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Betty Ann Klinger^1,2

• Last Edited: 28 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Betty Ann Klinger was born on 7 May 1930, Northumberland County, PA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.¹
• Some sources record that Betty Ann Klinger was born on 7 May 1927, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married William S. Wehry, son of Harry A. Wehry and Daisy H. Stiely.^4,3
• Betty Ann Klinger died on 15 March 2004, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 73.^1,3
• She was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.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

William S. Wehry¹

• Last Edited: 24 Jan 2018

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William S. Wehry was born on 11 January 1926, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Harry A. Wehry and Daisy H. Stiely.²
• William S. Wehry married Betty Ann Klinger, daughter of Albert Hyram Klinger and Mabel Maude Rebuck.^1,2
• William S. Wehry died on 6 May 2000, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 74.²
• He was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Harry A. Wehry²
• Mother*: Daisy H. Stiely²

Lee W. Knorr¹

• Last Edited: 12 Oct 2020

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

• Lee W. Knorr was born on 18 October 1917, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Isaac S. Knorr and Jennie Mae Strohecker.
• Lee W. Knorr married Hilda A. Dockey, daughter of Ralph F. Dockey and Amelia C. Scheib, on 29 June 1940.³
• Lee W. Knorr died on 16 March 2014, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 96.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Lee W. Knorr
  November 18, 1917 - March 16, 2014
  ELIZABETHVILLE - Lee W. Knorr, 96, formerly of Phillips Road, Elizabethville passed away March 16th at Manor At Susquehanna Village.
  He was born on Nov. 18, 1917 in Dornsife he was the son of Issac and Jenny (Strohecker) Knorr. He was the husband of the late Hilda A. (Dockey) Knorr and were happily married for 68 years. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses, Elizabethville.
  He was a lifelong farmer, and school bus owner and driver until his retirement in 1980 for Upper Dauphin School District. He was a loving father and husband, and deeply loved by his family.
  Surviving are two sons Ronald and his wife Ruth and Dennis and his wife Deborah both of Elizabethville; two daughters Marie Ressler and her husband George and of Karan Conley and her husband Larry both of Millersburg; two granddaughters Michele Lenker of Millersburg and Denise Gerlach of Elizabethville; a grandson Jordi Watts of Millersburg; three great-granddaughters Anya, Elizabeth and Mariah; a great-grandson Daren.
  Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
  Donations can be made to Elizabethville Kingdom Hall, Broad St. Elizabethville, PA 17023.
  Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc. Elizabethville is handling the services. To sign the guestbook go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.⁴
  
• He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Isaac S. Knorr b. 3 Jun 1875, d. 26 Sep 1955
• Mother*: Jennie Mae Strohecker b. 8 Jul 1898, d. 1996

Robert Elwood Maurer^1,2,3

• Last Edited: 11 Jan 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert Elwood Maurer was born on 30 August 1925, near Weishample, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Clarence Samuel Maurer and Cora Ellen Lucas.¹
• Robert Elwood Maurer married Hannah Johanna Dockey, daughter of Ralph F. Dockey and Amelia C. Scheib, circa 1949.^2,1
• Robert Elwood Maurer died on 7 November 2010, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 85.^3,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  Robert Elwood Maurer
  November 7, 2010
  Robert Elwood Maurer, 85, of Gratz, passed away peacefully Sunday morning with his loving family at his side at Harrisburg Hospital.
  Born near Weishample, Aug. 30, 1925, he was a son of the late Clarence and Cora Lucas Maurer. A 1943 graduate of Hegins Township High School, he proudly served his country during World War II in Central Europe-Rhineland.
  He was employed by M&G Convoy/Ryder Transportation, Wilmington, Del., for 35 years and retired Nov 1, 1982, to pursue his interests in gardening and, more importantly his treasured family. Robert was an active member of Simeon's United Lutheran Church, Gratz, where he served for numerous years on the council. In addition, he also served on the Gratz Borough Council and was a member of Gratz VFW.
  He was preceded in death by 11 sisters and brothers, Alverta Maurer, Gertie Maurer, Mae Dunkelburger, Mary Dietrich, Clara Ayrton, Alma Maurer, Thomas Maurer, Leon Maurer, Allen Maurer, Blanche Dziengiel and Edith Maurer.
  Surviving are his devoted wife of 61 years, Hannah Dockey Maurer; a daughter, Gail Miller and her husband, Ken, Gratz; granddaughters, Amelia Miller, Millersburg, and Jana Hoover and her husband, Brent, Halifax; a grandson, Robert and his wife, Cortney Miller, Millersburg; a great-granddaughter, Kennadie Nicole Miller; nieces and nephews.
  A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Simeon's United Lutheran Church, North Center Street, Gratz. Services will begin at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Barry Ridge officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Gratz Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sanctuary Fund at Simeon's United Lutheran Church, Box 478, Gratz, PA. Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Millersburg, is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest book, go to wwwhbfuneralhomes.com.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 09 Nov 2010, Tue, Page A9.¹
  
• He was buried on 14 November 2010, at Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Clarence Samuel Maurer¹ b. 30 Jan 1888, d. 29 Nov 1949
• Mother*: Cora Ellen Lucas¹ b. Oct 1886, d. 24 Jun 1937

Joyce Romaine Dockey¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2024

• Newspaper obituary:
  Joyce R. Masser
  March 2, 2024
  Joyce R. Masser, 81, of Pitman, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
  She was born Monday, Feb. 22, 1943, in Hegins, a daughter of the late Clyde Dockey and the late Helen (Deibler) Dockey.
  She was a 1961 graduate of Tri-Valley High School, graduating third in her class. She was also a member of the Tri-Valley band, president of the Commercial Club and a member of the homecoming court.
  Joyce worked on the family farm prior to her retirement.
  She was a member of Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church, Leck Kill, where she was a member of the choir and a Sunday school teacher.
  Joyce enjoyed following the school sports and events of her children and grandchildren as well as all the farm events they participated in. She loved decorating for the four seasons and caring for her lawn, especially mowing, and hunting.
  She is survived by her husband, Timothy D. Masser, to whom she was married for 61 years.
  She is also survived by two sons, Michael Masser and Jeffery Masser, both of Pitman; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church, Leck Kill, with the Rev. Krista Keisling officiating. A viewing will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church.
  Burial will be in Jacob's Cemetery, Pitman.
  Memorial contributions can be made to Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church, 5189 Schwaben Creek Road, Leck Kill, PA 17836. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
  Republican and Herald, March 5, 2024, Page A5.²
  
• Joyce Romaine Dockey was born on 22 February 1943, Hegins, Schuylkill County, `PA.¹
• She died on 2 March 2024, Schuylkill Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 81.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Joyce R. Masser
  February 22, 1943 - March 2, 2024
  Joyce R. Masser, age 81, of Pitman, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.
  She was born on Monday, February 22, 1943, in Hegins, a daughter of the late Clyde Dockey and the late Helen (Deibler) Dockey.
  She was a 1961 graduate of Tri-Valley High School, graduating 3rd in her class. She was also a member of the Tri-Valley Band, president of the Commercial Club, and a member of the Homecoming Court.
  Joyce worked on the family farm prior to her retirement.
  She was a member of Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church, Leck Kill; where she was a member of the choir and a Sunday school teacher.
  Joyce enjoyed following the school sports and events of her children and grandchildren as well as all the farm events they participated in. She loved decorating for the four seasons and caring for her lawn, especially mowing, and hunting..
  She is survived by her husband Timothy D. Masser, to whom she was married for 61 years.
  She is also survived by two sons, Michael Masser and Jeffery Masser both of Pitman; five grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church, Leck Kill, on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:00 am, with Rev. Krista Keisling officiating.
  A viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Monday at the church.
  Burial will be in Jacob's Cemetery, Pitman.
  Memorial contributions can be made to Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church, 5189 Schwaben Creek Rd, Leck Kill PA 17836.
  Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
  Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.¹
  
• She was buried at Jacobs Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.³