Homer Wiest1

M, #18993, b. 16 August 1900, d. 12 January 1973
  • Last Edited: 2 Sep 2020
  • Homer Wiest is also referred to as Butch in some sources.
  • He was born on 16 August 1900, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Samuel Baum Wiest and Sarah Jennie Snyder.1
  • Homer Wiest was baptized on 7 October 1900, St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • He married Elma Ethel Rothermel, daughter of Lazarus W. Rothermel and Emma L. Bush, before 1923.1
  • Homer Wiest married Vesta Rahama Idella Paul, daughter of Preston Daniel Paul and Minnie Donton, circa 1924.4,1,5
  • At the time of the 1930 Census, Homer "Weist" and his wife Vesta were living in Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, PA, where Homer was a farmer. Their household included 3 children -- Delphin, Lindy, and Bernard.4
  • Homer Wiest died on 12 January 1973, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 72.6,7
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Homer Wiest
    LYKENS - Homer Wiest, 72, of 311 W. Main St., died yesterday at Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg.
    He was the former owner of Wiest's Taproom [in Lykens].
    Surviving are a daughter; four sons, including Kenneth Wiest, Mechanicsburg; two brothers; and 19 grandchildren.
    Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Schaffstall Funeral Home, 406 Market St., by the Rev. Roderic Lawall. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Northumberland County.
    Friends may call at the funeral home today after 7 p.m.
    The Sentinel (Carlisle, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 1973, Sat, Page 3.8,7
  • He was buried at Union Cemetery, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.9

Child of Homer Wiest and Elma Ethel Rothermel

Children of Homer Wiest and Vesta Rahama Idella Paul

  • Delphin Homer Wiest1 b. 21 Nov 1924, d. 31 Oct 2014
  • Joyce Lorraine Wiest1 b. 28 Mar 1926, d. 15 Jan 1927
  • Lindy Samuel Wiest1 b. 18 Nov 1927, d. 22 Nov 1963
  • Bernard Preston Wiest1 b. 1 Nov 1929, d. 8 Feb 2025
  • Kenneth Lamar Wiest1 b. 9 Jan 1932, d. 22 Apr 2023
  • Bettijane Johanna Wiest1 b. 30 Jan 1934, d. 1 Oct 2019
  • Arlan Gloria Wiest1 b. 1 Jul 1938, d. 3 Jan 2025

Citations

  1. [S314] Bruce Travis Hall, "Genealogical Database," Bruce Travis Hall (Annapolis MD), data uploaded from CD December 2, 2005.
  2. [S307] Bruce Travis Hall, "Klinger Family Database" (Annapolis, MD), data obtained January 20, 2003.
  3. [S932] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online www.ancestry.com (Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records Reel: 267). Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985.
  4. [S186] 1930 US Census, Upper Mahantongo Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2147; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 1039.0.
  5. [S231] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 105.
  6. [S200] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index. Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  7. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Homer Wiest, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 1973, Sat, Page 2.
  8. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Homer Wiest, The Sentinel (Carlisle, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 1973, Sat, Page 3.
  9. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Dennis A. Lebo1

M, #19004, b. 9 March 1946, d. 7 March 2021
  • Last Edited: 16 Feb 2026
  • Dennis A. Lebo was born on 9 March 1946, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Luther Albert Lebo and Alma Iona Paul.1
  • Dennis A. Lebo died on 7 March 2021, Spang Crest, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 74.2
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Dennis A. Lebo
    March 9, 1946 ~ March 7, 2021 (age 74)
    Dennis A. Lebo, 74, of Womelsdorf passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, March 7th in Spang Crest, Lebanon, PA.
    Born in Pottsville, son of the late Alma I. (Paul) and Luther A. Lebo. He was a 1964 graduate of Central Dauphin High School, Harrisburg. He was an Eagle Scout with troop 202, Harrisburg. He was employed as a welder for Fruehauf Trailer Corporation, Middletown for many years and retired from TriState Trailer, East Petersburg as a service estimator. He was a very skilled person who could build or fix anything. He built three houses himself, could repair automobiles and was always there to help when needed. He followed NASCAR racing for many years, loved to go to Tennessee on vacation and frequently went to see Flaming Dick and the Hot Rods. Above all else, he took great pride in his family.
    Dennis is survived by his Wife, Elaine M. (Bordner) Lebo. They were married in Chambers Hill United Methodist Church, Chambers Hill in 1964 where they had met in the youth group. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Denyse M. wife of Thomas P. Mohn, Jonestown and Tonya, Mechanicsburg, two grandsons, Dane K. and wife Shelby R. Haupt, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and Davin K. Haupt and companion Kera L. Mohl, Jonestown; two step grandsons Timothy T. Mohn of Neshanic Station, NJ and Daniel P. and wife Jacquelyn M. Mohn, Jonestown; two great grandsons, William Wyatt Krausse-Haupt and Gentry Lee Haupt, one great granddaughter due this month, five step great grandsons Thomas, Heinrich, Tanner and Hudson Mohn and Landon Loy and one step great granddaughter Gabriele Mohn; two brothers, Ronald P., Jonestown and Douglas K., Nebo, NC, and several nieces and nephews.
    In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Troy A. Lebo; and a brother, Terry Lebo.
    A memorial service will be scheduled at the convenience of the family.
    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047.
    Cole Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Robesonia is handling the final arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.ColeFH.com.2
  • Father*: Luther Albert Lebo1 b. 25 Apr 1921, d. 24 Aug 1977
  • Mother*: Alma Iona Paul1 b. 6 Apr 1924, d. 14 Aug 2012

Children of Dennis A. Lebo and Elaine Marie Bordner

Citations

  1. [S231] George H. Schwalm and N. Daniel Schwalm, "All In The Family," Journal of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, vol. 4, no. 1 (1989): p. 105.
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Dennis A. Lebo, Cole Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Robesonia, PA; https://www.colefh.com/obituary/Dennis-Lebo
  3. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Certificate Number: 46810 (1966); https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.