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Ruby June Deitrich¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• Ruby June Deitrich was born on 16 June 1928, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Felix David Deitrich and Kate Snyder.¹
• Ruby June Deitrich married John Irwin Zerbe, son of Allen Zerbe and Rose Jane Miller, on 9 January 1951.²
• Ruby June Deitrich died on 19 December 2018, Madison, Dane County, WI, at age 90.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  MADISON - Ruby June Zerbe, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, WI. She was born on June 16, 1928, the daughter of Felix and Kate Deitrich, in Pitman, PA.
  On September 1, 1951, Ruby married John Irwin Zerbe. They celebrated 67 years of marriage. They were blessed with three children, eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
  Ruby was a very talented seamstress and baker. She was well-known for her pies in particular. She enjoyed cooking for her family as well as serving her church home, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, for many years. She volunteered her talents cooking for the Logos (children's ministry), organized the funeral luncheons, as well as serving cookies for the Bloodmobile. She volunteered many years in the gift shop at Oakwood. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
  Ruby is survived by her loving husband John; children, Lynne (Roddy) Durst, Eric (Beth) Zerbe, Donna (Roger) Barker; beloved grandchildren, Tim, Lauren, Katrina, Sarah, Matthew, Emily, Abigail, Brittany, Katie, Rebekah and Noah; great-grandchildren, Ethen, Kolin, Autumn, Phoenix, Grant and Annalise; sister Orpha, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Daisy, brothers, Leonard, Kenneth and Kermit, brothers-in-law, Forrest, Tom and Daniel, sisters-in-law, Ethel, Polly, and Elsie, and mother and father-in-law, Rosa and Allen Zerbe.
  A celebration of life will be held at GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison, on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, or a charity of one's choice in Ruby's memory.
  Jesus said "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die." John 11:25
  Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 5701 Odana Road.³
  
• She was buried at Verona Cemetery, Verona, Dane County, WI.¹

• Father*: Felix David Deitrich¹ b. 11 Jan 1887, d. 1955
• Mother*: Kate Snyder¹ b. 1899, d. 1964

Daniel Rathmus Zerbe¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Daniel Rathmus Zerbe was born on 13 June 1936, Sacramento, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Allen Zerbe and Rose Jane Miller.¹
• Daniel Rathmus Zerbe married Judy Louise Boyce on 25 April 1970.²
• Daniel Rathmus Zerbe died in February 2009, Ohio at age 72.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Daniel R. Zerbe Sr., age 72, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
  He was born on June 13, 1936 in Sacramento, Pa. to the late Allen and Rosa Zerbe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elsie (Chip) Brown.
  Dan graduated from Penn State University and moved to Ohio to work for the Timken Company. He has been with Cargill Salt (formerly Diamond Crystal and Akzo Nobel) for the past 40 years. Dan was a man of strong faith and served churches in Massillon and Manchester as Deacon and treasurer. He was an avid Nascar fan and also looked forward to the annual fishing trips to Canada with his family.
  Dan is survived by his wife, Judy (Boyce), with whom he would have celebrated 39 years of marriage in April; his children and their spouses, son, Dan Jr. (Holly) of Massillon; and daughter, Lori (Alex) Maggi of Chicago; grandchildren, Tyler and Madelynn of Massillon; brother, John Irwin (Ruby) Zerbe of Madison, Wisc; brother-in-law, Clyde Boyce; sisters-in-law, Carol Bennett, Chris (Rex) Sourwine; Robyn (Dave) Cottrell; and many nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. N.E. Massillon, OH 44646. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Minister Earl F. Ash will be officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.¹
  

• Father*: Allen Zerbe¹ b. 1 Jan 1900, d. 29 May 1963
• Mother*: Rose Jane Miller¹ b. 29 Oct 1906, d. 14 Jan 2008

Judy Louise Boyce¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Judy Louise Boyce was born on 30 May 1945, Akron, Summit County, OH.¹
• She married Daniel Rathmus Zerbe, son of Allen Zerbe and Rose Jane Miller, on 25 April 1970.¹
• Judy Louise Boyce died on 24 September 2020, Stark County, OH, at age 75.¹
• Online obituary:
  Judy Louise (Boyce) Zerbe died on September 24, 2020, at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with cancer filled with grace. Judy was born on May 30, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clyde and Abagail Boyce. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dan. They married on April 25, 1970.
  Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a world traveler, an avid crafter, and enjoyed making fudge for family get togethers. Her kind and generous soul will be greatly missed.
  Judy is survived by her children, son, Dan Jr. (Holly) of Massillon and daughter, Lori of Chicago; grandchildren, Tyler and Madelynn Zerbe of Massillon; sisters, Carol Bennett, Chris (Rex) Sourwine and Robyn Cottrell; brother, Clyde Boyce; and many nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at the Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. N.E., Massillon, OH 44646. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 P.M. Robert Burtt, III will be officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park.¹
  
• She was buried at Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton, Stark County, OH.¹

John D. Zerbe¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• John D. Zerbe was born in 1845.¹
• He married Elizabeth Saltzer.¹
• John D. Zerbe died in 1922.¹

Kenneth Charles Deitrich¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Kenneth Charles Deitrich was born on 30 April 1930, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Felix David Deitrich and Kate Snyder.¹
• Kenneth Charles Deitrich married Ethel Mae Kahler in 1963.¹
• Kenneth Charles Deitrich died on 24 October 2014, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 84.¹
• Online obituary:
  Kenneth Charles "Drum" Deitrich, 84, of Klingerstown, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014 at his home.
  Drum was born in Eldred Township, on April 13, 1930, a son of the late Felix and Katie (Snyder) Deitrich.
  He graduated from Hegins Township High School in 1948 and worked as a Farmer retiring in 1995.
  He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church Pitman, PA.
  Drum was also a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company. He enjoyed hunting and playing baseball.
  He is survived by his wife of 50 years Ethel Mae (Kahler) Deitrich, they married December 21, 1963.
  He is survived by two sisters, Ruby Zerbe, of WI; Orpha Troutman, of Hegins; a brother, Kermit Deitrich, of Pitman and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Leonard Deitrich and a sister Daisy Ely.
  Viewing was held at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Ridge Road, Klingerstown with the funeral service following with Rev. Warren Egebo officiating. Interment was in Jacob's Cemetery, Pitman.¹
  
• He was buried at Jacob's Cemetery, Line Mountain, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Felix David Deitrich¹ b. 11 Jan 1887, d. 1955
• Mother*: Kate Snyder¹ b. 1899, d. 1964

Ethel Mae Kahler¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ethel Mae Kahler was born on 25 July 1931, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She married Kenneth Charles Deitrich, son of Felix David Deitrich and Kate Snyder, in 1963.³
• Ethel Mae Kahler died on 17 July 2018, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 86.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Ethel Mae "Betz" Deitrich, 86, of Klingerstown, passed away Tuesday at Green Valley Skilled Nursing Center, Pitman.
  Ethel was born in Pitman, July 25, 1931, a daughter of the late George and Eleanor Herb Kahler.
  She graduated from the Hegins Township High School in 1950 and was employed at the former Amy's Sportswear in Valley View for 20 years. Ethel last worked as a cook at the Friendly Nursing Home for 15 years, retiring in 1999.
  She was a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 433 of Pitman and was formerly a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
  She enjoyed crafts.
  She was the widow of Kenneth C. "Drum" Deitrich, who passed away in 2014, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Kermit L. Kahler.
  She is survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
  A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Jacobs Cemetery, Pitman. Memorial contributions maybe made to the Mahantongo Valley Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 70, Pitman, PA 17964. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.srrfh.com.
  Published in Republican & Herald on July 18, 2018.⁵
  

Kermit J. Deitrich¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Kermit J. Deitrich was born on 13 April 1930, Eldred Township, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Felix David Deitrich and Kate Snyder.¹
• Kermit J. Deitrich married Pauline M. Harring.³
• Kermit J. Deitrich died on 1 October 2018, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 88.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Kermit J. Deitrich, 88, of Pitman, and a resident of Providence Place in Pine Grove passed away Monday, October 1, 2018.
  Kermit was born in Eldred Township, on April 13, 1930, a son of the late Katie (Snyder) and Felix Deitrich.
  He was preceded in death by his wife of Pauline M (Harring) Deitrich, who passed away August 17, 2001.
  He was a graduate of the Hegins Township High School and served as a Cook in the US Army.
  He was employed as a mill operator at the former Agway in Klingerstown.
  Kermit was a member of St. Paul's E.C. Church and played on its softball team. He was also a member of the Mahantongo Fire Company.
  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and watching sports.
  Kermit is survived by two daughters, Skye L. Edling, of Hegins; and Teah L., wife of John Motsney, of Ashland; a son,Tori L., husband of Christine Deitrich, of Hegins; four grandchildren, Justin Edling, Kimberly Blesse, Kelly Deitrich and Ethan Motsney; two step grandchildren, John Motsney and Adam Motsney. Two Great Grandchildren Landon and Parker Blesse; two sisters, Ruby Zerbe and Orpha Troutman; and nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers Leonard Deitrich and Kenneth "Drum" Deitrich, and a sister Daisy Ely.
  Viewing will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 10-11 AM at St. Paul's E.C. Church Pitman, where the funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Todd Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements.²
  
• He was buried at Saint Pauls Evangelical Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Felix David Deitrich¹ b. 11 Jan 1887, d. 1955
• Mother*: Kate Snyder¹ b. 1899, d. 1964

Pauline M. Harring¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Pauline M. Harring was born in 1933.¹
• She married Kermit J. Deitrich, son of Felix David Deitrich and Kate Snyder.¹
• Pauline M. Harring died on 17 August 2001, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was buried at Saint Pauls Evangelical Church Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

Forrest O. Troutman¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Forrest O. Troutman was born on 11 May 1934, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Frank Troutman and Blanche Bergey.¹
• Forrest O. Troutman died on 18 May 2018, Mount Carmel Senior Center, Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA, at age 84.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Forrest O. Troutman
  May 18, 2018
  Forrest O. Troutman, 84, of Hegins, passed away Friday at Mount Carmel Senior Center.
  Born May 11, 1934, in Pitman, he was a son of the late Frank and Blanche Bergey Troutman.
  Forrest served in the Army.
  He retired from Penn Dye, Pine Grove.
  He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins. He served on the church council at Friedens Lutheran Church, and St. James Lutheran Church, Pitman. He also served on the Friedens Cemetery Board.
  Forrest was a member of Hegins Park Association. He enjoyed hunting and all types of racing. Forrest enjoyed tinkering with engines and was an all around handyman.
  He is survived by his wife, Orpha M. Deitrich Troutman, to whom he was married for 62 years; a son, Rodney S. Troutman and his wife, Vicki, Hegins; a daughter, Karen L. Weaver and her husband, Clark, Annville; three grandsons, Cody S. Troutman, Hegins, Cameron C. Weaver, serving in the Army, and Tanner J. Troutman, Muncy; a granddaughter, Jillian K. Weaver, Clarks Summit; two brothers, Oscar Troutman, Lavelle, and Glenn Troutman, Hummelstown; nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins, with the Rev. Lauren Blatt officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial with military honors will be made in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins. Memorial contributions can be made to Friedens Lutheran Church Building Fund, PO. Box 375, Hegins, PA 17938. 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), 20 May 2018, Sun, Page A12.¹
  
• He was buried on 22 May 2018, at Friedens Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

• Father*: Frank Troutman¹
• Mother*: Blanche Bergey¹

Frank Troutman¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Frank Troutman married Blanche Bergey.¹

Blanche Bergey¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Blanche Bergey married Frank Troutman.¹

John K. Maurer¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• John K. Maurer married Mary Ann Heckert.¹

Mary Ann Heckert¹

• Last Edited: 17 Oct 2022

• Mary Ann Heckert married John K. Maurer.¹

Harry Leroy Deitrich¹

• Last Edited: 1 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harry Leroy Deitrich was born on 17 February 1910, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Charles S. Deitrich and Mary Ann Brosius.¹
• Harry Leroy Deitrich married Martha Arlene Schaeffer on 3 May 1932.³
• Harry Leroy Deitrich died on 7 March 2003, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 93.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Harry L. Deitrich, 93, RR1 Klingerstown
  KLINGERSTOWN -- Harry L. "Pit" Deitrich, 93, of RR1 Klingerstown, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003, at Friendly Nursing Home, RR1 Pitman, where he had been a patient since November. He had been in ill health for the past one and a half weeks.
  He was born Feb. 17, 1910, in Pitman, a son of the late Charles Deitrich and Mary (Brosius) Deitrich Scheib. On May 3, 1932, he was united in marriage to the former Martha A. Schaeffer, who survives. She is a patient at Friendly Nursing Home, RR1 Pitman.
  Mr. Deitrich was educated in the Pitman area schools.
  He and his wife owned and operated Deitrich's Grocery Store and Store to Your Door in RR1 Klingerstown, for, more than 40 years, retiring in 1975.
  Mr. Deitrich was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Pitman.
  He was also a member of the, Klingerstown Fire Company.
  He enjoyed fishing and loved sports, especially baseball. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan.
  Surviving, in addition to his wife, are one daughter, Marion V. Cornwell of Mount Gretna; eight grandchildren, Cheryl Sponsler, Suzanne Kreider, Holly Sutsko, David and Diane Cornwell, and Thomas, Brian and Scott Deitrich; seven great-grandchildren, Matnan, Derrick and Krista Kreider, Dakota and Courtney Sutsko, and Lawrence and Josiah Cornwell; two sisters, Irene Shadle of Valley View and Maude Murphy of Aldan; and nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Deitrich in 1980 and Roy Deitrich in 1986, and two sisters, Eva Smith and Helen M. Baum.
  A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 am Friday at Saint James Lutheran Church, RR1 Pitman, where the funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Warren Egebo, his pastor.
  Burial will be in Hepler's Church of God Cemetery, RR1 Pitman.
  Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. James Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Main Road, Pitman, PA 17964.
  The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, RR1 Klingerstown, had charge of funeral arrangements.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 10 Mar 2003, Mon, Page 4.³
  
• He was buried at Hepler's Church of God Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Charles S. Deitrich¹ b. 14 Apr 1885, d. 23 Nov 1928
• Mother*: Mary Ann Brosius¹ b. 10 Jun 1887, d. 17 Mar 1972

Martha Arlene Schaeffer¹

• Last Edited: 1 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Martha Arlene Schaeffer was born on 17 April 1914, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She married Harry Leroy Deitrich, son of Charles S. Deitrich and Mary Ann Brosius, on 3 May 1932.¹
• Martha Arlene Schaeffer died on 8 February 2006, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 91.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Martha A. Deitrich
  February 8, 2006
  Martha A. Deitrich, 91, formerly of RR1 Klingerstown, died Wednesday morning at Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, where she had been a patient since Aug. 14, 2002.
  Born in Shamokin, April 17, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Edna Haas Schaeffer. She was educated at Pine Park High School, Leck Kill.
  She owned and operated the former Deitrich's Grocery Store, RR1 Klingerstown, with her husband for over 40 years before retiring in 1975.
  She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Pitman, and had served on the Upper Mahantongo Township Board of Elections in the past. She also enjoyed crocheting, quilting, crafts, cooking, canning and liked to talk to people.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. "Pit" Deitrich, on March 7, 2003; two sons, Charles Deitrich, in 1980, and Roy Deitrich, in 1986; a sister, Ethel Mae Furman, in 1995.
  Surviving are a daughter, Marion V. Cornwell, Mount Gretna; eight grandchildren, Cheryl Sponsler, Suzanne Kreider, Holly Sutsko, David and Diane Cornwell and Thomas, Brian and Scott Deitrich; eight great-grandchildren, Nathan, Derrick and Krista Kreider, Dakota and Courtney Sutsko and Lauren, Josiah and Bryann Cornwell; a sister, Irene Snyder, Leek Kill; a brother, Charles Schaeffer Jr., Klingerstown; nieces and nephews.
  A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Warren Egebo officiating. Interment will be in Hepler's Church of God Cemetery, Pitman. Memorial contributions can be made to St. James. Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, Main Road, Pitman, PA 17964. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Republican and Herald (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 10 Feb 2006, Fri, Page 21.³
  
• She was buried at Hepler's Church of God Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.²

Marion Vera Deitrich¹

• Last Edited: 1 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marion Vera Deitrich was born circa 1936, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of Harry Leroy Deitrich and Martha Arlene Schaeffer.¹
• Marion Vera Deitrich married Kenneth H. Cornwell, son of Henry Cornwell and Dorothy M. (?).¹
• Marion Vera Deitrich died on 9 September 2022.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Marion V. Cornwell
  Marion V. Cornwell, 86, of Lebanon formerly of Mount Gretna, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Born in Klingerstown, she was the daughter of the late Harry “Pit’ and Martha Schae?er Deitrich. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth H. Cornwell who died in 1999.
  Marion (also known as Sissy/Sis) was a Registered Nurse first working in the OR of Lancaster General, then for Dr. Joseph Knepper, Leola and Visiting Nurses. She and her husband also owned and managed the Mt. Gretna Roller Rink for approximately 35 years. She also assisted andworked side by side with her husband with their other businesses, Cornwell Door Service as well as managing several apartment buildings in the area.
  Mom had a passion for yard sales. She actually would say and admit that she loved to work no matter what the task at hand was, i.e.,working out in the yard, working and cleaning in the house. No matter what it was, it was always done in high standards that she would set for herself. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. Everyone else’s needs and wants came before her own. Following God’s word and living life the way God instructed in his word could always be seen by others. She attended the Lebanon Valley Bible Church, and she was a devoted and loving mother and caregiver to her special needs daughter Diane.
  She will be lovingly missed by two children, Suzanne Kreider, Lebanon, David married to Bonnie Cornwell, Fort Worth, TX; grandchildren, Lauren Page (Josh), Josiah Cornwell (Megan) , Bryann Cornwell , Nathan Kreider (Liz), Derrick Kreider (Laura), Krista Kreider; three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane in February of this year; brothers, Charles and Roy Deitrich.
  Services will be at the family’s convenience. Her final resting place will be in the family plot at the United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, PA. Furman’s – Leola FurmanFuneralHome.com.
  LNP Always Lancaster (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), 15 Sep 2022, Thu, Page A9.²
  
• She was buried at Campbelltown United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA.^2,3

• Father*: Harry Leroy Deitrich¹ b. 17 Feb 1910, d. 7 Mar 2003
• Mother*: Martha Arlene Schaeffer¹ b. 17 Apr 1914, d. 8 Feb 2006

Kenneth H. Cornwell^1,2

• Last Edited: 1 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Kenneth H. Cornwell was born on 25 September 1932.³
• He was the son of Henry Cornwell and Dorothy M. (?)³
• Kenneth H. Cornwell married Marion Vera Deitrich, daughter of Harry Leroy Deitrich and Martha Arlene Schaeffer.¹
• Kenneth H. Cornwell died on 28 August 1999, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX, at age 66.^2,3
• He was buried at Campbelltown United Christian Cemetery, Campbelltown, Lebanon County, PA.³

• Father*: Henry Cornwell³
• Mother*: Dorothy M. (?)³

J. Marlin Baum^1,2

• Last Edited: 1 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger (#1), Descendants of Peter Klinger (#2)

• J. Marlin Baum was born on 30 October 1906, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,3
• He was the son of Jacob M. Baum and Mary Elizabeth Straub.^3,4
• J. Marlin Baum married Helen M. Deitrich, daughter of Charles S. Deitrich and Mary Ann Brosius, on 30 January 1926.^1,6,3
• J. Marlin Baum died on 28 June 1980, at age 73.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Marlin J. Baum
  Marlin J. Baum, 73, of Klingerstown, was pronounced dead on arrival Saturday morning at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Death was attributed to natural causes.
  He was born in Klingerstown, Oct. 30, 1906, a son of the late Jacob and Mary Straub Baum. He was a retired carpenter and painter.
  Mr. Baum was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, and served as caretaker of St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery for many years. He was a member of Klingerstown Fire Company.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Helen Deitrich, whom he married Jan. 30, 1926; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Brown, Gratz; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
  Services will be held Tuesday morning from St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown. The Rev. Merlin Sjoberg, his pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Michael's Lutheran Cemetery, Klingerstown area. Lawrence B. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 30 Jun 1980, Mon, Page 2.³
  
• He was buried at Saint Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

• Father*: Jacob M. Baum⁴ b. 16 Dec 1858, d. 31 Aug 1906
• Mother*: Mary Elizabeth Straub³ b. 22 Sep 1864, d. 20 Apr 1945

Mary Jean Baum¹

• Last Edited: 1 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mary Jean Baum was born on 7 March 1926, Pitman RD1, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4
• She was the daughter of J. Marlin Baum and Helen M. Deitrich.¹
• Mary Jean Baum married Roy J. Brown, son of Sylvester C. Brown and Ruth Amelia Snyder.³
• Mary Jean Baum died on 25 May 1991, Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 65.^3,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  M.Jean Brown, 65, Lykens RD1
  LYKENS -- M. Jean Brown, 65, of Lykens RD1 died Saturday, May 25, 1991, at Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg, where she had been a patient for the past week.
  Born at Pitman RD1, March 7, 1926, she was the daughter of Helen Deitrich Baum, Klingerstown, and the late Marlin J. Baum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Brown, in 1976.
  Mrs. Brown was a former employee of Ames Towel Factory, Millers-burg. She was educated at Hegins Township High School. She was a member of Simeon's Evangelical Congregational Church, Gratz.
  In additon to her her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Sharon Crissinger of Gratz; two sons, Stephen of Virginia Beach, Va., and Darryl of Halifax; and two grandchildren.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Simeon's Evangelical Congregational Church, Market Street, Gratz, by the Rev. Robert Wolcott. Burial will be in Emmanual Wesleyan Cemetery, Gratz.
  Visitors may call from 7 to 9 tonight at the Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home Klingerstown RD1, and also at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
  The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 28 May 1991, Tue, Page 13.^3,1
  

• Father*: J. Marlin Baum¹ b. 30 Oct 1906, d. 28 Jun 1980
• Mother*: Helen M. Deitrich¹ b. 7 Apr 1908, d. 9 Mar 2001

Eva Elizabeth Deitrich¹

• Last Edited: 1 Nov 2022

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Eva Elizabeth Deitrich was born on 20 October 1912.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles S. Deitrich and Mary Ann Brosius.¹
• Eva Elizabeth Deitrich married Paul Daniel Smith circa 1931.²
• Eva Elizabeth Deitrich died on 21 July 1995, at age 82.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  SMITH, Eva
  On Friday. July 21, 1995 EVA ELIZABETH (nee Deitrich) of Pikesville, beloved wife of the late Paul Daniel Smith, devoted mother to Carol Wise, Shirley Melone, Sandra Cooper, Deryl Smith and the late Mary Jane Lahn. Also survived by three sisters, one brother twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and one great great-grand- daugnter.
  Friends may call at the Loring Byers Chapel, 8728 Liberty roed (2 miles west of beltway exit 18) on Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday 7 to 9 P.M. Funerel Service Tuesdey. July 25 at 12 noon at Ames-Sud-brook U.M. Church, 501 Reisterstown road. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Ames-Sudbrook U.M. Church, 501 Reisterstown road, 21208.³
  
• She was buried at Lorraine Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD.³

• Father*: Charles S. Deitrich¹ b. 14 Apr 1885, d. 23 Nov 1928
• Mother*: Mary Ann Brosius¹ b. 10 Jun 1887, d. 17 Mar 1972