Thelma M Russell1
F, #68551, b. 18 October 1914, d. 15 July 1996
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Thelma M Russell was born on 18 October 1914.1,2
- She was the daughter of Edgar Percy Russell and Florence M. Knorr.1
- Thelma M Russell married Harry Donald Goodman.3
- Thelma M Russell married Robert L. Best in October 1970, Westville, Gloucester County, NJ.4
- Thelma M Russell and Robert L. Best were divorced on 1 February 1980 Ashtabula County, OH.5
- Thelma M Russell died on 15 July 1996, Westerville, Franklin County, OH, at age 81.2
- Father*: Edgar Percy Russell1 b. 3 May 1893, d. 20 Oct 1975
- Mother*: Florence M. Knorr1 b. Sep 1891, d. 7 Jun 1974
Children of Thelma M Russell and Harry Donald Goodman
Citations
- [S192] 1920 US Census, Camden Ward 10, Camden County, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1023; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 68; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; Registrar's Certificate Number: 054535; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Harry D. Goodman, Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 22 Sep 1958, Mon, Page 4.
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016; Certificate Number: 45068; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007; Cerificate Number: 8455; Volume Number: 4282; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
Mary Elizabeth Russell1
F, #68552, b. 27 January 1917, d. 17 March 2015
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Mary Elizabeth Russell was born on 27 January 1917, Camden County, NJ.1,2
- She was the daughter of Edgar Percy Russell and Florence M. Knorr.1
- Mary Elizabeth Russell married William F. Mazur.3
- Mary Elizabeth Russell died on 17 March 2015, at age 98.4
- She was buried at Malick Cemetery, Augusta, Hampshire County, WV.5
- Father*: Edgar Percy Russell1 b. 3 May 1893, d. 20 Oct 1975
- Mother*: Florence M. Knorr1 b. Sep 1891, d. 7 Jun 1974
Children of Mary Elizabeth Russell and William F. Mazur
- Gerald T. Mazur6
- Kathleen Alinda Mazur6
- William Francis Mazur Jr.+6 b. 22 Mar 1938, d. 3 Oct 2005
Citations
- [S192] 1920 US Census, Camden Ward 10, Camden County, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1023; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 68; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1901-2017; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN: 155283474; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1901-2017; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53779839/mary-e.-mazur. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for William F. Mazur, News-Press (Fort Myers, Florida), 06 Oct 2005, Thu, Page 22.
Mary Kerkeslager1,2
F, #68555, b. May 1893, d. 17 June 1973
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Mary Kerkeslager was born in May 1893.1,3
- She was the daughter of George Kerkeslager and Annie C. Tarbett.3
- Mary Kerkeslager married Herman G. Knorr, son of Michael Knorr and Mary Jane Fry, in 1916.1,4
- Mary Kerkeslager died on 17 June 1973, at age 80.1,5
- Newspaper obituary:
KNORR
On Jun 17, 1973, Mary K. (nee Kerkeslager), age 7V years. Wife of Herman G. of 336 N. 40th St., Camden, N.J. Also survived by 2 daughters, Ruth Shoures of Indian Mills, end Ann Buchanan of Camden, a son, George of Runnemede, N.J. 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the Davies Funeral Chapel, 4522 Westfleld Ave., Pennsauken, N.J. Interment Locust-wood Memorial Park. Friends may call offer 10 o.m. Wednesday. No viewing Tuesday evening.
Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 19 Jun 1973, Tue, Page 18.5 - She was buried at Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ.6
- Father*: George Kerkeslager3
- Mother*: Annie C. Tarbett3
Children of Mary Kerkeslager and Herman G. Knorr
- Ruth Eleanor Knorr7 b. 1 Jul 1917, d. Jan 1995
- Anna May Knorr+5 b. 5 Apr 1922, d. 24 May 2013
- George E. Knorr+5 b. 2 Mar 1928, d. 13 Jun 2010
- John Knorr8 b. c 1930, d. b 1986
Citations
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197041393/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Herman G. Knorr, Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 30 Dec 1975, Tue, Page 29.
- [S285] 1900 U.S. Census, Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0920; FHL microfilm: 1241477; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Certificate Number: 19309; New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Mary K. Knorr, Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 19 Jun 1973, Tue, Page 18.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/197041394/mary-knorr
- [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN: 151017434; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S941] 1940 US Census, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02395; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 22-92; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
Edward Jacob Hahn1
M, #68556, b. 23 July 1913, d. 11 December 1990
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Edward Jacob Hahn was born on 23 July 1913, Camden County, NJ.1,2
- He was the son of Edward C. Hahn and Mazie M. Knorr.1
- Edward Jacob Hahn married Evelyn Harriet Ratcliffe, daughter of Harry Ratcliffe and Josie M. Stout.3
- Edward Jacob Hahn died on 11 December 1990, Pennsauken Township, Camden County, NJ, at age 77.1
- Newspaper obituary:
HAHN
On December 11, 1990. Edward J. Age 77 years of Pennsauken, N.J. Beloved husband of Evelyn H. (nee Ratcliffe), dear father of Edward W. of Lindenwold, N.J., Patricia J. Anthony of Belleair Beach, Fla., dear brother of Florence Jarvis of Tuckerton, N. J., grandfather of four. Burial Office with Holy Eucharist will be celebrated 1 1 a.m. Thursday at Grace Episcopal Church, Merchantville, N.J. No evening viewing. Visitation will be begin at 10 am till service time In the Trinity Room of Grace Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church In memory of Mr. Hahn. (STEPHENSON BROWN OF MERCHANTVILLE)
Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 12 Dec 1990, Wed, Page 18.3
- Father*: Edward C. Hahn1 b. 30 Apr 1895, d. 1 Apr 1944
- Mother*: Mazie M. Knorr1 b. 27 Aug 1890, d. 22 Dec 1972
Children of Edward Jacob Hahn and Evelyn Harriet Ratcliffe
- Patricia J. Hahn4
- Edward W. Hahn4 b. 14 Jun 1938, d. 14 Jun 2018
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1901-2017; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S1207] United States Selective Service System, online www.ancestry.com, United States Selective Service System (The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis), downloaded 2011, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Edward J. Hahn, Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 12 Dec 1990, Wed, Page 18.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Evelyn H. Hahn, Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 29 Feb 1996, Thu, Page 15.
Florence M. Hahn1
F, #68557, b. 21 February 1915, d. 14 February 2010
- Last Edited: 29 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Florence M. Hahn was born on 21 February 1915, Camden County, NJ.1
- She was the daughter of Edward C. Hahn and Mazie M. Knorr.1
- Florence M. Hahn died on 14 February 2010, at age 94.1
- Newspaper obituary:
JARVIS, Florence M.
Age 94, (nee Hahn), of Cherry Hill, formerly of Tuckerton for thirty years and previously, Berkley Street in East Camden, on February 14.
Wife of the late Fredrick "Fred" and dearly beloved mother of Robert W. of North Carolina, Thomas and his wife Maryann of Medford and Ronald C. and his wife Catherine of Maine. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Florence loved the years in Tuckerton with her husband, their boat and volunteering at the Seacrest Village Nursing Home. She was very active in the Boy Scouts with her three sons.
Services will be at the convenience of the family and are under the direction of Addision G. Bradley.
THE FUNERAL MANOR
Gloucester Twp., NJ.
Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 17 Feb 2010, Wed, Page 32.2
- Father*: Edward C. Hahn1 b. 30 Apr 1895, d. 1 Apr 1944
- Mother*: Mazie M. Knorr1 b. 27 Aug 1890, d. 22 Dec 1972
Citations
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1901-2017; https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Florence M. Jarvis, Courier-Post (Camden, New Jersey), 17 Feb 2010, Wed, Page 32.
Elsie Maria Culbert1
F, #68558, b. 26 October 1898, d. 1 December 1986
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Elsie Maria Culbert was born on 26 October 1898.1
- She married William M. Knorr, son of Michael Knorr and Mary Jane Fry.1
- Elsie Maria Culbert died on 1 December 1986, at age 88.1
- She was buried at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA.1
Child of Elsie Maria Culbert and William M. Knorr
- William Russell Knorr Jr.+2 b. 11 Oct 1920, d. 15 Nov 2006
Citations
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123761467/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN: 183164166; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
John Michael Uhler1
M, #68559
- Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
- John Michael Uhler married Catherine J. Adam.1
Child of John Michael Uhler and Catherine J. Adam
- George H. Uhler+1 b. 9 Apr 1898, d. 27 Mar 1956
Child of John Michael Uhler
- Hilda Uhler2 b. c 1899, d. Apr 1985
Citations
- [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968 (Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016), Film Number: 000021193; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114972822/hilda-a-wiest. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Catherine J. Adam1,2
F, #68560
- Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
- Catherine J. Adam married John Michael Uhler.1
- Catherine J. Adam is also referred to as Kate Adams in some sources.
Child of Catherine J. Adam and John Michael Uhler
- George H. Uhler+1 b. 9 Apr 1898, d. 27 Mar 1956
Citations
- [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968 (Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016), Film Number: 000021193; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114911332/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Phyllis Isabel Uhler1
F, #68561, b. 22 January 1922, d. 25 January 2005
- Last Edited: 14 Nov 2022
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Phyllis Isabel Uhler was born on 22 January 1922, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.1
- She was the daughter of George H. Uhler and Mary Fietta Knorr.1
- Phyllis Isabel Uhler married Eli Gething, son of Eli Gething and Lula Garrison, on 21 June 1941, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.2
- Phyllis Isabel Uhler died on 25 January 2005, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 83.1,3
- Newspaper obituary:
Phyllis I.U. Gething
January 25, 2005
Phyllis I. Uhler Gething, 83, of Williamstown, died Tuesday at home.
She was a retired stamper at the Lebro Shirt Factory, Lykens.
She was a member of Williamstown United Methodist Church, Williamstown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli "Bud"; a daughter, Joanne Y. Adams; a sister, Lois J. Wagner.
Surviving are a daughter, Karen "Kaye" Updegrave and her husband Dick, Williamstown; a son, Gary E. and his wife Donna, Folsom, Calif; a brother, William G. Uhler and his wife Beatrice, Williamstown; five grandchildren; five great-grandsons; two step-grandsons; her pet companion Snoopy.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Williamstown United Methodist Church. The Rev. Elizabeth Whitehead will officiate. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Williamstown Emergency Medical Services, P.O. Box 74, Williamstown, PA 17098. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown. Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg, www. wiedemanfuneralhome.com, is in charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Jan 2005, Thu, Page 27.3 - She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.4
- Father*: George H. Uhler1 b. 9 Apr 1898, d. 27 Mar 1956
- Mother*: Mary Fietta Knorr1 b. 24 Aug 1900, d. 7 Jul 1945
Children of Phyllis Isabel Uhler and Eli Gething
- Gary Edward Gething5
- Joanne Yvonne Gething+5 b. 13 Dec 1942, d. 28 Jan 1991
- Karen L. Gething+5 b. 29 Oct 1944, d. 9 May 2022
Citations
- [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN: 189185537; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968 (Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016), Film Number: 000021217; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Phyllis I.U. Gething, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Jan 2005, Thu, Page 27.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32163254/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eli Gething, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 1985, Mon, Page 2.
Eli Gething1
M, #68562, b. 29 February 1920, d. 10 August 1985
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Eli Gething was born on 29 February 1920, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.1,2
- He was the son of Eli Gething and Lula Garrison.1
- Eli Gething married Phyllis Isabel Uhler, daughter of George H. Uhler and Mary Fietta Knorr, on 21 June 1941, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.1
- Eli Gething died on 10 August 1985, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 65.3
- Newspaper obituary:
Eli Gething
Eli "Bud" Gething, 65, of Williamstown, died Saturday in the Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
Mr. Gething was a retired produce manager of Acme Markets.
He was a member of Williamstown United Methodist Church; Organization of Marine Veterans of World War II, Williamstown, Ashlar Lodge 570, F&AM, Lykens, American Legion Post 239, Williamstown Ambulance Association, Liberty Hose Company No. 1, all of Williamstown.
Surviving are his wife, the former Phyllis Uhler; a son, Gary Edward, Sacramento, Calif; two daughters, Joanne Y. Adams and Karen Updegrave, both of Williamstown; three sisters, Gene Beadle and Blanche Furlong, both of Lykens, and Shirley Fickinger, Williamstown; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Williamstown United Methodist Church with the Rev. C. Rayvon Hilliard officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Williams Township. There will be no viewing. Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg, has charge of arrangements.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 1985, Mon, Page 2.3
- Father*: Eli Gething1
- Mother*: Lula Garrison
Children of Eli Gething and Phyllis Isabel Uhler
- Gary Edward Gething3
- Joanne Yvonne Gething+3 b. 13 Dec 1942, d. 28 Jan 1991
- Karen L. Gething+3 b. 29 Oct 1944, d. 9 May 2022
Citations
- [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968 (Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016), Film Number: 000021217; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
- [S1207] United States Selective Service System, online www.ancestry.com, United States Selective Service System (The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis), downloaded 2011, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eli Gething, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 1985, Mon, Page 2.
Lula Garrison1
F, #68563
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Lula Garrison married Eli Gething.1
Child of Lula Garrison and Eli Gething
- Eli Gething+ b. 29 Feb 1920, d. 10 Aug 1985
Citations
- [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968 (Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016), Film Number: 000021217; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
Eli Gething1
M, #68564
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Eli Gething married Lula Garrison.1
Child of Eli Gething and Lula Garrison
- Eli Gething+1 b. 29 Feb 1920, d. 10 Aug 1985
Citations
- [S1206] Pennsylvania County Register of Wills Offices, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968 (Lehi, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, 2016), Film Number: 000021217; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
Joanne Yvonne Gething1
F, #68566, b. 13 December 1942, d. 28 January 1991
- Last Edited: 14 Nov 2022
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Joanne Yvonne Gething was born on 13 December 1942, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.2
- She was the daughter of Eli Gething and Phyllis Isabel Uhler.1
- Joanne Yvonne Gething died on 28 January 1991, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 48.3,4,2
- Newspaper obituary:
Joanne Y. Adams
Joanne Y. Gething Adams, 48, of Williamstown, died Monday : at her home.
She was a daughter of Phyllis Uhler Gething, Williamstown, and the late Eli Gething.
She worked as a supervisor at Lebro Shirt Co, Lykens.
Mrs. Adams was a member of the Williamstown United Methodist Church and Williamstown American Legion.
Surviving are her husband, Paul D; two sons, Timothy P., Williamstown, and Todd R., at home; a daughter; Lori A. Bender, Williamstown; a brother, Gary E. Gething, Fulsom, Calif; a sister, Karen L. Updegrave, Williamstown; two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Williamstown United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Albert S. Haffly officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Wil- hams Township. There will be no viewing or visitation. Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, Harrisburg, is in charge of the arrangements.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 29 Jan 1991, Tue, Page 3.3 - She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.5
- Father*: Eli Gething1 b. 29 Feb 1920, d. 10 Aug 1985
- Mother*: Phyllis Isabel Uhler1 b. 22 Jan 1922, d. 25 Jan 2005
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eli Gething, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 1985, Mon, Page 2.
- [S1140] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online www.ancestry.com, , SSN: 161341176; https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Joanne Y. Adams, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 29 Jan 1991, Tue, Page 3.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Phyllis I.U. Gething, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Jan 2005, Thu, Page 27.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142065504/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Karen L. Gething1
F, #68568, b. 29 October 1944, d. 9 May 2022
- Last Edited: 13 May 2022
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Karen L. Gething was born on 29 October 1944, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.2
- She was the daughter of Eli Gething and Phyllis Isabel Uhler.1
- Karen L. Gething married Richard H. Updegrave, son of Harold Updegrave and Ida Hand, on 4 July 1963, Williamstown Methodist Church, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.1,3,4
- Karen L. Gething died on 9 May 2022, UPMC - Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 77.2
- Funeral home obituary:
Karen L. Updegrave
October 29, 1944 ~ May 10, 2022 (age 77)
Karen L. "Kay" Updegrave, 77, of Williamstown, passed away suddenly early Monday morning, May 9, 2022 at UPMC - Harrisburg.
Born in Lykens, October 29, 1944, a daughter of the late Eli and Phyllis Uhler Gething. Kay was a 1962 graduate of the former Williamstown High School.
She was a retired secretary from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Kay took great pride in the appearance of her home and her yard. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Updegrave, 2011 and a sister Joanne Adams, 1991.
Surviving are her daughter; Trisha A. Updegrave, Williamstown, a grandson, Michael T. Updegrave, Williamstown and one brother, Gary Gething and his wife Donna, California.
Following Kay's wishes there will be no services.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Williamstown EMS, P.O. Box 74, Williamstown, PA 17098.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., is honored to serve the Updegrave family. To send condolences to the family visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.2
- Father*: Eli Gething1 b. 29 Feb 1920, d. 10 Aug 1985
- Mother*: Phyllis Isabel Uhler1 b. 22 Jan 1922, d. 25 Jan 2005
Child of Karen L. Gething and Richard H. Updegrave
- Trisha A. Updegrave3
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eli Gething, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 1985, Mon, Page 2.
- [S1147] Online Obituary for Karen L. Updegrave, Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Tower City, PA; https://www.dimonfuneralhome.com/obituary/Karen-Updegrave
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Richard H. Updegrave, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 2011, Thu, Page A9.
- [S107] Newspaper Article, "Karen Gethings, Richard Updegrave Recently Married," West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 17 Jul 1963, Wed, Page 1.
Richard H. Updegrave1,2
M, #68569, b. 23 February 1940, d. 11 January 2011
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Richard H. Updegrave was born on 23 February 1940, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.3
- He was the son of Harold Updegrave and Ida Hand.3
- Richard H. Updegrave married Karen L. Gething, daughter of Eli Gething and Phyllis Isabel Uhler, on 4 July 1963, Williamstown Methodist Church, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.1,3,4
- Richard H. Updegrave died on 11 January 2011, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 70.3
- Newspaper obituary:
Richard H. Updegrave
January 11, 2011
Richard H. Updegrave, 70, of South Street, Williamstown, passed away Tuesday evening at home.
Born in Tower City, Feb. 23, 1940, he was a son of the late Harold and Ida Hand Updegrave.
He was a graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.
He was a veteran of the Army National Guard.
Richard retired as a supervisor with the former AMP Inc.
He was of the Protestant faith.
Richard was a member of Williamstown American Legion and Liberty Hose Company No. 1, Williamstown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Lightbody and Lois Challenger.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Karen L. Gething Updegrave; a daughter and grandson, Trisha A. Updegrave and Michael T. Updegrave, both of Williamstown; a brother, Dean Updegrave, Sheridan; a sister, Patsy Bordner, Elizabethtown; nieces and nephews.
Following Richards wishes, there will be no services. Memorial donations in his name should be made to American Cancer Society 16 N. Fourth St., Minersville, PA 17954. Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Williamstown, has charge of arrangements. To sign the guest book, visit wwwdimon-funeralhome.com.
Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 2011, Thu, Page A9.3
- Father*: Harold Updegrave3
- Mother*: Ida Hand3
Child of Richard H. Updegrave and Karen L. Gething
- Trisha A. Updegrave3
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Eli Gething, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 12 Aug 1985, Mon, Page 2.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Phyllis I.U. Gething, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Jan 2005, Thu, Page 27.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Richard H. Updegrave, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 2011, Thu, Page A9.
- [S107] Newspaper Article, "Karen Gethings, Richard Updegrave Recently Married," West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 17 Jul 1963, Wed, Page 1.
William George Uhler1
M, #68571, b. 29 July 1927, d. 16 June 2013
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- William George Uhler was born on 29 July 1927, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.2
- He was the son of George H. Uhler and Mary Fietta Knorr.1
- William George Uhler married Beatrice Louisa Chester, daughter of Albany G. Chester and Helen M. Grove.1,3
- William George Uhler died on 16 June 2013, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 85.2
- Newspaper obituary:
William G. "Bill" Uhler, 85, of Williamstown, died Sunday, Father's Day, June 16, 2013.
He was a retired Supervisor for PA Department of Transportation Equipment Division, Harrisburg, and was a former automotive mechanic. He was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Portland, a member of Williamstown United Methodist Church, Liberty Hose Co. No. 1, Williamstown, Williamstown Ambulance Assn., where he served as former Treasurer, and Williamstown American Legion Post 239.
Bill was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois Wagner and Phyllis Gething, and is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beatrice L. Chester Uhler; a daughter, Joy L. Uhler Taljan and her husband, James of Lower Swatara Twp; step brother, James Romberger and his wife, Charlotte of Williamstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Committal Services with military honors will be held on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2:30 pm in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville with Rev. Stevan Atanasoff, his Pastor, officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Wiedeman Funeral Home, Steelton.
Bill's family would like to thank all the caregivers, physicians and staff at The Manor at Susquehanna Village for their love, care and concern for Bill during his stay there. You are all truly "angels".
Published in Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), June 19, 2013.4 - He was buried on 21 June 2013, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.4
- Father*: George H. Uhler1 b. 9 Apr 1898, d. 27 Mar 1956
- Mother*: Mary Fietta Knorr1 b. 24 Aug 1900, d. 7 Jul 1945
Child of William George Uhler and Beatrice Louisa Chester
- Joy L. Uhler3
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Phyllis I.U. Gething, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Jan 2005, Thu, Page 27.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112559599/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for William G. Uhler, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112559599/…
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for William G. Uhler, Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), June 19, 2013; online: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112559599/…
Beatrice Louisa Chester1,2
F, #68572, b. 3 June 1927, d. 8 January 2014
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Beatrice Louisa Chester was born on 3 June 1927, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.3
- She was the daughter of Albany G. Chester and Helen M. Grove.3
- Beatrice Louisa Chester married William George Uhler, son of George H. Uhler and Mary Fietta Knorr.1,2
- Beatrice Louisa Chester died on 8 January 2014, Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 86.3
- Newspaper obituary:
Beatrice L. Chester Uhler, 86, of Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg and formerly of Williamstown, died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the Manor.
She was a homemaker and a member of Williamstown United Methodist Church.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, William and Robert Chester; and her husband, William G. "Bill" Uhler, who died in June of 2013 on Father's Day. She is survived by a daughter, Joy L. Uhler Taljan and her husband, James of Lower Swatara Twp; sister-in-law, June E. Chester of Williamstown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Committal Service and burial will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 11:30 am in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville with Rev. Monica S. Romberger, her Pastor, officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Wiedeman Funeral Home, Steelton.
Beatrice's family would like to thank all the caregivers, physicians and staff of Manor at Susquehanna Village for their love, concern and care for Beatrice during her stay there. "You are all truly angels."
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Williamstown United Methodist Church, 203 East St., Williamstown, PA 17098.
www.wiedemanfuneralhome.com
www.pennlive.com/obits.
Published by Patriot-News on Jan. 11, 2014.3 - She was buried on 13 January 2014, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.3
- Father*: Albany G. Chester3
- Mother*: Helen M. Grove3
Child of Beatrice Louisa Chester and William George Uhler
- Joy L. Uhler2
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Phyllis I.U. Gething, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Jan 2005, Thu, Page 27.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for William G. Uhler, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/112559599/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Online obituary for Beatrice L. Uhler, Patriot-News (Harrisburg, PA), Jan. 11, 2014; online: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123374649/…
Lois Jane Uhler1
F, #68573, b. 12 November 1925, d. 5 February 1988
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- Lois Jane Uhler was born on 12 November 1925, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.2
- She was the daughter of George H. Uhler and Mary Fietta Knorr.1
- Lois Jane Uhler married J. Frank Wagner.1
- Lois Jane Uhler died on 5 February 1988, Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA, at age 62.1,2
- Newspaper obituary:
Mrs. Frank Wagner
Lois J. Wagner, 62, of Singer Way, Ligonier, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1988, at home.
Born Nov. 12, 1925, in Williamstown, she was a daughter of the late George H. and Mary Knorr Uhler.
She was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church, Ligonier, and Fort Ligonier Chapter 349 OES.
Surviving are her husband, J. Frank Wagner; two sons, William G. of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Ronald F. Wagner of Ligonier RD 5; one daughter, Mrs. Merle (Loni) Lenhart of Ligonier RD 1; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Phyllis Gething, and one brother, William Uhler, both of Williamstown.
Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Heritage United Methodist Church Chapel, Ligonier, with the Rev. Samuel L. Allaman officiating.
Interment will be held Monday in Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown.
Memorials may be made to Heritage United Methodist Church, Ligonier.
Helen M. Snyder in charge of arrangements for Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Ligonier.
Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania), 06 Feb 1988, Sat, Page 3.3 - She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.2
- Father*: George H. Uhler1 b. 9 Apr 1898, d. 27 Mar 1956
- Mother*: Mary Fietta Knorr1 b. 24 Aug 1900, d. 7 Jul 1945
Children of Lois Jane Uhler and J. Frank Wagner
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Phyllis I.U. Gething, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Jan 2005, Thu, Page 27.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110125119/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lois J. Wagner, Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania), 06 Feb 1988, Sat, Page 3.
J. Frank Wagner1,2
M, #68574, b. 1925, d. 1992
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
- Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger
- J. Frank Wagner was born in 1925.2
- He married Lois Jane Uhler, daughter of George H. Uhler and Mary Fietta Knorr.1
- J. Frank Wagner died in 1992.2
- He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.2
Children of J. Frank Wagner and Lois Jane Uhler
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Phyllis I.U. Gething, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 27 Jan 2005, Thu, Page 27.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lois J. Wagner, Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania), 06 Feb 1988, Sat, Page 3.
Lester Nathan Adams1
M, #68575, b. 10 May 1907, d. 28 February 1969
- Last Edited: 14 Nov 2022
- Lester Nathan Adams was born on 10 May 1907, Porter Township, Schuylkill County, PA.2
- He married Elsie M. Dietrich on 24 June 1925, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.3
- Lester Nathan Adams married Agnes Olivia Daniel on 21 June 1930, Marion County, OH.4,5
- Lester Nathan Adams died on 28 February 1969, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 61.2,6
- Newspaper obituary:
Lester Adams Rites
Funeral services of Lester N. Adams, 61, of 103 Fifth St., Williamstown, who died Friday morning in Pottsville Hospital, will be held Monday morning from the Stewart Dreisigacker Funeral Home, Tower City. The Rev. William T. Walton, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City, will officiate. Interment will be made in the Greenview Cemetery, Tower City.
Son of the late Frank and Susan Fetterhoff Adams, Tower City, in addition to his wife, the former Agnes Daniels, he is survived by three sons, Robert of Succasunna, N. J; Paul, Williamstown, and Edward; and two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jane Toxell, Wiconisco; Mrs. Darlene Kreiser, Harrisburg. Three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Brensinger, Sch. Haven; Mrs. Nora Bettingen, Tower City, and Mrs. Dora Bohr; Tower City RD, and seven grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Adams was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tower City and Swatara Lodge 267, and F. and A. M., Tremont.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 01 Mar 1969, Sat, Page 14.6 - He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.2
Child of Lester Nathan Adams and Agnes Olivia Daniel
- Paul D. Adams1
Citations
- [S107] Newspaper Article, "Area Church Site for Nuptials," Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 14 Jun 1961, Wed, Page 15.
- [S805] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115165918/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
- [S107] Newspaper Article, "Adams-Dietrich Nuptial," West Schuylkill Herald (Tower City, Pennsylvania), 26 Jun 1925, Fri, Page 1.
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Agnes O. Adams, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 21 Aug 1997, Thu, Page 4.
- [S970] Www.ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, Film Number: 000384250, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Lester N. Adams, Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 01 Mar 1969, Sat, Page 14.
Harold Updegrave1
M, #68580
- Last Edited: 30 Dec 2021
Child of Harold Updegrave and Ida Hand
- Richard H. Updegrave+1 b. 23 Feb 1940, d. 11 Jan 2011
Citations
- [S108] Newspaper Obituary, for Richard H. Updegrave, Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 13 Jan 2011, Thu, Page A9.