Ernest F. Masser1

M, #18252, b. 23 May 1925, d. 26 December 2012
  • Last Edited: 11 Nov 2017
  • Ernest F. Masser was born on 23 May 1925, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Frank L. Masser and Carrie S. Clark.1
  • Ernest F. Masser married June Marie Troutman, daughter of William Jacob Troutman and Thelma Shadel, on 31 December 1947.1,2
  • Ernest F. Masser died on 26 December 2012, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 87.2
  • Onlne obituary:
    KLINGERSTOWN — Ernest F. Masser, 87, of Klingerstown, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at the Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman.
    He was born May 23, 1925, in Klingerstown, a son of the late Frank and Carrie (Clark) Masser. On Dec. 31, 1947, he married the former June M. Troutman, who survives. They celebrated almost 65 years of marriage. He graduated from Pine Park High School in Leck Kill. He worked as a farmer, owning and operating a farm, and was employed as a butcher at the former Boyer Meats.
    He was an active member of Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church, Leck Kill, where he had served on the consistory, was a longtime Sunday school teacher and was named Man of the Year at the church in 2012. He was a member of the Klingerstown Fire Company, a proud member of the NRA and a member of the coon hunting club from Stonington and the Schneedaal Camp.
    Ernest loved coon hunting and hunting, especially the late muzzleloader season. He was devoted to caring for his wife.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, three sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Cheryl Masser, Robert Masser and Dennis and Christina Masser, all of Dornsife, and one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Dave Hilbert, of Dornsife; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Masser, of Loyalton, and Kenneth Masser, of Ohio; and nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie Masser, and one brother, Guy Masser.
    A viewing will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, followed by the funeral at 2:30 with the Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating. Interment will follow in Jacob's Cemetery, Leck Kill. Contributions in Ernest's memory may be made to Christ Church, 1128 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, PA 17941.2
  • He was buried at Jacobs Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.3
  • Father*: Frank L. Masser1 b. 2 Feb 1895, d. 2 Mar 1978
  • Mother*: Carrie S. Clark1 b. 6 Aug 1903, d. 1980

Children of Ernest F. Masser and June Marie Troutman

  • Glenn Masser1
  • Shirley Masser1
  • Robert Masser1
  • Dennis Masser1
  • Judy Masser1
  • Connie Sue Masser1 b. 23 Apr 1967, d. 4 Apr 1977

Citations

  1. [S221] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 4 (1984): p. 92.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ernest F. Masser. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Elwood R. Maurer1

M, #18256, b. 19 July 1912, d. 8 September 1987
  • Last Edited: 9 Jan 2023
  • Elwood R. Maurer was born on 19 July 1912.2,3,4,5
  • He was the son of William Cyrus Maurer and Catherine Knorr.
  • Elwood R. Maurer married Tamie Edna Clark, daughter of Henry Preston Clark and Ida Louisa Schwalm.1
  • Elwood R. Maurer died on 8 September 1987, Klingerstown, Upper Mahantango Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 75.4,5
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Elwood R. Maurer, 75, pigeon shoot champion
    Elwood "Slick" R. Maurer, 75, a Coleman Labor Day Pigeon Shoot champion, died Tuesday afternoon in his home.
    Mr. Maurer, of Klingerstown area, was Schuylkill County champion in the Coleman shoot in 1950, 1955, and 1956.
    He was state champion in the double-barrel shotgun competiton at Camp Coleman shoot in 1956.
    He was holder of numerous other trophies earned in competition in pigeon and blue-rock shoots.
    Mr. Maurer was born in the Klingerstown area, Julky 19, 1912, a son of the late William and Catherine Knorr Maurer.
    He retired from farming in 1977.
    He was a member of Klingerstown Fire Company and and Erdman Sportsmen's Association.
    He was of the Lutheran faith.
    He was married Nov. 19, 1932, in Leck Kill to the former Tamie Clark.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
    Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, Grace Rebuck, and Carol Shomper, Klingerstown area, and Kathryn Rickert, Camp Hill; two sons, Bruce, Klingerstown area, and Leslie, Dalmatia; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Roma Brown, Leck Kill.
    Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown. The Rev. Maurer. Paul Fisher, Lutheran pastor from Leck Kill will officiate. Interment He will be in Salem Cemetery, Klingerstown area.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 10 Sep 1987, Thu, Page 2.6,7
  • He was buried on 12 September 1987, at Salem Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.8,6,9
  • Father*: William Cyrus Maurer b. 21 Oct 1872, d. 27 Nov 1947
  • Mother*: Catherine Knorr b. 7 Jan 1875, d. 23 Jun 1948

Children of Elwood R. Maurer and Tamie Edna Clark

  • Romaine Maurer10
  • Grace P. Maurer+1 b. 22 Mar 1933, d. 5 Mar 2024
  • Bruce Elwood Maurer+1 b. 9 Jun 1935, d. 9 Jul 2009
  • Kathryn Ida Maurer1 b. 2 Dec 1939, d. 30 Jun 2008
  • Carol A. Maurer1 b. 30 Jun 1944, d. 26 Mar 2021
  • Leslie Stuart Maurer1

Citations

  1. [S221] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 4 (1984): p. 92.
  2. [S309] Knorr, Grosser, Hill of PA, OK, 1665-1995 (Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #2964), downloaded by Lawrence Berger-Knorr, January 11, 1996.
  3. [S304] Lawrence Berger-Knorr, "Alexander Klinger Database" (Carlisle, PA), downloaded November 15, 2005.
  4. [S228] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3, no. 4 (1988): p. 87.
  5. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  6. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Elwood R. Maurer, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 10 Sep 1987, Thu, Page 2.
  7. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Elwood R. Maurer, The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 10 Sep 1987, Thu, Page 8.
  8. [S228] "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 3, no. 4, p. 878.
  9. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25679950/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  10. [S1191] Donald C. Reed, Descendants of Johannes Schwalm and Allied Families 2d Edition., CD-ROM (Lancaster, PA: Donald C. Reed, 2016), Descendants of Johannes Schwalm, 06 Frederick Schwalm, p. 361. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Johannes Schwalm 2d ed.

Wellington Stiely1

M, #18257, b. 17 May 1914, d. 15 December 1994
  • Last Edited: 27 Feb 2020
  • Wellington Stiely is also referred to as Lawrence Wellington Stiely in some sources.3
  • Wellington Stiely is also referred to as Bud in some sources.2
  • He was born on 17 May 1914.3
  • He was the son of Perry M. Stiely and Harriet Snyder.2,3
  • Wellington Stiely was baptized on 4 October 1914, Salem (Herb's) Lutheran Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • He married Verna J. Clark, daughter of Henry Preston Clark and Ida Louisa Schwalm, circa 1933.1,4
  • Wellington Stiely died on 15 December 1994, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.2
  • He was buried at Salem Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Stiely rites
    Services for Wellington "Bud" Stiely, 80, RD1 Hegins, who died Thursday evening at Pottsville rlospital, where he was admitted earlier in the day, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from Salem United Church of Christ Church, RD1 Klingerstown, with the Rev. Mark Rothermel, RD1 Millersburg, officiating. Intement will be in Salem Cemetery, RD1 Klingerstown. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, RD1 Klingerstown, is is in charge of arrangements.
    Born in RD1 Klingerstown, May 17, 1914, he was a son of the late Perry and Harriet Snyder Stiely. He was educated in Klingerstown area schools.
    He was self-employed as a coal stripping contractor and was last employed as a maintenance worker for Klinger Coal Co., Spring Glen, prior to retiring in 1976.
    He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ Church, RD1 Klingerstown.
    He was preceded in death by a daughter, Romaine Piergallini, who died in 1987; two brothers and eight sisters.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Verna J. Clark, to whom he was married 61 years; two sons, Darwin L. Stiely, RD1 Klingerstown, and Ronald C. Stiely, Me-chanicsburg; a sister, Emma Wiest, Fleetwood; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 17 Dec 1994, Sat, Page 2.4

Children of Wellington Stiely and Verna J. Clark

  • Romaine I. Stiely1 b. 24 Aug 1933, d. 22 Apr 1987
  • Darwin Leroy Stiely+1 b. 22 Jan 1938, d. 29 Jun 2020
  • Ronald Clair Stiely1 b. 15 Mar 1942, d. 18 Jan 1997

Citations

  1. [S221] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 4 (1984): p. 92.
  2. [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. 80.
  3. [S195] Phillip A. Rice and Jean A. Dellock, compiler, Herb's Church Record , Schuylkill County Pennsylvania Archives vol. I (Apollo, PA: Closson Press, 1998), p. 207. Hereinafter cited as Herb's Church, Schuylkill County Pennsylvania Archives vol. I.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Wellington Stiely, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 17 Dec 1994, Sat, Page 2.

June Marie Troutman1

F, #18260, b. 14 October 1927, d. 16 March 2013
  • Last Edited: 11 Nov 2017
  • June Marie Troutman was born on 14 October 1927, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of William Jacob Troutman and Thelma Shadel.2
  • June Marie Troutman married Ernest F. Masser, son of Frank L. Masser and Carrie S. Clark, on 31 December 1947.1,3
  • June Marie Troutman died on 16 March 2013, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 85.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    KLINGERSTOWN — June Marie Masser, 85, of Klingerstown, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013, at her home.
    She was born in Leck Kill, Friday, Oct. 14, 1927, a daughter of the late William Jacob and Thelma (Shadel) Troutman.
    She married Ernest F. Masser, who preceded her in death Dec. 26, 2012.
    June was a homemaker and had previously worked on the Blyler and Schwartz farms.
    She was a member of Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church of Leck Kill.
    She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed calling around for orders for the Klingerstown Fire Company fundraisers. June also enjoyed gardening, flowers and bird watching.
    Surviving are four children, Glenn Masser and his wife, Cheryl, Shirley Hilbert and her husband, Dave, Robert Masser and his friend, Kim, and Dennis Masser and his wife, Christina, all of Dornsife; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Kissinger and Ruth Phillips; two brothers, Roy Miller and Dale Reynolds, and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Masser, and a brother, Darvin Miller.

    MASSER — June Marie Masser, 85, of Klingerstown. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church, Leck Kill, with the Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating. Interment will follow in Jacob's Cemetery, Pitman. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church, 1128 Ridge Road, Klingerstown 17941 or the Klingerstown Fire Company, P.O. Box 21, Klingerstown 17941. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.srrfh.com.
    Published in News Item on March 17, 2013.2
  • She was buried on 21 March 2013, at Jacobs Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.2
  • Father*: William Jacob Troutman2
  • Mother*: Thelma Shadel2

Children of June Marie Troutman and Ernest F. Masser

  • Glenn Masser1
  • Shirley Masser1
  • Robert Masser1
  • Dennis Masser1
  • Judy Masser1
  • Connie Sue Masser1 b. 23 Apr 1967, d. 4 Apr 1977

Citations

  1. [S221] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 4 (1984): p. 92.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for June M.. Masser. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ernest F. Masser.

Bruce Elwood Maurer1,2

M, #18268, b. 9 June 1935, d. 9 July 2009
  • Last Edited: 16 Oct 2024
  • Bruce Elwood Maurer was born on 9 June 1935, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.3,4
  • He was the son of Elwood R. Maurer and Tamie Edna Clark.1
  • Bruce Elwood Maurer died on 9 July 2009, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 74.3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    July 31, 2009
    Bruce E. Maurer, 74, of 1494 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, died Friday at his residence. He had been in ill health since February.
    Born in Klingerstown, June 9, 1935, he was a son of the late Elwood and Tamie Clark Maurer.
    On June 29, 1957, he married the former Yvonne Reigle, who survives.
    Bruce was a 1953 graduate of the former Hegins Township High School and served his country in the Army from 1958 to 1960.
    He was an employee of the former Fleetwood Motor Homes of PA Inc. at Elysburg, retiring in 2000.
    He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
    He was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready, Klingerstown, the Klingerstown Fire Company and the Erdman's Sportsman Club.
    He was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Rickert, in 2008.
    In addition to his wife, Yvonne, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Tania Maurer, Lykens, and Randall and Carol Maurer, Klingerstown; six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two sisters, Grace Rebuck and Carol Shomper, both of Klingerstown; a brother, Leslie Maurer, Dalmatia; nieces and nephews.
    Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family with the Rev. Mark Rothermel officiating. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Klingers-town. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, has charge of arrangements.
    Published in Republican & Herald on Aug. 2, 2009.4
  • He was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.4

Children of Bruce Elwood Maurer and Yvonne M. Riegel

  • Timothy Lee Maurer2
  • Randall Maurer1

Citations

  1. [S221] George Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 2, no. 4 (1984): p. 92.
  2. [S915] Elsie Klinger Eaves Family Database (Georgetown, TX), downloaded February 2012.
  3. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  4. [S1147] Online Obituary for Bruce E, Maurer, Pottsville Republican & Herald, August 2, 2009.