Pauline M. Brosious1

F, #18361, b. 3 December 1919, d. 4 March 2015
  • Last Edited: 18 Nov 2020
  • Pauline M. Brosious is also referred to as Pauline M. Brosius in some sources.
  • She was born on 3 December 1919, Quarryville, Lancaster County, PA.3
  • She was the daughter of Edgar Brosious and Mabel (?)2
  • Pauline M. Brosious married Alfred Richard Williamson, son of James Richard Williamson and Minnie Edna Schoffstall.1
  • Pauline M. Brosious died on 4 March 2015, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 95.3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Pauline M. Williamson, 95, of 1505 W. Maple Street, Valley View, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman.
    She was born on Wednesday, December 3, 1919, in Quarryville, a daughter of the late Edgar and Mabel Brosius.
    She was a graduate of Lancaster General Hospital School of Nursing. Following her graduation she was a registered nurse at Lancaster General Hospital. She also did private duty nursing, volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Bank and the Meals on Wheels Program.
    She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
    Pauline enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, skiing, and taking care of her lawn.
    Her husband Alfred R. Williamson passed away in 1992.
    She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ed Brosius and Donald Brosius.
    She is survived by a son, Richard H. Williamson and his wife Donna of Valley View; a granddaughter, Denise M. Seaman and her husband Jeffrey of Harrisburg; and two great grandsons, Zachary C. Seaman of York Haven and Jeremy J. Seaman of Harrisburg.
    Following Pauline's wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Lingelstown Road, Harrisburg PA 17110. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
    Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 05 Mar 2015, Thu, Page A16.3
  • Father*: Edgar Brosious2
  • Mother*: Mabel (?)2

Child of Pauline M. Brosious and Alfred Richard Williamson

  • Richard H. Williamson1

Citations

  1. [S210] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 1, no. 1, (1977): p. 13.
  2. [S1110] Williamson, Pauline M., Obituary, The News Item, Shamokin, PA, March 12, 2015. Hereinafter cited as Pauline M. Williamson Obituary.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Pauline M. Williamson, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 05 Mar 2015, Thu, Page A16.

Donna R. Hepler1

F, #18363, b. 4 June 1943, d. 7 October 2022
  • Last Edited: 9 Oct 2022
  • Donna R. Hepler was born on 4 June 1943, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • She was the daughter of Russell Thomas Hepler and Marjorie Irene Mae Reed.2
  • Donna R. Hepler died on 7 October 2022, Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 79.3
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Donna R. Williamson
    JUNE 4, 1943 - OCTOBER 7, 2022
    Donna R Williamson, age 79, of Valley View, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.
    She was born on Friday, June 4, 1943, in Valley View, a daughter of the late Russell Hepler and the late Marjorie P (Reed) Hepler.
    She was a 1961 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and also a graduate of Thompson Institute, Harrisburg.
    Donna was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View.
    She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star Tremont.
    Donna loved to cross stitch, read, and attend her grandson's sporting events. She also enjoyed vacations at Myrtle Beach.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and by a sister, Marjorie Patricia Kaster.
    She is survived by her husband Richard H Williamson, to whom she was married for 57 years.
    She is also survived by a daughter, Denise M Seaman and her husband Jeffrey of Harrisburg; two grandsons, Zachary C Seaman and his wife Katlynd of Harrisburg and Jeremy J Seaman and his wife Hope of Jonestown; five great grandchildren Charles, Bailee, Lucas, Addison, and Cooper; and two nephews.
    A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
    Memorial contributions can be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.
    Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

    Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.3

Child of Donna R. Hepler and Richard H. Williamson

  • Denise Marjorie Williamson1

Citations

  1. [S210] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 1, no. 1, (1977): p. 13.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Russell T. Hepler, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 19 Apr 1983, Tue, Page 2.
  3. [S1147] Online Obituary for Donna R. Williamson, Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, PA; https://www.buffingtonreed.com/obituaries/…

Shirley L. Clauser1,2

F, #18365, b. 29 August 1931, d. 17 April 2026
  • Last Edited: 5 May 2026
  • Shirley L. Clauser was born on 29 August 1931, Wayne Township, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • She was the daughter of Harry E. Clauser and Annie Warner.2
  • Shirley L. Clauser married Charles Leonard Williamson, son of James Richard Williamson and Minnie Edna Schoffstall, circa December 1965.1,4,5
  • Shirley L. Clauser died on 17 April 2026, Providence Place Senior Living Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 94.3
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Shirley (Clauser) Williamson
    August 29, 1931 – April 17, 2026
    Shirley Clauser Williamson, 94, a former resident of Valley View, passed away peacefully in the company of her family at Providence Place Senior Living Center in Pottsville, where she had been currently residing.
    Shirley was born in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County on August 29, 1931, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Annie (Warner) Clauser.
    She was a 1949 graduate of the Cressona High School, and went onto work for the Pennsylvania National Bank in Pottsville for many years. She then last worked for Kocher Coal Company in Valley View, retiring in 1995.
    Shirley was a member of Friedens UCC Church, Hegins, where she was a former member of the church council. An avid traveler in her early years, she enjoyed all kinds of puzzles, Scrabble and playing cards. She was known for her "green thumb" and found great joy raising plants and caring for her garden.
    The last member of her immediate family, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, C. Leonard (Pete) Williamson in 2003; her sisters, Mae Epler and Meda Schrack, and a brother Elwin Clauser.
    She is survived by eight nieces and nephews, Richard Clauser, Brian Clauser, Cheryl Zimmerman, Pam Clauser, Marilyn Kreiner, Leanna Light, Aveline Stees and John Epler, along with 12 grand nieces and nephews and 21 great grand nieces and nephews.
    Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Friedens UCC Church, 522 Chestnut Street, Hegins, at 11 AM on Monday, April 27th, 2026, with Rev. Michael Klahr, officiating. A time for visitation will be from 10-11 AM at the church, prior to the service. Shirley will be laid to rest alongside her husband, immediately following the service.
    Shirley had requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory be made to the Friedens UCC Scholarship Fund, in care of Friedens UCC Church, 522 Chestnut Street, Hegins, PA 17938.
    The Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is honored to provided arrangements for Shirley's family during their time of need. You may leave an online condolence at www.buffingtonreed.com.3
  • She was buried on 27 April 2026, at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.3

Citations

  1. [S210] "Additions and Corrections," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 1, no. 1, (1977): p. 13.
  2. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Marriage license applications," LNP Always Lancaster (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), 01 Dec 1965, Wed, Page 9.
  3. [S1147] Online Obituary for Shirley Clauser Williamson, Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, PA; https://www.buffingtonreed.com/obituaries/…
  4. [S263] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 7, no. 4 (2004): p. 80.
  5. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Marriage Licenses," Lancaster New Era (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), 30 Nov 1965, Tue, Page 3.