Richard A. Klinger1

M, #54364, b. 6 March 1932, d. 8 October 2024
  • Last Edited: 8 Oct 2024
  • Richard A. Klinger was born on 6 March 1932, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • He was the son of Roy William Harry Klinger and Mamie M. Klahr.1
  • Funeral home obituary:
    Richard A. Klinger
    March 6, 1932 ~ October 8, 2024 (age 92)
    Richard A. Klinger, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 8th, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven, where he had been a resident.
    Born in Pine Grove on March 6, 1932, he was a son of the late Roy & Mamie Klinger.
    Rich was a graduate of Pine Grove High School.
    He had been employed by Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company, Frackville, as a mechanic.
    Rich is survived by his son, Kenneth, husband of Carrie Ann Klinger, of Pottsville.
    He was the last surviving member of his immediate family, preceded in death by all of his siblings.
    Private interment will be held at Union Cemetery, Schuylkill Haven, at the family's convenience.2
  • Richard A. Klinger died on 8 October 2024, Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 92.2

Child of Richard A. Klinger and Dolly Elizabeth Dixon

  • Kenneth Richard Klinger3

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Beatrice M. Miller, Lebanon (PA) Daily News, August 11, 1972, p. 2. (2001).
  2. [S1147] Online Obituary for Richard A. Klinger, Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven, PA; https://www.gsesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Richard-Klinger
  3. [S107] Newspaper Article, "Baptisms," The Press-Herald, October 4, 1957, Page 6. via Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-press-herald/… : accessed October 8, 2024).

Ray N. Lash1

M, #54365, b. 1910, d. 7 November 1976
  • Last Edited: 13 Mar 2018
  • Ray N. Lash was born in 1910.1
  • He was the son of Irwin Lash and Eva Keesey.2
  • Ray N. Lash married Ivie Rebecca Klinger, daughter of Roy William Harry Klinger and Mamie M. Klahr.1
  • Ray N. Lash died on 7 November 1976, Veterans Administration Hospital, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA.1,2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Ray N. Lash, husband of Ivle Klinger Lash, 717 Glennwood Ave., died yesterday [7 Nov 1976] in the Lebanon VA Hospital where he had been a patient for 15 years. He was 64. Born in Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Irwin and Eva Keesey Lash. A veteran of World War 2, he was a member of the Pine Grove VFW. He was also a member of the Suedberg Church of God. He formerly had been employed as a plumber in Pine Grove. In addition to his widow, he is survived by a son, Jack Lash, Lebanon; two daughters, Virginia, wife or Charles Reed, Pine Grove RD I; and Parthenia Bendall, Wernersville; five grandchildren; and the folloWing sisters and brothers, John Felty, Pine Grove RD 1; Robert Felty, Lansdale; Samuel Felty. Lebanon; Gloria Blantz, Pine Grove; and Mrs. Samuel Arnold, New Holland. [Lebanon Daily News]2
  • He was buried at Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • Father*: Irwin Lash2
  • Mother*: Eva Keesey2

Children of Ray N. Lash and Ivie Rebecca Klinger

Citations

  1. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Ivie R. Lash, Lebanon (PA) Daily News online, July 5, 2002.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ray N. Lash, Lebanon Daily News, November 8, 1976. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Virginia F. Lash1

F, #54368, b. 9 September 1933, d. 1 November 2014
  • Last Edited: 13 Mar 2018
  • Virginia F. Lash was born on 9 September 1933, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.2
  • She was the daughter of Ray N. Lash and Ivie Rebecca Klinger.1
  • Virginia F. Lash married Charles J. Reed, son of Elmer F. Reed and Cora E. Marks, circa 1953.1,3
  • Virginia F. Lash died on 1 November 2014, Countryside Christian Community, Annville, Lebanon County, PA, at age 81.2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    Virginia F. Reed, 81, of Pine Grove, passed away on Saturday [November 1, 2014] in Countryside Christian Community, Annville.
    Born Sept. 9, 1933, in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Ivie Klinger Lash.
    She was a graduate of Pine Grove High School and had been employed as a seamstress for the former Canoe Mfg. in Pine Grove.
    Virginia was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Pine Grove.
    Virginia enjoyed attending the monthly breakfast meetings for the Korean War veterans. Every Saturday morning, she would get together at McDonald's with her two uncles, Howard and Richard, and on Sunday, she would go to Buddies with Thelma.
    Preceding her in death were her husband of 58 years, Charles J. Reed, on July 23, 2011; a sister, Patsy Bendall; and a brother, John "Jack" Lash.
    Surviving are her daughter, Audrey Anspach, Deerfield Beach, Fla; son, Gary and wife, Michele Reed, Pine Grove; two grandsons, Christopher Reed and Nicholas Reed; two great-granddaughters, Berkeley Reed and Lochlyn Reed; and her beloved cat, Princie.
    Services were held at H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, with Dr. Richard W. Schoenleber officiating. Interment was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.
    Published in Republican & Herald on Nov. 2, 2014.2
  • She was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.2

Children of Virginia F. Lash and Charles J. Reed

  • Gary Reed3
  • Audrey Reed3

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ray N. Lash, Lebanon Daily News, November 8, 1976. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Virginia F. Reed, Pottsville Republican & Herald, November 2, 2014.
  3. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Charles J. Reed, Republican & Herald July 25, 2011; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx

Charles J. Reed1

M, #54369, b. 3 February 1931, d. 23 July 2011
  • Last Edited: 13 Mar 2018
  • Charles J. Reed was born on 3 February 1931, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.3
  • He was the son of Elmer F. Reed and Cora E. Marks.2
  • Charles J. Reed married Virginia F. Lash, daughter of Ray N. Lash and Ivie Rebecca Klinger, circa 1953.1,2
  • Charles J. Reed died on 23 July 2011, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.3,2
  • Newspaper obituary:
    July 23, 2011
    Charles J. "Charlie" Reed, 80, of Pine Grove, passed away Saturday at home.
    Born in Pine Grove, Feb. 3, 1931, he was a son of the late Elmer F. and Cora E. Marks Reed.
    He was a graduate of Pine Grove High School.
    Charlie was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the 121st Transportation Truck Co. as a corporal, activated through the Pennsylvania National Guard. He received the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. He attended group meetings of the 121st Trucking outfit from Korea and was a member of Pine Grove VFW Post 3432.
    Charlie worked as a crane operator for Alcoa Aluminum in Cressona and Lebanon.
    He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove
    He was a member of Brookside Gun Club and loved fishing, hunting, golfing and gardening.
    Preceding him in death were a brother, Warren Reed and three sisters, Arlene Griffiths, Helen Keely and Grace Koehn.
    Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Virginia Lash Reed; a son, Gary, husband of Michele Reed, Pine Grove; a daughter, Audrey Anspach, Deerfield Beach, Fla; two grandsons, Christopher Reed and Nicholas Reed; a brother, Carl W. "Doc" Reed, Pine Grove.
    Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, with Dr. Richard Schoenleber officiating. Interment will follow in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. There will be a viewing from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations be given to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, PA 17963, in his memory.
    Published in Republican & Herald on July 25, 2011.2
  • He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.2
  • Father*: Elmer F. Reed2
  • Mother*: Cora E. Marks2

Children of Charles J. Reed and Virginia F. Lash

  • Gary Reed2
  • Audrey Reed2

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Ray N. Lash, Lebanon Daily News, November 8, 1976. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Charles J. Reed, Republican & Herald July 25, 2011; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/schuylkill/obituary.aspx
  3. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Parthenia L. Lash1

F, #54370, b. 13 February 1935, d. 29 May 1981
  • Last Edited: 13 Mar 2018
  • Parthenia L. Lash was born on 13 February 1935, Schuylkill County, PA.1
  • She was the daughter of Ray N. Lash and Ivie Rebecca Klinger.1
  • Parthenia L. Lash died on 29 May 1981, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 46.1
  • She was buried at Suedberg Church of God Cemetery, Suedberg, Schuylkill County, PA.1

Citations

  1. [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.