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Margaret Irene Kratzer¹

• Last Edited: 10 Apr 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Margaret Irene Kratzer was born on 10 October 1908.¹
• She married Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel, son of George Adam Troutman Leitzel and Catherine Alice Snyder.¹
• Margaret Irene Kratzer died on 8 July 1997, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 88.¹

Billy Dale Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 27 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Billy Dale Leitzel was born on 24 March 1936, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.^2,1
• He was the son of Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel and Margaret Irene Kratzer.¹
• Billy Dale Leitzel married Judy A. Kissinger on 24 February 1973.^2,1
• Billy Dale Leitzel died on 5 January 2019, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 82.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Billy D. Leitzel, 82, of Herndon, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
  He was born March 21, 1936, in Jordan Township, a son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Kratzer) Leitzel. On Feb. 24, 1973, he married the former Judy A. Kissinger who survives.
  Billy was a lifelong resident of Herndon. He was a graduate of Mahanoy Joint High School Herndon and served in the Army.
  He was employed at the former Milton Shoe Company, Herndon as a plant manager. He later worked at Butter Krust Bakery in Sunbury.
  Billy was a member of the Mandata American Legion and Herndon Fire Company.
  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Colline King of Stroudsburg; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Toni and Kevin Sponsler of Millersburg, Linda and Gary Mitzel of Reading, Billie Leitzel of Hershey, and adopted daughter, Donna Leitzel of Reading; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Dennis Leitzel of Halifax; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Rutter; and four brothers, Stewart, Lester, Jack and Marvin Leitzel.
  There will be no calling hours.
  The Robert G. Foust Jr. Funeral Home, 841 W. Shamokin St., Trevorton is assisting the family with arrangements.
  Published in Sunbury Daily Item, on January 6, 2019.²
  

• Father*: Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel¹ b. 8 Jun 1902, d. 22 Aug 1968
• Mother*: Margaret Irene Kratzer¹ b. 10 Oct 1908, d. 8 Jul 1997

Craig Eugene Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 27 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Craig Eugene Leitzel was born on 13 January 1950, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Marvin Eugene Leitzel and Marlene Elizabeth Byerly.¹
• Craig Eugene Leitzel died on 5 October 2011, Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville, PA, at age 61.^2,3

• Father*: Marvin Eugene Leitzel¹ b. 4 Mar 1929, d. 7 Aug 2016
• Mother*: Marlene Elizabeth Byerly b. 18 May 1932, d. 23 Jan 2013

David Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2005

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• David Leitzel was born on 3 October 1899, Hebe, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George Adam Troutman Leitzel and Catherine Alice Snyder.¹
• David Leitzel married Verna Ruth Artz after 1927.¹
• David Leitzel died on 1 December 1969, Pennsylvania at age 70.¹

• Father*: George Adam Troutman Leitzel¹ b. 26 Jan 1869, d. 16 Oct 1947
• Mother*: Catherine Alice Snyder¹ b. 29 Sep 1872, d. 25 Mar 1935

Dennis Joel Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 27 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dennis Joel Leitzel was born on 8 February 1939, Pillow, PA.^2,1
• He was the son of Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel and Margaret Irene Kratzer.¹
• Dennis Joel Leitzel died on 25 September 2023, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 84.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Dennis J. Leitzel
  February 8, 1939 - September 25, 2023
  HALIFAX - Dennis J. Leitzel, age 84, of Halifax, died September 25, 2023, at home with his family.
  He was born on February 8, 1939 in Pillow, PA the son of the late Samuel R. Leitzel and Margaret (Kratzer) Leitzel.
  Dennis was married to Janette (Teter) Leitzel for 39 years.
  He was a graduate of Mahanoy Joint High School, and the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport. He retired as an architect from S.M.B and R., Camp Hill.
  Dennis was a member of Valley's E.C.Church, Halifax.
  He enjoyed Corvettes and John Deere tractors and working outside in the yard.
  In addition to his wife Janette he is survived by son Keith Leitzel and his wife Susan of Carlisle, daughter Sherri Shiflett and her husband Brian of Harrisburg, Brandi Switek and her husband Jan of Womelsdorf, and son Jason Koppenhaver and his wife Darcy of Elizabethville, grandchildren Jessica, Stephen, Carly, Sarah, Camden, Alex, Calen, and Jarrett, and great grandson Myca.
  He was preceded in death by his daughter Leslie Smith, siblings Ruby Rutter, Lester, Marvin, Jack, Stewart, and Billy Leitzel.
  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 at Valley's E.C.Church, Halifax from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM at the church.
  The family requests that memorial donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500 Chicago, Illinois 60611.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²
  

• Father*: Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel¹ b. 8 Jun 1902, d. 22 Aug 1968
• Mother*: Margaret Irene Kratzer¹ b. 10 Oct 1908, d. 8 Jul 1997

Ethel Irene Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 18 Nov 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ethel Irene Leitzel was born on 24 July 1928.¹
• She was the daughter of David Leitzel and Verna Ruth Artz.¹
• Ethel Irene Leitzel married Truman J. Snyder, son of Clayton Jordan Snyder and Tamie Caroline Shade.¹
• Ethel Irene Leitzel died on 20 June 2012, Lewisburg, Union County, PA, at age 83.²

• Father*: David Leitzel¹ b. 3 Oct 1899, d. 1 Dec 1969
• Mother*: Verna Ruth Artz¹ b. 30 Oct 1899, d. 21 Apr 1987

George Adam Troutman Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 22 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George Adam Troutman Leitzel was born on 26 January 1869, Hebe, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of David Byerly Leitzel and Maria Anna Troutman.
• George Adam Troutman Leitzel married Catherine Alice Snyder, daughter of Samuel Wiest Snyder and Sarah Bush, on 30 November 1890, Mahanoy, Northumberland County, PA.^2,1
• George Adam Troutman Leitzel died on 16 October 1947, Hebe, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 78.¹

• Father*: David Byerly Leitzel b. 26 Feb 1839, d. 9 May 1921
• Mother*: Maria Anna Troutman b. 14 Mar 1842, d. 29 Feb 1912

Grace Helen Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 14 Apr 2009

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Grace Helen Leitzel was born on 19 September 1927.¹
• She was the daughter of David Leitzel and Verna Ruth Artz.¹
• Grace Helen Leitzel died on 24 April 1975, at age 47.¹

• Father*: David Leitzel¹ b. 3 Oct 1899, d. 1 Dec 1969
• Mother*: Verna Ruth Artz¹ b. 30 Oct 1899, d. 21 Apr 1987

Infant son Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 1 Dec 2005

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Infant son Leitzel was born on 5 May 1891, Hebe, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George Adam Troutman Leitzel and Catherine Alice Snyder.¹
• Infant son Leitzel died on 9 May 1891, Hebe, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: George Adam Troutman Leitzel¹ b. 26 Jan 1869, d. 16 Oct 1947
• Mother*: Catherine Alice Snyder¹ b. 29 Sep 1872, d. 25 Mar 1935

Jack Melvin Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 27 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jack Melvin Leitzel was born on 5 July 1930.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel and Margaret Irene Kratzer.¹
• Jack Melvin Leitzel died on 8 August 1998, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA, at age 68.^2,3
• He was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel¹ b. 8 Jun 1902, d. 22 Aug 1968
• Mother*: Margaret Irene Kratzer¹ b. 10 Oct 1908, d. 8 Jul 1997

Jeffery Stewart Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 11 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jeffery Stewart Leitzel was born on 31 March 1953.¹
• He was the son of Stewart Russell Leitzel and Cleo Arie Keiffer.¹
• Jeffery Stewart Leitzel died before 8 September 2023.²

• Father*: Stewart Russell Leitzel¹ b. 14 Sep 1931, d. 3 Jan 2012
• Mother*: Cleo Arie Keiffer b. 19 Mar 1932, d. 5 Apr 2015

Leslie Kay Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 14 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Leslie Kay Leitzel was born on 2 October 1966, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Dennis Joel Leitzel and Ann Jayne Troutman.¹
• Leslie Kay Leitzel married Donald William Smith Jr. circa 1993.²
• Leslie Kay Leitzel died on 8 June 2023, UPMC West Shore, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA, at age 56.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Leslie Kay Smith
  October 2, 1966 - June 8, 2023
  MILLERSBURG - Leslie Kay Smith, age 56, of Riverview Drive, peacefully passed on June 8, 2023 surrounded by her family, at the UPMC West Shore. She was born on October 2, 1966 in Harrisburg, PA and is the daughter of Harry (Dutch) and Ann (Troutman) Long; and Dennis and Janette Leitzel.
  Leslie was the widow of Donald William Smith Jr, whom she was with for 30 years.
  She was a graduate of Penn State University, Class of 1988, and received a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant management.
  Leslie was a proud board member and held the position of Museum Director for the Millersburg/Upper Paxton Township Historical Society. She was heavily involved with the community of Millersburg that she loved so much. Leslie enjoyed traveling and attending Penn State University football games with her daughter, Carly, with whom she shared an alma mater.
  She is survived by her daughter, Carly Smith (companion McClain Fultz) of Philadelphia; Mother, Ann (husband Dutch) Long of Halifax; Father, Dennis ( wife Janette) Leitzel of Halifax; Brother, Keith D. ( wife Susan) Leitzel of Carlisle; Sister, Sherri ( husband Brian) Shiflett of Harrisburg; Companion, Rahn Tressler, of Millersburg; Step-son, Eric Smith, and step-daughter, Lyndsey Smith, both of Charles Town, WV; 4 Step-Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
  A memorial for Leslie will be held at the family's convenience.
  The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Millersburg/Upper Paxton Township Historical Society and the Ferryboat Association of Millersburg.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²
  

• Father*: Dennis Joel Leitzel¹ b. 8 Feb 1939, d. 25 Sep 2023
• Mother*: Ann Jayne Troutman

Lester Leroy Leitzel¹

• Last Edited: 27 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lester Leroy Leitzel was born on 26 February 1927, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel and Margaret Irene Kratzer.¹
• Lester Leroy Leitzel married Betty Romaine Dreibelbis, daughter of Daniel W. Dreibelbis and Mabel I. Sweigard, on 9 April 1948, Reformed Church Parsonage, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA.^1,3
• Lester Leroy Leitzel died on 12 December 2014, The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 87.²
• He was buried on 16 December 2014, at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^2,4
• Funeral home obituary:
  Lester L. Leitzel
  February 26, 1927 - December 12, 2014
  HALIFAX - Lester L. Leitzel, age 87, formerly of N. River Road in Halifax passed away on Dec. 12, 2014 at the Manor at Susquehanna Village in Millersburg. He was born in Hebe, PA the son of the late Samuel and Margaret Leitzel. He was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High School and a WWII veteran of the Army Air Corp. Lester retired from Quaker Oats, he enjoyed baseball, traveling, camping and riding his scooter. He was the widower of Betty Dreibelbis Leitzel and also preceded in death by a sister Ruby Rutter and brothers Jack and Stewart. Surviving are two daughters Zoetta Keister and her husband Hal of Lakeland, FL and Yolanda Schadel and her husband Rodney of Dalmatia; grandchildren Heather Splawn of Rutherfordton, NC, Ryan Miller of Halifax, Dustin and Brandon Schadel of Dalmatia; step grandson Hal Keister, Jr. of Tower City; great grandchildren Tylor Miller, Amanda and Blaise Splawn, Skylar and Carter Schadel; great great grandsons James Hudson and Camden Smith; three brothers Marvin of Millersburg, Dennis of Halifax and William of Dalmatia. The family will receive friends on Tuesday Dec. 16 from 10 to 11 am at the Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg. Services will begin at 11 am with burial and military honors to follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens in Halifax. Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Assoc. of S. Central PA, 3544 N. Progress Ave. Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110. To sign the guest book go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.²
  

• Father*: Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel¹ b. 8 Jun 1902, d. 22 Aug 1968
• Mother*: Margaret Irene Kratzer¹ b. 10 Oct 1908, d. 8 Jul 1997

LuAnn Leitzel^1,2

• Last Edited: 25 Sep 2024

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

• LuAnn Leitzel was born on 5 August 1954, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Marvin Eugene Leitzel and Marlene Elizabeth Byerly.²
• LuAnn Leitzel married an unknown person circa April 1985.^3,4
• She died on 20 September 2024, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 70.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  LuAnn Wetzel
  August 5, 1954 - September 20, 2024
  LuAnn Wetzel, 70, of Herndon, passed away on September 20, 2024, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville surrounded by her loving family after a fearless battle with cancer. She was born on August 5, 1954 in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Ned and Marlene (Byerly) Long and the late Marvin Leitzel.
  She was a 1972 graduate of Line Mountain High School and was a member of Saint Paul's UCC, Urban. She was a retired manager for American Eagle Outfitters.
  Affectionately known to many as ‘Mom’ or ‘Grammie’, her passing leaves a tremendous hole in the hearts of all the people she touched. LuAnn used her career as a manager in various retail positions to help guide and mentor young people and help shape their futures. She was an avid fan of Penn State football and her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers who brought her so much joy but also the occasional anxiety. LuAnn’s true joy in life was her family who she loved fiercely and passionately. Her annual holiday dinners and birthday picnics were a must for both family and friends, she always made sure no one left hungry. LuAnn’s courageous battle with her illness was truly an inspiration. Her light and spirit will live on within all that loved her.
  LuAnn is survived by her husband Jeffry Wetzel; daughters, Angela Barninger (fiancé Brian), Jennifer Vargo (Brian), Shelly Gilbert (Bobby); son, Bradley Wetzel (Kennedy); grandchildren, Alexa Michaels, Ashlynn Bretz, Drew Barninger, Finley Wetzel, Owen Wetzel; great-grandchild, Hudson Michaels; and granddogs, Mason, Cooper, Archie. She was preceded in death by a brother, Craig Leitzel.
  An open house to celebrate LuAnn’s life will be held in the banquet room at the Best Western Plus, 7701 West Branch Highway, Lewisburg on October 19, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Rev. George P. Heberling will speak briefly about LuAnn at 4:00 pm for those who would like to attend.¹
  

• Father*: Marvin Eugene Leitzel² b. 4 Mar 1929, d. 7 Aug 2016
• Mother*: Marlene Elizabeth Byerly b. 18 May 1932, d. 23 Jan 2013

Marvin Eugene Leitzel^1,2

• Last Edited: 27 Sep 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marvin Eugene Leitzel was born on 4 March 1929.²
• He was the son of Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel and Margaret Irene Kratzer.²
• Marvin Eugene Leitzel married Marlene Elizabeth Byerly, daughter of Mark Edward Byerly and Lucenia E. Shankweiler, on 25 June 1949, Lutheran Parsonage, Urban, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• Marvin Eugene Leitzel and Marlene Elizabeth Byerly were divorced circa March 1970 Northumberland County, PA.³
• Marvin Eugene Leitzel married Rose Marie Paul, daughter of Ira Howard Paul and Leona Martha Schuck, circa 1971.^4,2
• Marvin Eugene Leitzel died on 7 August 2016, The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 87.^4,5
• Funeral home obituary:
  Marvin E. Leitzel
  March 3, 1929 - August 7, 2016
  ELIZABETHVILLE- Marvin E. Leitzel ,87 , of East Vickie Lane, passed away Sunday, August 7th, 2016 at Manor At Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.
  He was born in Herndon , son of the late Samuel and Margaret (Kratzer) Leitzel .
  He had retired from MI Windows, Elizabethville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
  Survivors include wife of 46 years, Rose M. (Paul) Letizel; 1 Son, James Leitzel, Lewisburg; 2 Daughters, LuAnn Wetzel, Herndon and Cheryl Bordner, Mandata; 2 Brothers, Dennis, Halifax, William, Herndon; 14 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren; Step-Daughter, Debra Deppen, Gratz.
  He was preceded in death by a son Craig Leitzel; 3 brothers,Lester, Stewart, and Jack ; Sister, Ruby Rutter; Step-son Steve Starr.
  No services are scheduled and interment is private.
  Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Inc., Elizabethville handled the arrangements.
  Sign the online register book at www.hbfuneralhomes.com.⁴
  

• Father*: Samuel Roosevelt Leitzel² b. 8 Jun 1902, d. 22 Aug 1968
• Mother*: Margaret Irene Kratzer² b. 10 Oct 1908, d. 8 Jul 1997