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Thomas M. Willier^1,2

• Last Edited: 2 Mar 2022

• Thomas M. Willier was born on 8 July 1910, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• He was the son of Arthur Willier and Virginia Stutzman.³
• Thomas M. Willier married Isabel Kathryn Herb, daughter of Elvin Francis Herb and Minnie Alma Klouser.
• Thomas M. Willier died on 11 December 1989, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 79.^3,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Thomas M. Willier
  Thomas M. Willier, 79, of 827 W. Main St., Valley View, died Monday at Pottsville Hospital.
  He was born in Hegins, July 8, 1910, a son of the late Arthur and Verge Stutzman Willier.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  Mr. Willier was a retired security guard, having been employed at the Capital Harrisburg.
  He was a member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts, both of Valley View, and Hegins Fire Company.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Isabel Herb; a daughter, Susan Herring, Valley View; a son, Thomas A., at home; two grandchildren; a sister; Ruby Snyder, Ashland area.
  Funeral services and interment will take place at the convenience of the family. Robert Miller Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Dec 1989, Tue, Page 2.³
  

• Father*: Arthur Willier³
• Mother*: Virginia Stutzman³

Isabel Kathryn Herb¹

• Last Edited: 2 Mar 2022

• Isabel Kathryn Herb was born on 18 May 1918, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of Elvin Francis Herb and Minnie Alma Klouser.²
• Isabel Kathryn Herb married Thomas M. Willier, son of Arthur Willier and Virginia Stutzman.
• Isabel Kathryn Herb died on 13 December 2004, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 86.^3,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Isabel Kathryn Willier
  December 13, 2004
  Isabel Kathryn Willier, 86, of 509 W. Main St., Valley View, died Monday at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
  Born in Hegins Township, May 18, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Elvin and Minnie Klouser Herb. She was a graduate of Hegins Township High School
  She retired as a seamstress at the former Philmark Manufacturing Co., Valley View. She was also a former telephone switchboard operator for the entire Hegins Valley.
  She was a member of Valley View Church of God and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M., in 1989; three brothers, John, Dallas and Russell Herb; five sisters, Orpha Evans, Estella Koppenhaver, Florence Troutman, Mildred Ossman and Elma Reed.
  Surviving are a son, Thomas A., husband of Lois Willier, Harrisburg; a daughter, Susan K., wife of Larry Herring, Valley View; a sister, Annice Ward, Harrisburg; two grandchildren, Lori, wife of Todd Maurer, Hegins, and Loren Herring, Valley View; three great-grandchildren, Madison Maurer, Collin Maurer and Dawson Maurer, all of Hegins.
  Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Church of God Cemetery, Valley View. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffington-reed.com.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 14 Dec 2004, Tue, Page 19.⁴
  

• Father*: Elvin Francis Herb² b. 15 Dec 1886, d. 24 Nov 1921
• Mother*: Minnie Alma Klouser² b. Dec 1885, d. 30 Jul 1979

Elvin Francis Herb¹

• Last Edited: 3 May 2020

• Elvin Francis Herb was born on 15 December 1886, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Minnie Alma Klouser, daughter of Harvey Milton Klouser and Louisa Schwalm.³
• Elvin Francis Herb died on 24 November 1921, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 34.²
• He was buried on 27 November 1921, at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.²

Minnie Alma Klouser¹

• Last Edited: 3 May 2020

• Minnie Alma Klouser was born in December 1885.⁵
• She was the daughter of Harvey Milton Klouser and Louisa Schwalm.^2,3,4
• Some sources record that Minnie Alma Klouser was born on 8 December 1886, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,7
• She married Elvin Francis Herb.³
• Minnie Alma Klouser died on 30 July 1979, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 93.^6,7
• Newspaper obituary:
  Minnie A. Herb
  Mrs. Minnie A. Herb, 92, of 827 W. Main St., Valley View, died Monday morning in Pottsville Hospital.
  Mrs. Herb was born Dec. 8, 1887, at RD Hegins, a daughter of the late Harvey and Louisa Schwalm Clouser. She was a member of the Church of God, the Sunday School and Ladies' Bible Class and the Senior Citizens of Valley View.
  Surviving are nine children, Mrs. Florence Troutman, Valley View; Mrs. Elma Reed, Tower City; Mrs. Estella Koppenhaver, Valley View; Russell, Midd- letown; Mrs. Orpha Evans, Harrisburg; John, Harrisburg; Mrs. Isabel Willier, Valley View; Dallas, of Valley View; Mrs. Annice Ward, Harrisburg; 35 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; seven great-greatgrandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Florence Gable, Hegins.
  Services will be held Thursday morning from the Church of God, Valley View with the Rev. Donald Cohick officiating. Interment will be in the Church of God Cemetery. There will be no calling hours Wednesday evening. The Robert Miller Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 31 Jul 1979, Tue, Page 2.⁸
  
• She was buried at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.⁷

• Father*: Harvey Milton Klouser^2,3 b. 14 Jun 1868, d. 26 Apr 1949
• Mother*: Louisa Schwalm⁴ b. 15 Aug 1868, d. 1 Dec 1948

Harvey Milton Klouser¹

• Last Edited: 2 May 2020

• Harvey Milton Klouser was born on 14 June 1868, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of John Klouser and Catherine Laudenslager.²
• Harvey Milton Klouser married Louisa Schwalm, daughter of John Schwalm and Elizabeth Shade.⁴
• Harvey Milton Klouser died on 26 April 1949, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  WEST END MAN DIES AT 81; LEAVES 58 DESCENDANTS
  Harvey M. Klouser, 81, lifelong resident of Valley View, died early Tuesday morning at his home, following a lingering illness. Born June 14, 1868, he was the son of the late John and Catherine Laud-enslager Klouser.
  He was a member of the Church of God. and a former farmer, and road supervisor.
  Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Minnie Herb, Valley View; Mrs. Terl Gable, Hegins; Mrs. Allen Lebo, Myerstown; 17 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; also one brother, Charles Klouser, Hegins, and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Ochs. Ashland and Mrs. Emerson Huntzinger, Lebanon.
  Funeral on Saturday afternoon from his late home with further services in the Church of God, with Rev. James Myers officiating and interment in the parish cemetery. H. E. Miller in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 26 Apr 1949, Tue, Page 20.²
  
• He was buried on 30 April 1949, at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3

• Father*: John Klouser²
• Mother*: Catherine Laudenslager²

Louisa Schwalm^1,2

• Last Edited: 27 Apr 2023

• Louisa Schwalm was born on 15 August 1868, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4
• She was the daughter of John Schwalm and Elizabeth Shade.^1,2
• Louisa Schwalm married Harvey Milton Klouser, son of John Klouser and Catherine Laudenslager.²
• Louisa Schwalm died on 1 December 1948, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Louisa Klouser Dies At Valley View
  Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. James Myers in the Valley View Church of God Sunday at 2 p. m. for Mrs. Louisa Klouser, 80, who died at her home in Valley View Wednesday night 'as the result of a heart attack. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
  Born the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Schwalm, Hubley township, Mrs. Klouser was a life-long member of the Church of God and its Sunday School.
  Surviving are her husband, Harvey Klouser; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Herb and Mrs. Pearl Gable, both of Valley View, and Mrs. Lebo, Myerstown; 17 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
  Friends may call at the family home Saturday evening.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 04 Dec 1948, Sat, Page 10 .⁵
  
• She was buried on 5 December 1948, at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5

• Father*: John Schwalm^1,2 b. 25 Dec 1818, d. 9 Apr 1888
• Mother*: Elizabeth Shade¹ b. 12 Mar 1828, d. 25 Nov 1917

James Franklin Mace¹

• Last Edited: 9 Nov 2024

• James Franklin Mace was born on 8 June 1886, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He married Erma Aquilla Weiss.
• Newspaper obituary:
  James F. Mace
  James F. Mace, 75, of Spring Glen, died suddenly Monday morning at his home, of a heart attack.
  He was a son of the late George and Clara Mace, Berrysburg. He was a member of Simeon's Lutheran Church, Gratz and the Gratz I OOF Lodge 563.
  His wife, the former Irma A. Weiss, died 28 years ago.
  Surviving are these children, Charles, Millersburg; Chester, Hegins; Allen, Spring Glen; Homer, Millersburg; Mrs. Hannah Wagner of Blain, Pa; Mrs. Elsa Straub, Lykens, RD; Mrs. Lilliam Schwalm, Valley View; Spring Glen; Herbert, Spring Glen; Mrs. Bette Shade, Mephanicsburg; 41 grandchildren, 30 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Fritz, Mrs.. Lillian Zimmerman, Philadelphia; two brothers, Henry, Philadelphia; George, Yardley.
  Funeral services Thursday afternoon from Marlin S. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. Rev. W. D. Artz will officiate. Interment in Gratz Union Cemetery.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 13 Nov 1961, Mon, Page 13.³
  
• James Franklin Mace died on 13 November 1961, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 75.³
• He was buried on 16 November 1961, at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4

Erma Aquilla Weiss¹

• Last Edited: 9 Nov 2024

• Erma Aquilla Weiss was born on 8 July 1886, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She married James Franklin Mace.
• Erma Aquilla Weiss died on 9 July 1933, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 47.²
• She was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.²

Velma Kathryn Erdman^1,2

• Last Edited: 18 Aug 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Velma Kathryn Erdman was born on 7 February 1923, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2
• She was the daughter of John Jasper Erdman and Elura Grace Starr.¹
• Velma Kathryn Erdman married Alvin Elias Klinger, son of Daniel Emanuel Klinger and Stella Mae Klinger, on 1 March 1941, St. Andrew's Church, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4
• Velma Kathryn Erdman died on 17 September 1992, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 69.^3,1,2
• She was buried on 21 September 1992, at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Velma K. Klinger, 69, of 1529 W. Main St., Valley View, died Thursday night, Sept. 17, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
  Born in Klingerstown, Feb. 7, 1923, she was a daughter of the late John and Elura Starr Erdman.
  Mrs. Klinger retired as a seamstress from Elad Manufacturing of Valley View.
  She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, and the Tri-Valley Senior Citizens.
  In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Kenneth of West Grove; two daughters, Sandra Williard of Valley View and Carolyn Buffington of Gratz; two brothers, Elwood Erdman of Valley View and Rahn Erdman of New Jersey; a sister, Ella Artz of Valley View; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church with the Rev. Floyd Sollenberger. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
  Visitors may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the church.
  Funeral arrangements are by the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 935 W. Main St., Valley View.
  The Daily Item, September 19, 1992, Page 13.³

• Father*: John Jasper Erdman¹ b. 30 Dec 1892, d. 2 Mar 1937
• Mother*: Elura Grace Starr¹ b. 28 Dec 1894, d. Dec 1976

John Jasper Erdman

• Last Edited: 11 Oct 2024

• John Jasper Erdman is also referred to as John C. Erdman in some sources.¹
• He was born on 30 December 1892, Upper Mahantango Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4
• He was the son of Jacob Joseph Erdman and Christiana Klinger.
• John Jasper Erdman married Elura Grace Starr, daughter of Oscar Adam Starr and Elizabeth Sophronia Knorr.
• John Jasper Erdman died on 2 March 1937, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at his home.^4,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  John J. Erdman
  John J. Erdman, 44, a resident of Valley View for the past ten years, died suddenly at his home.
  He was born in Upper Mahantongo, Dec. 30, 1892, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Erdman.
  He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Valley View and was also a member of the I. O. O. F. of Valley View.
  Surviving are his wife, Laura, and the following children: Elwood of Fort Hunter, Md; Rahn, Otto [Barto?], Velma and Ella at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Abriel [Abel?], of Shamokin; Myle [Miles], of Klingerstown; Leon [Leo], of Ashland, and Mrs. Walter Davis of Klingerstown.
  His funeral will take place Saturday afternoon.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 04 Mar 1937, Thu, Page 14.⁶
  
• He was buried on 6 March 1937, at U.B. Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴
• John was a carpenter.⁴

• Father*: Jacob Joseph Erdman b. 2 Jun 1859, d. 11 Dec 1899
• Mother*: Christiana Klinger b. 9 Jul 1861, d. 20 Jun 1932

Elura Grace Starr¹

• Last Edited: 12 Jan 2021

• Elura Grace Starr was born on 28 December 1894.²
• She was the daughter of Oscar Adam Starr and Elizabeth Sophronia Knorr.²
• Elura Grace Starr married John Jasper Erdman, son of Jacob Joseph Erdman and Christiana Klinger.
• Prior to her death, Elura was living in the vicinity of Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• Elura Grace Starr died in December 1976.³

• Father*: Oscar Adam Starr² b. 4 Dec 1868, d. 25 Dec 1956
• Mother*: Elizabeth Sophronia Knorr² b. 29 Jul 1872, d. 1 Mar 1941