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Charles Oliver Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Oliver Klinger was born on 19 March 1873, Pennsylvania.^1,2
• He was the son of John Henry Klinger and Isabella J. Haak.¹
• Charles Oliver Klinger was baptized on 11 May 1873, Union Salem (Peace UCC) Church, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He married Margaret E. Hoover, daughter of Solomon Hoover and Rebecca Koppenheffer, on 1 January 1898, Rife, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4
• Charles Oliver Klinger died in 1933.³
• He was buried at Mount Annville Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.³

• Father*: John Henry Klinger¹ b. 16 Sep 1849, d. 21 Feb 1923
• Mother*: Isabella J. Haak¹ b. 15 Oct 1853, d. 30 Mar 1930

Alice Jane Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alice Jane Klinger is also referred to as Amanda Klinger in some sources.²
• She was born on 28 August 1875, Pennsylvania.³
• She was the daughter of John Henry Klinger and Isabella J. Haak.¹
• Alice Jane Klinger was baptized on 14 November 1875, St. John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.³
• Some sources record that Alice Jane Klinger was born circa 1874, Pennsylvania.¹
• In 1900, Alice was single, living with her parents in North Annville Township, Lebanon County, and working in a shoe factory.⁴
• The 1910 Census lists Alice as single and living with her parents in Annville Township, Lebanon County.⁵
• At the time of the 1920 Census, Alice was single, living with her parents in Annville Township, Lebanon County, and working as a matron in an orphanage.⁶
• She died on 15 October 1967, at age 92.⁷
• She was buried at Mount Annville Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.⁸

• Father*: John Henry Klinger¹ b. 16 Sep 1849, d. 21 Feb 1923
• Mother*: Isabella J. Haak¹ b. 15 Oct 1853, d. 30 Mar 1930

Daniel Monroe Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 25 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Daniel Monroe Klinger was born on 27 March 1877, Lykens Valley, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of John Henry Klinger and Isabella J. Haak.¹
• Daniel Monroe Klinger was baptized on 2 May 1877, St. John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• Some sources record that Daniel Monroe Klinger was born circa 1876, Pennsylvania.¹
• He married Mary A. Zimmerman, daughter of John Zimmerman and Sarah Miller, on 10 March 1900, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Daniel M. Klinger, Long Resident, Dies
  Daniel Monroe Klinger, 572 Wallace street, died this morning at 2 o'clock in Community Hospital where he had been a patient for the past week. Death was due to complications. A long time resident of town, he was employed by the United Hosiery Mills and its predecessor for the past forty years as a fireman. He was 76 years of age.
  He was born March 27, 1879 in Berrysburg. Prior to employment with the Hosiery Mills he was employed as a fireman at Schwartz Brothers hat factory and the Keystone Forge. He recently moved his family from 459 Duke street where they resided for some years to the Wallace street address. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
  He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Bartholomew, and a daughter Joy, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Shaud and Miss Alice Klinger; both at Annville, Pa.
  Funeral services will be held from the Burk funeral home Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. Paul F. Curfman, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial, will be in the Northumberland Memorial Park. Stonington. Friends are invited to call at the Burk funeral home, Front and Orange streets, Friday evening.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), 26 Jan 1956, Thu, Page 10.⁶
  
• Daniel Monroe Klinger died on 26 January 1956, at age 78.⁷
• He was buried at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.⁷

• Father*: John Henry Klinger¹ b. 16 Sep 1849, d. 21 Feb 1923
• Mother*: Isabella J. Haak¹ b. 15 Oct 1853, d. 30 Mar 1930

Margaret Salome Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 27 Jun 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Margaret Salome Klinger is also referred to as Maggie, Saloma and Liddie in some sources.^3,4,1
• She was born on 7 May 1880, Pennsylvania.^3,1,5
• She was the daughter of John Henry Klinger and Isabella J. Haak.³
• In 1900, Maggie was single, living with her parents in North Annville Township, Lebanon County, and working in a shoe factory.¹
• Margaret Salome Klinger married Albert Shirk.⁶
• Margaret Salome Klinger died on 22 February 1958, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 77.⁵
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Albert Shirk, 77, Of Jonestown RD 1, Dies
  Mrs. Albert Shirk, Jonestown Route One, died at 8:16 o'clock this morning in Good Samaritan Hospital where she was admitted Jan. 6th. Her death, at the age of 77, followed an illness of the last seven weeks.
  She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Bellegrove.
  The former Margaret Klinger, she is survived by her husband; a son, Luther Shirk, Jonestown Route One, and two daughters, Hattie, wife of Lewis Sabo, Rexmont, and Ellen, wife of Lloyd Blouch, Annville Route One. Also, 16 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sisters, Miss C. Ellen Klinger and Miss Alice J. Klinger, both of Cleona, and Mrs. Mabel Shaud, Sassamansville, and one brother, E. Edmund Klinger, Lebanon.
  The Daily News (Lebanon, PA), 22 Feb 1958, Sat, Page 2.⁷
  
• She was buried on 25 February 1958, at South Bellegrove Cemetery, Bellegrove, Lebanon County, PA.^5,8

• Father*: John Henry Klinger³ b. 16 Sep 1849, d. 21 Feb 1923
• Mother*: Isabella J. Haak³ b. 15 Oct 1853, d. 30 Mar 1930

Emanuel Edmund Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Emanuel Edmund Klinger is also referred to as Edward in some sources.³
• He was born on 28 February 1887, Pennsylvania.^1,2
• He was the son of John Henry Klinger and Isabella J. Haak.¹
• In 1900, Edmund was single, living with his parents in North Annville Township, Lebanon County, and working in a shoe factory.¹
• In 1910, Edmund or Edward was single, living with his parents in Annville Township, Lebanon County, and working in a shoe factory.³
• Emanuel Edmund Klinger married Susan Elizabeth Kintzer.²
• Emanuel Edmund Klinger died on 17 April 1965, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA, at age 78.²
• He was buried on 21 April 1965, at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.^2,4

• Father*: John Henry Klinger¹ b. 16 Sep 1849, d. 21 Feb 1923
• Mother*: Isabella J. Haak¹ b. 15 Oct 1853, d. 30 Mar 1930

Caroline Ellen Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Caroline Ellen Klinger also went by the name of Ellen.
• She was born on 18 September 1890, Pennsylvania.^1,3
• She was the daughter of John Henry Klinger and Isabella J. Haak.¹
• In 1910, Caroline was single, living with her parents in Annville Township, Lebanon County, and working as a book keeper in a shoe factory.²
• At the time of the 1920 Census, "Ellen" was single, living with her parents in Annville Township, Lebanon County, and working as a book keeper for a minister.⁴
• Caroline Ellen Klinger died in October 1978, at age 88.³

• Father*: John Henry Klinger¹ b. 16 Sep 1849, d. 21 Feb 1923
• Mother*: Isabella J. Haak¹ b. 15 Oct 1853, d. 30 Mar 1930

Mabel Anna Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mabel Anna Klinger was born on 23 May 1883, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Henry Klinger and Isabella J. Haak.¹
• In 1900, Annie was single, living with her parents in North Annville Township, Lebanon County, and working in a shoe factory.¹
• Mabel Anna Klinger married William Uhler Schaud, son of George W. Schaud and Sarah Uhler, on 24 June 1913, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.³
• Mabel Anna Klinger died on 12 January 1965, Mennonite Home, Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County, PA, at age 81.²
• She was buried on 15 January 1965, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sassamansville, Montgomery County, PA.^2,4

• Father*: John Henry Klinger¹ b. 16 Sep 1849, d. 21 Feb 1923
• Mother*: Isabella J. Haak¹ b. 15 Oct 1853, d. 30 Mar 1930

Guy Allen Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 17 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Guy Allen Klinger was born on 29 May 1919, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3
• He was the son of Allen Timothy Klinger and Alpha F. Starr.¹
• Guy Allen Klinger married Stella Virginia Kreitzer, daughter of Abraham F. Kreitzer and Bessie M. Clouser, in 1939, Salem Evangelical Lutheran and Reformed Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴
• Guy Allen Klinger died on 21 August 1971, Haneyville, Lycoming County, PA, at age 52.^5,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Guy A. Klinger, 52, of Klingerstown RD, died Saturday evening while vacationing at the Robert Adams Cabin in Haneyville, near Lock Haven.
  Born in Klingerstown May 29, 1919, Mr. Klinger was a son of the late Allen and Alpha (Starr) Klinger. He was employed at the Muskin Shoe Factory, Millersburg. A World War II veteran, he was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ, Klingerstown RD, Millersburg VFW Post 5507 and the Klingerstown Fire Company.
  His wife, the former Stella Kreitzer, died June 25. His mother died in February and a sister, Mrs. Raymond Bowman of Valley View died in July.
  Surviving are a son, Larry, and a daughter, Barbara, wife of Paul Ramburger, both of Dalmatia, and three grandsons.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning in the Salem United Church of Christ. Interment will be made in the Salem Cemetery. Rev. Richard Harder of Herndon RD will officiate.
  The Rothermel Funeral Home of Klingerstown RD is in charge.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 23 Aug 1971, Mon, Page 6.⁶
• He was buried on 25 August 1971, at Salem Church Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,3

• Father*: Allen Timothy Klinger¹ b. 17 Jan 1894, d. 15 Feb 1960
• Mother*: Alpha F. Starr¹ b. 17 Jan 1897, d. 25 Feb 1971

Harlen Leroy Boyer^1,2

• Last Edited: 27 Nov 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Harlen Leroy Boyer is also mistakenly referred to as Marlin L. Boyer in some sources.³
• Harlen Leroy Boyer is also referred to as Harlin in some sources.⁴
• He was born on 14 April 1912, Greenbrier, Northumberland County, PA.^1,4,2
• He was the son of Charles H. Boyer and Carrie Vesta Klinger.^1,2
• Harlen Leroy Boyer married Mabel Edna Smith, daughter of Harvey Samuel Smith and Minnie Edna Rothermel, on 23 September 1936, Urban, Northumberland County, PA.^5,3
• Harlen Leroy Boyer died on 8 March 1995, Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, PA, at age 82.^6,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Harlen L. Boyer
  HALIFAX - Harlen L. Boyer, 82, of 87 S. Market St., Elizabethville, formerly of Halifax, died Wednesday in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.
  He was retired from the former Pennsylvania Railroad and a member of Salem United Church of Christ, Elizabethville.
  He was the widower of Mabel E. Smith Boyer. Surviving are four daughters, Kathryn M. Wertz, with whom he lived, Dorothy E. Hoffman and Marie A. Straw, both of Halifax, and Helen A. Boyer of Eagan, Minn; three brothers, Melvin of Rebuck, Sterlin of Hebe and Bryan of Klingerstown; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in his church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp.
  Viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday in the church.
  Hoover Funeral Home, Millersburg, is handling arrangements.
  The Evening News, March 10, 1995, Page 14.⁶
  
• He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁶

• Father*: Charles H. Boyer^1,2 b. c 1885, d. 23 Jul 1963
• Mother*: Carrie Vesta Klinger^1,2 b. 2 May 1885, d. 23 Nov 1971

Minnie M. Lesher¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jun 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Minnie M. Lesher was born on 3 August 1908, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1,3,4
• She was the daughter of Henry H. Lesher III and Mabel Gertrude Klinger.¹
• Some sources record that Minnie M. Lesher was born on 3 August 1908, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵
• She married Clinton Paul Kessler, son of Charles Oliver Kessler and Sarah Alice Adam.⁶
• Minnie M. Lesher died on 25 February 1999, St. Joseph Hospital, Reading, Berks County, PA, at age 90.^3,4,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Minnie M. Kessler
  Minnie M. Kessler, 90, of 11079 Clarks Valley Road, Tower City, died early Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital, Reading.
  Born in Pitman, Aug. 3, 1908, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mabel Klinger Lesher.
  She was the retired owner of the former Clarks Valley Pizza Stand.
  She was a member of Foursquare Gospel Church, Muir.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton, in 1972, and two brothers, Marlin and Vernon Lesher.
  Surviving are a daughter, Helen I. Bendigo, Clarks Valley; three brothers, Glenn Lesher, Gratz, Paul Lesher, Sacramento, and Henry Lesher, Elizabethville; five sisters, Margaret Stauffer, Lexington Park, Md., Pauline Herb and Jean Heim, both of Pitman, Ruth Chubb, New Cumberland, and Anna Wiest, Klingers-town; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from Foursquare Gospel Church.
  The Rev. Robert Bingaman will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, RD Tower City.
  Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City, is in charge of arrangements.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 26 Feb 1999, Fri, Page 3.²
  
• She was buried on 1 March 1999, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,2

• Father*: Henry H. Lesher III¹ b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 3 Nov 1961
• Mother*: Mabel Gertrude Klinger¹ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 21 Sep 1969

Marlyn L. Lesher¹

• Last Edited: 6 Aug 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marlyn L. Lesher was born on 21 June 1910, Pennsylvania.^1,2
• He was the son of Henry H. Lesher III and Mabel Gertrude Klinger.¹
• Marlyn L. Lesher married Florence M. Artz, daughter of David E. Artz and Lizzie Bixler.²
• In 1930, Marlin was single and living with his parents in Eldred Township, Schuylkill County, PA. He was working in a coal mine.³
• Marlyn L. Lesher died on 8 June 1981, St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA, at age 70.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Marlyn Lesher, founder of Lesher 's Meats firm
  Marlyn L. Lesher, 70, of 68 E. Orange St., Elizabethtown, died Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster.
  He was part owner of the Market Basket Inc., Elizabethtown co-founder ef Elizabethville Airport, and founder Of Lesher's Meats. He was a member of the American Association ot Retired Persons.
  His wife, Florence, died in 1977.
  Surviving are three sons, Robert, of the Elizabethville area, Ronald, of Halifax area; and Thomas, in California; six sisters, Mrs. Minnie Kessler, Tower City area, Mrs. Margaret Kessler, Lexington Park, Md., Mrs. Pauline Herb and Mrs. Jean Heim, both of the Pitman area, Mrs. Ruth Chubb, New Cumberland, and Mrs. Anna Weist, Klingerstown; four brothers, Glennen, Pottstown, Vernon, New Cumberland, Paul, Sacramento area, and Henry, Elizabethville; seven grandchildren, a great-grandson.
  Services will be held Friday morning at Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville. The Rev. Jay Eickhoff will officiate. Interment will be in Church of God Cemetery, Valley View.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 09 Jun 1981, Tue, Page 2.⁵
  
• He was buried on 12 June 1981, at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,6

• Father*: Henry H. Lesher III¹ b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 3 Nov 1961
• Mother*: Mabel Gertrude Klinger¹ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 21 Sep 1969

Margaret Ida Lesher¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jun 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Margaret Ida Lesher was born on 28 April 1914, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Henry H. Lesher III and Mabel Gertrude Klinger.¹
• Margaret Ida Lesher married Elwood W. Kessler on 1 August 1931.³
• Margaret Ida Lesher married Paul E. Stauffer Sr. on 27 December 1980.³
• Margaret Ida Lesher died on 9 December 2007, Inigoes, St. Mary's County, MD, at age 93.^2,3
• Online obituary:
  Margaret Ida Lesher Kessler, 93, of St. Inigoes, MD died December 9, 2007 at her residence. Born April 28, 1914 in Pitman, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Mabel Gertrude Klinger Lesher. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband of 42 years Elwood W. Kessler, whom she married on August 1, 1931 and who died on December 6, 1973 and her 2nd husband of 20 years Paul E. Stauffer, Sr., whom she married on December 27, 1980 and who died on October 31, 2000. She was the mother of six children. She is survived by her brothers and sisters as well as 25 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her children Ella Mae Whiting and Arlin E. Kessler and her brothers and sisters Marlin, Glennen, Vernon and Mary Lesher, Minnie Kessler, and one grandson, David E. Whiting.
  Mrs. Kessler was a longtime active member of the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene since 1962, serving in many capacities over the years. Margaret and Elwood Kessler served with the Salvation Army in Lexington Park, MD for over 20 years. She was an avid gardener and loved to crochet. She maintained a long tradition of holding annual family reunions with nearly 100 in attendance.⁴
  
• She was buried in 2008, at Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Cemetery, Hollywood, St. Mary's County, MD.⁴

• Father*: Henry H. Lesher III¹ b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 3 Nov 1961
• Mother*: Mabel Gertrude Klinger¹ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 21 Sep 1969

Glennon E. Lesher¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jun 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Glennon E. Lesher was born on 6 June 1916, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Henry H. Lesher III and Mabel Gertrude Klinger.¹
• Glennon E. Lesher married Jean A. Lubold, daughter of Harry Lubold and Carrie Price, on 8 December 1945.^3,4
• Glennon E. Lesher died on 22 January 2002, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 85.^2,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Lesher rites
  Services for Glenn E. Lesher, 85, of 6707 W. Market St., Gratz, formerly of Pottstown and Elizabethville, who died Tuesday at Pottsville Hospital where he had been admitted earlier that evening, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, RR1 Klingerstown. The Rev. Joel Petruschke will officiate. Interment with military honors will be in St. Paul's Evangelical Congregational Cemetery, RR1 Pitman.
  Born in Pitman, June 6, 1916, he was a son of the late Henry H. and Mabel G. Klinger Lesher. He was educated m the Pitman area schools.
  He was an Army veteran of World War II, where he earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service medal with eight bronze stars and an arrowhead.
  He retired in 1978 from the former Phoenixville Steel Plant, Phoenixville.
  He attended St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, and was a life member of VFW Post 2385, Lykens Township, Dauphin County.
  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lesher and Minnie Kessler; two brothers, Marlin and Vernon.
  Surviving are his wife the former Jean A. Lubold, whom he married on Dec. 8, 1945; five sisters, Margaret Kessler, Lexington Park, Md., Pauline Herb and Jean Heim, both of RR1 Pitman, Ruth Chubb, New Cumberland, and Anna Wiest, Klingerstown; two brothers, Paul, Sacramento, and Henry, Elizabethville; nieces and nephews.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 24 Jan 2002, Thu, Page 3.⁴
  
• He was buried on 26 January 2002, at Saint Pauls Evangelical Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,5,4

• Father*: Henry H. Lesher III¹ b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 3 Nov 1961
• Mother*: Mabel Gertrude Klinger¹ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 21 Sep 1969

Pauline Emma Lesher¹

• Last Edited: 6 Aug 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Pauline Emma Lesher was born on 7 August 1918, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Henry H. Lesher III and Mabel Gertrude Klinger.¹
• Pauline Emma Lesher married Stanford F. Herb, son of Frank Herb and Laura Hepler.^3,2
• Pauline Emma Lesher died on 20 June 2019, UPMC Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 100.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Pauline Emma Herb
  August 07, 1918 - June 20, 2019
  Pauline Emma Herb, 100, formerly of Lavelle and Pitman passed away Thursday, June 20th, at UPMC Harrisburg.
  Pauline was born in Pitman, on August 7, 1918, a daughter of the late Mabel G. (Klinger) and Henry H Lesher.
  She was preceded in death by her husband Stanford F "Stiney" Herb, who passed away December 27, 1990 and her companion Luther S. Maurer who passed away March 18, 2016.
  She attended school in Pitman and was employed at the dress factory in Gordon and was last employed at the shoe factory in Millersburg.
  She was an avid gardener.
  She is survived by a stepdaughter Sharon Snyder and her husband John; 3 grandchildren, Dr. Cheryl Sndyer-Hughes, Melissa Konyar and Julie Mattern; two great grandchildren, Logan Hughes and Chelsea Konyar; 5 siblings, Jean Heim, Ruth Chubb, Anna Wiest, Paul Lesher, and Henry Lesher; as well as nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by a Step daughter Marie Mattern, three sisters Minnie Kessler, Mary Lesher and Margaret Kessler; three brothers Glenn, Marlin and Vernon Lesher
  Viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 10-11 AM. at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home 1133 Ridge Rd., Klingerstown, with the funeral service following at 11 AM. with Rev. Brian Beissel officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's E.C. Cemetery, Pitman.
  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 153 Main Road, Pitman, PA 17964.²
  
• She was buried on 26 June 2019, at St. Paul's Evangelical Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,4

• Father*: Henry H. Lesher III¹ b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 3 Nov 1961
• Mother*: Mabel Gertrude Klinger¹ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 21 Sep 1969

Vernon Henry Lesher¹

• Last Edited: 22 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Vernon Henry Lesher was born on 2 August 1923, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Henry H. Lesher III and Mabel Gertrude Klinger.¹
• Vernon Henry Lesher died on 27 March 1995, at age 71.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Vernon H. Lesher, 71, of 208 11th St., New Cumberland, died Monday at home.
  He retired as a butcher for Warrington Farms, Dillsburg; was a World War II Army veteran; and a member of Unity Church of Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg. Wife: Frances C Harris Lesher
  Parthemore Funeral Home, New Cumberland
  Harrisburg Patriot News 28 Mar 1995.³
  
• He was buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Henry H. Lesher III¹ b. 13 Jan 1888, d. 3 Nov 1961
• Mother*: Mabel Gertrude Klinger¹ b. 17 Sep 1891, d. 21 Sep 1969

Henry Lesher Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 6 Aug 2019

• Henry Lesher Jr. was born on 10 September 1843, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3
• He was the son of Henry H. Lesher and Elizabeth Hepler.^2,3
• Henry Lesher Jr. died on 27 November 1941, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 98.³
• He was buried at Saint Pauls Evangelical Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Henry H. Lesher² b. 1819, d. 1893
• Mother*: Elizabeth Hepler³ b. 1822, d. 1900

Earl William Renninger¹

• Last Edited: 27 Apr 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Earl William Renninger was born on 4 May 1924, Branch Dale, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of William McKinley Renninger and Katherine Estella Klinger.¹
• Earl William Renninger married Esther Marie Schneck, daughter of James N. Schneck and Susie May Eidem, on 11 December 1943.²
• Earl William Renninger died on 17 May 2009, Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 85.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Earl William Renninger, 85, of Newtown, passed away Sunday morning with his family at his side at Schuylkill Medical Center-East Norwegian Street.
  Born in Branchdale, May 4, 1924, he was a son of the late William and Katie Klinger Renninger. He was a graduate of Reilly Township High School class of 1941.
  Earl was the husband of Esther Marie Schneck Renninger, to whom he was married Dec. 11, 1943.
  He was a decorated World War II veteran of the Army. He proudly served in the Army from 1943-1946 and was honorably discharged. He was a technical sergeant with Battery C, 669th Field Artillery Battalion. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star as well as the World War II Victory Medal.
  Earl was the owner of Renninger's Garage, Newtown, a family-run business, where he worked all his life. He provided mechanical and towing services as well as being a service provider for AAA. In 1953, Earl took ownership of Earl Renninger Inc., a school bus company, which provides transportation for the Minersville Area School District. He served as president of Earl Renninger Inc. and faithfully provided quality service to the Minersville Area School District for 56 years.
  He was a proud member of Freidens Lutheran Church, Llewellyn, Trails End Hunting Club, honorary member of Black Rock Hunting Club, a lifetime member of Newtown Fish and Game, charter member of Port Royal Fishing Camp, original member of Newtown Volunteer Fire Company, a member of Pine Grove American Legion, Pine Grove VFW and the National School Bus Association.
  Earl was a loving and cherished husband, father and grandfather. He will long be remembered for his service to the community.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Wetzel.
  Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Esther; a daughter, Kay Koch and her husband, Lester Koch, Newtown; two sons, Dale Renninger and his wife, Dolly Renninger, Rock, and William Renninger and his wife, Deborah, Newtown; six grandchildren, Steve, Brenda, Brett, Brad, Heath and Amie; 10 great-grandchildren, Ashley, Steven, David, Ryan, Kaylee, Justin, Jenna, Matthew, Casey and Hunter; a brother, Leroy Renninger and a sister, Elsie Moyer, both of Newtown.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Freidens Lutheran Church, Llewellyn. The Rev. Robert Reier, pastor, will officiate. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, 328 Sunbury St., Minersville, and from 8 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Internment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions to Freidens Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Donations will be accepted Wednesday evening at the funeral home and Thursday morning at the church prior to the service.
  Published in the Republican & Herald from 5/18/2009 - 5/19/2009.²
  
• He was buried on 21 May 2009, at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: William McKinley Renninger¹ b. 4 Feb 1900, d. 8 Aug 1953
• Mother*: Katherine Estella Klinger¹ b. 10 Jan 1900, d. 17 Feb 1983

Elsie E. Renninger¹

• Last Edited: 27 Apr 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elsie E. Renninger was born on 19 February 1928, Pennsylvania.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William McKinley Renninger and Katherine Estella Klinger.¹
• Elsie E. Renninger married Clifford B. Moyer, son of Harry Lincoln Moyer and Sarah F. Hubler.³
• Elsie E. Renninger died on 25 April 2019, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 91.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Elsie E Moyer
  FEBRUARY 19, 1928
  Elsie E. Moyer, 91, lifelong resident of Newtown, passed away Thursday, April 25th at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
  Elsie was born February 19, 1928, a daughter of the late William and Katie Klinger Renninger.
  She was a 1945 graduate of Reilly Township High School and a 1946 graduate of Empire Beauty School.
  For over six decades Elsie was the owner and operator of Elsie's Beauty Shop, Newtown. Elsie and her husband Cliff were the owner and operators of multiple french fry and ice cream stands throughout the Renningers Farmers Markets. Elsie continued the business for over 50 years at the Kutztown location.
  She was a member of St. John's Church Ladies Aid Society and a member of Friedens Lutheran Church.
  Elsie was a life member of the Newtown Volunteer Fire Company and a founding member of its ladies auxiliary.
  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Clifford B. Moyer, siblings, Sara Wetzel, Earl Renninger, Leroy Renninger and "sisters" Hattie and Esther Renninger.
  She is survived by her son, Bruce Moyer and his wife Judy, Newtown; daughter, Elaine Moyer Rife, Lititz; granddaughters, Michelle Delaney, Melissa Koch, Cori Moyer Rife and Erin Rife. Great grandchildren, Alison Koch, Matthew Delaney and Shawn Delaney. Nieces and nephews.
  Private services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City. Burial will be in the Schuylkill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Hunter William Renninger Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, 216 S. Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901 or the Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, 51 SPCA Road,
  Pottsville, PA 17901.²
  
• She was buried at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: William McKinley Renninger¹ b. 4 Feb 1900, d. 8 Aug 1953
• Mother*: Katherine Estella Klinger¹ b. 10 Jan 1900, d. 17 Feb 1983

Sarah E. Renninger¹

• Last Edited: 27 Apr 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Sarah E. Renninger was born circa August 1928, Newtown, Bucks County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William McKinley Renninger and Katherine Estella Klinger.¹
• Sarah E. Renninger married Oscar Wetzel, son of Harry Wetzel and Matie (?).³
• Sarah E. Renninger and Oscar Wetzel were divorced in 1982 Schuylkill County, PA.⁴
• Sarah E. Renninger died on 24 September 1985, Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA.^2,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Sarah E. Wetzel
  Mrs. Sarah E. Wetzel, 56, of 429 E. Mauch Chunk St., Tamaqua, died Tuesday in sacred Heart Hospital.
  She was a daughter of the late William and Katie (Klinger) Renninger.
  Surviving are four sons, William A., Wade C. and Danny R, all of Tamaqua R.2, and Michael J. of Lansford; two daughters, Carol, wife of Edward Hill of Lehighton, and Nancy, at home; two brothers, Edward W. and Leroy, and a sister, Mrs. Elsie E. Moyer, all of Zerbe, Schuylkill county, and six grandchildren.
  The Jon M. Zizelmann Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, is in charge of arrangements.
  The Morning Call (Allentown, PA), 26 Sep 1985, Thu, Page 49.⁵
  

• Father*: William McKinley Renninger¹ b. 4 Feb 1900, d. 8 Aug 1953
• Mother*: Katherine Estella Klinger¹ b. 10 Jan 1900, d. 17 Feb 1983

Katie Mae Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 19 May 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Katie Mae Klinger was born on 14 February 1917, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3,4
• She was the daughter of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.¹
• Katie Mae Klinger married Jay Monroe Smeltz, son of Robert Smeltz and Rosie Adams, on 24 April 1943, Reformed Church Parsonage, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA.^4,5
• Katie Mae Klinger died on 16 April 2009, Sunbury Community Hospital Skilled Care Unit, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 92.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  HERNDON - Katie M. Smeltz, 92, of 1344 Raupstal Road, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Sunbury Community Hospital Skilled Care Unit, where she had been a patient since April 7th.
  Born in Klingerstown, Northumberland County, on Feb. 14, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (Rebuck) Klinger. She was married to Jay Smeltz, who preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1971.
  She was educated in the Upper Mahanoy Township schools.
  She was a homemaker and cleaned the offices at Meckley's Limestone Inc. and also in area homes.
  Katie loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she enjoyed reading.
  She was a member of Himmel's Lutheran Church at Rebuck.
  Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Linda Smeltz of Herndon, with whom she resided; three grandchildren and spouses, Heather and Scott Feese of Dornsife, Brad and Jen Smeltz of Herndon, and Matthew and Natalie Smeltz of Leck Kill; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Feese and Cameron and Bronson Smeltz; one sister, Vinnie Klock of Dornsife, and nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Nancy Smeltz in 1950; four sisters, one sister in infancy, Mrytle Klinger, Pauline Klouser, and Betty Wehry; and six brothers, one brother in infancy, Homer, Walter, Charles, Kenneth, and George Klinger.
  The viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the Himmel's Church at Rebuck, where the funeral will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jane Compton officiating.
  Burial will be in Himmel's Cemetery, Rebuck.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Himmel's Church, 1941 Schwaben Creek Road, Rebuck, PA 17867.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown has charge of arrangements.
  Published in The Daily Item on 4/18/2009.⁴
  
• She was buried on 20 April 2009, at Himmel's Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Albert Hyram Klinger¹ b. 18 Feb 1872, d. 25 Mar 1960
• Mother*: Mabel Maude Rebuck¹ b. 17 Feb 1896, d. 26 May 1962

Vienna A. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 27 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Vienna A. Klinger is also referred to as Vinnie in some sources.²
• She was born on 26 May 1920, Pennsylvania.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.¹
• Vienna A. Klinger married Walter Leroy Klock, son of Daniel Nelson Klock and Martha May Erdman, on 2 June 1940, at the Lutheran parsonage, Herndon, Jackson Township, Northumberland County, PA, the Rev. Charles Snyder officiating.^4,5,6,7,8
• Vienna A. Klinger died on 12 November 2018, Nottingham Village Nursing Home, Northumberland, Northumberland County, PA, at age 98.⁹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Vinnie A. Klock
  June 28, 1919 - November 12, 2018
  Vinnie A. Klock, 99, of Northumberland, formerly of Dornsife, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Nottingham Village Nursing Home, Northumberland.
  She was born June 28, 1919, in Klingerstown, a daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (Rebuck) Klinger. On June 2, 1940, she married Walter "Wally" Klock who preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 2000.
  Vinnie lived most of her life in Dornsife and was a homemaker.
  She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Red Cross, the Idella Rebekah Lodge 58, Dornsife, and a past member of Eastern Star and the White Shrine.
  Vinnie is survived by two daughters, Sandra Reed of Gratz and Doris Kahler of Dornsife; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by four sisters, Katie Smeltz, Betty Wehry, Pauline Klouser, and Myrtle Klinger; and five brothers, Walter, Homer, Charles, George and Kenneth "Jack" Klinger.
  A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, with a service by the Idella Rebekah Lodge 58, Dornsife at 10:45, followed by the funeral at 11, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 235 Schwaben Creek Road, Dornsife, with Pastor Karis Hagen officiating.
  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Vinnie's memory to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 235 Schwaben Creek Road, Dornsife, PA. 17823,
  Funeral arrangements are by the Robert G. Foust Jr. Funeral Home, 841 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), November 13, 2018.⁹
  
• She was buried at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.⁹

• Father*: Albert Hyram Klinger¹ b. 18 Feb 1872, d. 25 Mar 1960
• Mother*: Mabel Maude Rebuck¹ b. 17 Feb 1896, d. 26 May 1962

Walter A. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 26 Jun 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Walter A. Klinger was born on 18 April 1921, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2,3
• He was the son of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.¹
• Walter A. Klinger died on 30 December 1963, Danville State Hospital, Mahoning Township, Montour County, PA, at age 42.^4,2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Walter A. Klinger Klingerstown RD Resident Expires
  Walter A. Klinger, 42, of Klingerstown R. D. died yesterday morning in Danville. He bad been in failing health for several months and was hospitalized five weeks, including three in Geisinger Medical Center. Danville.
  A lifelong resident of Upper Mahanoy Township. Mr. Klinger was born in Klingerstown, April 18, 1921, son of the late Albert and Mabel (Rebuck) Klinger.
  The late rural resident was engaged in farming most of his life. He was a member of St. Michael's Church at Klingerstown and Klingerstown Fire Company.
  Survivors include three brothers, George and Charles, Klingerstown, and Kenneth, Trevorton. and four sisters, Mrs. Jay Smeltz. Herndon R. D. 1; Mrs. Walter Klock, Dornsife, and Mrs. William Wehry and Miss Pauline Klinger, both of Klingerstown.
  Arrangements for the funeral are under direction of the Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Directors of Klingerstown, R. D.
  Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, PA), 31 Dec 1963, Tue, Page 2.⁵
  
• He was buried on 3 January 1964, at Saint Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• Walter never married.³

• Father*: Albert Hyram Klinger¹ b. 18 Feb 1872, d. 25 Mar 1960
• Mother*: Mabel Maude Rebuck¹ b. 17 Feb 1896, d. 26 May 1962

George Robert Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George Robert Klinger was born on 20 October 1924, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2,3,4
• He was the son of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.¹
• George Robert Klinger died on 6 February 1997, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 72.^2,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  George R. Klinger, 72, of RR Klingerstown, died Thursday, Feb. 6, at home.
  He was a retired farmer and laborer and a former employee of Charles Masser Farms, Klingerstown RRl; attended Delps School, Upper Mahanoy Twp; and was a member of St. Michael Lutheran Church and the Klingerstown and Maliantongo fire companies, the latter at Pitman.
  Surviving are four sisters, Katie Smeltz of RRl Hemdon, Vinnie Klock of RR1 Domsife, Betty Wehry of RRl Klingerstown and Pauline Klouser of Domsife.
  Services were held Monday, Feb. 10, in his church. Burial was in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery.
  Viewing was Monday, Feb. 10 in the church.
  Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, handled arrangements.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Sun Home Health Services, 61 Duke St., PO Box 232, Northumberland 17857, or the memorial fund of his church, Klingerstown 17941.⁵
  
• He was buried on 10 February 1997, at Saint Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^6,5

• Father*: Albert Hyram Klinger¹ b. 18 Feb 1872, d. 25 Mar 1960
• Mother*: Mabel Maude Rebuck¹ b. 17 Feb 1896, d. 26 May 1962

Charles M. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 19 Dec 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles M. Klinger was born on 5 August 1927.²
• He was the son of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.¹
• Charles M. Klinger died on 14 September 1977, Community Hospital, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 50.^3,4,5
• He was buried on 17 September 1977, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  RD KLINGERSTOWN - Charles M. Klinger, 50, died Wednesday, September 14 [1977] in Sunbury Community Hospital, where he was a patient for the past two weeks. He was employed as a laborer.
  Mr. Klinger was bom at RD Klingerstown August 5,1927, a son of the late Albert and Mabel Rebuck Klinger. He was of the Lutheran faith.
  Surviving are two brothers, George of RD, Klingerstown; Kenneth of Trevorton; four sisters, Mrs. Katie Smeltz, RD, Hemdon; Vinnie, wife of Walter Klock, RD, Domsife; Betty, wife of William Wehry, RD, Klingerstown; Pauline Klinger, Star Route, Dornsife; nieces and nephews.
  Services were held Saturday, September 17 from the Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, RD Klingerstown, with Rev. Robert Eastlack, Lutheran pastor from Klingerstown, officiating. Interment was in St. Michael's Cemetery, Klingerstown.⁵

• Father*: Albert Hyram Klinger¹ b. 18 Feb 1872, d. 25 Mar 1960
• Mother*: Mabel Maude Rebuck¹ b. 17 Feb 1896, d. 26 May 1962

Elwin Rothermol¹

• Last Edited: 29 May 2017

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elwin Rothermol was born circa 1866, Pennsylvania.¹
• He was the son of Amos W. Rothermel and Maria Elisabeth Klinger.¹

• Father*: Amos W. Rothermel¹ b. 17 Oct 1844, d. 11 Jan 1907
• Mother*: Maria Elisabeth Klinger¹ b. 16 Apr 1845, d. 23 Apr 1921

Theodore Rothermol¹

• Last Edited: 26 Jun 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Theodore Rothermol was born on 16 February 1868, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Amos W. Rothermel and Maria Elisabeth Klinger.¹
• Theodore Rothermol died on 22 November 1886, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 18.²
• He was buried at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Amos W. Rothermel¹ b. 17 Oct 1844, d. 11 Jan 1907
• Mother*: Maria Elisabeth Klinger¹ b. 16 Apr 1845, d. 23 Apr 1921