Cleo B. Hoffman1

F, #31233, b. 1926, d. 1926
  • Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).

Rhoda Marilyn Hoffman1

F, #31235, b. 28 January 1934, d. 22 December 2025
  • Last Edited: 23 Dec 2025
  • Rhoda Marilyn Hoffman was born on 28 January 1934, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.2,1
  • She was the daughter of Ira Irvin Hoffman and Florence May Rothermel.1
  • Rhoda Marilyn Hoffman married William Lamar Erdman, son of Harry Lee Erdman and Edna Mamie Williard, circa 1950.1
  • Rhoda Marilyn Hoffman died on 22 December 2025, Heritage Mill Personal Care Home, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 91.2
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Rhoada M. Erdman
    January 28, 1934 ~ December 22, 2025 (age 91)
    Rhoada M. Erdman, 91, of Tower City passed away early Monday morning, December 22, 2025 at Heritage Mill Personal Care Home, Tower City.
    Rhoada was born in Klingerstown, on Sunday, January 28, 1934, a daughter of the late Ira "Pit" and Florence Rothermel Hoffman. She was a graduate of the Mahanoy Joint High School.
    Rhoada worked for several years at the former Bestok Garment Factory. She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker for her family.
    She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.
    Rhoada enjoyed hunting and fishing with her sons, making lasting memories. She also took great pride living on her farm outside of Tower City.
    In addition to her parents was preceded in death by her husband, William Erdman; a son, David Erdman and his wife Mary; sisters Dottie Coleman, Betty Reed, and Cleo Hoffman; brothers, Bobby, Jacob and Rodney Hoffman.
    Surviving are her son, Rick A. Erdman and his wife Jane, Allentown; two grandchildren Laura Wiland and her husband Dave, and Brandon Erdman and his wife Alicia; three great grandchildren, Ashley and Caleb Wiland and Brianna Erdman; two nieces.
    Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City. Visitation will be from 10:30-11 at the chapel. Rhoada will be laid to rest alongside her husband in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
    Memorial donations in her memory can be made to the National MS Society, P.O. Box 91891,Washington, D.C. 20090 or Heritage Mills Personal Care Home, Activity Fund, 846 Wiconisco Ave., Tower City PA 17980.
    To send condolences to the family visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.2

Children of Rhoda Marilyn Hoffman and William Lamar Erdman

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Rhoda M. Erdman, Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City, PA; https://www.dimonfuneralhome.com/obituary/Rhoada-Erdman

William Lamar Erdman1

M, #31236, b. 9 October 1929, d. 7 September 2011
  • Last Edited: 23 Dec 2025
  • William Lamar Erdman was born on 9 October 1929, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Harry Lee Erdman and Edna Mamie Williard.1
  • William Lamar Erdman married Rhoda Marilyn Hoffman, daughter of Ira Irvin Hoffman and Florence May Rothermel, circa 1950.1
  • William Lamar Erdman died on 7 September 2011, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 81.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    William L. Erdman
    September 7, 2011
    William L. Erdman, 81, of Clarks Valley Road, Tower City passed away Wednesday at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
    Born in Gratz, Oct. 9, 1929, he was a son of the late Harry and Edna Willard Erdman.
    He was an Army veteran of World War II.
    Bill retired as a tile setter with the union out of Harrisburg.
    He was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the Tower City American Legion.
    He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also raised Trotting and Pacer horses.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clifton Erdman.
    Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Rhoda Hoffman Erdman; two sons, David Erdman and his wife, Mary, Hershey, Ricky Erdman and his wife, Jane, Allentown; two grandchildren, Laura Wiland and Brendon Erdman; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Wiland; a sister, Marie White, Monhnton.
    Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Chapel of Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will be at the convenience of the family with military honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Association, Central Pennsylvania Chapter, 2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 104, Harrisburg, PA 17110. To sign the guest book, visit wwwdimonfuneralhome.com.
    Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 09 Sep 2011, Fri, Page A12.3
  • He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.2,4

Children of William Lamar Erdman and Rhoda Marilyn Hoffman

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William L. Erdman, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 09 Sep 2011, Fri, Page A12.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William L. Erdman, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), September 9, 2011, Page A12. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/republican-and-herald/… : accessed December 23, 2025).
  4. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76220511/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Harry Lee Erdman1

M, #31237
  • Last Edited: 25 Jun 2022

Child of Harry Lee Erdman and Edna Mamie Williard

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).

Edna Mamie Williard1

F, #31238
  • Last Edited: 25 Jun 2022
  • Edna Mamie Williard married Harry Lee Erdman.1
  • Edna Mamie Williard is also referred to as Edna Willard in some sources.2

Child of Edna Mamie Williard and Harry Lee Erdman

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76220511/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

David Lynn Erdman1

M, #31239, b. 30 October 1951, d. 12 September 2012
  • Last Edited: 23 Dec 2025
  • David Lynn Erdman was born on 30 October 1951, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • He was the son of William Lamar Erdman and Rhoda Marilyn Hoffman.1
  • David Lynn Erdman married Mary L. Detweiler.3
  • David Lynn Erdman died on 12 September 2012, Health and Rehabilitation Center, Palmyra, Lebanon County, PA, at age 60.2
  • Funeral home obituary:
    David L. Erdman
    October 30, 1951 ~ September 12, 2012 (age 60)
    David L. Erdman, 60, of Hershey passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Twin Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center, Palmyra.
    Born October 30, 1951 in Lykens, he was a son of Rhoada (Hoffman) Erdman of Tower City and the late William Erdman.
    Retired from H. B. Reese Candy Company, he attended Hershey Evangelical Free Church.
    Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife Mary L. (Detweiler) Erdman; step children Kathleen Huth of Hershey, Joseph and Sydnie Benson of Michigan, Tamara Benson and Fil of Florida and Julia and Mark MacKelvey of Palmyra; brother Rick and Jane Erdman of Allentown; niece Laura Wiland; nephew Brandon Erdman; great niece Ashley Wiland; step grandchildren Kristi Stokes, Carl and Charles Huth, Emily and Chloe Benson, Alysa, Brandyn, Myranda and Nathyn MacKelvey; and step great grandchildren Andrew, Lukas, Lily and Ian Stokes and Jane, Hannah and Elijah Huth.
    A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Buse Funeral Home, 145 North Grant Street, Palmyra. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Broadview Cemetery, Hershey.
    In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Twin Oaks Resident Fund, 2880 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra, PA 17078.2
  • He was buried at Broadview Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA.2

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for David L. Erdman, Buse Funeral Home, Palmyra, PA; https://www.busefuneralhome.com/obituary/David-Erdman
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William L. Erdman, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 09 Sep 2011, Fri, Page A12.

Rodney I. Hoffman1

M, #31241, b. 1941, d. December 1941
  • Last Edited: 30 Jul 2009

Citations

  1. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).

John William Bixler

M, #31242, b. 18 October 1842, d. 20 January 1922
  • Last Edited: 1 Sep 2021
  • John William Bixler was born on 18 October 1842, Schuylkill County, PA.1
  • He married Sarah Baum in 1872.2
  • John William Bixler died on 20 January 1922, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 79.1
  • He was buried at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.1

Children of John William Bixler and Sarah Baum

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18316253/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190602607/sarah-bixler
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182638206/…
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lewis E. Bixler, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 19 Jan 1962, Fri, Page 14.

Sarah Baum

F, #31243, b. 25 January 1848, d. 25 March 1915
  • Last Edited: 1 Sep 2021
  • Sarah Baum was born on 25 January 1848, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.1
  • She married John William Bixler in 1872.1
  • Sarah Baum was buried at Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.1
  • She died on 25 March 1915, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 67.1

Children of Sarah Baum and John William Bixler

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190602607/sarah-bixler. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182638206/…
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lewis E. Bixler, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 19 Jan 1962, Fri, Page 14.

Amos Robert Rothermel1,2,3

M, #31245, b. 3 March 1899, d. 7 July 1944
  • Last Edited: 17 Mar 2015
  • Amos Robert Rothermel is also referred to as Robert Amos Rothermel in some sources.
  • He was born on 3 March 1899, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.1,3
  • He was the son of Manasses W. Rothermel and Susan Jane Bixler.1
  • Amos Robert Rothermel married Laura Irene Buffington, daughter of Milton O. Buffington and Maude E. Klinger.4
  • Amos Robert Rothermel died on 7 July 1944, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 45.3,5,6
  • He was buried on 10 July 1944, at St. Michael's Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.6,3
  • Robert Amos was a farmer in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA, northeast of Gratz, and also worked as an anthracite miner in Williamstown, PA.3

Children of Amos Robert Rothermel and Laura Irene Buffington

Citations

  1. [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania; Roll T623_1449 Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 126.
  2. [S186] 1930 US Census, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2027; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0077; Image: 983.0; FHL microfilm: 2341761.
  3. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963.
  4. [S307] Bruce Travis Hall, "Klinger Family Database" (Annapolis, MD), data obtained January 20, 2003.
  5. [S129] St. Michael's Church, Burials, Klingerstown, PA, online ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/schuylkill/church/stmich002.txt. Hereinafter cited as St. Michael's Burials.
  6. [S409] Bobbyetta Ganunis, St. Michael's Church Cemetery Roster, online http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/schuylkill/…, 1988. Hereinafter cited as St. Michael's Cemetery Roster.
  7. [S1096] Rothermel, Stanley, Obituary, Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, PA, March 13, 2015. Hereinafter cited as Stanley Rothermel Obituary.
  8. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).

Laura Irene Buffington1

F, #31247, b. 2 April 1906, d. 6 May 1989
  • Last Edited: 17 Mar 2015

Children of Laura Irene Buffington and Amos Robert Rothermel

Citations

  1. [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S199] 1910 Census , Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1338; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 525.
  4. [S307] Bruce Travis Hall, "Klinger Family Database" (Annapolis, MD), data obtained January 20, 2003.
  5. [S1096] Rothermel, Stanley, Obituary, Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, PA, March 13, 2015. Hereinafter cited as Stanley Rothermel Obituary.
  6. [S186] 1930 US Census, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2027; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0077; Image: 983.0; FHL microfilm: 2341761.
  7. [S382] Elsie Klinger Eaves. The Genealogical Records of James M. & Elsie K. Eaves, online site no longer accessible, 2006, data downloaded July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as Elsie Klinger Eaves Website (2006).

Infant son Rothermel1

M, #31251, b. 20 December 1892
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2009

Citations

  1. [S147] Irwin R. Klinger, Zion (Klinger's) Church History (Erdman, PA: Zion (Klinger's) Church, 1987), part 2, p. 303. Hereinafter cited as Klinger's Church History.

Chester Guy Runkle1

M, #31252, b. 22 April 1904, d. 2 January 1964
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • Chester Guy Runkle was born on 22 April 1904, Northumberland County, PA.1,2
  • He was the son of James W. Runkle and Jestie Bush Rothermel.1
  • Chester Guy Runkle was baptized on 12 June 1904, St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.1
  • He married Pauline Nora Schwalm, daughter of Harry Walter Schwalm and Florence Schaffer.3
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Chester G. Runkle
    Chester Guy Runkle, 59, of Spring Glen, died early Thursday morning at Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg. He was admitted as a medical patient Sunday evening.
    Mr. Runkle, a poultryman, was a son of the late James and Chesta B. Rothermel Runkle. He was born April 22m 1904, in Northumberland Co.
    Mr. Runkle was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sacramento.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Pauline Schwalm; three sons James and Charles, Spring Glen; Daniel, Halifax, RD; one daughter, Dorothy, Harrisburg; ten grandchildren; three brothers, Charlea Herb, Sunbury, RD; Runkle, Hegins; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Mattern, Star Route, Valley View; Eva Runkle, Sacramento.
    Funeral services will be held from the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Spring Glen, Sunday afternoon. The Rev. J. Wilson Harner will officiate. Interment will be in St Paul's Cemetery, Sacramento.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 02 Jan 1964, Thu, Page 30.4
  • Chester Guy Runkle died on 2 January 1964, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 59.5,2
  • He was buried on 5 January 1964, at Union Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.5,2

Children of Chester Guy Runkle and Pauline Nora Schwalm

Citations

  1. [S169] Glenn P. Schwalm and Phillip Rice, compiler, Church Records of St. David's Lutheran and Reformed Church (1829-1915) (Closson Press, Appollo, PA: Schuylkill Roots, 1995), p. 42. Hereinafter cited as St. David's Church (Hebe) Records.
  2. [S1062] Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967 (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Department of Health), Certificate Number: 003816-64; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Death Certificates.
  3. [S74] Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, Johannes Schwalm The Hessian (Millville, PA 1976: Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, 1976), p. 132. Hereinafter cited as Johannes Schwalm The Hessian.
  4. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Chester G. Runkle, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 02 Jan 1964, Thu, Page 30.
  5. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102905757/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  6. [S715] Runkle, James L., Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as James L. Runkle Obituary.

Daniel H. Runkle1

M, #31254, b. 10 August 1930, d. 20 September 2003
  • Last Edited: 3 Jul 2022
  • Daniel H. Runkle was born on 10 August 1930, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Chester Guy Runkle and Pauline Nora Schwalm.1
  • Daniel H. Runkle died on 20 September 2003, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 73.2,1
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Daniel H. Runkle
    Daniel H. Runkle, 73, of 432 N. Fifth St., Halifax, died Saturday morning at Tremont Health & Rehabilitation Center.
    Born in Spring Glen, Aug. 10, 1930, he was a son of the late Chester and Pauline Schwalm Runkle.
    He was a retired machine Operator for Quaker Oats, Shiremanstown.
    He was a member of Matamoras Community Church, Halifax, where he was a past council member and treasurer; a member of Twin Valley Lions Club and Masonic Lodge 364, Millersburg; and was a former coach and active in Halifax Little League and Teener League baseball programs.
    Surviving are his wife, the former Joyce G. Bressler; a son, Brian D., White Plains, N.Y; a daughter, Debra J. Runkle, Brooklyn, N.Y; two brothers, James, Spring Glen, and Charles, Valley View; a sister, Dorothy Runkle, Harrisburg; two grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at Matamoras Community Church. Interment will be in Christ United Church of Christ Cemetery, Fountain. Hoover Funeral Homes Inc., Millersburg, is in charge of arrangements.
    Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 22 Sep 2003, Mon, Page 3.2
  • He was buried on 23 September 2003, at Christ United Church of Christ Cemetery, Fountain, Schuylkill County, PA.2

Children of Daniel H. Runkle and Joyce Bressler

  • Brian D. Runkle2
  • Debra J. Runkle2

Citations

  1. [S715] Runkle, James L., Obituary, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, PA, July 30, 2009. Hereinafter cited as James L. Runkle Obituary.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Daniel H. Runkle, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 22 Sep 2003, Mon, Page 3.