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Oscar Eugene Long^1,2

• Last Edited: 10 Dec 2024

• Oscar Eugene Long was born on 16 July 1901, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He married Mary Caroline Fitting.³
• Oscar Eugene Long died on 15 January 1948, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 46.^4,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Worker Caught In Mill Gears, Dies Instantly
  Oscar Long. 46, Elizabethville, a repairman for the Harrisburg Steel Company, died almost instantly early today when he was caught in gears driving a cable at the booming mill of the company.
  Long was attempting to repair the machinery when his clothing became enmeshed. Fellowmen stood by, powerless to help.
  Dr. S. J. Roberts, Dauphin county coroner, said Long died of shock and hemmorhage. The man was pronounced dead by Dr. Ralph A. Bentz, Harrisburg Hospital interne.
  Long, an employe of Harrisburg Steel for six years, is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Robert, 6; two brothers, Robert, Harrisburg, and Edwin, Wernersville: two sisters, Mrs. Robert Mull, Wernersville, and Mrs. Bruce Bohner, Dalmatia, and his mother, Mrs. Henrietta Long, Watersville.
  Harrisburg Telegraph, January 15, 1948, Page 1.⁴
  
• He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.²

Steven O'Neill¹

• Last Edited: 19 Jun 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Steven O'Neill was born on 7 May 1967.²
• He was the son of James M. O'Neill and Grace P. Weist.¹
• Steven O'Neill died on 25 December 1992, at age 25.²
• He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: James M. O'Neill¹ b. 15 Jul 1935, d. 2 Mar 2004
• Mother*: Grace P. Weist¹ b. 4 May 1945, d. 12 Jun 2020

Roy R. Straub Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Jun 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Roy R. Straub Jr. also went by the name of Snuffy.
• He was born on 17 March 1930, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Roy Irvin Straub and Blanche Alverta Reed.¹
• Roy R. Straub Jr. died on 16 March 2013, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Roy R. 'Snuffy' Straub Jr.
  March 16, 2013
  Roy R. "Snuffy" Straub Jr., 82, of Klingerstown, and most recently Berrysburg, died Saturday at Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman.
  Born in Klingerstown, March 17, 1930, he was a son of the late Roy and Blanche Reed Straub.
  He graduated from Pine Park High School, Leck Kill, and was employed as a dock worker for various truck companies, retiring in 1988 from Pilot Trucking.
  After retirement, he worked at Blyler's Fruit Farm and mowed grass for St. Michael's Cemetery and Klingerstown Fire Company
  He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church, the Erdman Sportsman Club, Klingerstown Fire Company Mahantongo Rod and Gun Club and belonged to the Teamsters Local 776 for 30 years.
  He enjoyed hunting and was a Philadelphia Phillies fan.
  Snuffy played baseball for 20 years in local leagues and coached Little League for 15 years.
  He was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Reitz.
  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret Carl Straub.
  Also surviving, are four children, Bill Straub and his wife, Sue, Valley View, Cindy Fry and her husband, George, Klingerstown, Jeff Straub, Klingerstown, and Julie Weaver and her husband, Warren, Lykens Road; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three nephews; and cousins.
  A viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown, where the funeral will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jonathan Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery Klingerstown. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church, PO. Box 71, Klingerstown, PA 17941. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.srrfh.com.
  Republican and Herald, March 17, 2013, Page A15.¹
  
• He was buried at Saint Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: Roy Irvin Straub¹ b. 9 Aug 1908, d. 1 Aug 1961
• Mother*: Blanche Alverta Reed¹ b. 1909, d. 2001

Jeffrey Roy Straub¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jun 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jeffrey Roy Straub was born on 1 April 1962, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Roy R. Straub Jr. and Margaret E. Carl.¹
• Jeffrey Roy Straub died on 17 June 2024, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 62.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Jeffrey Roy Straub
  April 1, 1962 - June 17, 2024
  Jeffrey Roy Straub, 62, of Klingerstown, passed away on June 17, 2024, at his home. He was born in Lykens on April 1, 1962, a son of Margaret Straub and the late Roy Straub. Jeffrey retired from ABF where he worked as a yard jockey, forklift driver and had various other responsibilities.
  He was an avid Harley rider, enjoyed model trains and was a huge Chiefs fan. He was a member of the Erdman Sportsman's Club and Gratz VFW.
  Jeffrey is survived by his son, Wyatt Straub; a brother, Bill Straub; two sisters, Cindy Fry, Julie Weaver.
  A visitation will be held on June 24, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. Interment will take place in the St. Michael's Cemetery, Klingerstown.²
  

• Father*: Roy R. Straub Jr.¹ b. 17 Mar 1930, d. 16 Mar 2013
• Mother*: Margaret E. Carl¹

Jacquetta M. Straub¹

• Last Edited: 19 Jun 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Jacquetta M. Straub was born on 9 March 1934.¹
• She was the daughter of Roy Irvin Straub and Blanche Alverta Reed.¹
• Jacquetta M. Straub married Ray Lester Reitz, son of Harvey Edwin Reitz and Alice Ferster.²
• Jacquetta M. Straub died on 17 June 2011, Harrisburg Hopsital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 77.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Jacquetta M. "Jackie" Reitz
  Jacquetta "Jackie" M. Reitz, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, at Harrisburg Hospital.
  She was born on March 9, 1934, to the late Roy and Blanche (Reed) Straub.
  She was a charter member of Tree of Life Lutheran Church, where she was on the Hospitality Committee and a Tree of Life Volunteer. She was active with Central PA Lupus Association.
  She is the widow of the late Ray L. Reitz.
  Surviving are her three sons, Brady R. and his wife, Gabriela of Gulf Breeze, FL, Timothy R. and his wife, Sherry of Greencastle, Brian R., and his wife Jodi of Temperance, MI; her brother, Roy Straub of Klingerstown and ten grandchildren.
  Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 20, 2011, at 11 a.m., at Tree of Life Lutheran Church, 1492 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, 17110. The Rev. Richard B. Geib and Rev. Catharine Senft Geib, will be co-officiating. There will be a visitation from 10 - 11 a.m., at the church. Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
  Arrangements by the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home, Susquehanna Township.
  In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to her church.
  Please visit www.geiglefuneralhome.com to share on-line condolences with the Reitz family.
  Published by Patriot-News on Jun. 19, 2011.³
  
• She was buried on 21 June 2011, at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.^3,1

• Father*: Roy Irvin Straub¹ b. 9 Aug 1908, d. 1 Aug 1961
• Mother*: Blanche Alverta Reed¹ b. 1909, d. 2001

Harvey Edwin Reitz¹

• Last Edited: 19 Jun 2024

• Harvey Edwin Reitz was born on 29 June 1894, Washington Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Galen Reitz and Lucina Shipe.¹
• Harvey Edwin Reitz married Alice Ferster.²
• Harvey Edwin Reitz died on 28 July 1970, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA, at age 76.¹

• Father*: Galen Reitz¹ b. 1857, d. 1931
• Mother*: Lucina Shipe¹ b. 1856, d. 1930

Alice Ferster¹

• Last Edited: 19 Jun 2024

• Alice Ferster was born on 8 March 1895, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She married Harvey Edwin Reitz, son of Galen Reitz and Lucina Shipe.¹
• Alice Ferster died on 8 October 1993, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 98.¹
• She was buried at Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA.¹

Ray Lester Reitz¹

• Last Edited: 19 Jun 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ray Lester Reitz was born on 25 March 1934, Dornsife, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Harvey Edwin Reitz and Alice Ferster.¹
• Ray Lester Reitz married Jacquetta M. Straub, daughter of Roy Irvin Straub and Blanche Alverta Reed.¹
• Ray Lester Reitz died on 18 April 1997, Dauphin County, PA, at age 63.¹
• He was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.²

• Father*: Harvey Edwin Reitz¹ b. 29 Jun 1894, d. 28 Jul 1970
• Mother*: Alice Ferster¹ b. 8 Mar 1895, d. 8 Oct 1993