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Kenneth Albert Reed¹

• Last Edited: 24 Nov 2024

• Kenneth Albert Reed was born on 7 May 1939, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3,1
• He was the son of Albert Ray Reed and Laura Evelyn Troutman.¹
• Kenneth Albert Reed died on 4 February 2006, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 66.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Kenneth A. Reed
  Mr. Kenneth A. Reed, age 66, of Lykens, PA, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. Mr. Reed was born in Lykens Twp., PA, on May 7, 1939, the son of the late Albert Ray and Laura Evelyn (Troutman) Reed.
  He worked as a Machinist at Rife & Nestor Tool Works in Millersburg. He was a member of Hoffman's St. Peters U.C.C. Church, Lykens, PA. He was a graduate of Upper Dauphin Area High School, Class of 1957.
  He was the husband of Linda L. (Whitcomb) Reed.
  In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Lynn Reed of Wiconisco, Douglas Reed of Halifax, and Gregory Reed of Lykens; daughter, Cheryl Ann Reed of Lykens; brother, James of Elizabethville; sisters Lucille Leer of Dillsburg, Betty Leitzel of Gratz, Barbara Burke of Tioga, NY, and Mary Ann Fetterolf of Halifax; and 5 grandchildren.
  Religious service will be held at Hoffman's St. Peter's U.C.C. Lykens, PA at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 9th, with Rev. Jeffery Wagner officiat - ing. Interment in Hoffman's St. Peter's U.C.C. Cemetery, Lykens, PA. Friends are invited to call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow, PA.
  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, South Crossroads, Lykens, PA 17048.
  James A. Reed Funeral Home of Pillow, PA, are in charge of the arrangements.
  www.pennlive.com/obits.
  The Patriot-News, February 6, 2006, Page 14.⁴
  
• He was buried at Saint Peter's Cemetery, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Albert Ray Reed¹ b. 4 Nov 1903, d. 14 Jan 1981

Patricia D. Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 18 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Patricia D. Klinger was born on 12 July 1947, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of William Guy Klinger and Wrela V. Hornberger.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Patricia D. Ludwig
  October 14, 2022
  Patricia D. Ludwig, 75, of Lucas Lane, Ashland, passed away with her family by her side, October 14, 2022, at her residence. Born in Fearnot, PA on July 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late William and Wrela V. Hornberger Klinger. She graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1965, and went on to earn certifications in Accounting - Bookkeeping, and as a Nursing Assistant and Medical Secretary. Pat spent her whole life caring for and serving the youth of the local community. She began her career with the Pennsylvania Office of Children and Youth in Harrisburg. In 1974, she started working in the Tri-Valley School District as a Cafeteria Worker, later becoming the Assistant Office Administrator and Supervisor for district food services. During that period, she also served on the Executive Board of the Barry Elementary School Parent Teacher Association as President and Treasurer. She was a Cub Scout leader for many years and served on several church committees as a member of Barry Salem United Methodist Church. Pat loved to travel and spent much of her free time crafting, cooking, and camping.
  Survivors
  Husband: Steven Ludwig, married 55 years
  Son: Timothy Ludwig, Georgia
  Son: Jeffrey Ludwig-Dicus and his spouse Richard, Allentown
  Daughter: Susan Ludwig, Hegins
  Sister: Wrela E. Klinger, Sacramento
  As per Pat’s request, there will not be any funeral services at this time.
  Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.²
  
  
• Patricia D. Klinger died on 24 October 2022, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 75.²

• Father*: William Guy Klinger¹ b. 13 Dec 1923, d. 2 Oct 1970
• Mother*: Wrela V. Hornberger¹ b. 24 Aug 1922, d. 12 Jan 2018

Walter J. Sierer¹

• Last Edited: 30 Aug 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Walter J. Sierer is also referred to as Walter Junior Sierer in some sources.^2,3
• He was born on 28 August 1923, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Walter Jacob Sierer and Mary Elizabeth Williams.¹
• Walter J. Sierer died on 14 June 2017, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, at age 93.¹
• He was buried on 17 June 2017, at Grandview Cemetery, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Walter Junior Sierer of Lykens, Pa. passed away Wednesday June 14, 2017 at home. He was born August 28, 1923 at Wiconisco, Pa. to the late Walter and Elizabeth Williams Sierer.
  Walter was a Navy Veteran of WWII, a graduate of the former Wiconisco High School Class of 1941, Past Master of Ashlar Lodge 570 F&AM of Lykens, Co-Founder of the former Lykens & Wiconisco Ambulance Association, member of St. Christopher Lutheran Church, Lykens, former member of Liberty Hose Co. No. 2 of Lykens and Life Member of Diamond Jubilee Post 2385 of Gratz, Pa. He enjoyed woodworking and golf and was a loving husband, dad and grandfather.
  Walter is survived by his wife of 69 years Mildred L. Wiest Sierer, daughters Beth and husband Dennis Istre, Pam and husband Randy Wilbert, grandchildren Dennis Jr., Adam, Brett and Bryan, Great grandchildren Kayla, Taylor, Emily, Ella, Cody, Liam and Ryan Walter, a brother Robert Sierer and a sister Helen Gunderman.
  Graveside services will be held at Grandview Cemetery, Pillow, Pa. Saturday June 17, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with John Forney officiating. There will be a viewing from 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Walter's home at 622 Main St., Lykens, Pa. John R. Shultz Funeral Home Lykens has been entrusted with the arrangements.
  Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from June 17 to June 18, 2017.¹
  

• Father*: Walter Jacob Sierer¹ b. 9 Oct 1896, d. 28 Nov 1978
• Mother*: Mary Elizabeth Williams¹ b. 23 Jun 1896, d. 13 May 1951

Walter Jacob Sierer¹

• Last Edited: 30 Aug 2023

• Walter Jacob Sierer was born on 9 October 1896, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He married Mary Elizabeth Williams in 1917.²
• Walter Jacob Sierer died on 28 November 1978, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.²
• He was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.²

Mary Elizabeth Williams¹

• Last Edited: 30 Aug 2023

• Mary Elizabeth Williams was born on 23 June 1896.²
• She married Walter Jacob Sierer in 1917.³
• Mary Elizabeth Williams died on 13 May 1951, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 54.²
• She was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.²