Russell A. Smeltz1

M, #45518, b. 10 February 1929, d. 4 April 2017
  • Last Edited: 30 Dec 2022
  • Russell A. Smeltz was born on 10 February 1929, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Daniel Monroe Smeltz and Grace Estella Huntzinger.2
  • Russell A. Smeltz married Violet Mae Wiest, daughter of John Wiest and Stella Alvena Schlegel, circa 1969.1,2
  • Russell A. Smeltz died on 4 April 2017, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, at age 88.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Russell A. Smeltz
    April 4, 2017
    Russell A. Smeltz, 88, of Gratz, passed away peacefully Tuesday at home.
    Russell was born in Valley View, Feb. 10, 1929, a son of the late Daniel and Grace Huntzinger Smeltz.
    He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Violet Wiest Schreffler Smeltz.
    Russell graduated from Hubley Township High School in 1946 and served in the Army during the Korean War.
    He was employed as a truck driver for Mandata Poultry and was a member of St. Matthew's (Coleman's) United Church of Christ, Spring Glen.
    He loved time with his family and enjoyed square dancing, farming and walking.
    He was preceded in death by a son, Cleon Schreffler; a brother, Robert Smeltz; two sisters, Ruth Beissel and Marie Phillips.
    Russell is survived by two daughters, Carol, wife of Larry Oxenrider, Millersburg, and Donna, wife of Terry Rhody Orwin; a sister, Shirley, wife of Bill Brosius, Millersburg; two grandchildren, Amanda Schwalm and her husband, Jason, and Scott Bowman and his wife, Kelly; three great-grandchildren, Madyson and Myah Schwalm and Lucas Bowman.
    A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Matthew's (Coleman's) UCC, Spring Glen, with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Matthew's (Coleman's) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Celtic Hospice, CO Celtic Healthcare, 150 Scharberry Lane, Mars, PA 16046. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.srrfh.com.
    Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 06 Apr 2017, Thu, Page A9.2

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Bryant H. Wiest.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Russell A. Smeltz, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 06 Apr 2017, Thu, Page A9.

Phyllis Marie Scheib1

F, #45524, b. 11 September 1928, d. 30 November 2020
  • Last Edited: 4 Jan 2025

Children of Phyllis Marie Scheib and Claude Sylvester Klinger Jr.

Citations

  1. [S941] 1940 US Census, Eldred Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03602; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 54-29; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232488205/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Claude S. Klinger, The Daily News (Lebanon, PA), 12 Dec 2001, Wed, Page 2. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 4, 2025).
  4. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Licensed To Marry," The Daily Item, February 13, 1946, Page 12. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/… : accessed January 4, 2025).
  5. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Claude S. Klinger.

Rebecca A. Klinger1,2

F, #45528, b. 9 October 1952, d. 24 January 2018
  • Last Edited: 4 Jan 2025
  • Rebecca A. Klinger was born on 9 October 1952, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of Claude Sylvester Klinger Jr. and Phyllis Marie Scheib.1
  • Rebecca A. Klinger died on 24 January 2018, Bushkill Township, Lehigh County, PA, at age 65.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Rebecca A. Snyder, 65, of Bushkill Township, PA, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Loren E. Snyder. They observed their 26th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26. Born in Lykens, PA, on Oct. 9, 1952, she was a daughter of Phyllis (Scheib) Klinger of Lebanon, PA, and the late Claude Klinger. She was a graduate of Stroudsburg High School, Class of 1970. Rebecca was employed at Binney & Smith Crayola of Forks Township, PA, where she proudly worked as a machine operator and safety department coordinator for more than 20 years before retiring in 2014. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flower beds, movies and shows. Rebecca's warm and inviting personality allowed her to easily befriend all who had the opportunity to truly know and love her. In addition to her loving husband, Loren, and her mother, Phyllis, she is survived by her daughter, Heather D. (LaBar) Bartholomew and her husband, Mark, of Morgantown, WV; two grandsons, Dylan Lanny and Logan Francis Bartholomew; two brothers, Dennis Klinger of Lebanon, PA, and David Klinger of Oregon; a sister, Brenda Klinger of Elizabethtown, PA, as well as nieces and nephews. Services will be private, at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., Village of Moorestown - Bath. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered in memory of Rebecca to , 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. George G. Bensing Funeral Home 2165 Community Drive Bath, PA 18014 (610) 759-3901.
    Published in The Express Times from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2018.2

Child of Rebecca A. Klinger and (?) LeBar

  • Heather D. LeBar2

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Claude S. Klinger.
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Rebecca A. Snyder, Easton (PA), The Express Times from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2018; http://obits.lehighvalleylive.com/obituaries/etpa/…