters United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,9
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. HENRY G. HERB
  Mrs. Alice Herb, wife of Henry G. Herb, of Spring Street, Tremont, died at 2:15 Monday afternoon in the Allentown General Hospital. In failing health for many months, Mrs. Herb was taken to the Allentown Hospital on Tuesday of the week before her death, and underwent an operation last Friday.
  Bora in Fearnot, she was a daughter of Charles and Justina Schwalm [Hoffman].
  Mrs. Herb was a faithful member of the United Brethren in Christ Church, Tremont, was a member of the church choir and took an active part in the various activities of the church societies.
  Her husband, member of the Tremont Borough School Board for many years and manager of the Williams Valley Lumber Company branch office in Tremont, himself in poor health, went to the hospital last week to visit his wife and when he collapsed there was retained as a patient to undergo an operation this week. However, when his wife's death occurred, the operation was postponed and he was brought home on Wednesday for a temporary stay until after her funeral.
  In addition to her husband, Mrs. Herb is survived by three children, Mrs. Ethel Warner of Reading, Ray, a high school teacher, and Earl, both of Metuchen, New Jersey.
  Her funeral was held from the H. A. Snyder Funeral Home, Tremont, Thursday morning, followed by fur ther services in the Fearnot Church. Interment was made in the Fearnot cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C. I. Summy pastor cf the Tremont United Breth ren Church, and the Rev. H. M Mentzer, of Valley View.
  The West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald (Tremont, Pennsylvania), 18 Jan 1946, Fri, Page 1.¹⁰
  

• Father*: Charles M. Hoffman b. 4 Jan 1858, d. 11 Jul 1941
• Mother*: Justina E. Schwalm b. 11 Aug 1855, d. 9 Mar 1926

James Saltzer^1,2

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• James Saltzer married Alice Jestina Hoffman, daughter of Charles M. Hoffman and Justina E. Schwalm, before 1896; Daughter Emma Salter was born in 1896.^1,2,3
• James Saltzer and Alice Jestina Hoffman were divorced in 1898.⁴

Ethel M. Saltzer

• Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ethel M. Saltzer was born in March 1896.¹
• She was the daughter of James Saltzer and Alice Jestina Hoffman.
• At the time of the 1900 and 1910 Censuses, Ethel was living with her maternal grandparents, Charles and Jestina (Schwalm) Hoffman, in Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• Ethel M. Saltzer married Wilson F. Schaeffer, son of Frank Schaeffer and Elizabeth Fegley, circa 1 November 1911.^4,5
• Ethel M. Saltzer married Elmer Gardner after 1930.⁴
• Ethel M. Saltzer married Lester E. Kerchner, son of William K. Kerchner and Mary Brossman.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Lester M. Kerchner
  Mrs. Ethel M. Kerchner, 73, of Sinking Springs RD5, died in Reading Hospital early Saturday morning. Born in Sacramento, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice (Hoffman) Saltzer.
  Surviving in addition to her husband, Lester, are one son, Elmer G. Gardner, of Reading; one daughter. Grace, wife of Robert Bonawitz, of Schuylkill Haven; two brothers, Ray C. Herb of Aletuchen, N. J; and Earl .Herb of Newfoundland, N. J; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, with interment in Fe72rnot Cemetery, Sacramento. Rev. Ralph E. Starr will officiate.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 01 Feb 1969, Sat, Page 14.⁶
  
• Ethel M. Saltzer died on 1 February 1969, Reading Hospital, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 72.⁷
• She was buried on 5 February 1969, at Saint Peter's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,8

• Father*: James Saltzer
• Mother*: Alice Jestina Hoffman b. 13 Dec 1876, d. 14 Jan 1946

Wilson F. Schaeffer^1,2

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Wilson F. Schaeffer was born on 18 November 1890, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3
• He was the son of Frank Schaeffer and Elizabeth Fegley.³
• Wilson F. Schaeffer married Ethel M. Saltzer, daughter of James Saltzer and Alice Jestina Hoffman, circa 1 November 1911.^1,5
• Wilson F. Schaeffer died on 26 May 1929, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 38.³
• He was buried on 29 May 1929, at Saint Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2

• Father*: Frank Schaeffer³
• Mother*: Elizabeth Fegley³

Grace Alice Schaeffer¹

• Last Edited: 14 Jan 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Grace Alice Schaeffer was born on 6 May 1912, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Wilson F. Schaeffer and Ethel M. Saltzer.
• Grace Alice Schaeffer married Edward B. Chapman, son of John B. Chapman and Dora J. Kiehl, circa 1930.^4,5
• In 1940, Grace and her husband Edward Chapman were living in Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, with their daughter Shirley. Edward was killed with serving with the US army in Luxembourg on February 10, 1945.⁶
• Grace Alice Schaeffer married Robert Ellsworth Bonawitz, son of Edward Bonawitz and Maggie Koch, on 23 March 1946, Tremont United Brethren Church, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^7,8
• Grace Alice Schaeffer died on 12 October 1971, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 59.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Robert Bonawitz
  Funeral services for Grace Bonawitz, 60, Schuylkill Haven wife of Robert Bonawitz, were conducted this morning in Pottsville with burial in St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Pine Grove. She died Tuesday afternoon after suffering a heart attack while cutting grass at her home.
  A former resident of Pine Grove, she was a beautician and a past president of these organizations: Pine Grove American Legion Auxiliary, the Pine Grove VFW Auxiliary, Pine Grove Business and Professional Womens Club and the auxiliary to the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Schuylkill Forest No. 50. She was also a past royal matron of Amaranth Circle, Pottsville; past worthy high priestess of the White Shrine of Pottsville, and a member of the Oriental Shrine, Reading.
  Surviving are her husband, Robert; two daughters, Shirley, wife of Glenn A. Furman, Palmyra, and Michele, wife of Richard L. Wetzel, Tremont; a brother, Elmer G. Gardner, Reading, and three grand-children.
  The Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania), 15 Oct 1971, Fri, Page 2.^9,10,11
  
• She was buried on 15 October 1971, at Saint John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.^10,9

• Father*: Wilson F. Schaeffer b. 18 Nov 1890, d. 26 May 1929
• Mother*: Ethel M. Saltzer b. Mar 1896, d. 1 Feb 1969

Robert Ellsworth Bonawitz¹

• Last Edited: 14 Jan 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert Ellsworth Bonawitz was born on 11 October 1911, Rausch Creek, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• He was the son of Edward Bonawitz and Maggie Koch.²
• Robert Ellsworth Bonawitz married Grace Alice Schaeffer, daughter of Wilson F. Schaeffer and Ethel M. Saltzer, on 23 March 1946, Tremont United Brethren Church, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4
• Robert Ellsworth Bonawitz died on 8 May 1987, Villas, Cape May County, NJ, at age 75.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Robert E. Bonawitz
  Robert E. Bonawitz, 75, of 13 Hazlewood Ave., Villas, N.J., died Friday in his home.
  He was born in Tremont Township and resided in Schuylkill Haven before moving to Villas 13 years ago.
  He was a retired supervisor for Fox Knapp, Pine Grove.
  Mr. Bonawitz served with the Army during World War II.
  He was a member of Pine Grove Lodge 409 of the Masons, Lodge Council Chapter Consistory, Rajah Temple Shrine, Harrisburg, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Schuylkill Forest 50, Schuylkill Shrine Club, American Legion Post of Pine Grove, Ex-Servicemen's Club, Pine Grove, and he was a former treasurer of Villas Civic Club.
  Surviving are his wife, Margaret S; two daughters, Shirley Furman, Palmyra and Michelle Wetzel, Pine Grove; seven stepchildren, 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Esther Williams, and Mary Vigurs, both of Villas, and Matilda Fox, Pine Grove.
  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from Evoy Funeral Home, Bashore Road, Lower Township, N J. Burial will be in Cape May County Veterans' Cemetery, Middle Township, NJ.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 11 May 1987, Mon, Page 14.⁵
  
• He was buried at Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Cape May Court House, Cape May County, NJ.^6,5

• Father*: Edward Bonawitz²
• Mother*: Maggie Koch²

Elmer Gardner¹

• Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elmer Gardner married Ethel M. Saltzer, daughter of James Saltzer and Alice Jestina Hoffman, after 1930.¹

Elmer Garfield Gardner Jr.

• Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elmer Garfield Gardner Jr. is also referred to as Robert Gardner in some sources.¹
• He was born on 10 December 1931, Reading, Berks County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Elmer Gardner and Ethel M. Saltzer.
• Elmer Garfield Gardner Jr. married Joan Esther Barry, daughter of Robert E. Barry and Dorothy M. Wetten, circa 1955.^4,5
• Elmer Garfield Gardner Jr. died on 5 January 2022, Reading Hospital, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 90.³
• Funeral home obituary:
  Elmer G. Gardner Jr.
  Thursday, December 10th, 1931 - Wednesday, January 5th, 2022
  Elmer G. Gardner Jr., 90, formerly of Wyomissing, passed January 5th in the Reading Hospital. He was a real people person and a very social guy, enjoying life until the very end. One of his favorite haunts was the YR Club.
  He was the widower of Joan E. (Barry) Gardner with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.
  Born in Reading, PA he was the son of the late Elmer Gardner Sr. and Ethel (Saltzer) Kerchner.
  Elmer graduated from Reading High School, class of 1949, proudly served in the US Navy and was a member of Reading Lodge 549 F&AM and Rajah Shrine, Valley of Reading. He was also a graduate of American Foundry Association, Cast Metals Institute.
  Elmer retired from Neenah Foundry Co., Neenah, Wisconsin, and also worked at Kutztown Foundry & Machine Co., Kutztown, PA.
  He is survived by 2 daughters, Tracy (Gardner), wife of Neil Perate, and Roxanne (Confer), wife of Tom Evans, 2 grandchildren, Ashley Grande and Jocelyn Kearney and 4 great grandchildren.
  In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by sons, Keith A. Gardner and Guy B. Gardner and a sister Grace Bonawitz.
  A memorial service will be held in the Spring to celebrate his life. Interment will be at Charles Evans Cemetery.
  Henninger Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
  www.henningerfuneralhome.com.³
  

• Father*: Elmer Gardner
• Mother*: Ethel M. Saltzer b. Mar 1896, d. 1 Feb 1969

Joan Esther Barry¹

• Last Edited: 25 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Joan Esther Barry was born on 17 February 1935, Reading, Berks County, PA.^3,2
• She was the daughter of Robert E. Barry and Dorothy M. Wetten.²
• Joan Esther Barry married Elmer Garfield Gardner Jr., son of Elmer Gardner and Ethel M. Saltzer, circa 1955.^1,2
• Joan Esther Barry died on 15 October 2018, Berks Heim, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 83.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Joan Gardner
  Joan E. (Barry) Gardner, 82, of Wyomissing, passed away October 15th, in Berks Heim.
  Born in Reading, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Dorothy (Wetten) Barry.
  Joan was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1953. She retired from Rockwell International as their receptionist. She later worked in Better Sportswear at John Wanamaker's. Joan enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and loved her dogs.
  She was the wife of and survived by Elmer G. Gardner Jr. with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.
  She is also survived by one daughter, Tracy (Gardner) Perate, wife of Neil Perate; two granddaughters, Ashley, wife of Ben Grande, Jocelyn, wife of Heath Kearney; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Linda Barry, Kim (Barry) Suess and her husband, Tom; and two brothers, Gene Barry, husband of Shirley, and Lynn Barry.
  She was predeceased by two sons, Keith A. Gardner and Guy B. Gardner. She was also predeceased by a sister,
  Beverly (Barry) Kear; and brother, Robert Barry Jr.
  A memorial service will be held at Henninger Funeral Home Inc., on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to the time of service.
  Inurnment will be private at the discretion of the family in Charles Evan Cemetery.
  Henninger Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. www.henningerfuneralhome.com
  Published by Reading Eagle from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2018.³
  
• She was buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Berks County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Robert E. Barry² b. 22 Nov 1901, d. 14 Aug 1996
• Mother*: Dorothy M. Wetten² b. 5 Mar 1909, d. 22 Aug 1994

Lester E. Kerchner¹

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

• Lester E. Kerchner was born circa 1910, Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA.²
• He was the son of William K. Kerchner and Mary Brossman.²
• Lester E. Kerchner married Ethel M. Saltzer, daughter of James Saltzer and Alice Jestina Hoffman.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Lester E. Kerchner
  Sinking Spring R5
  Funeral services for Lester E. Kerchner, 59, of Sinking Spring R5, were held Tuesday it 1:30 p.m. in the Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, Wernersvllle.
  The Rev. Ralph E. Starr officiated. Burial followed in St. John's (Hain's) United Church of Christ Cemetery, Wernersville.
  Born in Lower Heidelberg Township, a son of ths tots William K. and Mary Brossman Kerchner, he was predeceased Feb. 1 by his wife, Ethel M. Saltzer Kerchner.
  He is survived by a step-son, Robert Gardner, Reading; a stepdaughter, Grace, wife of Robert Bonawitz, Schuylkill Haven; and five sisters: Margaret, wife of Raymond Whitmoyer, and Helen, wife of Lloyd Wayne, both of Sinking Spring R5; Mabel, wife of Harry Spohn, Reinholds: and Naomi, wife of Ray Berger, and Mrs. Florence Smith, both of Reading.
  Also surviving are five brothers: Harold and William, both of Sinking Spring R5; Vernon, Denver; Earl, Mifflin Park; and Carl, Reading.
  The Ephrata Review (Ephrata, Pennsylvania), 20 Feb 1969, Thu, Page 2.²
  
• Lester E. Kerchner was buried at Saint John's (Hain's) Church Cemetery, Wernersville, Berks County, PA.²

• Father*: William K. Kerchner²
• Mother*: Mary Brossman²

Henry Grant Herb¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Henry Grant Herb was born on 31 January 1875, Pennsylvania.^3,4
• He was the son of Henry Herb and Matilda Maurer.²
• Henry Grant Herb married Annie D. Carl.⁵
• Henry Grant Herb married Alice Jestina Hoffman, daughter of Charles M. Hoffman and Justina E. Schwalm, on 29 April 1900, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,1,7,8
• Henry Grant Herb died on 14 November 1953, at age 78.^9,10
• Newspaper obituary:
  Henry G. Herb
  Metuchen -- Henry G. Herb, 78, who made his home here with his son, Ray Herb, of 106 Linden Ave., died Saturday (Nov. 14, 1953.) He was a native of Fearnot Pa.
  Survivors include another son, Earle A. Herb of Newfoundland (N. J.); a sister, Mrs. Clarence Leinbach of Reading, Pa; and a brother, Daniel Herb of Heggins, Pa. His wife, Mrs. Alice Hoffman Herb, preceded him in death.
  Mr. Herb was a member of the United Evangelical Church, Tremont, Pa; past manager of Swatara Lodge, F and AM, of that place; and had been employed as a carpenter for the Reading Railroad.
  Funeral services will be held tomorrow in the Snyder Funeral Hone, Tremont, Pa., and interment will be in the Fearnot Cemetery.
  The Courier-News (Bridgewater, New Jersey), 16 Nov 1953, Mon, Page 8.¹⁰
  
• He was buried at Saint Peters United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Henry Herb² b. 4 Mar 1846, d. 29 Sep 1890
• Mother*: Matilda Maurer² b. 1 Oct 1841, d. 23 Feb 1913

Ray Charlie Hoffman Herb¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ray Charlie Hoffman Herb was born on 16 December 1902.¹
• He was the son of Henry Grant Herb and Alice Jestina Hoffman.
• Ray Charlie Hoffman Herb was baptized on 14 March 1903, St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He married Bernice L. Deibler, daughter of Arthur Raymond Deibler and Hanna Matilda Snyder, on 24 October 1931, Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• Ray Charlie Hoffman Herb died on 28 October 1969, Fulton County, GA, at age 66.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ray C. Herb, 66, Retired Teacher
  METUCHEN -- Ray C. Herb, 66, of 106 Linden Ave., died Tuesday (Oct. 28, 1969) in Atlanta, while visiting a friend.
  A retired Metuchen High School teacher, he was a past president of the Board of Health, a former treasurer of the Metuchen Republican Club and treasurer of the Retired Teachers Association of Middlesex County.
  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church here and Mount Zion Lodge, F.&A.M. and was a vice president of the Lebanon Valley (Pa.) College Alumni Association.
  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Bernice Herb; two daughters, Mrs. Thor Rinden of Brooklyn and Miss Sally S. Herb of New York, and a brother, Earle Herb of Newfoundland.
  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the First Presbyterian Church here with Dr. A. H. Behrenberg officiating. Interment will be in the Presbyterian Church cemetery. There will be no calling hours at Runyon Mortuary.
  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ray C. Herb Scholarship Fund at Metuchen High School.⁵
  
• He was buried at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Metuchen, Middlesex County, NJ.⁶

• Father*: Henry Grant Herb b. 31 Jan 1875, d. 14 Nov 1953
• Mother*: Alice Jestina Hoffman b. 13 Dec 1876, d. 14 Jan 1946

Bernice L. Deibler¹

• Last Edited: 18 Feb 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Bernice L. Deibler was born on 8 June 1903, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5
• She was the daughter of Arthur Raymond Deibler and Hanna Matilda Snyder.^2,3
• Bernice L. Deibler married Ray Charlie Hoffman Herb, son of Henry Grant Herb and Alice Jestina Hoffman, on 24 October 1931, Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,6
• Bernice L. Deibler died on 13 October 1995, Monroe Village, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, NJ, at age 92.^4,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  BERNICE HERB AGE: 92 - METUCHEN
  Bernice Deibler Herb died Friday at Monroe Village. She was 92.
  Born in Valley View, Pa., she lived in Metuchen before moving to Monroe Village in 1990.
  Mrs. Herb was the owner of Bernice D. Herb Real Estate, Metuchen, before her retirement in the early 1970s. Previously, she worked for Fred Bates, a real estate agency.
  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Metuchen.
  She was president of the New Jersey chapter of Zonta International, a professional women's organization. She was a member of the Metuchen Historical Society and the Metuchen Garden Club.
  She was a graduate of Beckley College in Harrisburg, Pa. Upon graduation, she helped restructure the Valley View bank during the Depression.
  Surviving are two daughters, Jane L. Rinden of Brooklyn and Sally S. of Frenchtown; a brother, Ralph Deibler of Royersford, Pa., and a sister, Mary Alice Crabbe of Charleston, S.C.
  According to her wishes, no services were held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Monroe Village, Jamesburg, N.J. 08831.
  The Central New Jersey Home News, October 19, 1995, Page 13.⁴
  

• Father*: Arthur Raymond Deibler² b. 1 Nov 1874, d. 30 May 1960
• Mother*: Hanna Matilda Snyder³ b. 8 Feb 1882, d. 23 Mar 1937

Henry Guy Herb

• Last Edited: 5 Dec 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Henry Guy Herb was born on 6 April 1906, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Henry Grant Herb and Alice Jestina Hoffman.
• Henry Guy Herb died on 4 September 1909, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 3.^3,4
• He was buried on 6 September 1909, at Saint Peters United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3

• Father*: Henry Grant Herb b. 31 Jan 1875, d. 14 Nov 1953
• Mother*: Alice Jestina Hoffman b. 13 Dec 1876, d. 14 Jan 1946

Earle Albert Herb¹

• Last Edited: 7 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Earle Albert Herb was born on 5 April 1912.²
• He was the son of Henry Grant Herb and Alice Jestina Hoffman.
• Earle Albert Herb married Matilda S. Reedy, daughter of Franklin M. Reedy and Mary M. Young, before 1 April 1940.^3,4
• Earle Albert Herb died on 16 October 1992, Leon County, FL, at age 80.^1,5
• He was buried at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL.⁵

• Father*: Henry Grant Herb b. 31 Jan 1875, d. 14 Nov 1953
• Mother*: Alice Jestina Hoffman b. 13 Dec 1876, d. 14 Jan 1946

Matilda S. Reedy¹

• Last Edited: 7 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Matilda S. Reedy was born on 21 February 1911, Pennsylvania.²
• She was the daughter of Franklin M. Reedy and Mary M. Young.²
• Matilda S. Reedy married Earle Albert Herb, son of Henry Grant Herb and Alice Jestina Hoffman, before 1 April 1940.^1,3
• Matilda S. Reedy died on 19 March 1990, Lowndes County, GA, at age 79.⁴
• She was buried at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park, Tallahassee, Leon County, FL.⁵

• Father*: Franklin M. Reedy²
• Mother*: Mary M. Young²

Janet Dorothy Herb¹

• Last Edited: 7 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Janet Dorothy Herb was born on 12 December 1930.¹
• She was the daughter of Earle Albert Herb and Matilda S. Reedy.
• Janet Dorothy Herb died on 14 September 1938, at age 7.¹
• She was buried at Newfoundland Methodist Cemetery, Newfoundland, Passaic County, NJ.²

• Father*: Earle Albert Herb b. 5 Apr 1912, d. 16 Oct 1992
• Mother*: Matilda S. Reedy b. 21 Feb 1911, d. 19 Mar 1990

Hannah Kline¹

• Last Edited: 7 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Hannah Kline was born on 3 June 1861, Pennsylvania.^4,5,2
• She was the daughter of George Kline and Caroline Artz.^2,3
• Hannah Kline married Jacob Nathaniel Schwalm, son of Jacob Schwalm and Justina Klinger, circa 1879.^1,6,5
• Hannah Kline died on 24 January 1950, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 88.²
• She was buried on 28 January 1950, at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^2,7

• Father*: George Kline²
• Mother*: Caroline Artz^2,3

Nora C. Schwalm

• Last Edited: 7 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Nora C. Schwalm was born on 28 September 1879.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Jacob Nathaniel Schwalm and Hannah Kline.
• Nora C. Schwalm married Harry William Rank, son of J.L. Rank and Susanna (?), on 31 December 1900, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4,5
• Nora C. Schwalm died on 29 April 1961, West Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 81.²
• She was buried on 3 May 1961, at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^2,6

• Father*: Jacob Nathaniel Schwalm b. 12 Nov 1857, d. 23 Jul 1938
• Mother*: Hannah Kline b. 3 Jun 1861, d. 24 Jan 1950

Stanford W. Schwalm¹

• Last Edited: 7 Feb 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Stanford W. Schwalm was born on 10 May 1888, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4
• He was the son of Jacob Nathaniel Schwalm and Hannah Kline.¹
• At the time of the 1920 Census, Sanford, age 31, a loader in a coal mine, and his wife Anna, age 30, along with their son Warren, age 5, were living with his parents Nathan and Hannah in Williamstown, Dauphin County.²
• Stanford W. Schwalm died on 28 April 1943, at age 54.^1,4

• Father*: Jacob Nathaniel Schwalm¹ b. 12 Nov 1857, d. 23 Jul 1938
• Mother*: Hannah Kline¹ b. 3 Jun 1861, d. 24 Jan 1950