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Emma Warner^1,2

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Emma Warner is also referred to as Emma Wanner in some sources.^4,5
• Emma Warner is also referred to as Emmalina in some sources.⁶
• She was born on 25 December 1854, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,5
• She was the daughter of John Warner and Elizabeth (?)³
• Emma Warner married Elias Klinger, son of Solomon Klinger and Anna Margaretha Biegsler, circa 1868.^1,7
• Emma Warner died on 1 December 1931, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 76.^1,3
• She was buried at Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

• Father*: John Warner³
• Mother*: Elizabeth (?)³

Sarah Catherine Klinger^1,2,3

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah Catherine Klinger is also referred to as Sallie Klinger in some sources.^4,2
• She was born on 29 January 1870, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,2
• She was the daughter of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner.¹
• Sarah Catherine Klinger was baptized on 16 October 1870, St. Jacob's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵
• She married Morris Swalm, son of George Swalm and Matilda Wise, circa 1895.^6,7
• In 1910, Sally and Morris were living in Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA. They had been married 15 years and had 5 children, all of whom were then living. Morris was a coal miner.⁷
• Sarah Catherine Klinger died on 13 February 1942, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 72.⁶
• Newspaper obituary:
  MRS. MORRIS SCHWALM
  Mrs. Sallie Schwalm, nee Klinger, wife of Morris Schwalm, residing along Route 443, Suedberg, died suddenly at her home last Sunday morning. Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias Klinger. She was identified with the Church of God, Suedberg.
  To survive besides her husband. Morris, are these children: Mrs. Luella Newcomer, of Shenandoah; Mrs. Kate Daubert [Deichert], Mrs. Minerva Ditzler and Ray, of Suedberg; Geo., Lebanon; also these three sisters, and three brothers, Mrs. Lucy Jones, Suedberg; Mrs. Kate Wolfe, Green Point; Mrs. Mary Fake, Reading; Wilson, Harry and George Klinger, Suedberg. There are also ten grandchildren.
  The funeral was held from the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Pine Grove, yesterday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with further services at Suedberg Church of God and interment in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. Ammon Siple, her pastor, officiated.
  The West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald (Tremont, Pennsylvania), 20 Feb 1942, Fri, Page 1.⁸
  
• She was buried at Church of God Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.⁶

• Father*: Elias Klinger¹ b. 2 Dec 1844, d. 3 Apr 1932
• Mother*: Emma Warner¹ b. 25 Dec 1854, d. 1 Dec 1931

Wilson Klinger¹

Wilson Klinger tombstone

• Last Edited: 16 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Wilson Klinger was born on 12 April 1872, Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner.¹
• Wilson Klinger was baptized on 28 February 1873, St. Jacob's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Florence Elliott in 1893.^4,5
• At the time of the 1910 Census, Wilson was a widower living in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, PA, with 3 children, Ralph, Clarence, and Martha. He was a farm laborer.⁶
• Wilson Klinger died on 11 February 1962, Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 89.^4,5,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Wilson Klinger
  Wilson Klinger, 89, of Pine Grove RD1, retired, who at one time operated a grain and flour business, died on Sunday in his home.
  Mr. Klinger wasa son of the late Elias and Emma Warner Klinger. His wife, the former Florence Elliot, died previously.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Schlarb of Reading and Mrs. Martha Ambler of York; two sisters and a brother: George Klinger and Mrs. Lucy Jones, both of Pine Grove RD1; Mrs. Kate Wolfe, of Jonestown RD; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
  Funeral Thursday afternoon from H. L. Snyder Funeral Home Pine Grove. Interment in Church of God Cemetery at Suedberg. The Rev. Jay Marzolf will officiate.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Feb 1962, Mon, Page 9.⁷
  
• He was buried on 15 February 1962, at Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3

• Father*: Elias Klinger¹ b. 2 Dec 1844, d. 3 Apr 1932
• Mother*: Emma Warner¹ b. 25 Dec 1854, d. 1 Dec 1931

Mary Ann Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Ann Klinger was born on 11 August 1874, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner.¹
• Mary Ann Klinger was baptized on 5 December 1875, St. Jacob's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married Harvey Fake, son of Amos Fake and Catharina Elizabeth Deaven, circa 1896.^1,4
• Mary Ann Klinger died on 11 December 1948, St. Joseph's Hospital, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 74.^5,3
• She was buried at Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton, Berks County, PA.⁶

• Father*: Elias Klinger¹ b. 2 Dec 1844, d. 3 Apr 1932
• Mother*: Emma Warner¹ b. 25 Dec 1854, d. 1 Dec 1931

Harvey Fake¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harvey Fake was born on 20 March 1875, Green Point, Lebanon County, PA.^3,2
• He was the son of Amos Fake and Catharina Elizabeth Deaven.²
• Harvey Fake married Mary Ann Klinger, daughter of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner, circa 1896.^1,4
• Harvey Fake died on 17 November 1953, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 78.^3,2
• He was buried on 20 November 1953, at Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton, Berks County, PA.^5,2

• Father*: Amos Fake²
• Mother*: Catharina Elizabeth Deaven²

Harry Harvey Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harry Harvey Klinger was born on 29 April 1876, Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4
• He was the son of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner.¹
• Harry Harvey Klinger was baptized on 1 February 1877, St. Jacob's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA; Date of baptism listed as "Feb. 1, 1876," more than 2 months before the listed date of birth.³
• Some sources record that Harry Harvey Klinger was born on 29 April 1875.⁵
• He married Mabel L. Loose on 11 November 1905.^5,6
• In 1910, Harry and Mabel were living in Union Township, Lebanon County, PA, where Harry was working on a farm. They had been married 4 years and had 3 children.⁷
• By the time of the 1920 Census, Harry and Mabel had 6 children.⁸
• In 1930, Harry and Mabel's household included 6 children and an infant granddaughter Grace Newcommer.⁹
• By 1940, their household included an additional grandchild (John Klinger, age 7).¹⁰
• Harry Harvey Klinger died on 15 March 1953, Union Township, Lebanon County, PA, at age 76.^5,4
• He was buried on 19 March 1953, at Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  HARRY KLINGER
  Harry Klinger, 76, Pine Grove R. D. 1, near Suedberg, died at his home on Sunday, Mar. 15. His wife the former Mabel Loose, preceded him in death six years ago.
  He is survived by the following children: Erla, at home; Mrs. James Trumbo, Lebanon; Mrs. Lester Rhoades, Palmyra; Herman, Pine Grove; Mrs. John Peters, Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; two brothers George and Wilson, Pine Grove R. D. 1 and two sisters Mrs. Lucy Jones, Pine Grove R. D. 1, Mrs. A. J. Wolfe, Jonestown R. D. 2. The funeral was held Thursday from the Snyder Funeral Home, in Pine Grove, with Rev. Gerald Mar-zolf officiating. Interment was made ill the Church of God cemetery, Suedburg.
  The West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald (Tremont, Pennsylvania), 20 Mar 1953, Fri, Page 1.¹¹
  

• Father*: Elias Klinger¹ b. 2 Dec 1844, d. 3 Apr 1932
• Mother*: Emma Warner¹ b. 25 Dec 1854, d. 1 Dec 1931

Kate E. Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 30 Oct 2013

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Kate E. Klinger is also referred to as Ella Katie Klinger in some sources.³
• She was born on 20 August 1878.^4,3
• She was the daughter of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner.¹
• Kate E. Klinger married Alfred Jacob Wolfe circa 1897.^1,5
• At the time of the 1900 Census, Kate and Alfrted were living in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where Aolfred worked as a track laborer. They had been married 2 years and had one child.^6,5
• In 1910, Kate and Alfred were living in Union Township, Lebanon County, PA, where Alfred was a music teacher. They had been married 12 years and had given birth to 2 children, 1 of whom was the living.⁷
• By 1920, Alfred was working in a general store. Their household included a nephew, Francis Wolfe, 11.⁸
• In 1930, Kate and Alfred were living in Union Township, Lebanon County, where Alfred worked in a general store.⁹
• In 1940, they were retired and living in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, PA.¹⁰
• Kate E. Klinger died on 13 December 1970, Jonestown, Lebanon County, PA, at age 92.³
• She was buried at Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Green Point, Lebanon County, PA.²

• Father*: Elias Klinger¹ b. 2 Dec 1844, d. 3 Apr 1932
• Mother*: Emma Warner¹ b. 25 Dec 1854, d. 1 Dec 1931

Alfred Jacob Wolfe^1,2

• Last Edited: 10 Feb 2013

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alfred Jacob Wolfe was born on 23 January 1874.²
• He married Kate E. Klinger, daughter of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner, circa 1897.^1,3
• Alfred Jacob Wolfe died on 25 May 1956, at age 82.²
• He was buried at Pleasant Hill Chapel Cemetery, Green Point, Lebanon County, PA.⁴

George Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George Klinger was born on 6 July 1880, Outwood, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner.¹
• Some sources record that George Klinger was born circa June 1879.⁴
• He married Elanora Oldt circa 1902.^3,5
• In 1910, George and Ella were living in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where George was a farm laborer. They had been married 7 years and had given birth to 4 children, 3 of whom were then living. Their household included 3 children, Paul, Harvey, and Jennie.⁶
• In 1920, George and Ella were living in Suedberg, Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, PA. Their household included 4 children.⁷
• At the time of the 1930 Census, George, Ella, and their son Ira were living in Pine Grove Township. George was a farm laborer. George and Ella had been married about 28 years.⁵
• By 1940, George and Ella were living on their own farm in Pine Grove Township.⁸
• George Klinger died in February 1966, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 85.³
• He was buried at Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Elias Klinger¹ b. 2 Dec 1844, d. 3 Apr 1932
• Mother*: Emma Warner¹ b. 25 Dec 1854, d. 1 Dec 1931

Lucy A. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 18 Jan 2013

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lucy A. Klinger was born on 9 November 1881, Pennsylvania.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner.¹
• Lucy A. Klinger married Howard S. Jones after 1900.^1,2
• The 1910 Census lists Lucy under her maiden name Klinger, living next to her parents. Lucy was widowed. Her two children, Archie Klinger and Edward Klinger, shared her household.⁴
• In 1920, Lucy Jones and her son Edward were living in her parents' household.⁵
• In 1930 Lucy was still living with her pafrents, who were then in their mid-80s.⁶
• Lucy A. Klinger died on 24 March 1976, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 94.³

• Father*: Elias Klinger¹ b. 2 Dec 1844, d. 3 Apr 1932
• Mother*: Emma Warner¹ b. 25 Dec 1854, d. 1 Dec 1931

Howard S. Jones^1,2

• Last Edited: 12 Feb 2013

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Howard S. Jones married Lucy A. Klinger, daughter of Elias Klinger and Emma Warner, after 1900.^1,3
• Howard S. Jones died before 1910.

Mary Anna Leib¹

• Last Edited: 13 Dec 2003

• Mary Anna Leib was born in 1879.¹
• She married George Orlando Long, son of Tobias Leonard Long and Elizabeth Witmer, on 17 September 1898, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• Mary Anna Leib died in 1970.¹

Linnie Irene Long

• Last Edited: 28 Apr 2016

• Linnie Irene Long was born in 1900.
• She was the daughter of George Orlando Long and Mary Anna Leib.
• Linnie Irene Long married Carmine Elmer Schaffner, son of Jacob Henry Schaffner and Rebecca Jane Shaffer, on 5 October 1918. The marriage was performed by Rev. Charles Brown. Linnie was listed as being from Dalmatia, while Carmie was listed as living in Otto Station.¹
• Linnie Irene Long died on 23 November 1995, Lutheran Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She was buried at Stone Valley Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: George Orlando Long b. 6 Jul 1877, d. 14 Mar 1966
• Mother*: Mary Anna Leib b. 1879, d. 1970

Carmine Elmer Schaffner^1,2

• Last Edited: 5 Jan 2019

• Carmine Elmer Schaffner also went by the name of Carmie.
• He was born on 11 April 1895, Urban, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Jacob Henry Schaffner and Rebecca Jane Shaffer.³
• Carmine Elmer Schaffner married Linnie Irene Long, daughter of George Orlando Long and Mary Anna Leib, on 5 October 1918. The marriage was performed by Rev. Charles Brown. Linnie was listed as being from Dalmatia, while Carmie was listed as living in Otto Station.⁴
• Carmine Elmer Schaffner died on 26 April 1987, Geisinger Hospital, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 92.^5,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  Carmie E. Schaffner
  DALMATIA — Carmie E. Schaffner, 92, of the Dalmatia area died Sunday in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
  He was a retired state employee, a life member of Lower Mahoney Fire Company and Hickory Corners Fire Company, and was a member of Stone Valley Lutheran Church near Dalmatia.
  Surviving are his wife, Linnie L Schaffner; six daughters, Loyetta F. Troutman, Donna L. Reisch and Ethel M. Coleman, all of Millersburg, Barbara N. Strohecker of Herndon, June W. Lietzel of Harrisburg, and Sandra R. Witmer of Millersburg RD; nine sons, Mark E., Merle L., Fairvan K., Clyde R., Neil O., Sherwood N., Deri R., and Dean A., all of Dalmatia, and Haven M. of Gratz; 46 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren
  and great-great-grandchildren.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in his church with the Rev. John Grill, his pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
  Friends may call from 10 a.m. Thursday until time of services at the church.
  Arrangements are being handled by the Hoover Funeral Homes, Millersburg.⁶
  
• He was buried on 30 April 1987, at Stone Valley Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.^7,6

• Father*: Jacob Henry Schaffner³ b. 7 May 1855, d. 1 Mar 1912
• Mother*: Rebecca Jane Shaffer³ b. 6 Nov 1860, d. 26 Jun 1948

Melva Pauline Schaffner

• Last Edited: 28 Nov 2021

• Melva Pauline Schaffner was born on 15 September 1920, Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Carmine Elmer Schaffner and Linnie Irene Long.
• Melva Pauline Schaffner married Roy Edward Ditty, son of John H. Ditty and Ida M. Long, on 14 May 1939, Reformed Church, Malta, Northumberland County, PA.^3,4
• Melva Pauline Schaffner and Roy Edward Ditty were divorced in February 1966 Northumberland County, PA.⁵
• Melva Pauline Schaffner died on 19 February 1984, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 63.⁶
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Melva P. Ditty
  MILLERSBURG - Mrs. Melva P. Ditty, 63, of 511 Moore St. died yesterday in her home.
  Born Sept. 15, 1920, in Lower Mahanoy Township, she is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carmie E. Schaffner of Dalmatia.
  Mrs. Ditty was a member of Stone Valley Church, Dalmatia RD, and a retired employee of Wilson Manufacturing Corp., Sunbury.
  In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sons, Ronald Sr. of Elizabethville RD and Gary of Halifax RD; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Scheib and Mrs. Carol Witmer, both of Millersburg RD; nine brothers, Mark, Merle, Fairvan, Clyde, Neil, Sherwood, Derle and Dean Schaffner all of Dalmatia, and Haven Schaffner of Gratz; six sisters, Mrs. Loyetta Troutman, Mrs. Ethel Coleman, Mrs. Donna Reisch and Mrs. Sandy Witmer, all of Millersburg, Mrs. June Leitzel of Harrisburg and Mrs. Barbara Strohecker of Herndon; nine grandchildren ; and one great-granddaughter.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Hoover Funeral Home, Millersburg, by the Rev. Luke Keefer. Burial will be in Stone Valley Cemetery, Dalmatia RD.
  Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Dauphin County Unit, 2257 Herr St., Harrisburg, Pa. 17109.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 20 Feb 1984, Mon, Page 8.²
  
• She was buried on 22 February 1984, at Stone Valley Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.^1,7

• Father*: Carmine Elmer Schaffner b. 11 Apr 1895, d. 26 Apr 1987
• Mother*: Linnie Irene Long b. 1900, d. 23 Nov 1995

Mark Eugene Schaffner

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2020

• Mark Eugene Schaffner was born on 16 September 1923, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Carmine Elmer Schaffner and Linnie Irene Long.
• Mark Eugene Schaffner died on 11 September 2005, the Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 81.¹
• An obituary, published 13 Sep. 2005, in the Harrisburg Patriot-News, stated:
  Mark E. "Bearcat" Schaffner, 81, of R.R. #1 Dalmatia, PA, died Sunday, September 11, 2005 at the Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.
  He was born September 16, 1923 in Dalmatia, a son of the late Carmie E. Schaffner and Linnie I. (Long) Schaffner.
  He was retired from Bethlehem Steel Co., Steelton and was a member of Trinity U.C.C. Church, Dalmatia.
  He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Navy; was a life member of Lower Mahanoy Fire Co; a former trustee of his church; and a member of the Dalmatia Cemetery Association. He was an avid hunter and loved to work with wood.
  Surviving are his wife, Esther B. (Bellis) Schaffner; sons, Randy, husband of Judy Schaffner, Steven, husband of Robin Schaffner, all of Dalmatia, Keith, husband of Kathy Schaffner of Lebanon, and Kim Schaffner of Dalmatia; brothers, Merle Schaffner of Elizabethville, Fairvan, Clyde, Neal and Sherwood Schaffner, all of Dalmatia, Haven Schaffner of Gratz, Derl and Dean Schaffner, both of Dalmatia; sisters, Loyetta Troutman of Millersburg, June Leitzel of Harrisburg, Ethel Coleman of Millersburg, Barbara Strohecker of Herndon, Donna Reisch and Sandra Witmer, both of Millersburg; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Melva.
  Religious service will be held at Trinity U.C.C. Church, Dalmatia, PA at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14th, with Rev. Ellen Clement officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church. Burial in Dalmatia Cemetery.
  Donations may be made to Trinity U.C.C. Church, Dalmatia, PA 17017.
  Arrangements are being handled by James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, PA. www.pennlive.com/obits
  Published in the Patriot-News on 9/13/2005.¹
  
• He was buried on 14 September 2005, at Trinity U.C.C. Church, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Carmine Elmer Schaffner b. 11 Apr 1895, d. 26 Apr 1987
• Mother*: Linnie Irene Long b. 1900, d. 23 Nov 1995

Merle Lester Schaffner

• Last Edited: 2 Apr 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Merle Lester Schaffner was born on 13 May 1926, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Carmine Elmer Schaffner and Linnie Irene Long.
• Merle Lester Schaffner married Loretta Jean Rothermel, daughter of Charles Belford Rothermel and Helen Mae Boyer, in 1945.²
• Merle Lester Schaffner died on 22 December 2005, Kepler Home, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.¹
• He was buried on 24 December 2005, at Stone Valley Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Lower Mahanoy, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Carmine Elmer Schaffner b. 11 Apr 1895, d. 26 Apr 1987
• Mother*: Linnie Irene Long b. 1900, d. 23 Nov 1995