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Magdalena Kessler^1,2

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Magdalena Kessler married Gabriel Bartho.¹

Lucy B. Spanley¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lucy B. Spanley was born on 16 October 1879, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Spanley and Sophia Gaertner.¹
• Lucy B. Spanley married William Henry Adam Klinger, son of Tobias A. Klinger and Amanda Bartho, in 1904.¹
• Lucy B. Spanley died on 1 April 1967, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 87.¹
• She was buried at Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

• Father*: Joseph Spanley¹
• Mother*: Sophia Gaertner¹

Alva Elizabeth Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alva Elizabeth Klinger was born on 4 January 1906, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William Henry Adam Klinger and Lucy B. Spanley.¹
• Alva Elizabeth Klinger married Clinton R. Mervine, son of Charles Pierce Mervine and Barbara Ebert, circa 1923.³
• Alva Elizabeth Klinger died on 7 June 1988, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Alva E. Mervine
  Alva E. Mervine, 26 Carbon Minersville, died Tuesday morning in Pottsville Hospital, shortly after being admitted. She was stricken ill in her home.
  She was born in Minersville, a daughter of the late William and Lucy Spanle Klinger.
  She attended Minersville schools.
  Mrs. Mervine was employed at the former Phillips and Jones Minersville.
  She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Minersville, Women's Sodality and Bona More Society of the parish.
  Her husband, Clinton died Oct. 16, 1985. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Klinger.
  Surviving are daughter, June Williams, Willingboro, N.J; a grandson, Gary Williams; a great-granddaughter, Tara; a sister, Helen Weigand, Pottsville; a niece and a nephew.
  Services will be held at 9:30 A.M. Friday from John Dutcavich Funeral Home, Minersville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Rev. John W. Bambrick will officiate. Interment will be in Mount Peace Cemetery, Branch Township. There will be no calling hours Thursday evening.
  Pottsville Republican, June 8, 1988, Page 2.⁴
  
• She was buried on 10 June 1988, at Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,2

• Father*: William Henry Adam Klinger¹ b. 23 Apr 1882, d. 7 Jan 1933
• Mother*: Lucy B. Spanley¹ b. 16 Oct 1879, d. 1 Apr 1967

Helen Rita Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Helen Rita Klinger was born on 11 April 1908, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William Henry Adam Klinger and Lucy B. Spanley.¹
• Helen Rita Klinger married George Richard Beddow M.D., son of Howard Beddow and Catherine Breiman, on 12 September 1936, Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD.^3,4
• Helen Rita Klinger married Robert L. Weigand, son of Charles Weigand and Grace Clark, on 27 November 1948.^3,5
• Helen Rita Klinger died on 10 March 2006, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 97.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Helen R. Beddow Weigand
  March 10, 2006
  Helen R. Weigand, 97, of Pottsville, passed away Friday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
  Born in Minersville, April 11, 1908, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Lucy Spanie Klinger.
  She graduated from Minersville High School in 1927.
  She was secretary to the superintendent of Minersville Area schools for nine years, and was a medical assistant for Dr. Wesley Hildreth, Pottsville, for 5 1/2 years until retiring.
  She was treasurer for Kiwanis in Pottsville for 18 years, a volunteer for American Red Cross bloodmobile, a member of Computing Board, an officer of elections and assisted with Meals on Wheels,
  She was preceded in death by her first husband, George R. Beddow, M.D., in 1942, to whom she was married for six years; her second husband, Robert L. Weigand, to whom she was married for 18 years; a sister, Alva Mervine in 1965; and a brother, William Klinger.
  Surviving are a son, Richard W. and his wife, Mary Louise Beddow, Tobago, West Indies; a daughter, Suzanne R. Ackerman, Glen Mills; a granddaughter, Brigitte and her husband, James Parvin, Enola; a grandson, Richard Jr. and his wife, Shannon Beddow, Marys ville; five great-grandchildren, Tristan, Caroline, Sebastian, Ashlyn and Dylan.
  Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Helen to Covenant Home Care, 1510 Highway 61 South, Pottsville, PA 17901 or Charles Baber Cemetery Memorial Fund, Trinity Episcopal Church, Centre Street and Howard Avenue, Pottsville, PA 17901. Lord Funeral Home Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Republican and Herald, March 13, 2006, Page A19.³
  
• She was buried at Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: William Henry Adam Klinger¹ b. 23 Apr 1882, d. 7 Jan 1933
• Mother*: Lucy B. Spanley¹ b. 16 Oct 1879, d. 1 Apr 1967

William Klinger¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• William Klinger was born on 25 February 1911.^1,2
• He was the son of William Henry Adam Klinger and Lucy B. Spanley.¹
• William Klinger died on 24 April 1926, Warne Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 15.²
• He was buried on 28 April 1926, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3

• Father*: William Henry Adam Klinger¹ b. 23 Apr 1882, d. 7 Jan 1933
• Mother*: Lucy B. Spanley¹ b. 16 Oct 1879, d. 1 Apr 1967

Clinton R. Mervine¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Clinton R. Mervine was born on 10 November 1898.¹
• He was the son of Charles Pierce Mervine and Barbara Ebert.²
• Clinton R. Mervine married Alva Elizabeth Klinger, daughter of William Henry Adam Klinger and Lucy B. Spanley, circa 1923.²
• Clinton R. Mervine died on 16 October 1985, at age 86.¹
• He was buried at Mount Peace Cemetery, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.²

• Father*: Charles Pierce Mervine²
• Mother*: Barbara Ebert²

Charles Pierce Mervine¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charles Pierce Mervine married Barbara Ebert.¹

Barbara Ebert¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Barbara Ebert married Charles Pierce Mervine.¹

George Richard Beddow M.D.¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George Richard Beddow M.D. was born on 10 October 1907, Minersville, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• He was the son of Howard Beddow and Catherine Breiman.²
• George Richard Beddow M.D. married Helen Rita Klinger, daughter of William Henry Adam Klinger and Lucy B. Spanley, on 12 September 1936, Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  DR. GEORGE E. BEDDOW
  Dr. George E. Beddow, one of Pottsville most promising young physicians, died unexpectedly last night at the Pottsville Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for the past week. He was 35 years old.
  A native of Minersville, Dr. Beddow was a graduate of Bucknell University and Temple Medical College. He interned at the Pottsville Hospital and then founded a large practice at Pine Grove.
  Last year, Dr. Beddow was forced to discontinue general practice due to overwork and closed his Pine Grove offices, remaining in Pottsville. He was specializing in eye work lately, being on the staffs of several large New York hospitals. He was stricken ill while taking a vacation at Pottsville.
  Surviving are his, widow and one son, Richard.
  A frequent visitor to Shenandoah, Dr. Beddow had many friends in this immediate area, who were shocked to learn of his untimely passing.
  Funeral services will be held Friday from the Claud A. Lord funeral home. Pottsville, at the convenience of the family.
  Republican and Herald, August 10, 1943, Page 4.⁵
  
• George Richard Beddow M.D. died on 10 August 1943, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 35.^2,1,3
• He was buried at Charles Baber Cemetery, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.³

• Father*: Howard Beddow²
• Mother*: Catherine Breiman²

Robert L. Weigand¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Robert L. Weigand was born on 31 July 1910, Llewellyn, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He was the son of Charles Weigand and Grace Clark.²
• Robert L. Weigand married Helen Rita Klinger, daughter of William Henry Adam Klinger and Lucy B. Spanley, on 27 November 1948.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  R. Weigand Dies; Ill Short Time
  Robert L. Weigand, 55, of 1736 Mahantongo St., suffered a fatal heart attack at his home this morning.
  The family physician, Dr. Earle L. Keeter, was summoned and Weigand was taken by ambulance to Pottsville Hospital where he was admitted at 9:05 a.m. and died at 10 a.m. He had been feeling ill since attending the Pottsville-Reading football game last Thursday.
  A native of Llewellyn, born July 31, 1910, he was a son of the late Grace Clark Weigand, who died in 1958, and Charles Weigand, who resided with him.
  He had attended Pottsville public schools and was a 1928 graduate of Pottsville H. S.
  Mr. Weigand was employed as an outside salesman for Luckenbach and Johnson in Allentown. Prior to this he had worked at Benesch Furniture Store and later was part owner of Reese Furniture Store, both of Pottsville.
  During World War he had served in Okinawa as sergeant technician, fourth grade with 1345th Engineer Combat Battalion. Mr. Weigand was awarded the American Campaign medal. World War II Victory medal and Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal.
  He was a member of Pottsville First Methodist Church, Methodist Men's Club and Kiwanis Club.
  His wife, the former Helen R. Klinger, was first married to Dr. George R. Beddow, who died in 1942. She married her second husband, Robert L. Weigand, on Nov. 27, 1948.
  Surviving in addition to his wife and father are two children, Richard W. of Stoneham, Mass; and Susan, a student at Pottsville Area H. S.
  Funeral Tuesday afternoon from Allen Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Boohar, his pastor, will officiate. Interiment in Charles Baber Cemetery.
  Pottsville Republican, December 3, 1965, Page 20.³
  
• Robert L. Weigand died on 3 December 1965, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 55.^2,1

• Father*: Charles Weigand²
• Mother*: Grace Clark²

Richard W. Beddow¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Richard W. Beddow was born in 1940.¹
• He was the son of George Richard Beddow M.D. and Helen Rita Klinger.¹
• Richard W. Beddow died before 20 May 2023.²

• Father*: George Richard Beddow M.D.¹ b. 10 Oct 1907, d. 10 Aug 1943
• Mother*: Helen Rita Klinger¹ b. 11 Apr 1908, d. 10 Mar 2006

Suzanne R. Weigand¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Suzanne R. Weigand was born on 9 November 1948, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1
• She was the daughter of Robert L. Weigand and Helen Rita Klinger.¹
• Suzanne R. Weigand died on 20 May 2023, Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, Enola, Cumberland County, PA, at age 74.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  SUZANNE R. WEIGAND ACKERMAN
  November 9, 1948 - May 20, 2023
  Suzanne R. Weigand Ackerman, 74, of Mechanicsburg and formerly of Pottsville, PA, passed away peacefully on May 20th at Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, Enola, PA.
  Born in Pottsville, on November 9,1948, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Helen R. (Klinger) Weigand.
  She was a 1966 graduate of Pottsville High School. She then graduated from Shippensburg University, where she earned a B.S. in both Library Science and German; and West Chester University, where she earned a Masters in Educational Media.
  Suzanne worked as a Library/Media Specialist for 34 years at Darby-Colwyn Sr. High School and Penn Wood High School in the William Penn School District, Lansdowne, PA. She lived in the Queens Village section of Philadelphia and Glenn Mills, PA, before retiring to Mechanicsburg in 2006.
  She was an active member of the following organizations: Access PA Consortium, Penn Wood High School Cabinet; Middle States Steering Committee and Visiting Committee; Library Curriculum Committee, and Long Range Plan Committee. Her professional memberships included: Pennsylvania Learning Resources Association, where she served as conference workshop presenter and activities director for two years also on the registration committee; Pennsylvania School Librarians Association, where she was a conference workshop presenter; Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications & Technology, where she was a presenter; and Delaware County School Librarians Association, where she served as secretary for two years. Suzanne received the William Penn School District Service Award, PAECT Student Media Showcase Award, and published articles for the Media and Methods. Sue was well-traveled and truly enjoyed being with all of her new and oldest friends and of course, her Mechanicsburg Book Club!
  In addition to her parents, Suzanne was preceded in death by her brother, Richard W. Beddow, Tobago, West Indies and her beloved cats, Sophie and Blackie.
  Suzanne is survived by niece, Brigitte Parvin, wife of James, and their children: Tristan, Caroline, and Sebastian, of Enola, PA; nephew, Richard W. Beddow II, husband of Melinda, and their children Leyland and Brayden, Mechanicksburg, PA; and Richard’s daughter, Ashlyn, Harrisburg, PA.
  A Memorial service will be held on June 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville, PA, with the Rev. Dr. Kurt Kovalovich officiating.
  The family request contributions in Suzanne's memory be sent to: Charles Baber Cemetery, 200 Second St., Pottsville, PA 17901; Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 West Market Street, Pottsville, Pa 17901; or Hillside S.P.C.A., P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901
  Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
  Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com.²
  

• Father*: Robert L. Weigand¹ b. 31 Jul 1910, d. 3 Dec 1965
• Mother*: Helen Rita Klinger¹ b. 11 Apr 1908, d. 10 Mar 2006

Howard Beddow¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Howard Beddow married Catherine Breiman.¹

Catherine Breiman¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Catherine Breiman married Howard Beddow.¹

Charles Weigand¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Charles Weigand married Grace Clark.¹

Grace Clark¹

• Last Edited: 11 Jun 2023

• Grace Clark married Charles Weigand.¹