Person Page - 1879

Jennie Mae Wiest¹

• Last Edited: 27 Sep 2023

• Jennie Mae Wiest is also referred to as Jennie Enirva Wiest in some sources.²
• She was born on 4 May 1883, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of John Baum Wiest and Hannah Wiest Strohecker.
• Jennie Mae Wiest married Jacob David Mauer, son of Daniel M. Maurer and Catharine Shade.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Jennie Maurer, 70, Dies At Herndon
  Mrs. Jennie Maurer, 70, Herndon, died Saturday a 8:20 p. m. at her home following an illness of two years.
  She was the daughter of the late John Weist and Hannah Strohecker Weist. Mrs. Maurer was a member of the Salem Lutheran and Reformed Church, Rough and Ready.
  She is survived by her husband. Jacob, and ten children, Joseph, Mt. Carmel; John, Dornsife R. D., Samuel, Dalmatia; Max, Sunbury, Clarence Maurer and Mrs. Jennie Troxel, Rome, N. Y; Mrs. Florence Boyer, Pillow; Mrs. Jaffela Ford, Washington, D. C; Mrs. Alberta Paul, Herndon; and Mrs. Alvesta Yeager, Kreamer. Thirty- six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, also survive.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. from the Rothermel funeral home at Herndon, with Rev. Charles A. Snyder, Herndon. officiating. Interment will be in the Herndon cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home Tuesday evening.
  The Daily Item, October 12, 1953, Page 2.⁴
  
• Jennie Mae Wiest was buried on 14 October 1953, at Herndon Cemetery, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She died on 14 October 1953, Herndon, Northumberland County, PA, at age 70.

• Father*: John Baum Wiest b. 1863, d. 1935
• Mother*: Hannah Wiest Strohecker b. 1863, d. 1940

Richard A. Nahodil Sr.¹

• Last Edited: 30 Jun 2021

• Richard A. Nahodil Sr. was born on 29 September 1952, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• He died on 24 June 2021, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 68.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Richard A. Nahodil Sr.
  1952 - 2021
  COAL TOWNSHIP - Richard A. Nahodil Sr., 68, of 155 Coal Run Road, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at his residence.
  He was born Sept. 29, 1952, in Shamokin, a son of the late Donald A. Nahodil Sr. and Jane V. (Koch) Nahodil. He was a lifelong resident of the Shamokin/Coal Township area.
  He was a graduate of the Shamokin Area High School.
  Rich was a hard-working man. He worked alongside his father in the local coal mines at a young age, started his own general contracting business, traveled to several states where he began working on tunnels and became a dedicated foreman with Lycoming Supply Inc. for 26 years where he earned numerous awards for his work on covered bridges.
  Rich was a member of the St. Francis Home Association where he served on its board for several years, enjoyed "beer Fridays" with his friends and participated in their men's pool league.
  During his free time, Rich was found completing projects at his home or that of his friends and family members, hosting picnics or Sunday dinner, on a dance floor, singing along to his favorite music, hunting, fishing, camping, scuba diving and watching his grandchildren swim and play.
  Rich is survived by many people who love him, including his siblings, Sherry (Nahodil) Hubler, Donna (Nahodil) Cosgrove (go fish!) and Dan Nahodil; two daughters, Sharri (Nahodil) Merlino and son-in-law, Nick, and Janeen Nahodil and son-in-law, David Lagerman; his son, Arjay Nahodil and his significant other, Stef Mudry; sidekick, Pat Eby and her children, Rick Eby, his wife, Nicole, and Erin (Eby) Bronkoski, her husband, Darryl; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and close family friends.
  Rich was preceded in death by his father, Donald Nahodil Sr; mother, Jane (Koch) Nahodil; and a brother, Donald Nahodil Jr.
  NAHODIL - Richard A. Nahodil Sr., 68, of 155 Coal Run Road, Coal Township. There will be no visitation or hours of calling. A private service will be held with his closest family and friends in attendance. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. The Leonard J. Lucas Funeral Home Ltd., 120 S. Market St., Shamokin, Leonard J. Lucas Jr., supervisor, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
  Published by The News Item on Jun. 29, 2021.²
  

Harry Walter Dietrich¹

• Last Edited: 29 Nov 2022

• Harry Walter Dietrich was born on 18 September 1884, Spring Glen, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• He was the son of Daniel Dietrich and Catharine Maurer.²
• Harry Walter Dietrich married Verna McClada Shadle, daughter of Robert Wilson Shadle and Sarah Phillips.¹
• Harry Walter Dietrich died on 30 October 1948, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 64.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  HARRY DIETRICH BURIED
  Funeral services were held Tuesday for Harry W. Dietrich, 64, of Hegins lownship, who died Saturday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Katie Williamson, Valley View, after a short illness. He had operated a farm in Hegins Valley for many years until retirement. Mr. Dietrich was a member of the Sacramento Reformed Church, and was superintendent of the Sunday school for many years. Surviving are 5 daughters, among them Mrs. John Ebert, Hegins R. D., and Mrs. Harold Miller, of Hegins five sons, George, Hegins R. D., William and Russell, Valley View, Daniel and Raymond, Hegins, and three sisters, including Mrs. Williamson and Mrs. Francis Reed, of Elizabethville.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 03 Nov 1948, Wed, Page 6.⁴
  
• He was buried at Union Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Daniel Dietrich² b. 18 Sep 1855, d. 27 Nov 1920
• Mother*: Catharine Maurer² b. 28 Jan 1855, d. 16 Sep 1919

Verna McClada Shadle¹

• Last Edited: 29 Nov 2022

• Verna McClada Shadle was born on 27 December 1886, Hebe, Northumberland County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of Robert Wilson Shadle and Sarah Phillips.²
• Verna McClada Shadle married Harry Walter Dietrich, son of Daniel Dietrich and Catharine Maurer.¹
• Verna McClada Shadle died on 1 January 1940, Hegins Township, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 53.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Harry Dietrich
  Vema, wife of Harry Dietrich, died Monday morning, at her home in Hegins Township.
  She was born, Dec. 27, 1886, at Hebe, Northumberland County, a daughter of Wilson Shadle and his wife, Sarah, and was a member of the Sacramento Lutheran Church.
  Besides her husband she leaves to survive her the following children, Mrs. John Ebert, of Hegins; George, of Hegins; Hannah, Phila; Wm., Sarah, Daniel, Mary, Russell, Verna and Raymond, at home. Her parents, residing in Valley View, 8 grandchildren and these brothers and sisters, also survive, Mrs. H. Hoffman, of Vallev View; Mrs. Morris Coleman. Mrs. G Schwalm. Mrs. Kath. Connelly, Edwin Shadle, and James, of Valley View.
  Her funeral will take place Friday morning. H. E. Miller, of Valley View, is in charge.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 02 Jan 1940, Tue, Page 2.³
  
• She was buried at Union Cemetery, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Robert Wilson Shadle² b. 16 Jul 1857, d. 19 Jun 1940
• Mother*: Sarah Phillips² b. 1855, d. 1946