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Harry Harold Kieffer

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harry Harold Kieffer was born on 14 April 1926, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harry Raymond Kieffer and Pearl May Dietz.
• Harry Harold Kieffer married Emma Viola Clark, daughter of John Romberger Clark and Viola Savilla Schreffler, on 6 January 1940, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.²
• Harry Harold Kieffer died on 29 September 1987, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 61.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Kieffer Rites
  Services for Harry H. Kief fer, 66, of Klingerstown area, who died Tuesday afternoon in his home, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Christ United Church of Christ, Leck Kill The Rev. Bruce Dalious will officiate. Interment will be in St. John's Reformed Cemetery, Leck Kill. There will be no calling hours Friday evening. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Mr. Kieffer was in ill health since July 1986.
  He was born in Klingerstown area of Upper Mahanoy [Mahantongo] Township, April 14, 1921, a son of the late Harry R. and Pearl Dietz Kieffer.
  He was a farmer , and a retired toolmaker for
  Brubaker tool Corp., Millersburg. He retired in 1983.
  He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, and was a former church consistory member.
  Mr. Kieffer was a member of Mahantongo Fire Company, Pitman, and Herndon Lodge 702, F&AM.
  He was married to the former Emma B. Clark on Jan. 6, 1940 at Leck Kill.
  A brother, Paul, died in September 1985.
  Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, Martin, Klingerstown area; a daughter, Lily Hoch, Rebuck; five grandchildren; a brother, Earl, Tremont area.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 01 Oct 1987, Thu, Page 3.²
  
• He was buried at Saint John's Cemetery, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Harry Raymond Kieffer b. 21 Feb 1902, d. 1 Dec 1970
• Mother*: Pearl May Dietz b. 8 May 1903, d. 31 Oct 1951

Emma Viola Clark¹

• Last Edited: 4 Jun 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Emma Viola Clark was born on 23 August 1920, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of John Romberger Clark and Viola Savilla Schreffler.²
• Emma Viola Clark married Harry Harold Kieffer, son of Harry Raymond Kieffer and Pearl May Dietz, on 6 January 1940, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• Emma Viola Clark died on 1 June 2022, Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 101.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Emma Viola Kieffer
  August 23, 1920 - June 1, 2022
  LECK KILL- Emma Viola Kieffer,101, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Mountain View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Coal Township.
  She was born August 23, 1920 in Dornsife, a daughter to the late John and Viola (Schreffler) Clark.
  Emma graduated from Upper Mahanoy Township High School in 1939.
  She was employed as a seamstress at B&R Apparel in Wiconisco and a tax collector for Upper Mahanoy Township.
  Emma was a member of the Idella Rebekah Lodge in Dornsife and a lifetime member of the Christ Evangelical & Reformed Church in Leck Kill.
  Emma had a passion for quilting, gardening and baking. She was known for her apple dumplings, pies and benekie cookies.
  She survived by her 2 children, Marlin R. Kieffer (Shirley) of Leck Kill and Lily M. Hoch (Paul) of Rebuck; 5 grandchildren Penny Jones (Mark), Wendy Glace (Eric), John Kieffer (Krista), Mindy Kahler (Jeff) and Jason Kieffer (Amy); 9 great grandchildren and 4 great- great grandchildren; a sister, Nelma Lute, nieces and nephews.
  Emma was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Harry H. Kieffer, by her granddaughter, Brenda L. Kieffer, and great granddaughter, Jenna D. Kieffer, 7 brothers and 5 sisters.
  There will be a visitation held at Christ Evangelical & Reformed Church on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 10-11 AM. Services will start at 11 AM with Rev. Krista Keisling officiating. Committal service and burial will follow the services at St. John's Lutheran Church, Leck Kill.
  Memorial contributions can be made to the Christ Evangelical & Reformed Church, 5189 Schwaben Creek Road, Leck Kill, Pa 17836
  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
  

• Father*: John Romberger Clark² b. 1890, d. 8 Apr 1958
• Mother*: Viola Savilla Schreffler² b. 11 Sep 1895, d. 29 Jun 1979

Marlin R. Kieffer¹

• Last Edited: 18 Mar 2025

• Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marlin R. Kieffer was born on 28 March 1940.²
• He was the son of Harry Harold Kieffer and Emma Viola Clark.¹
• Marlin R. Kieffer died on 16 March 2025, at age 84.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Marlin Ray Kieffer
  March 28, 1940 - March 16, 2025
  KLINGERSTOWN - Marlin Ray Kieffer, age 84, of Line Mountain Road, passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1940 the son of [the late] Harry and Emma (Clark) Kieffer.
  Marlin was married to Shirley (Fauland) Kieffer for 57 years.
  He was a retired Assistant Maintenance Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 32 years. During his time at PennDOT he took great pride and joy in taking care of his crew.
  After retiring from PennDOT he was also a Supervisor for Upper Mahanoy Township and served for approximately 5 years.
  Marlin was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
  He was a member of Christ E & R Church of Leck Kill, 5189 Schwaben Creek Road. Leck Kill, PA 17836.
  Marlin enjoyed spending time farming the land, hunting, working on vehicles, playing cards and talking with friends.
  He is survived by his wife and two children, John A. (Krista) Kieffer, Leck Kill, and Jason A. (Amy) Kieffer, Dauphin; Sister, Lily Hoch, Rebuck; Grandchidren, Justin Kieffer, Millersburg, Abigail Kieffer, Shamokin and Ashley Kieffer, Dauphin; Great Grandchildren Leon Kieffer, Millersburg, Dakota Lemin, Leck Kill, and Ariana Widman, Texas.
  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Lynn Kieffer and granddaughter, Jenna Kieffer.
  There will be a visitation held at his church on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 10-11 AM. Services will start at 11 AM officiated by Rev. Krista Kiesling. Burial will follow the services at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church Cemetery, Leck Kill.
  "God's precious children are forever." Memorial donations in Marlin's name may be made to the Church.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. 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
  

• Father*: Harry Harold Kieffer¹ b. 14 Apr 1926, d. 29 Sep 1987
• Mother*: Emma Viola Clark¹ b. 23 Aug 1920, d. 1 Jun 2022

Paul Leroy Hoch^1,2

• Last Edited: 13 May 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Paul Leroy Hoch was born on 23 November 1942, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.³
• He was the son of Guy L. Hoch and Dora E. Reitz.³
• Paul Leroy Hoch died on 10 May 2023, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA, at age 80.³
• Funeral home obituary:
  Paul Leroy Hoch
  November 23, 1942 - May 10, 2023
  DORNSIFE - Paul Leroy Hoch, 80, of Rebuck, entered eternal rest on Wednesday afternoon, May 10th, 2023 as a result of a mowing accident at his farm on Hoch Road, Dornsife.
  Paul was born November 23, 1942 in Dornsife, a son to the late Guy and Dora (Reitz) Hoch.
  He graduated from Mahanoy Joint High School in 1960.
  He was employed as a tractor trailer driver at Meckley's Limestone, Herndon and also took pride being a farmer, continuing in his grandfather's and father's footsteps, on Hoch Farm, a century farm this year in 2023.
  Paul's passion was taking care of his cattle and keeping the farm in great condition. Many cars would stop along the fence and take pictures of the calves running in the pasture. Over the many years, he would take care of critters dropped off or the ones that required extra loving . The farm vet, Dr. Temple, always said that if an animal had any chance of survival it was at Hoch Farm.
  Paul and Lily spent time with special friends traveling to West Virginia, enjoying the scenery, mixing pleasure with business, as he viewed livestock on other farms. They also enjoyed their daily outing for breakfast with the family dogs, Jack and Midnight, sometimes tagging along for their share.
  He is survived by his lifelong companion, Lily, his three daughters, Penny (Mark) Jones, Delta, OH, Wendy (Eric Pinkerton) Glace, Williamstown, PA and Mindy (Jeff) Kahler, Sacramento, PA. Six grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy, Lauren, Amber, Alayna and Colten. One Great-granddaughter, Milena. He has two surviving sisters, Jean Collura and Linda (Glenn) Straub.
  There will be a visitation held at Himmels Church, Rebuck, PA on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 10-11 AM. Services will start at 11 AM officiated by Rev Jane Compton. Following the service, interment will be at Himmels Church Cemetery.
  Memorial contributions can be made to a local fire company or a local pet shelter of your choice in memory of Paul.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.³
  
• He was buried on 19 May 2023, at Himmel Church Cemetery, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: Guy L. Hoch³ b. 28 Dec 1914, d. 9 Apr 1994
• Mother*: Dora E. Reitz³ b. 27 Apr 1915, d. 25 Mar 2001

Earl W. Kieffer¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Earl W. Kieffer was born on 22 May 1929, Leck Kill, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harry Raymond Kieffer and Pearl May Dietz.¹
• Earl W. Kieffer died on 21 November 2012, Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 83.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Earl W. Kieffer
  November 21, 2012
  Earl W. Kieffer, 83, of 216 Grove Drive, Hegins, died Wednesday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.
  Born May 22, 1929, in Leck Kill, he was a son of the late Harry and Pearl Dietz Kieffer.
  He was a graduate of the former Mahanoy Joint High School.
  He was the president of Hegins Mining Co. and was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.
  He was also a member of F&AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Millersburg Forest, the Hegins Valley View Rotary and a member and former president of the IMA.
  Earl was an avid big game hunter.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Kieffer and Paul Kieffer.
  He is survived by his wife, Roberta V. Karper Kieffer, to whom he was married for 17 years.
  He is also survived by two daughters, Jacqueline L. McConomy and her husband, John, Punta Gorda, Fla., and Kay L. Morgan and her husband, Lee Hegins; two stepsons, Shawn C. Fenstermacher and his wife, Hope, Riverdale, Md., and Ryan M. Fenstermacher and his wife, Corinne, Dayton, Term; three granddaughters, Beth A. Bensinger, Hegins, Emilie K. Julian, Valley View, and Allison K. Davenport, Philadelphia; two grandsons, Bradley E. Morgan, Knoxville, Tenn., and Andrew K. McConomy, Houston, Texas; two step-granddaughters, Kayla M. Fenstermacher, Riverdale, Md., and Madisyn L. Fenstermacher, Dayton, Tenn; and seven great-grandchildren.
  Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, with the Rev. Michael C. Klahr officiating. A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Masonic services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fountain Community Cemetery Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 22 Nov 2012, Thu, Page A12.¹
  

• Father*: Harry Raymond Kieffer¹ b. 21 Feb 1902, d. 1 Dec 1970
• Mother*: Pearl May Dietz¹ b. 8 May 1903, d. 31 Oct 1951

Lee I. Morgan¹

• Last Edited: 4 Dec 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lee I. Morgan was born on 18 June 1952, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Lee D. Morgan and Helen Joy Miller.²
• Lee I. Morgan died on 19 November 2023, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 71.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Lee I. Morgan
  June 18, 1952 - November 19, 2023
  Lee I Morgan, age 71, of Hegins, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence.
  He was born on Wednesday, June 18, 1952, in Ashland, a son of Helen Joy (Miller) Morgan of Valley View and the late Lee D "Short" Morgan.
  Lee was a 1970 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
  He was the owner of the former Morgan Oil Company, Hegins.
  He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
  Lee was also a member of F AM Valley Lodge 797, Valley View.
  He was preceded in death by his father, Lee D "Short" Morgan; by a daughter, Beth A Bensinger, and a grandson, Donovan J Julian.
  Surviving are his mother, Helen Joy (Miller) Morgan; his wife Kay (Kieffer) Morgan, to whom he was married for 51 years.
  He is also survived by a daughter, Emilie K (Guy) Julian of Hegins; son, Bradley E (Laura) Morgan of Hershey; seven grandchildren, Gabrielle M (Daniel) Umholtz, Kieffer J Quandel (fiancée Natalie Brooks), Dominic L Julian, Cassidy T Morgan, Wyatt B Morgan, Gabriel G Julian, and Giovanni B Julian; a brother, Rick (Patti) Morgan of Milan; three nieces, Allison Davenport; Ashley Sanchez, and Krysta Manning; four nephews, Andrew McConomy, Derrick Morgan, Adam Morgan, and Garrett Morgan.
  Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating.
  Masonic services was held at 8:45 am at the church.
  A viewing was held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.
  Burial was in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
  Memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Church People Fund, P.O. Box 221, Valley View, PA 17983.
  Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.
  Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.²
  
• He was buried on 24 November 2023, at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Lee D. Morgan²
• Mother*: Helen Joy Miller²

Paul Kieffer¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Paul Kieffer was the son of Harry Raymond Kieffer and Pearl May Dietz.¹
• Paul Kieffer died in September 1985.^1,2

• Father*: Harry Raymond Kieffer¹ b. 21 Feb 1902, d. 1 Dec 1970
• Mother*: Pearl May Dietz¹ b. 8 May 1903, d. 31 Oct 1951

Lauretta Sara Lauer¹

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lauretta Sara Lauer was born on 22 October 1909.²
• She married Milen Herlen Dietz, son of Irie Elmer Dietz and Lillie Alvertta Starr, on 12 July 1930, Luzerne County, PA.¹
• Lauretta Sara Lauer died on 12 September 1992, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.²
• She was buried at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.²

Marlyn Herlen Dietz¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marlyn Herlen Dietz was born on 14 January 1931, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Milen Herlen Dietz and Lauretta Sara Lauer.¹
• Marlyn Herlen Dietz died on 17 March 2005, at age 74.¹

• Father*: Milen Herlen Dietz¹ b. 10 Jun 1905, d. 24 Nov 1988
• Mother*: Lauretta Sara Lauer¹ b. 22 Oct 1909, d. 12 Sep 1992

Robert Earl Dietz Sr.¹

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2026

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert Earl Dietz Sr. was born on 29 October 1932, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Milen Herlen Dietz and Lauretta Sara Lauer.¹
• Robert Earl Dietz Sr. married Carol Mary Benensky on 26 January 1953.^2,3
• Robert Earl Dietz Sr. died on 19 January 2004, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 71.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Robert E. Dietz Sr.
  Robert E. Dietz Sr., 71, of Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 13 S. Wylam St., Frackville, died Monday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
  Born in Mount Carmel, Oct. 29, 1932, he was a son of the late Herlen and Loretta Lauer Dietz. He was a 1949 graduate of Frackville High School.
  He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
  He retired after 37 years as a supervisor at Western Electric AT&T, Reading.
  He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville, former Sunday school teacher, Frackville Midget Football and Little League coach, and former member of Elks Lodge 1533, Frackville.
  His wife, the former Carol Benensky, died in 2000.
  Surviving are three sons, Robert E. Jr., Johnson City, Tenn., Richard E., Schuylkill Haven, and Lloyd E., Frackville; a daughter, Laurie E. Oley, Marseilles, Ill; a brother, Marlin, New Castle, Del; eight grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church. The Rev. Cynthia F. Kennett will officiate. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. Albert L. Gricoski Funeral Home, Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 22 Jan 2004, Thu, Page 3.⁴
  
• He was buried at Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Milen Herlen Dietz¹ b. 10 Jun 1905, d. 24 Nov 1988
• Mother*: Lauretta Sara Lauer¹ b. 22 Oct 1909, d. 12 Sep 1992

Carol Mary Benensky^1,2

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Carol Mary Benensky was born on 6 February 1934, Morea, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married Robert Earl Dietz Sr., son of Milen Herlen Dietz and Lauretta Sara Lauer, on 26 January 1953.^1,3
• Carol Mary Benensky died on 5 October 1999, Frackville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 65.^2,3,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  Carol M. Dietz
  Carol M. Dietz, of 13 S. Wylam St., Frackville, died Tuesday morning at her home.
  Born in Morea, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Helen (Sippie) Benensky. She was a life-long Frackville resident.
  She was a graduate of the Frackville High School Class of 1952.
  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Frackville, the church's Altar Guild, and was a member and officer of W.E.L.C.A. Mrs. Dietz was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Frackville Elks Lodge No. 1533.
  She was active in North Schuylkill Elementary functions and was also active in Girl Scouting in Frackville.
  Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were a sister, Henrietta McCloskey.
  Surviving are her husband, Robert E. Dietz Sr., with whom she celebrated 41 years of marriage on Jan. 26; a daughter, Laurie Ellen Olei, Marseilles, Ill; sons, Robert E. Dietz, Clarksville, Tenn; Richard E. Dietz, Orwigsburg, and Lloyd E. Dietz, Frackville; a brother, Al Benensky, Collegeville, Pa; six grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
  The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, corner of Oak and Nice streets, Frackville. The Rev. Cynthia S. Kennett, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, will officiate.
  Burial will be in Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown.
  No viewing is scheduled Friday evening. Friends may call at the church Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Frackville, 17931-1423.
  The Nice Funeral Home, 9-11 N. Lehigh Ave., Frackville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Standard-Speaker, October 6, 1999, Page 2.³
  
• She was buried at Sky View Memorial Park, Hometown, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

Lloyd Edward Dietz¹

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2026

• Relationship: 4th great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lloyd Edward Dietz was born on 10 September 1970, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3
• He was the son of Robert Earl Dietz Sr. and Carol Mary Benensky.¹
• Lloyd Edward Dietz died on 3 February 2026, Frackville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 55.³
• Funeral home obituary:
  Dietz
  September 10, 1970 – February 3, 2026
  Lloyd E. Dietz
  Lloyd E. Dietz, 55, a life long resident of Frackville, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, February 3rd surrounded by his family.
  Born in Pottsville, Lloyd was the son of the late Robert Dietz and Carol Benesky Dietz. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud family man whose greatest joy came from those closest to him.
  Lloyd was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and salmon fishing. He had a true passion for coaching and dedicated many years to coaching baseball, always emphasizing the fundamentals of the game and the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and most importantly having fun. One of his greatest joys was traveling each year to Cooperstown, New York, to attend the annual baseball tournament, an experience he truly cherished with the team.
  A lifelong sports fan, Lloyd proudly wore number 14 throughout his athletic career and was well known by the nickname “the Black Cat,” a name earned for his uncanny luck—especially when it came to rub-offs. He was a devoted fan of the Michigan Wolverines, as well as the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Phillies, rarely missing a game and always cheering on his teams with enthusiasm.
  Lloyd is survived by his wife, Tiffany “Tiffy” Dietz, of Frackville; his two sons, Austin Dietz and his wife, Brooke, of Ringtown, and Dylan Dietz, of Frackville. He was also eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first grandchild, a baby girl Kinsley,—a blessing that brought him great happiness.
  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 7th, at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, 501 West Washington Street, Frackville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
  Sign the guestbook, leave personal condolences and for further information please visit www.thomasmsullivanfuneralhome.com
  Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home Inc., Frackville is in charge of the arrangements.³
  

• Father*: Robert Earl Dietz Sr.¹ b. 29 Oct 1932, d. 19 Jan 2004
• Mother*: Carol Mary Benensky¹ b. 6 Feb 1934, d. 5 Oct 1999

Laurie Ellen Dietz¹

• Last Edited: 5 Feb 2026

• Relationship: 4th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Laurie Ellen Dietz was born on 17 October 1960, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Robert Earl Dietz Sr. and Carol Mary Benensky.¹
• Laurie Ellen Dietz died on 26 July 2017, Ottawa, IL, at age 56.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Laurie Ellen Oley, 56, of Ottawa passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 31, at the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.
  Laurie was born on October 17, 1960, in Pottsville, Penn., to Robert and Carol (Benensky) Dietz. She was employed in Customer Service at Farm and Fleet in Ottawa for the past 15 years. She was a graduate of North Schuylkill (PA) High School. When growing up, Laurie was a fun loving, active baton majorette. She loved writing poetry, painting, and crocheting gifts for her family and friends. She never stopped listening to her “oldies” and she loved to talk about her children and grandchildren.
  She is survived by 6 children, Kenneth J. Kessock, of Pottsville, PA, James A. (Jessica) Kessock, of Pottsville, PA, Caroline P. (Alvaro) Martinez, of Pottsville, Matthew J. Synder, of Leville, PA, and Amanda E. and Autumn M. Oley, both of Ottawa, 5 grandchildren, and 3 brothers, Bobby Dietz, Ricky Dietz, and Lloyd Dietz, all of PA.
  She was preceded in death by her parents.
  Memorials may be made to the Family.^3,2
  

• Father*: Robert Earl Dietz Sr.¹ b. 29 Oct 1932, d. 19 Jan 2004
• Mother*: Carol Mary Benensky¹ b. 6 Feb 1934, d. 5 Oct 1999

Grace E. Proctor¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Grace E. Proctor was born in 1917.¹
• She married Marlyn Salen Dietz, son of Irie Elmer Dietz and Lillie Alvertta Starr.¹
• Grace E. Proctor died in 1985.¹

Herlen Larue Dietz¹

• Last Edited: 8 May 2020

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Herlen Larue Dietz was born on 4 October 1936.²
• He was the son of Marlyn Salen Dietz and Grace E. Proctor.¹
• Herlen Larue Dietz married Jean W. Hoffman.³
• Herlen Larue Dietz died on 14 May 2007, at age 70.²
• He was buried at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Aristes, Columbia County, PA.²

• Father*: Marlyn Salen Dietz¹ b. 29 Jun 1911, d. 23 Jun 1997
• Mother*: Grace E. Proctor¹ b. 1917, d. 1985