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Gary F. Davis¹

• Last Edited: 13 Mar 2025

• Gary F. Davis was born on 18 March 1938, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He died on 16 September 2013, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 75.^2,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  Gary F. Davis
  Lykens- Gary F. Davis, age 75, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at home.
  He was born in Williamstown, March 18, 1938, son of the late George and Mildred Martz Davis and was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Chuckie Yerges and Isabella Davis. Gary was a 1956 graduate of Williamstown High School; retired as a machinist from the former American Can Co., Lemoyne; a member of Our Lady Help Of Christians Church; was honorably discharged from the PA National Guard and the United States Army; liked to spend time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; loved his dog, Duchess, a faithful companion and enjoyed fishing, hunting and wood working.
  Gary is survived by his wife: Barbara McCormick Davis, at home; 2 sons: Ron W. Davis & his wife Brandy, Williamstown, Steve D. Davis & his wife Lori, Lykens; 3 daughters: Deborah S. Bush & her husband Kenneth, Lykens, Kathleen Yerges & her husband Charles Jr., Joliette, Ann Marie Buffington & her husband Randy, Virginia; 2 brothers: Charles & John Davis; Uncle: Harlan Davis; Aunt: Geraldine Sully; Mother-in-law: Ruth McCormick; 7 Grandchildren: Ronnie, Amy, Zachary, Brandi, Taylor, Abigail, Tyler; 7 Great-grandchildren: Devon, Chloe, Sophia, Allison, Arianna, Alex, Gabriella; Numerous Cousins, Nieces & Nephews.
  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, September 19, 2013, at 1:00 P.M. at Our Lady Help Of Christians Church, with Father C. Anthony Miller as celebrant.
  Viewing will be Thursday from 12 Noon until the time of the Mass at the church.
  Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown.
  Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to Parish Council Of Catholic Women or Debt Reduction Committee. Use the address of the church, 732 East Main St., Lykens, PA 17048 for either of these.
  John R. Shultz Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
  The Patriot-News, September 17, 2013, Page 17.²
  
• He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.²

Harold R. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 8 Oct 2024

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandnephew of Johann Peter Klinger

• Harold R. Klinger also went by the name of Barney.²
• He was born on 29 April 1921, Wiiliamstown, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Charles Allen Klinger and Sadie Cecilia Lenker.¹
• Harold R. Klinger married June M. Carl, daughter of Walter Lawrence Carl and Katie Marie Kahler.³
• Harold R. Klinger died on 7 February 2013, Schoolyard Square, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 91.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  WILLIAMSTOWN - Harold R. "Barney" Klinger, 91, formerly of Williamstown and Tower City, passed away Thursday at Schoolyard Square, Pine Grove.
  Born in Williamstown, April 29, 1921, a son of the late Charles and Sadie Klinger.
  Harold was a graduate of the former Williamstown High School. He was an Army veteran of W.W.II. He was a member of the Williamstown American Legion.
  He retired from Ft. Indiantown Gap and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 131st Transportation Company.
  He was of the Methodist Faith. Harold was an avid fisherman, who enjoyed fishing in Clarks Valley and the river.
  He was pre-deceased by his wife, June M. Carl Klinger, 2007; brother, Arthur Klinger; sisters, Midge Watkins, Mary Sansone, Joyce Scherer and Helyn Rettinger.
  Surviving are a daughter, Kay Klinger and her husband Barry, Idaho; one granddaughter, Pamela M. Fetterhoff and her husband Scott, Tower City; one great granddaughter, Ashley M. Lavolia and her husband Joe, Elizabethtown; two sisters, Donna Updegrave, Manheim and Ruth McCormick, Lykens. Nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 12th at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. Tower City with Rev. Natalya Cherry. Burial with military honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Viewing will be from 10:30-11:00 at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, P.O. Box F, Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.⁴
  
• He was buried on 12 February 2013, at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Charles Allen Klinger¹ b. 10 Jun 1887, d. 17 Jul 1939
• Mother*: Sadie Cecilia Lenker¹ b. 6 Sep 1886, d. 7 Nov 1972