Lorraine G. Deitrich1

F, #16744, b. 3 May 1946, d. 27 September 2016
  • Last Edited: 15 Aug 2019
  • Lorraine G. Deitrich was born on 3 May 1946, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • She was the daughter of Harry F. Dietrich and Laura Mae Troutman.1
  • Lorraine G. Deitrich married Thomas Edison Oldham, son of Wylie A. Oldham and Doris E. Ball, on 16 July 1994, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.4
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Lorraine Deitrich Oldham, 70, of 1423 W. Main St., Valley View, passed away Tuesday at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.
    She was born May 3, 1946, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Harry and Laura Troutman Deitrich.
    She graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1964 and received degrees from West Chester University and Clarion College.
    She first worked as a teacher at North Schuylkill School District and the balance of her career was at the Upper Dauphin School District. During her career she taught primarily English and German and had also taught Russian. Upon retiring from teaching, she was employed as the librarian at the Tri-Valley Public Library and retired at the end of 2015.
    Lorraine was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain, and was involved with the choir.
    She was also a member of the Rotary, TOPS, the Red Hat Society and was active with the Friends of the Tri-Valley Library.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Oldham, in 2005; a brother, David Deitrich.
    She is survived by three stepdaughters, C. Noelle Petrasic and her husband, Craig, Campbelltown, Laura Michelle Hercher and her husband, Joshua, Harrisburg, and Ilene Danielle Swartz and her husband, Doug Jr., Enola; four grandchildren, Sydney and Laura Petrasic, and Konrad and Jocelyn Hercher; sister-in-law, Hilda Deitrich; nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ United Church of Christ, Fountain, with the Rev. Michael Klahr officiating. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 W. Main St., Valley View. There will also be a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be made in St. Andrews Cemetery, Valley View. Memorial contributions can be made to the Tri-Valley Public Library, 633 E. Main St., Hegins, PA 17938. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
    Published in Republican & Herald on Sept. 29, 2016.3
  • Lorraine G. Deitrich died on 27 September 2016, Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Centery, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 70.3
  • She was buried at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.3,5

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S227] George H. Schwalm and Daniel N. Schwalm, "School Days," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3, no. 4 (1988): p. 73. Hereinafter cited as "School Days, Part I."
  3. [S1147] Online Obituary Obituary for Lorraine Dietrich Oldham, Pottsville Republican-Herald, September 29, 2016; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx
  4. [S242] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 5, no. 3 (1995): p. 79.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Irene M. Deitrich1

F, #16745, b. 7 June 1915, d. 9 October 2009
  • Last Edited: 16 Oct 2022
  • Irene M. Deitrich is also referred to as Irene M. Dietrich in some sources.3
  • She was born on 7 June 1915, Mahantongo Valley, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of Charles S. Deitrich and Mary Ann Brosius.2
  • Irene M. Deitrich married Howard William Troutman, son of William Howard Troutman and Victoria Isabelle Wolfgang, on 24 November 1935, Church of God Parsonage, Valley View, Schuylkill County, ME.1,4,2,5
  • Irene M. Deitrich married Fred Ellsworth Shadle, son of Edwin Shadle and Effie M. Schwalm, in 1968.2
  • Irene M. Deitrich died on 9 October 2009, Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 94.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    October 9, 2009
    Irene Mary Shadle, 94, of Valley View, died Oct. 9 at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.
    Born in Mahantongo Valley, June 7, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. Deitrich and Mary Ann Brosius Deitrich.
    In 1935, she married Howard W. Troutman, Valley View. Together they founded and operated Troutman's Greenhouse until his death in 1954. In 1968, she married Fred E. Shadle, Valley View, who preceded her in death in 1999. Together they managed his farm while she worked at the Valley View Enterprises garment factory, retiring in 1980.
    Irene is survived by her sons, Kenneth C. Troutman and Carl L. Troutman; by Kenneth's son, Christopher R. Troutman; by Chris's daughter, Kyra A. Troutman; and by her sister, Maude Murphy and husband, James Murphy.
    Irene was a kind, generous person and a valued member of her community. She excelled at gardening and floral arrangements and practiced both for most of her life.
    She was an active member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and volunteered both her culinary and floral skills for many events. She was also actively involved with the Pine Grove Chapter of the Eastern Star.
    Interment will be in the Church of God Cemetery in Hegins, beside her first husband, Howard. Graveside services will be private for her immediate family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, PO Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983. Auer Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, was in charge.
    Published in Republican & Herald on October 22, 2009.2
  • She was buried at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2,5

Children of Irene M. Deitrich and Howard William Troutman

  • Kenneth C. Troutman1
  • Carl L. Troutman1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S734] Shadle, Irene Mary, Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, October 22, 2009, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx. Hereinafter cited as Irene Mary Shadle Obituary.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S186] 1930 US Census, Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2145; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 40; Image: 218.0.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40116683/…

Mildred E. Savidge1

F, #16750, b. 6 July 1914, d. 23 December 1991
  • Last Edited: 15 Aug 2019

Child of Mildred E. Savidge and Elvin Kenneth Troutman

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S238] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 4 (1992): p. 87.
  3. [S227] George H. Schwalm and Daniel N. Schwalm, "School Days," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3, no. 4 (1988): p. 761. Hereinafter cited as "School Days, Part I."
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Mildred E. Troutman, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96318433/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Douglas Kenneth Troutman1,2

M, #16751, b. 3 June 1941, d. 25 October 2020
  • Last Edited: 11 Nov 2020
  • Douglas Kenneth Troutman was born on 3 June 1941, Hershey Hospital, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Elvin Kenneth Troutman and Mildred E. Savidge.1
  • Douglas Kenneth Troutman died on 25 October 2020, Fountain, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 79.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Douglas Kenneth Troutman
    1941 - 2020
    FOUNTAIN - Douglas Kenneth Troutman, 79 of Fountain, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at home. Doug was born on June 3, 1941 at Hershey Hospital, Hershey, PA. He was the son of the late Elvin and Mildred (Savidge) Troutman. Doug graduated in 1959 from Central Dauphin High School, Harrisburg, PA. He worked at the Hershey Creamery Dairy located on Cameron Street, Harrisburg while attending Lebanon Valley College. He later graduated with his Master's Degree in music education from the University of Michigan. Doug was a music teacher in the York School District after graduation from the University of Michigan and then taught music in an elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut retiring at the age of 55. He was an accomplished pianist and organist. Doug was one of the founding members of Men in Harmony, a central PA's premier Christian Men's Chorus, which began its music ministry in June of 2000, and he served the group as pianist for many years. Doug served on the board of the Mt. Gretna Bible Festival where he helped to organize the summer concert series. He was instrumental in inviting and arranging for many well-known composers to come and lead the Massed Choir of the Mt. Gretna Tabernacle Association, Inc. He served on the Board of the Gabriel Chamber Ensemble of Schuylkill County, and he enjoyed attending the New York Philharmonic concerts with his friends. Doug was a former member of the Derry Street United Methodist Church in Harrisburg where he served as organist, and was also a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Fountain where he played the piano and organ accompanying the church choir. Doug enjoyed traveling to many places here in the United States and visited many countries throughout Europe. Doug was a kind and generous person who shared his faith through his musical talents and time dedicated to the church and the various groups for which he volunteered. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Among Doug's survivors are many cousins, and many friends who include Gerald Hawks, James Potter, and Linda Sult. There will be a graveside service at Christ UCC Cemetery, Fountain, PA on Wednesday, November 18th at 2:00 PM with The Rev. Dr. Nathan Corl Minnich officiating. Due to restrictions of gathering size, there will be a memorial concert planned at a later date according to Doug's wishes. Minnich Family Funeral Homes, Inc., Williamstown is handling the arrangements. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com www.pennlive.com/obits
    Published in Patriot-News from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2020.2
  • He was buried on 18 November 2020, at Christ United Church of Christ Cemetery, Fountain, Schuylkill County, PA.2

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Douglas K. Troutman, Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA). Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2020; online: https://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/…

Orpha M. Snyder1,2

F, #16752, b. 1 June 1916, d. 24 December 2001
  • Last Edited: 15 Aug 2019
  • Orpha M. Snyder was born on 1 June 1916, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • She was the daughter of Victor C. Snyder and Edna F. Romberger.2
  • Orpha M. Snyder married Bruce Herman Troutman, son of William Howard Troutman and Victoria Isabelle Wolfgang, on 26 December 1936.1,4
  • Orpha M. Snyder died on 24 December 2001, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 85.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Orpha M. Troutman
    Orpha M. Troutman, 85, of RR1 Pitman, died Monday evening at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center where she was a patient for a day. Prior to entering the hospital, she had been at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center since Dec. 13.
    Born in Pitman, June 1, 1916, she was a daughter of the late Victor C. and Edna F. Romberger Snyder. She was a 1933 graduate of Pine Park High School, Leck Kill.
    She was a member of Zion Evangelical Congregational Church, RR1 Pitman, Woodmen of the World Lodge, Camp 433 Pitman, Mahan- tongo Valley Senior Citizens, Mahantongo Fire Company and the former Daughters of America, all of Pitman.
    She was preceded in death by her husband; Bruce H., on July 19, 1998; an infant sister; a brother, Marvin Snyder.
    Surviving are a son, Ronald V., Atlas; a daughter, Phyllis M. Mervine, RR1 Pitman; a sister, Jean Wittrock, Palmetto, Fla; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Zion ECC. The Rev. Kenneth Schira will officiate. Interment will be in Zion EC Cemetery, RR1 Pitman. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, RRlt Klingerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
    Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 26 Dec 2001, Wed, Page 3.3
  • She was buried on 28 December 2001, at Zion Evangelical Congregational Church Cemetery, Pittman, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3

Children of Orpha M. Snyder and Bruce Herman Troutman

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S259] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol 7, no. 2 (2002): p. 75.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Orpha M. Troutman, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 26 Dec 2001, Wed, Page 3.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Bruce H. Troutman, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 20 Jul 1998, Mon, Page 3.

Ronald V. Troutman1

M, #16753, b. 16 November 1937, d. 21 June 2013
  • Last Edited: 1 Feb 2017
  • Ronald V. Troutman was born on 16 November 1937, Ashland Hospital, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Bruce Herman Troutman and Orpha M. Snyder.1
  • Ronald V. Troutman died on 21 June 2013, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 75.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    ATLAS — Ronald V. Troutman, 75, of Atlas, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where he had been hospitalized for the past week.
    He was born in Ashland Hospital, Nov. 16, 1937, a son of the late Bruce Troutman and Orpha Snyder. He lived the past 57 years in Atlas, and also lived in Pitman for a period of time.
    He wa a graduate of Tri-Valley High School in Hegins.
    Ronald was married Oct. 24, 1956, to the former Josephine (Babe) Escanez, who survives in Atlas.
    He worked as an auto mechanic and service manager, and he was last employed at B & L in Shamokin.
    He was a member of Zion Methodist Church, Pitman. He was also a member of the Woodman of the World and National Rifle Association,
    He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, model railroading, baseball, cars, camping and spending time with his family, to which he was dedicated. He was also an avid Phillies fan.
    In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived by a daughter, Debora Troutman, of Atlas; two sons, Jim Troutman and his wife, Toni, of Atlas, and Rod Troutman and his wife, Dawn, of Mowry; four grandchildren, Quentin, Cassie, Dylan and Megan Troutman; a sister, Phyliss Mervine and her husband, Rodger, of Pitman, and nieces, nephews and cousins.
    He is also survived by two cats, Paws and Spook.
    A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the CJ Lucas Funeral Home, 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel, with the Rev. Todd Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday in the funeral home. CJ Lucas IV, supervisor, has charge of the arrangements.
    Published in News Item on June 23, 2013.3
  • He was buried on 25 June 2013, at All Saints Cemetery, Bear Gap, Northumberland County, PA.2

Children of Ronald V. Troutman and Josephine Escanez

  • Debora Troutman1
  • James Troutman1
  • Rodney Troutman1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S1011] Troutman, Ronald V., Obituary, News Item, Shamokin, PA, June 23, 2013. Hereinafter cited as Ronald V. Troutman Obituary.
  3. [S1011] Ronald V. Troutman Obituary, June 23, 2013, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsitem/obituary.aspx

John George Romberger Jr.1,2

M, #16761, b. 10 August 1874, d. 18 October 1931
  • Last Edited: 11 May 2021
  • John George Romberger Jr. is also referred to as John C. Romberger in some sources.4
  • He was born on 10 August 1874, Dauphin County, PA.3
  • He was the son of John George Romberger and Hannah Clark.3
  • John George Romberger Jr. married Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang, daughter of Paul Wolfgang and Agatha V. Schwalm, circa 1896.1,4
  • John George Romberger Jr. died on 18 October 1931, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 57; Newspaper article:
    BANK DIRECTOR COMMITTED SUICIDE
    Pottsvllle. Pa , Oct. 19. (U.P) John G. Romberger, fifty-seven, a director of the Valley View Bank. Valley View, closed today by the State Banking De partment, committed suicide at his home, authorities announced today.
    Romberger's suicide followed closing of the bank, but officials found no direct connection between the two occurrences.
    He asphyxiated himself by inhaling carbon monoxide gas from his automobile engine left running in a tightly closed garage.
    Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 19 Oct 1931, Mon, Page 3.
    Another article reported:
    Bank Director Ends Life When His Bank Fails
    Unable to Stand Disgrace of Failure, Valley View Banker Starts Motor In Closed Garage and Dies.
    Refusing to face the disgrace of his bank: being closed by state order, J. G. Romberger, a director of the Valley View State Bank yesterday started his motor running in a closed garage and calmly waited for death. When found later by his wife he had expired from the effects of the deadly carbon-monoxide thrown off .by the motor.
    The Valley View State Bank closed Saturday at 1:00, and it is believed by the dead man's friends that he could not bring himself to face depositors In the little town. The bank was the only one In the town, and was hard hit by the closing down of the colliery, where many of the residents were employed. Officers of the bank are Clyde [Clayton] E. Herb, president; J. W. Dunkelberger, vice president, and Allen W. Schmeltz, cashier.
    Shamokin Daily News (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 19 Oct 1931, Mon, Page 2.3,5,6
  • He was buried at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • Father*: John George Romberger3
  • Mother*: Hannah Clark3

Children of John George Romberger Jr. and Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S1189] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 32. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 2.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1483; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 146.
  5. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Bank Director Committed Suicide," Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 19 Oct 1931, Mon, Page 3.
  6. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Bank Director Ends Life When His Bank Fails," Shamokin Daily News (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 19 Oct 1931, Mon, Page 2.

Paul Franklin Romberger1,2

M, #16762, b. 25 January 1897, d. 1 October 1975
  • Last Edited: 13 Jan 2017
  • Paul Franklin Romberger was born on 25 January 1897.3,2
  • He was the son of John George Romberger Jr. and Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang.1
  • Paul Franklin Romberger was baptized on 13 June 1897, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • Some sources record that Paul Franklin Romberger was born on 23 January 1897.4
  • He married Alma Gertrude Snyder, daughter of Edgar L. Snyder and Alfretta (?).1
  • Prior to his death, Paul was living in the vicinity of Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.4
  • Paul Franklin Romberger died on 1 October 1975, at age 78.4,5

Child of Paul Franklin Romberger and Alma Gertrude Snyder

  • Bernice Alverta Romberger1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, compilers, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part One (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 9. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - I.
  3. [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1483; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 146.
  4. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S1189] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 34. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 2.

Edward Vernon Romberger1,2

M, #16763, b. 17 July 1898, d. 11 March 1980
  • Last Edited: 25 Jan 2020
  • Edward Vernon Romberger is also referred to as Vernon Edward Romberger in some sources.3
  • He was born on 17 July 1898, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.4,5,6
  • He was the son of John George Romberger Jr. and Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang.1
  • Edward Vernon Romberger was baptized on 23 February 1899, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.7
  • Some sources record that Edward Vernon Romberger was born on 17 July 1894.7
  • He married Annie M. Henry, daughter of Jacob J. K. Henry and Miah Sevilla Herb.1
  • Prior to his death, "Vernon" was living in the vicinity of Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.5
  • Edward Vernon Romberger died on 11 March 1980, at age 81.8,5,3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Vernon Edward Romberger
    Vernon Edward Romberger, 81, Valley View, died Tuesday at the Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Reading, where he had been a guest for some time.
    Mr. Romberger was born in Valley View, July 17, 1898, a son of the late John G. and Amelia Wolfgang Romberger. He was a retired farmer, school bus driver for the Hegins Township School District and truck driver.
    He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, and served on the church board for at least 30 years. He was also superintendent of the parish Sunday school and teacher of the men's Bible class for about 25 years. Church records indicate he did not miss a single Sunday service in 40 years.
    He was proceeded in death by his wife, the former Annie Henry of Spring Glen, in 1971.
    Surviving are two daughters, Erma, wife of Dr. Joseph Gable, Reading, Betty, wife of Theodore Maurer, Hegins; four grandchildren; four great -grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Hanley, Richardson, Texas, Mrs. Leona Miller, Valley View; one brother, Charles Romberger, Reinerton.
    Services will be held Saturday morning from St.' Andrew's Church, with the Rev. Leland Keemer officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Arthur R. Buffington Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Mar 1980, Wed, Page 2.6
  • He was buried at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.9

Children of Edward Vernon Romberger and Annie M. Henry

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S199] 1910 Census , Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1416; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 1142.
  3. [S1189] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 36. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 2.
  4. [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Hegins, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1483; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 146.
  5. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  6. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Vernon E. Romberger, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Mar 1980, Wed, Page 2.
  7. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, compilers, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part One (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 14. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - I.
  8. [S548] Miller, Leona May, Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, September 18, 2004. Hereinafter cited as Leona May Miller Obituary.
  9. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Arland Seth Romberger1,2,3

M, #16764, b. 10 March 1900, d. 1 May 1967
  • Last Edited: 2 Apr 2018
  • Arland Seth Romberger was born on 10 March 1900, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3,4
  • He was the son of John George Romberger Jr. and Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang.1
  • Arland Seth Romberger was baptized on 3 October 1900, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • He married Ethel Charlotte Silliman, daughter of Harry F. Silliman and Cora L. Jackett, on 24 October 1939, Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN.1,5
  • Arland Seth Romberger died on 1 May 1967, Woodstock, McHenry County, IL, at age 67.5,4
  • He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock, McHenry County, IL.4

Children of Arland Seth Romberger and Ethel Charlotte Silliman

  • John Silliman Romberger1
  • Arland Stephen Romberger1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S199] 1910 Census , Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1416; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 1142.
  3. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, compilers, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part One (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 16. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - I.
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S238] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 4 (1992): p. 87.

Ellen Mary Romberger1,2

F, #16765, b. 5 September 1902, d. 31 May 1976
  • Last Edited: 13 Jan 2017
  • Ellen Mary Romberger was born on 5 September 1902.2,3
  • She was the daughter of John George Romberger Jr. and Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang.1
  • Ellen Mary Romberger was baptized on 14 February 1903, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • She married Guy Frederick Radel, son of Frank Radel and Lucy Klock.1
  • Ellen Mary Romberger died on 31 May 1976, at age 73.4,5,6
  • She was buried in 1977, at Stone Valley Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Northumberland County, PA.5

Children of Ellen Mary Romberger and Guy Frederick Radel

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S199] 1910 Census , Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1416; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 1142.
  3. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, compilers, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part One (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 22. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - I.
  4. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  6. [S1189] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 48. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 2.

Charles Raymond Romberger1,2

M, #16766, b. 11 November 1904, d. 31 January 1987
  • Last Edited: 8 Nov 2020
  • Charles Raymond Romberger was born on 11 November 1904, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.3,2,4
  • He was the son of John George Romberger Jr. and Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang.1
  • Charles Raymond Romberger was baptized on 4 May 1905, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He married Eva Mae Deitrich, daughter of Frank Dietrich and Katie Reed, in 1930, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.1,5
  • Charles Raymond Romberger married Arlene G. Fetterolf, daughter of Harry Peter Leroy Fetterolf and Jennie Lebo.1
  • Charles Raymond Romberger died on 31 January 1987, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.6
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Romberger Rites
    Services for Charles R. Romberger, 82, of 1324 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, who died Saturday morning in Pottsville Hospital, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. The Rev. Donald Fishel will officiate. Interment will be in St. Andrew's United Methodist Cemetery, Valley View. There will be no calling hours Tuesday evening. Robert Miller Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
    Mr. Romberger was born in Valley View, Nov. 11, 1904, a son of the late John and Amelia Wolfgang Romberger.
    Prior to retiring, he was a car salesman for Palmer Reed Ford and Klinger Chevrolet.
    In 1946 he attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago, Ill.
    Mr. Romberger was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Arlene Fetterhoff; a son, Roger, Hegins; two daughters, Jean Morgan, Hegins, and Alice Romberger, in Florida; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; two sisters, Hannah Henley, in Texas, and Leona Miller, Valley View.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 02 Feb 1987, Mon, Page 2.7
  • He was buried at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.8
  • Prior to his death, Charles was living at 1324 East Grand Ave., Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.3

Children of Charles Raymond Romberger and Eva Mae Deitrich

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, compilers, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Records - Part One (Apollo, PA: Closson Press for Schuylkill Roots, 1991), p. 29. Hereinafter cited as St. Andrew's Records - I.
  3. [S226] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In the Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3. no. 3 (1987): p. 112.
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S1163] Philadelphia, PA Clerk of Orphan's Court, Philadelphia, PA, Marriage Index, 1885-1951 (Philadelphia, PA: Clerk of Orphan's Court, Philadelphia, PA), Marriage License Number: 586211; Digital GSU Number:     4141671; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, PA, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  6. [S226] "All In the Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3. no. 3.
  7. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Charles R. Romberger, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 02 Feb 1987, Mon, Page 2.
  8. [S291] Glenn P. Schwalm, Philip A. Rice and Jodi A. Germani, St. Andrew's Records - I, p. 54.

Hannah Agatha Romberger1

F, #16767, b. 18 November 1906, d. 26 February 2001
  • Last Edited: 9 Aug 2019
  • Hannah Agatha Romberger was born on 18 November 1906, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2,3
  • She was the daughter of John George Romberger Jr. and Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang.1
  • Hannah Agatha Romberger married Jack Henley, son of John Williams and Mable Henley, on 20 July 1946, Methodist Church, Woodstock, McHenry County, IL.1,3
  • Hannah Agatha Romberger died on 26 February 2001, San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, at age 94.4,3
  • She was buried at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, TX.5
  • Hannah is mentioned in an article on Schwalms in the health care fields in the 1991 Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 3 (1991) p. 62 et seq. She was a registered nurse and served for 5 years as a nurse with the US Navy.5

Children of Hannah Agatha Romberger and Jack Henley

  • Gary Earl Henley1
  • Rebecca Elizabeth Henley1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S199] 1910 Census , Hegins Twp., Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1416; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 1142.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6788802/…

Leona May Romberger1

F, #16768, b. 28 August 1914, d. 17 September 2004
  • Last Edited: 30 Nov 2016
  • Leona May Romberger was born on 28 August 1914, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of John George Romberger Jr. and Amelia Elizabeth Wolfgang.1
  • Leona May Romberger married Stanley Miller, son of Emory Miller and Katie Straub, on 2 July 1938, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.1,3
  • Leona May Romberger lived in Old Mill Road, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • She died on 17 September 2004, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 90.2
  • Obituary in the Pottsville Republican & Herald:
    Leona May Miller, 90, of Old Mill Road, Valley View, died Friday at Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman.
    Born in Valley View, Aug. 28, 1914, she was a daughter of the late John G. and Amelia Wolfgang Romberger. She was a 1933 graduate of the former Hegins Township High School and a graduate of the former Pottsville Beauty Culture School.
    She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, Tri-Valley Senior Citizens, the Gratz and Tri-Valley historical societies, Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the former Order of Eastern Star Tremont Lodge.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Harry Miller, in 1968; four brothers, Paul, Vernon, Arland and Charles Romberger; two sisters Ellen Brown and Hannah Henley.
    Surviving are two daughters, Kathryn A. Atkinson, Ravenswood, W.Va., and Mary Ellen Krammes, Valley View; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
    A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. The Rev. George Reynolds will officiate. There will be no viewing or visitation. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in St. Andrew's Cemetery. The family requests donations to St. Andrew's United Methodist Women, Missionary Fund, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.4
  • She was buried at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2

Children of Leona May Romberger and Stanley Miller

  • Kathryn Ann Miller1
  • Mary Ellen Miller1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S295] N. Daniel Schwalm and Donald Reed, "All In The Family," The Hessians: Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 8 (2005): p. 103.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S548] Miller, Leona May, Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, September 18, 2004. Hereinafter cited as Leona May Miller Obituary.

Alma Gertrude Snyder1,2

F, #16769, b. 20 February 1901, d. 29 April 1969
  • Last Edited: 13 Jan 2017
  • Father*: Edgar L. Snyder2
  • Mother*: Alfretta (?)2

Child of Alma Gertrude Snyder and Paul Franklin Romberger

  • Bernice Alverta Romberger1

Citations

  1. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 156. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  2. [S1189] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2011), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, p. 34. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm vol 2.