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Mary Jane Wetzel¹

• Last Edited: 4 Dec 2015

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Jane Wetzel was born on 3 May 1933, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry E. Wetzel Sr. and Alice Clara Wiest.¹
• Mary Jane Wetzel died on 29 October 1998, at age 65.¹

• Father*: Henry E. Wetzel Sr.¹ b. 23 May 1892, d. 16 Nov 1964
• Mother*: Alice Clara Wiest¹ b. 16 Jan 1896, d. 4 Sep 1971

William E. Wetzel¹

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William E. Wetzel was born on 13 October 1934, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2,3
• He was the son of Henry E. Wetzel Sr. and Alice Clara Wiest.¹
• William E. Wetzel died on 13 October 2009, Burlingtron Township, Burlington County, NJ, at age 75.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  William E. Wetzel, of Burlington Township, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at his residence. He was 75.
  Mr. Wetzel was born in Ashland, Pa. and was a United States Navy Veteran.
  For over 30 years he worked for U.S. Steel in the Fairless Plant and retired as a plant foreman. After his retirement from U.S. Steel, he was a custodian for Saint Paul's School in Burlington.
  Mr. Wetzel is survived by his wife, Joan; a daughter Janet Dunkerley and her husband, Todd, of Lexington, S.C; a son, Jeffrey Grobels and his wife, Vicki of Yorba Linda, Ca; two grandchildren: Ashleigh Dunkerley and Alrik Grobels, and a sister, Janet Michaels of Tenn.
  A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday at the Chapel at the Masonic Home, Oxmead Road, Burlington Twp.
  Interment will be private.
  Friends may call Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Masonic Chapel.
  Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the Masonic Hospice 902 Jacksonville Road., Burlington, NJ 08016. Perinchief Chapels, Mount Holly.
  Burlington County Times, October 14, 2009.³
  

• Father*: Henry E. Wetzel Sr.¹ b. 23 May 1892, d. 16 Nov 1964
• Mother*: Alice Clara Wiest¹ b. 16 Jan 1896, d. 4 Sep 1971

Arthur Leroy Pensyl¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jul 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Arthur Leroy Pensyl was born on 28 November 1913.¹
• He was the son of Walter Pensyl and Florence Miller.²
• Arthur Leroy Pensyl married Florence M. Fertig, daughter of Charles F. Fertig and Catherine V. Wiest, in August 1939, Danville, Montour County, PA.^2,1
• Arthur Leroy Pensyl died on 17 March 1967, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 53.^2,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  Arthur L. Pensyl
  Arthur Leroy Pensyl, 3511/2 South Seventh Street, Shamokin, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 2:05. Mr. Pensyl was from stricken after he shoveled snow in front of his residence.
  Born in Shamokin, Mr. Pensyl was a son of the late Walter and Florence (Miller) Pensyl. A lifelong resident of Shamokin, he was formerly self employed as a coal trucker.
  Mr. Pensyl was married in August, 1939, in Danville, to the former Florence Fertig. He attended Shamokin schools .
  Survivors include the widow, a son, Gary, at home; a stepson, Bertram Klinger, Shamokin, and a stepdaughter Mrs. David (Lena) Kerr [Herr], Harrisburg.
  Farrow Funeral Directors are in charge of funeral arrangements, Details are listed in the funeral notice column.²
  

• Father*: Walter Pensyl²
• Mother*: Florence Miller²

Gary Lee Pensyl¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jul 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Gary Lee Pensyl was born on 2 October 1954, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Arthur Leroy Pensyl and Florence M. Fertig.¹
• Gary Lee Pensyl died on 20 July 2011, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 56.^3,1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  SHAMOKIN — Gary Lee Pensyl, 56, of 329 S. Fifth St., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at his home.
  He was born Oct. 2, 1954, in Shamokin, a son of the late Arthur and Florence (Fertig) Pensyl.
  Gary was a 1972 graduate of Shamokin Area High School. He was married in Primitive Methodist Church, Shamokin, to the former Dolores W. Spade, who survives.
  Gary played in a band and worked in a greenhouse. He also worked as a material handler at Paper Magic, Elysburg.
  He was a member of the Loyal Order Of Moose, the West End Fire Company and the Lithuanian Club, all of Shamokin.
  In addition to his loving wife Dolores, he is survived by one sister, Lena Herr, of Hummelstown; one brother, Bert Klinger, of Elysburg; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
  At Gary's direction, he was cremated and there will not be a funeral service at this time.
  Arrangements were entrusted to James Kelley Funeral Home, Coal Township.
  The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa., Thu Jul 21, 2011.^4,3
  

• Father*: Arthur Leroy Pensyl¹ b. 28 Nov 1913, d. 17 Mar 1967
• Mother*: Florence M. Fertig¹ b. 13 Jul 1913, d. 30 Jun 1974

Lena C. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 6 Jul 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lena C. Klinger was born on 18 May 1930, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Leon Ray Klinger and Florence M. Fertig.¹
• Lena C. Klinger married David Herr, son of John Herr and Helen Hawkins, circa 1963.^3,2
• Lena C. Klinger died on 21 June 2019, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 89.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Obituary for Lena C. Herr (Klinger)
  Lena C. Klinger Herr, 89, of Hummelstown, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019, in the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.
  Born in Ashland and raised in Shamokin on May 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Leon Ray and Florence Pensyl Klinger.
  Lena worked for Dominic Yascavage at the former VFW Post 1687, Hummelstown for 32 years; had worked at the Sears Snack Bar in Colonial Park; and was a seamstress at the Arrow Shirt Factory in Shamokin. She was member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hummelstown. Lena was a 1948 graduate of Shamokin High School. She was a social member of the American Legion Post 265 and the former VFW Post 1687, both of Hummelstown. Lena loved to cook, shop and have a good time.
  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, David R. Herr, their two daughters, Jeri and Judi; three other children, Linda, Lee and Lamar; and numerous grandchildren.
  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Erika J. Frazier, and a great granddaughter, Rosario G. Snyder.
  Lena will be sadly missed by her husband and children. In keeping with her adamant request, there will be no services for Lena.
  In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc., East Shore Shelter, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
  The family would like to extend grateful appreciation to neighbors, Judy and Bryan Straub, for their genuine kindness and care given to Lena and David.
  On line condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com.
  Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from June 29 to June 30, 2019.²
  

• Father*: Leon Ray Klinger¹ b. 3 Jul 1909, d. 16 Jan 1932
• Mother*: Florence M. Fertig¹ b. 13 Jul 1913, d. 30 Jun 1974

David Herr^1,2

• Last Edited: 4 Apr 2021

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• David Herr was born on 6 February 1937, Pennbrook, Dauphin County, PA.³
• He was the son of John Herr and Helen Hawkins.³
• David Herr married Lena C. Klinger, daughter of Leon Ray Klinger and Florence M. Fertig, circa 1963.^1,4
• David Herr died on 25 March 2021, Hummelstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 84.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  David E. Herr
  1937 - 2021
  David E. Herr, 84, of Hummelstown, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home. David was a kidney transplant recipient of over 24 years. His donor gave him a second life and allowed him to enjoy watching his grandchildren grow up. Born in Penbrook on February 6, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Helen Hawkins Herr. David was a 1956 graduate of Central Dauphin High School. He retired from Sears after 40 years of running the warehouse and deliveries division. Simultaneously, he worked for the Hershey Stage Employee's Union for 20 years. Upon retirement, he was an antiques and collectibles dealer, and collected oil cans and auto parts signs. He enjoyed going to auctions, gardening, fishing and swimming. He was a charismatic, loving person who never met a stranger. His grin and twinkle in his eye let you know you were welcomed as a friend and you would soon be smiling, too. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his wife, Lena Klinger Herr, on June 21, 2019. He is survived by their two daughters, Jeri and Judi; two grandsons, James and Clay; three stepchildren, Linda, Lee and Lamar; step grandchildren; step great-grandchildren and step great great grandchildren. David will be sadly missed by his family. In keeping with his request, there will be a private burial. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send memorial contributions to the PKD Foundation at PKD Foundation, P.O. Box 871847, Kansas City, Missouri 64187 or at www.pkdcure.org The family would like to extend grateful appreciation to neighbors, Judy and Bryan Straub, for their care given to David. Online condolences may be shared at www.trefzandbowser.com
  Published in Patriot-News from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2021.³
  

• Father*: John Herr³
• Mother*: Helen Hawkins³

Bertram L. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 4 Dec 2015

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Bertram L. Klinger was born on 1 July 1931, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Leon Ray Klinger and Florence M. Fertig.¹
• Bertram L. Klinger died on 13 July 2013, Elysburg, Northumberland County, PA, at age 82.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  ELYSBURG —Bertram L. “Bert” or “Buddy” Klinger, 82, of Elysburg, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
  Bert was born in Klingerstown on July 10, 1931, the son of the late Florence (Fertig) Klinger Pensyl and Leon Ray Klinger.
  He graduated in 1949 from Shamokin High School.
  He worked as a baker in Shamokin for 25 years and for Washington National Insurance Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1992, at which time he moved to Elysburg.
  In 1951, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Jeanne Wary, in St. John’s United Church of Christ, Shamokin.
  They became the parents of four children, Cynthia and her husband, Frank Mirillo; twins, Kathy and her husband, Robert Kufta, and Karen Mackey, and Laurie and her husband, Jonathan Clark; he was the proud “Pap” of four grandchildren, Dana Sarnoski, Jeanne Ann Krolick, Richard Mirillo and Emma Clark; and also is survived by one great-granddaughter, Olivia Sarnoski; a sister and brother-in-law, Lena and her husband, David Herr, of Hummelstown; and several nieces and nephews.
  He and Jeanne recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one half-brother, Gary Lee Pensyl; his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. G. Stanley Wary; and one son-in-law, Robert Mackey.
  A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
  Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Farrow Funeral Home, 240 W. Chestnut St., Shamokin.
  Sunbruy Daily Item, July 14, 2013.³
  

• Father*: Leon Ray Klinger¹ b. 3 Jul 1909, d. 16 Jan 1932
• Mother*: Florence M. Fertig¹ b. 13 Jul 1913, d. 30 Jun 1974

Robert Mackey¹

• Last Edited: 4 Dec 2015

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert Mackey died before 2013.

Leon Ray Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 26 Feb 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Leon Ray Klinger was born on 3 July 1909.^1,2
• He was the son of Calvin Charles Klinger and Jennie M. Erdman.¹
• Leon Ray Klinger married Florence M. Fertig, daughter of Charles F. Fertig and Catherine V. Wiest, circa 1929.³
• Leon Ray Klinger died on 16 January 1932, Upper Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 22. Apparently following an argument with his wife at the farm of his maternal grandparent Nathan Erdman, near Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA, Leon shot himself in the head with a shotgun. Newspaper accounts report that he was the father of 2 young children. His body was discovered by his brother Henry the next day. Leon's parents lived on a neighboring farm.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  YOUTHFUL HUSBAND SHOOTS SELF AFTER QUARREL WITH WIFE
  SHAMOKIN, Jan. 18 (AP) -- After a dinner table quarrel with his 17-year-oJd wife, Leon R. Klinger, 23, shot and killed himself with a shotgun in a field near his Dornsife home Saturday night. His brother Henry found the body early yesterday. He is survived by two children and his widow.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, PA), 18 Jan 1932, Mon, Page 7.⁵
  
• He was buried on 21 January 1932, at Salem (Herb's) Church Cemetery, Rough & Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Calvin Charles Klinger¹ b. 21 Apr 1889, d. 15 May 1970
• Mother*: Jennie M. Erdman b. 24 May 1890, d. 7 Apr 1962

Jennie M. Erdman¹

• Last Edited: 6 Dec 2022

• Jennie M. Erdman was born on 24 May 1890, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of Nathan D. Erdman and Sarah Delp.²
• Jennie M. Erdman married Calvin Charles Klinger, son of Lewis Klinger and Lydia Erdman, on 23 January 1909, Salem United Church of Christ, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4
• Jennie M. Erdman died on 7 April 1962, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 71.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Rural Resident Dies in Hospital
  Mrs. Jennie M. Klinger, 71, a lifelong resident of the Dornsife R.D. area, died Saturday morning at 8:45 in Pottsville Hospital where she had been a patient five days. She had been in failing health during the past year.
  Born May 24. 1890, in Dornsife R.D., Upper Mahanoy Township Mrs. Klinger was a daughter of the late Nathan and Saily (Delb) Erdman.
  Surviving are the husband, Calvin E. Klinger, Dornsife R.D; one son, Henry Klinger, Dornsife R.D., eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one half-brother, George Snyder, and one half-sister, Mrs. Howard Hartline, both of Valley View.
  Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown R.D.
  Shamokin News-Dispatch (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 09 Apr 1962, Mon, Page 3.⁵
  
• She was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Nathan D. Erdman² b. 18 Sep 1853, d. 9 Dec 1932
• Mother*: Sarah Delp b. 2 Jan 1846, d. 29 Jan 1928