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Merl Hiram Schreffler¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2024

• Merl Hiram Schreffler was born on 7 August 1924, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Daniel Edwin Schreffler and Florence Irene Schreffler.²
• Merl Hiram Schreffler married Rhea Jane Swinehart, daughter of William Swinehart and Minnie Brosius, on 6 October 1951, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,3,1
• Merl Hiram Schreffler died on 18 July 1975, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 50.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Merl H. Schreffler
  Merl H. Schreffler, 50, of Pitman, died at 3:20 Friday afternoon at Pottsville Hospital where he was admitted Monday. He had been in ill health two years.
  Mr. Schreffler, son of the late Daniel and Irene Schreffler Schreffler, was born Aug. 7, 1924 in Leck Kill. He was employed for a number of years at Stehr's Bros. Feed Mill, RD Klingerstown. He was a member of Hepler's Church of God, Pitman; the Pitman Fire Company; Eureka Lodge 260, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Leck Kill; the Crissman Hunting Club.
  He was married Oct. 6, 1951 in Pitman to the former Rhea Swinehart, who survives.
  Also surviving are six children, Linda, wife of Glenn Kimmel, Celina, Ohio; David, Judy, Kay, Grace and Lee all at home; four brothers, Darvin and Ervin, both of Leck Kill; Guy, of Rebuck; Delbert, RD Dalmatia.
  Services will be held Monday morning in Hepler's Church of God, Pitman, with the Rev. A. E. Rhoads, Evangelical Congregational pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
  The Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home, RD Klingerstown, has charge.
  Pottsville Republican, July 19, 1975, Page 2.³
  
• He was buried at Heplers Church of God Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Daniel Edwin Schreffler² b. 13 Jul 1893, d. 20 Feb 1968
• Mother*: Florence Irene Schreffler² b. 15 Nov 1897, d. 9 May 1971

Rhea Jane Swinehart¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2024

• Rhea Jane Swinehart was born on 5 September 1927, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2
• She was the daughter of William Swinehart and Minnie Brosius.²
• Rhea Jane Swinehart married Merl Hiram Schreffler, son of Daniel Edwin Schreffler and Florence Irene Schreffler, on 6 October 1951, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5,1
• Rhea Jane Swinehart died on 23 February 2024, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 96.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Rhea J. Schreffler
  September 5, 1927 - February 23, 2024
  PITMAN-Rhea Schreffler went to meet her Lord "on the airplane to heaven" on Friday, February 23, 2024. She was surrounded by her children and some of her grandchildren when she peacefully left her earthly home to step into the presence of the Lord. She was born in Pitman on September 5, 1927, the daughter of William and Minnie (Brosius) Swinehart who preceded her in death.
  She was married to Merl Schreffler on October 6, 1951, who preceded her in death on July 18, 1975.
  She is the mother of Linda (Glenn) Kimmel, David (Elaine) Schreffler, Judy Harris, Kay (Pat) Shutt, Grace (David) Wetzel and Lee Schreffler. She has 11 grandchildren, Ryan (Deanna) Kimmel, Jason (Tammy) Schreffler, April (Jeff) Brown, Alicia (Chris) McGrath, Angie (Jay) Nolt, Rachel Shutt, Leah (Carlos) Neira, Becky, Allen and Nathan Wetzel and Daniel (Chelsea) Schreffler. She has 14 great grandchildren: Quinton, Nevin (Ashley) and Shayanne Kimmel, Jenna, Karli, Luke and Brock Schreffler, Tyessa (John) Zuhlke, Sydney Brown, Brandon, Brady and Blake Frantz, Atlas and Elowynn Schreffler. She has 6 great, great grandchildren: Lucas Turner, Hoyt, Huntley and Oaklee Kimmel, Beau Zuhlke, and Karsyn Frantz.
  She has been "Grammy" to many other children over the past 20 + years as they have passed through the house during their pre-school years. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Mark (Arlene) Swinehart, Ben (Edna) Swinehart and Ralph (Gladys) Swinehart.
  She was passionate about her faith, family, friends and flowers. She was well known for her seamstress abilities and tailored or repaired clothing for many friends. She had a loving heart and a home that was open and welcoming to anyone. She loved flowers and often said that she only wanted flowers when she was able to see them. Based upon her wishes, we are asking that instead of sending flowers, if you wish to leave a memorial, please send it to her church: Hepler's Church of God, C/O Mark Swinehart, 95 South Road, Pitman, PA 17964
  There will be a visitation held at her church on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 10-11 AM. Services will start at 11 AM with Pastor Bob Cassel officiating. After the services, burial will take place in the church graveyard.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. The former Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has become part of our family of funeral homes, and we are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²
  
• She was buried at Hepler's Church of God Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: William Swinehart²
• Mother*: Minnie Brosius²

Joan Elizabeth Conrad¹

• Last Edited: 6 Mar 2022

• Joan Elizabeth Conrad was born on 28 October 1033, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married Lewis Franklin Miller, son of Herman H. Miller and Mabel Lucinda Smith, circa November 1950.^1,3
• Joan Elizabeth Conrad died on 29 March 1993, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 959.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Joan E Miller
  Joan E. Miller, 59, of Maple Street Valley View, died Monday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
  Born in Ashland, Oct. 28, 1933, she was a daughter of Alva Hauck Conrad, Valley View, and the late Charles Conrad.
  She was employed at Hegins-Hubley Elementary School.
  She was a parishoner, catechetical sponsor and member of the prayer class of Trinity Lutheran Church, Vallev View.
  A son, David, died in 1986.
  Surviving are her husband, Lewis F; a son, Larry R., Valley View; a sister, Jean Uranko, Folcroft; two granddaughters.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from Trinity Lutheran Church." The Revs. Carl Shankweiler and Floyd Sollenberger will officiate. There will be no calling hours Friday. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Robert Miller Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 31 Mar 1993, Wed, Page 3.²
  
• She was buried on 4 April 1993, at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.²

Roy J. Troutman¹

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2023

• Roy J. Troutman is also referred to as John Leroy Troutman in some sources.^3,4
• He was born on 6 June 1910, Northumberland County, PA.²
• He was the son of John Troutman and Emma D. Goodman.²
• Roy J. Troutman married Martha E. Bobb.¹
• Roy J. Troutman died on 25 February 1970, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 59.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Roy J. Troutman
  Dornsife R.D.
  Roy J. Troutman, 59, of Dornsife R.D., died yesterday afternoon in Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, where he was a patient since January 12.
  Mr. Troutman was born in Dornsife R.D., June 6, 1910, son of the late John and Emma (Goodman) Troutman. He was a retired farmer and state highway employe. Mr. Troutman was married to the former Martha Bobb, who died February 22, 1966. He was a member of Him mel's Church, Rebuck.
  Survivors include one son, Robert, Trevorton; four daughters, Mrs. Cleon (Virginia) Snyder, Mdllersburg R.D; Mrs. Violet Lesher, Halifax R.D.: Mrs. Clair (Wilma) Schwalm, Valley View and Mrs. Roy (Verna) Miller, Mechanicsburg: two brothers, Arthur, Dornsife R.D; James, Sunbury; three sisters, Mrs. Tamie Smith and Mrs. Melvin Boyer, Dornsife, and Mrs. Katie Campbell, Sunbury; five grandchildren also survive.
  The News-Item (Shamokin, Pennsylvania), 26 Feb 1970, Thu, Page 2.²
  

• Father*: John Troutman² b. Aug 1872, d. 1947
• Mother*: Emma D. Goodman² b. Aug 1872, d. 6 Jun 1910

Martha E. Bobb¹

• Last Edited: 30 Jul 2023

• Martha E. Bobb was born on 18 September 1912, Dornsife RD, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She married Roy J. Troutman, son of John Troutman and Emma D. Goodman.¹
• Martha E. Bobb died on 22 February 1966, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 53.^3,2
• She was buried on 26 February 1966, at Northumberland Memorial Park, Stonington, Northumberland County, PA.²