Person Page - 1973

Charles Luther Snyder¹

• Last Edited: 10 Apr 2019

• Charles Luther Snyder was born on 11 November 1908, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Walter E. Snyder and Sallie Miller.²
• Charles Luther Snyder married Daisy Margaret Maurer, daughter of Charles D. Maurer and Katie Gertrude Klinger.¹
• Charles Luther Snyder died on 18 November 1967, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 59.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Charles L. Snyder
  Charles L. Snyder, 59, of Pitman, died suddenly at his home Saturday at 11:45 p.m.
  Born in Pitman, November 11, 1908, he was the son of the late Walter and Sallie Miller Snyder. He was employed by Starr Poultry Company, Valley View.
  Mr. Snyder was a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company, Pitman; the Valley View Fire Company; the Woodman of the World Lodge, Camp No. 443. Pitman, and the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers of America, Local 72, Wilkes-Barre.
  Surviving are his wife, Daisy Maurer Snyder; two children, Lamar C. Snyder, Elizabethville RD2; a daughter, Pauline, wife of Percy Troutman, Dornsife, Star Route, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Dewalt, Herndon, RD. and Mrs. Edward Wiest of Pitman and seven grandchildren.
  Funeral services Wednesday afternoon from the Lawrence E Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, RD. Burial will be in Salem Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, RD., with the Reverend Bruce N. Hall, pastor of the Evangelical Congregational Church of Pitman, presiding.
  Pottsville Republican, 20 Nov 1967, Mon, Page 24.²
  
• He was buried on 26 November 1967, at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Walter E. Snyder² b. 31 May 1879, d. 9 Feb 1954
• Mother*: Sallie Miller² d. 1950

Pauline Evelyn Snyder¹

• Last Edited: 9 Oct 2024

• Pauline Evelyn Snyder was born on 26 April 1932, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Charles Luther Snyder and Daisy Margaret Maurer.¹
• Pauline Evelyn Snyder married Percy Rufus Troutman, son of Arthur E. Troutman and Lena M. Reed, on 24 June 1950, Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD.¹
• Pauline Evelyn Snyder died on 4 December 2019, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA, at age 87.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  PAULINE'S OBITUARY
  Pauline Elva "Polly" Troutman, 87, of Dornsife, passed away Wednesday, December 4th, at her home surrounded by her family.
  Pauline was born in Klingerstown, at her grandparents home on April 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Daisy (Maurer) and Charles Snyder.
  She graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School in 1950 and it was on a school trip to the Farm Show that she met her future husband, Percy R. Troutman. They were married June 24, 1950 and he preceded her in death on December 13, 2018.
  Along with her husband they began Troutman's Feed and Grain. In addition to doing the bookkeeping for the business she raised six children and found time to attend PTA meetings and help with Girl Scouts where she was the cookie chairperson for many years. She was very involved with the raising of her grandchildren.
  In the early 70's they moved into a different venture which began as Troutman's French Fries and evolved into Troutman's Food Service. She spent many hours making French Fries and cleaning equipment and trailers. They managed the baked potato, french fry, and potato donut concession stands for the PA Co-Op Potato Growers Association at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, traveled to the Lewisburg and Crossroads Markets, and other area events.
  Pauline was initiated into the Idella Rebekah Lodge #58 as a Charter Member on February 12, 1958 and served as the first recording secretary. She was a noble grand in 1966-67 and served on numerous committees and held many appointed offices within the lodge. She was a delegate to the Rebekah Assembly in 1968 and received the Declaration of Chivalry in 1998. She was a member of the Tri-County Past Noble Grand, a Past President of the Idella Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grand Association, and held the office of Inside Guardian of the Rebekah Assembly of Pennsylvania. She received the Rebekah of the Year Award from the Idella Rebekah Lodge #58 in 2005. In 2009 she was presented with the Tri-County Rebekah of the Year Award. She was also a 60 year member of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Herndon Senior Action Center.
  She was an active member of Himmel's Church and Sunday School. She served on the joint council, was a member and past treasurer of Himmel's Church Women and for many years was the head of the Kitchen Committee. She also served on the Washington Township Election Board and was instrumental in starting the Line Mountain Food Bank.
  Pauline will be remembered for her dedication to family, her hard working spirit and her willingness to help anyone. Her unconditional love and kindness to her family and friends will be missed. She enjoyed reading, community involvement and traveling.
  She is survived by six children; Patricia, wife of Andrew Kahler; Debra, wife of Michael Hyde; Richard Troutman and his wife Patty; Rahn Troutman and his wife Traci; Bonita, wife of Eric McDowell and Angela Troutman; 13 grandchildren, Melissa Davignon, Jared Troutman and his wife Jessica, Ryan Herman, Jason Troutman and his wife Jenna, Amanda Hyde, Clayton Hyde, Kaitlyn Troutman, Kylie Troutman, Connor Troutman, Laura Wassmer, Cameron McDowell, Parker McDowell and his wife Mariya, and Alexander Percy Troutman; five great grandchildren, Landon Troutman, Bennett Troutman, Maxon Davignon, Abigail Troutman, and Jack McDowell; brother-in-law Earnest, husband of Nancy Troutman; two sisters-in law Elizabeth Michael and Florence Snyder; as well as many nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by one brother Lamar Snyder.
  Viewing will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 7-9 PM at Himmel's Church, 107 Covered Bridge Road, Dornsife. Viewing will also be held on Tuesday from 9:30-11 AM, with the Rebekah Lodge conducting their service at 10:30 AM. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jane Compton officiating. Interment will follow in Himmel's Cemetery.
  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Himmel's Church C/O the Memorial Fund, 107 Covered Bridge Road, Dornsife, PA 17823.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.²
  

• Father*: Charles Luther Snyder¹ b. 11 Nov 1908, d. 18 Nov 1967
• Mother*: Daisy Margaret Maurer¹ b. 15 Jun 1908, d. 11 Dec 1982

Ruby Price^1,2

• Last Edited: 28 Oct 2023

• Ruby Price married Ernest Leslie Berry.²

Felix Tophoney¹

• Last Edited: 10 Aug 2024

• Felix Tophoney was born in 1887.²
• He married Mary Pollock.¹
• Felix Tophoney died on 23 September 1943, Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  FELIX TOPHONEY
  Felix Tophoney, of 514 Oakland avenue, Ashland, died last night at the Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia.
  Mr. Tphoney was a former ressident of St. Clair for many years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Ashland.
  Surviving are his wife, Mary, and the following children: Private Louis, stationed in Virginia; Private Joseph, stationed in Iceland; Alfred, Francis, Vincent, Tony, Margaret, Anna, Theresa, Virginia and Patsy Ann.
  The body will be brought to his late home, from where the funeral will take place.
  Funeral arrangements will be announced later by M. J. McDonald.
  Republican and Herald, September 24, 1943, Page 4.³
  
• He was buried at Old Saint Joseph Cemetery, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.²

Mary Pollock¹

• Last Edited: 10 Aug 2024

• Mary Pollock was born in 1895.^2,3
• She married Felix Tophoney.¹
• Mary Pollock married Samuel Barber.^2,3
• Mary Pollock died on 24 February 1962, Ashland State Hospital, Butler Township, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Mary T. Barber
  Mrs. Mary Tophoney Barber, 66, of 516 Oakland Ave., Ashland, Saturday night. at Ashland State Hospital. She was admitted as a surgical patient Dec. 10.
  For the past four years, Mrs. Barber resided with a son-in-law daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Barrett, Shenandoah. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Pollock and was the widow of Felix Tophoney and Samuel Barber. She was a member of St.
  Joseph's Church, Ashland.
  Surviving four daughters and six sons, Mrs. Anthony Barrett, Mrs. Joseph Pallett, Shenandoah; Mrs. Henry Wetzel, Mrs. Gerald McDonald, Ashland; Anthony Bosco, Lavelle; Lewis Tophoney, Buck Run; Joseph, Frackville; Alfred and Francis, Oakland; Vincent, New Jersey; one sister, Mrs. Anna Sabadish, Branchdale; two brothers, chael Pollock, Pottsville; grandchildren Joseph, Vinanski, York; 33 and eight great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services Wednesday morning from the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tophoney, 440 Oakland, Ashland. Mass in St. Joseph's Church, M. J. McDonald, Funeral Home in charge.
  Pottsville Republican, February 26, 1962, Page 16.²
  
• She was buried at Old Saint Joseph Cemetery, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.³

Ronald E. Wetzel Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ronald E. Wetzel Jr. was born on 18 November 1955, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Ronald E. Wetzel and Jewel A. Edmondson.¹
• Ronald E. Wetzel Jr. married Shirley (?)¹
• Ronald E. Wetzel Jr. died on 25 March 2016, Miami, Dade County, FL, at age 60.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ronald E. Wetzel Jr.
  March 25, 2016
  Ronald E. Wetzel Jr., 60, of Miami, Fla., passed away March 25 at home surrounded by family.
  Born in Ashland, Nov. 18, 1955, he was a son of Jewel Edmondson Wetzel, Ashland, and the late Ronald E. "Bones" Wetzel.
  He graduated from North Schuylkill High School.
  Ronnie moved to Miami in 1980 and started a career in commercial refrigeration.
  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Wetzel.
  Surviving, in addition to his mother, are stepchildren, John Farrow and Lisa Asewicz; eight step-grandchildren; aunts, Elsie Walacav-age, Joan (Andson) Snyder, Carol (Guy) Mervine, and Regina (Ronald) Akelaitis; uncles, Bobby Wetzel, Richard (Dorothy) Wetzel, and Henry (Evelyn) Wetzel; cousins and nephews; his beloved pets, Buddy and Charlie.
  Services will be held at a later date.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, PA), 01 Apr 2016, Fri, A12.¹
  

• Father*: Ronald E. Wetzel¹ b. 5 Apr 1932, d. 26 Apr 1975
• Mother*: Jewel A. Edmondson¹ b. 29 May 1938, d. 2 Jul 2022

Shirley (?)¹

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2019

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Shirley (?) married Ronald E. Wetzel Jr., son of Ronald E. Wetzel and Jewel A. Edmondson.¹
• Shirley (?) died before 25 March 2016.¹