Person Page - 2292

Jacob Geist Masser^1,2

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2025

• Jacob Geist Masser was born on 12 December 1897, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^3,4
• He married Lillie E. Strausser in 1926.^2,3
• Jacob Geist Masser died on 25 July 1969, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 71.^4,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Jacob Masser
  Jacob Masser, 71, of Valley View, died Friday at 10:30 a.m. at his home. He had been ill several years.
  Born in Shamokin December 12, 1897, he was the son of the late Samuel and Amelia Geiste | Masser.
  Before his retirement in 1963 Mr. Masser worked as a clerk in Masser's store in Hegins, then operated by his father, and later by two brothers, Mark and Paul.
  Mr. Masser was a member of Friedens UCC and Hegins Fire Company.
  Surviving in addition to his wife, the former Lellie Strausser are three sons, Richard of Hegins; Mark of Norwalk, Ohio and Charles of Dalmatia: three daughters, Mrs. Mae Willier of Gratz; Darlette Reabold of Muir; and Mrs. Betty Snyder of Somerfield; brothers, Mark and Paul, both of Hegins; 26 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
  Funeral services Monday afternoon from the Buffington Funeral Home, Valley View.
  Rev. P. Larry Potteiger Hegins will officiate. Interment in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
  Pottsville Republican, July 26, 1969, Page 14.⁵
  

Lillie E. Strausser^1,2

• Last Edited: 4 Mar 2025

• Lillie E. Strausser is also referred to as Lillie E. Strauser in some sources.³
• She was born on 8 March 1906, Ravine, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• She married Jacob Geist Masser in 1926.^1,4
• Lillie E. Strausser died on 7 December 1986, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Masser Rites
  Services for Lillie E. Masser, 80, of Rattling Creek Apartments, Lykens, who died Sunday in Pottsville Hospital, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Buffington Funeral Home, Valley View. The Rev. Michael Romig, Gratz area, will officiate. Interment will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.
  Mrs. Masser was born March 8, 1906, in Ravine, a daughter of the late Irvin and Katie Schach Strauser.
  She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.
  She was a retired employee of Hegins Manufacturing Co.
  Her husband, J. Geist Masser, died in 1969. A son, Richard, died in 1982.
  Surviving are a son, Mark, Norwalk, Ohio; two daughters, Mae Hess, Lykens area and Darlette Acker, White Haven; 20 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren; a brother, Irvin Strauser, Lebanon; a sister, Amy Demmy, Tremont Nursing Home.
  Pottsville Republican, December 9, 1986, Page 2.³
  

Joyce Wiest¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2022

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

• Joyce Wiest was born on 27 January 1932, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Clarence Francis Wiest and Sadie E. Vogel.¹
• Joyce Wiest married R. Michael Dolan, son of Richard M. Dolan and Jessie C. Lahr.¹
• Joyce Wiest died on 6 January 2022, at age 89.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Joyce Dolan
  January 27, 1932 ~ January 6, 2022 (age 89)
  Joyce Dolan, 89, of Williamstown passed away peacefully Thursday, January 6, 2022.
  Born in Williamstown, January 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Clarence and Sadie Vogel Weist. Joyce was a graduate of the former Williamstown High School.
  Joyce worked at as Secretary at Ft. Indiantown Gap and also worked at the former dental office of Dr. Giarraputo, Williamstown.
  She was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church where she was a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women.
  Joyce was a member of the Williamstown American Legion and spent countless hours volunteering with her late husband Dicko, who was the Post Commander for many years. She enjoyed reading Danielle Steel novels, watching Notre Dame football and spending time with her beloved dog Rocky.
  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband R. Michael "Dicko" Dolan, January 22, 2008 and a sister, Betty Genovese.
  Surviving are a son; Michael B. Dolan (Paula), Switzerland, three daughters; Tracie A. Sully (Jim), Dillsburg, Eileen M. Oxenrider (Ned), Tower City and Maureen Dolan (Harold), Williamstown. Three grandchildren, Ned, Jared and Jake and one great grandson, Andres. A niece and nephew Connie Schultheis and Dennis Genovese.
  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11:00 am from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Williamstown with Rev. Michael Opoki, AJ as Celebrant. Viewing will be from 10-11 at the church. A luncheon will immediately follow the Mass at the Williamstown American Legion. Private burial will be in the parish cemetery.
  In lieu of flowers donations in Joyce's name should be made to the Williamstown American Legion, 123 W. Market Street, Williamstown, PA 17098.
  The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send condolences to the family visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.¹
  
• She was buried at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: Clarence Francis Wiest¹ b. 13 May 1897, d. 3 Feb 1961
• Mother*: Sadie E. Vogel¹ b. 3 Jul 1903, d. Sep 1979

R. Michael Dolan¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jan 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• R. Michael Dolan was born on 20 June 1934, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Richard M. Dolan and Jessie C. Lahr.²
• R. Michael Dolan married Joyce Wiest, daughter of Clarence Francis Wiest and Sadie E. Vogel.¹
• R. Michael Dolan died on 22 January 2008, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 73.^1,2
• He was buried at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Cemetery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Richard M. Dolan²
• Mother*: Jessie C. Lahr²