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Dorothy E. Boyer¹

• Last Edited: 27 Nov 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Dorothy E. Boyer was born on 16 April 1939, Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Harlen Leroy Boyer and Mabel Edna Smith.¹
• Dorothy E. Boyer married Harold E. Hoffman, son of Robert L. Hoffman and Margaret Priscilla Hoffman, circa August 1960.²
• Dorothy E. Boyer died on 21 November 2024, Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, at age 85.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Dorothy E. Hoffman
  April 16, 1939 - November 21, 2024
  HALIFAX - Dorothy E. Hoffman, age 85, formerly of Carsonville died November 21, 2024, at Messiah Lifeways.
  She was born on April 16, 1939 in Rebuck, PA the daughter of the late Harlan and Mabel (Smith) Boyer.
  Dorothy was married to Harold E. Hoffman, Sr., for 40 years.
  She was a 1957 graduate of Halifax High School, she finished her education at Kutztown University and received her MBA.
  She retired as inventory manager from Navy Ships Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg.
  She loved gardening, reading, and travel.
  She is survived by her daughter Melanie Hoffman and her partner Rob Ebersole of Carlisle, son Harold E. Hoffman, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Elizabethville, sisters Marie Straw, and Helen Boyer, and grandchildren Elise, Zachary, Leighann, and Jessica, and several nieces and nephews.
  In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a sister Kathryn Wertz.
  A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg at the convenience of the family.
  In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations may be made to Project Share, 5 N Orange St # 4, Carlisle, PA 17013.
  Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.¹
  

• Father*: Harlen Leroy Boyer¹ b. 14 Apr 1912, d. 8 Mar 1995
• Mother*: Mabel Edna Smith¹ b. 29 Jun 1918, d. 13 Nov 1984

Lee Straw¹

• Last Edited: 27 Nov 2024

Harold E. Hoffman¹

• Last Edited: 27 Nov 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Harold E. Hoffman was born on 6 January 1934, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Robert L. Hoffman and Margaret Priscilla Hoffman.²
• Harold E. Hoffman married Dorothy E. Boyer, daughter of Harlen Leroy Boyer and Mabel Edna Smith, circa August 1960.¹
• Harold E. Hoffman died on 13 February 2000, Polyhclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 66.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Harold E. Hoffman
  HALIFAX - Harold E. Hoffman, 66, of 11 Carsonville Road. died Sunday in Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg.
  He retired as a supervisor from Harrisburg Packaging; was an Army veteran; and a member of St. James Independent Church, and the Dauphin County Anglers and Conservation Club.
  Surviving are his wife, Dorothy E. Boyer Hoffman; a son, Harold E. Jr. of Halifax; a daughter, Melanie of Carlisle; seven brothers, Robert L. Jr. of Jonestown. Clarence of Millersburg. Carl of East Stroudsburg and Jack, Ray, Larry and William, all of Halifax: five sisters. Mary Black of Uniontown, Jean Enders Halifax, Dorothy Schadel of Dalmatia, Nancy Troutman of Pillow and Kay Rebuck of Felton, Del; and four grandchildren.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reinhard Funeral Home. Millersburg. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp.
  There will be no viewing.
  Memorial contributions may be made to his church, c/o Ray G. 'Hackett, pastor, Halifax 17032.
  The Patriot-News, February 15, 2000, Page 12.³
  

• Father*: Robert L. Hoffman² b. 31 Jul 1907, d. 22 Nov 1973
• Mother*: Margaret Priscilla Hoffman²

Leah E. Erdman¹

• Last Edited: 28 Nov 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Leah E. Erdman was born on 26 May 1944, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Lester E. Erdman and Henrietta Sue Smith.¹
• Leah E. Erdman married Melvin William Wilson on 21 October 1961, Tinicum Township, Bucks County, PA.²
• Leah E. Erdman and Melvin William Wilson were divorced in June 1977 Schuylkill County, PA.³
• Leah E. Erdman died on 17 March 2005, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, at age 60.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Leah E. Tice
  March 17, 2005
  Leah E. Tice, 60, of 405 Hotel St., Pottsville, died Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.
  Born in Klingerstown, May 26, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Henrietta Erdman. She was a graduate of Penn Ridge High School, Doylestown.
  She was a bank teller at Sovereign Bank, Cressona.
  Surviving are her husband, Earl G; a son, Tim Wilson, husband of Tina, Auburn; a sister, Carol Esten, Trumbauersville; a brother; Vern Erdman, Muncy; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Bedway Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society by calling (800) 227-2345. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
  Republican and Herald, March 18, 2005, Page 34.¹
  
• She was buried at Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,1

• Father*: Lester E. Erdman¹ b. 23 Dec 1920, d. 1 Sep 2017
• Mother*: Henrietta Sue Smith¹ b. 8 Aug 1924, d. 20 Sep 2010

Melvin William Wilson^1,2

• Last Edited: 28 Nov 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Melvin William Wilson was born on 11 July 1941, Cressona, Schuylkill County, PA.²
• He married Leah E. Erdman, daughter of Lester E. Erdman and Henrietta Sue Smith, on 21 October 1961, Tinicum Township, Bucks County, PA.¹
• Melvin William Wilson and Leah E. Erdman were divorced in June 1977 Schuylkill County, PA.³
• Melvin William Wilson died on 22 March 2015, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, PA, at age 73.²
• He was buried at Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA.²

Timothy John Wilson¹

• Last Edited: 27 Nov 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Timothy John Wilson was born on 28 April 1962.¹
• He was the son of Melvin William Wilson and Leah E. Erdman.¹
• Timothy John Wilson died on 4 October 2012, at age 50.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Timothy John Wilson
  October 24, 2012
  Timothy John Wilson, 50, of Auburn, passed away suddenly Wednesday.
  Born April 28, 1962, he was a son of Melvin Wilson and the late Leah Erdman Tice.
  Tim was an independent mechanic and had a passion for firefighting as a volunteer with the Auburn Fire Company.
  He was also a devoted father and husband. Tim was a vibrant passionate man who enjoyed life and helping others.
  In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Henrietta Smith Erdman.
  Surviving, in addition to his father, are his wife of 26 years, Tina, and their children, Danielle Cox, Deer Lake, Charles Cox, Auburn, Jeremy Wilson, Deer Lake, and Rebecca Wilson, Auburn; four grandchildren, Kobe, Joseph, Mitchell and Breon-na; his grandfather, Lester Erdman, Muncy; his stepfather, Earl Tice, Pottsville; aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
  A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 11 a.m. until the time of the services. The family requests that donations bemade in Tim's name to Auburn Fire Company 131 S. Front St., Auburn, PA 17922.
  Republican and Herald, October 26, 2012, Page A12.¹
  

• Father*: Melvin William Wilson¹ b. 11 Jul 1941, d. 22 Mar 2015
• Mother*: Leah E. Erdman¹ b. 26 May 1944, d. 17 Mar 2005

Robert W. Esten Sr.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Nov 2024

Martin Davis¹

• Last Edited: 28 Nov 2024

• Martin Davis married Margaret Hurley.¹

Margaret Hurley¹

• Last Edited: 28 Nov 2024

• Margaret Hurley married Martin Davis.¹

Lillian Lavinia Schwenk¹

• Last Edited: 3 Dec 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Lillian Lavinia Schwenk is also referred to as Lillian Von Schwenk in some sources.²
• She was born on 22 December 1890.¹
• She was the daughter of Milton K. Schwenk and Mary Emma (?)¹
• Some sources record that Lillian Lavinia Schwenk was born on 22 December 1895.³
• She married George Wray Spurgeon, son of George Spurgeon and Eveline Smith, on 25 June 1912, Manhattan, New York County, NY.^4,5
• In 1922, Lillian and her daughter Catherine became the focus of national attention. As reported in a syndicated story, 5-year old Catherine inadvertently revealed to her mother's friend Helen Silber, wife of Carl F. Silber, that Catherine's "new Daddy" was in fact Helen's husband Carl. This resulted in 2 divorce actions. George Wray sued Lillian for divorce, and Helen similarly sued Karl. Both actions were heard together, as Lillian was named co-respondent in the Silber divorce and Carl was named co-respondent in the Spurgeon divorce. Both divorces were granted, and George Spurgeon was given custody of Catherine and her brother George Jr., known as "Buddy." The 1925 New York State Census confirms that fact, as George was head of a household that included Catherine, George Jr., and Mai Schwenk, widowed wife of Samuel K. Schwenk, Milton Schwenk's brother. The Census apprently incorrectly descibes her as George's "Mother-in-law."
  The attention given the two divorcen actions resulted in a syndicated article that appeared in papers as far flung as the San Francisco Examiner. The article focused on the unwitting role of young Catherine. In the San Francisco Examiner the artile was headlined: "How 5-Year-Old Catherine "Spilled the Beans" for Mamma." The subhead was "Entertaining a Visitor in Her Mother's Absence the Child Pulls Out a Photograph of the Visitor's Own Husband and Says "He's My New Daddy"-- and Two Divorces Result."
  Other stories ran in the New York Herald, the Philadelphia Inquirer. The divorces did not end the matter, as Helen Silber filed a civil suit against Lillian for damages. It is not known how that was resolved.^6,7,8,9
• Lillian Lavinia Schwenk and George Wray Spurgeon were divorced circa March 1923 Manhattan, New York County, NY.^8,10,9
• Lillian Lavinia Schwenk married Carl Frederick Silber after 1923.¹¹
• In 1930, Lillian and her second husband Carl F. Silber were living in Manhattan, NY.¹²
• Lillian Lavinia Schwenk married William E. Downie after June 1931.¹³
• After Carl Silber's death in 1931, Lillian apparent married William E. Downie, and in 1940 they were living in Manhattan.¹³
• At the time of the 1950 Census, Lillian and William Downie were living on Wesst 115th Street in Manhattan in a household that included Lillian's married daughter Catherine S. Marquardt and her 6 year-old granddaughter Marie Marquardt.¹⁴
• Lillian Lavinia Schwenk died in February 1971, at age 80.³

• Father*: Milton K. Schwenk¹ b. 1850, d. 28 Jun 1899
• Mother*: Mary Emma (?)¹ b. 1850, d. 30 Jun 1904

George Wray Spurgeon¹

• Last Edited: 3 Dec 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George Wray Spurgeon was born on 31 May 1888, Manhattan, New York County, NY.⁴
• He was the son of George Spurgeon and Eveline Smith.^2,3
• George Wray Spurgeon married Lillian Lavinia Schwenk, daughter of Milton K. Schwenk and Mary Emma (?), on 25 June 1912, Manhattan, New York County, NY.^1,5
• George Wray Spurgeon and Lillian Lavinia Schwenk were divorced circa March 1923 Manhattan, New York County, NY.^6,7,8
• George Wray Spurgeon died in 1975.⁴
• He was buried at Setauket Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Setauket, Suffolk County, NY.⁴

• Father*: George Spurgeon²
• Mother*: Eveline Smith³

Catherine Spurgeon¹

• Last Edited: 3 Dec 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Catherine Spurgeon was born on 26 February 1918, New York, NY.^1,2
• She was the daughter of George Wray Spurgeon and Lillian Lavinia Schwenk.¹
• In 1922, Catherine became the focus of national attention. As reported in a widely syndicated story, 5-year old Catherine inadvertently revealed to her mother's friend Helen Silber, wife of Carl F. Silber, that Catherine's "new Daddy" was in fact Helen's husband Carl. This resulted in 2 divorce actions. George Wray Spurgeon sued Lillian for divorce, and Helen similarly sued Karl. Both actions were heard together, as Lillian was named co-respondent in the Silber divorce and Carl was named co-respondent in the Spurgeon divorce. Both divorces were granted, and George Spurgeonj was given custody of Catherine and her brother George Jr., known as "Buddy." The 1925 New York State Census confirms that fact, as George was head of a household that included Catherine, George Jr., and Mai Schwenk, widowed wife of Samuel K. Schwenk, Milton Schwenk's brother. The Census apprently incorrectly descibes her as George's "Mother-in-law."
  The attention given the two divorcen actions resulted in a syndicated article that appeared in papers as far flung as Pennsyllvania, Texas, and California. In the San Francisco Examiner, The article focused on the unwitting role of young Catherine. In the San Francisco Examiner the artile was headlined: "How 5-Year-Old Catherine "Spilled the Beans" for Mamma." The subhead was "Entertaining a Visitor in Her Mother's Absence the Child Pulls Out a Photograph of the Visitor's Own Husband and Says "He's My New Daddy"-- and Two Divorces Result."^3,4,5,6
• Catherine Spurgeon married Gustav John Marquardt, son of Gustave Marquardt and Julia (?). When Gustav registered for the WWII draft in February, 1942, he was living in Queens, NY, and listed "Catherine Marquardt" as his next of kin.^7,8
• Catherine Spurgeon married Otto Karl Radl, son of John Baptist Radl and Margaret Reinhardt, on 18 May 1956, Arlington, VA.⁹
• Catherine Spurgeon died on 9 July 1994, at age 76.²

• Father*: George Wray Spurgeon¹ b. 31 May 1888, d. 1975
• Mother*: Lillian Lavinia Schwenk¹ b. 22 Dec 1890, d. Feb 1971

George W. Spurgeon Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 3 Dec 2024

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• George W. Spurgeon Jr. was born on 15 November 1914, Manhattan, New York County, NY.^1,2
• He was the son of George Wray Spurgeon and Lillian Lavinia Schwenk.¹
• George W. Spurgeon Jr. married Evelyn Carolyn Epke, daughter of William J. Epke and Alvena F. Jenneiahn, on 19 July 1942, Brockport, Monroe County, NY.³
• George W. Spurgeon Jr. died on 19 January 1971, Lakeside Memorial Hospital, Brockport, Monroe County, NY, at age 56.^4,5
• Newspaper obituaries:
  Spurgeon, George W.
  George W. Spurgeon, Jr., of 151 Frazler St., Brockport, N.Y., Tuesday, January 19, 1971. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Epke) Spurgeon of Brockport; one daughter, Linda H. Spurgeon of Brockport; one son, George W. Spurgeon III of Alvin, Texas. His parents Mr. and Mrs. George Spurgeon of East Setauket, Long Island; one sister, Mrs. Otto Radl of New York City; two nieces.
  Friends may call at the Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., 52 State St., Brockport, N.Y. Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service and interment at the convenience of the family. Friends wishing may make contributions to the Brockport Ambulance Corp. or Lakeside Memorial Hospital.
  Democrat and Chronicle, January 21, 1971, Page 17.
  
  G.W. Spurgeon, 56, Probation Officer
  George W. Spurgeon Jr., 56, of 151 Frazier St., Brockport, a probation officer for Monroe County Adult Probation Department, died Tuesday (Jan. 19, 1971) in Lakeside Memorial Hospital at Brockport.
  Mr. Spurgeon was admitted to the hospital 10 days ago.
  He was appointed a probation officer in 1962.
  Mr. Spurgeon was a graduate of Syracuse University's College of Business Administration. He was a New York City native.
  In World War II, he was an artillery captain.
  After he was discharged, he worked for the Richardson Corp. here and as a foreman on the Clark Hill Dam construction on the Savannah River in Georgia.
  Mr. Spurgeon was recalled to active duty in 1951 and served in France until 1953.
  Democrat and Chronicle, January 21, 1971, Page 17.^5,6
  
• He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Brockport, Monroe County, NY.⁷

• Father*: George Wray Spurgeon¹ b. 31 May 1888, d. 1975
• Mother*: Lillian Lavinia Schwenk¹ b. 22 Dec 1890, d. Feb 1971

Richard Luther Gilbert^1,2

• Last Edited: 30 Nov 2024

• Richard Luther Gilbert was born on 4 June 1926, Fearnot, Schuylkill County, PA.³
• He was the son of Jacob Gilbert and Maude Carl.³
• Richard Luther Gilbert married Eleanor M. Miller, daughter of Charles Henry Miller and Annie E. Bredbrenner, in 1945, Dauphin County, PA.^1,4
• Richard Luther Gilbert died on 4 June 1998, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA, at age 72.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Richard L. Gilbert
  Richard L. Gilbert, 72, of 504 Walnut St., Wiconisco, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at home.
  Born in Fearnot, June 4, 1926, he was a son of the late Jacob and Maude Carl Gilbert.
  He was retired from Brubaker Tool and Die, Millersburg, and was also a retired coal miner.
  He was a member of the Valley Bible Church, Lykens; Loyal Order of Moose No. 1603, Tower City; Independent Miners Association, and a social member of Wiconisco Fire Company.
  Surviving are his wife, the former Eleanor M. Miller, to whom he was married 52 years; two daughters, Mary E. Klinger, RD Hegins, and Dora M. Harner, Wiconisco; a brother, William "Jake," RD Hegins; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday from Valley Bible Church, Lykens. The Rev. David Brungard will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco. Corl Funeral Homes Inc., Williamstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Pottsville Republican, June 6, 1998, Page 2.³
  
• He was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2

• Father*: Jacob Gilbert³
• Mother*: Maude Carl³

Eleanor M. Miller¹

• Last Edited: 30 Nov 2024

• Eleanor M. Miller was born on 1 March 1928, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4
• She was the daughter of Charles Henry Miller and Annie E. Bredbrenner.²
• Eleanor M. Miller married Richard Luther Gilbert, son of Jacob Gilbert and Maude Carl, in 1945, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• Eleanor M. Miller died on 19 February 2017, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA, at age 88.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Eleanor M. Gilbert February 19, 2017 Eleanor M. Gilbert, 88, of Wiconisco, passed away Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, with whom she resided.
  Born in Tower City March 1, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Annie Redbaner Miller.
  Eleanor was a retired seamstress from the garment industry.
  She was a former member of Valley Bible Church, Lykens.
  Eleanor enjoyed spending time with her family playing card games and going to antique car shows.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, on June 4, 1998; a great-grandson, Cameron Harner; brothers, D. Charles and John Miller; sisters, Mamie Tschopp and Mary Minnich.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mary E. Klinger and her husband, Gary, Hegins, and Dora M. Harner and her husband, Richard, Wiconisco; a brother, James Miller, Harrisburg; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
  A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Chapel of Dimon Funeral Home Inc., Tower City, with Pastor Annette Shutt and Chaplain Dave Barton officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary United Methodist Cemetery Wiconisco. A viewing will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the chapel. To sign the guest book, visit www.dimonfuneralhome. com.
  Republican and Herald, February 21, 2017, Page A12.⁴
  
• She was buried at Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^5,4

• Father*: Charles Henry Miller² b. 22 Sep 1893, d. 9 Nov 1967
• Mother*: Annie E. Bredbrenner² b. 29 Sep 1897, d. 3 Jun 1962