Person Page - 2578

Fred Eugene Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 18 Sep 2025

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Fred Eugene Bowman was born on 16 June 1927, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2,3
• He was the son of Harry Elmer Bowman and Emma Arthula Hoffman.¹
• Some sources record that Fred Eugene Bowman was born on 16 June 1926, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5
• He died on 4 July 2001, at age 74.¹
• He was buried at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Clark County, NV.⁴

• Father*: Harry Elmer Bowman¹ b. 19 Feb 1902, d. 4 Feb 1933
• Mother*: Emma Arthula Hoffman¹ b. 11 Jan 1904, d. 19 Aug 1999

Nora Adelia Schultz¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Nora Adelia Schultz was born on 13 April 1885, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John W. Schultz and Mary Ella Corsnitz.²
• Nora Adelia Schultz married Charles Franklin Bowman, son of Daniel Wesley Bowman and Sarah Emma Boyer, on 15 January 1910, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• Nora Adelia Schultz died on 10 February 1962, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 76.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Nora Bowman, 76, Harrisburg Resident
  Mrs. Nora A. Bowman, 7 76, of 5539 Canal Road, Harrisburg, a former resident of Halifax and a sister of Mrs. Cora Troutman, Herndon, died at 11:05 a.m. Saturday in Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, where she had been a patient for one week.
  A daughter of John and Mary Ellen Corsnitz Shultz, she was born in Halifax and lived the major part of her life in Harrisburg RD area. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Fishing Creek. Her husband, Charles| Bowman, preceded her in death two years ago.
  Surviving are two sons, Melvin, of Harrisburg, and Charles, Colonial Park; four grandchildren: one brother, Hiram M. Shultz, New Cumberland; a sister, Mrs. Cora Troutman, Herndon, and several nieces and nephews in the lower Northumberland County area.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Harrisburg RD, with burial in the Halifax cemetery. Rev. Roy Smith, her pastor, will officiate, assisted by Rev. John Fryberger, Shamokin.
  Friends may visit the Rothermel funeral home, Herndon, Tuesday evening for viewing, and at Trinity church Wednesday from to time of the 'funeral services.
  The Daily Item, February 12, 1962, Page 11.³
  
• She was buried at Halifax United Methodist Church Cemetery, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^2,4

• Father*: John W. Schultz²
• Mother*: Mary Ella Corsnitz²

Melvin Lee Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Melvin Lee Bowman was born on 23 January 1913, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Charles Franklin Bowman and Nora Adelia Schultz.¹
• Melvin Lee Bowman married Eresta F. Boyer, daughter of Raymond Boyer and Carrie (?), circa 1940.³
• Melvin Lee Bowman died on 31 January 2004, Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA, at age 91.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Melvin L. Bowman
  Melvin L. Bowman, 91, of Leidigh Drive, Boiling Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Carlisle Regional Medical Center.
  Born Jan. 23, 1913, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Nora (Shultz) Bowman.
  He was a 1931 graduate of Susquehanna High School and attended Churchtown Church of God.
  Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eresta (Boyer) Bowman; a son, Ronald L. Bowman of Dauphin; two daughters, Joyce A. Arms of Dauphin and Jean A. Brugger of Boiling Springs; a niece; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Velma E. Bowman; and a brother, Charles I. Bowman, who died in 1994.
  Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hoffman Roth Funeral Home, 219 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, with the Rev. John Good officiating. Burial will be in the Halifax United Methodist Church Cemetery.
  Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. Wednesday until time of services in the funeral home.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, 351 Old Stone House Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007.
  The Sentinel, February 2, 2004, Page 8.⁴
  
• He was buried at Halifax United Methodist Church Cemetery, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.²

• Father*: Charles Franklin Bowman¹ b. 11 Jul 1883, d. 24 Jun 1959
• Mother*: Nora Adelia Schultz¹ b. 13 Apr 1885, d. 10 Feb 1962

Eresta F. Boyer¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Eresta F. Boyer was born on 31 October 1917, Duncannon, Perry County, PA.³
• She was the daughter of Raymond Boyer and Carrie (?)²
• Eresta F. Boyer married Melvin Lee Bowman, son of Charles Franklin Bowman and Nora Adelia Schultz, circa 1940.¹
• Eresta F. Boyer died on 29 October 2014, the Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 96.³
• Newspaper obituary:
  Eresta F. Bowman
  Eresta F. Bowman, 96, of Boiling Springs, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, PA. She was the widow of Melvin L. Bowman.
  Born October 31, 1917, in Duncannon, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Carrie Boyer.
  Eresta is survived by her daughters, Joyce Arms of Dauphin, and Jean Brugger and husband Richard of Boiling Springs; son, Ronald and wife Brenda of Dauphin; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Velma Bowman.
  A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
  For more information or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.cremationsocietyofpa.com.
  The Patriot-News, November 2, 2014, Page A22.²
  

• Father*: Raymond Boyer²
• Mother*: Carrie (?)²

Velma Elaine Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 18 Sep 2025

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

• Velma Elaine Bowman was born on 3 January 1939, Rockville, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of Melvin Lee Bowman and Eresta F. Boyer.¹
• Velma Elaine Bowman died on 25 January 1939, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She was buried at Halifax United Methodist Church Cemetery, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: Melvin Lee Bowman¹ b. 23 Jan 1913, d. 31 Jan 2004
• Mother*: Eresta F. Boyer¹ b. 31 Oct 1917, d. 29 Oct 2014

Charles Irvin Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandson of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Charles Irvin Bowman was born on 27 June 1915, Halifax Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Charles Franklin Bowman and Nora Adelia Schultz.¹
• Charles Irvin Bowman married Ruth Evelyn Hayes, daughter of Howard E. Hayes, on 14 December 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• Charles Irvin Bowman married Caroline June Morrison.³
• Charles Irvin Bowman died on 3 July 1994, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 79.^1,4
• Newspaper obituary:
  Charles I. Bowman
  Charles I. Bowman, 79, of 4213 Valley Road, Lower Paxton Twp., died Sunday at home.
  He was retired from Penn Central Railroad, where he was a trainman; a former employee of Paper Distributors; and a member of God's Missionary Church, Camp Hill.
  He was the widower of Ruth Hayes Bowman and Carol Morrison Bowman. Surviving are three daughters, Patricia M. Lowry of Harrisburg, Judi L. Ruby of Lower Paxton Twp. and Terina L. Kobus of Hammonton, N.J; a brother, Melvin of Boiling Springs; six grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Wiedeman Funeral Home, Steelton. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp.
  Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home.
  Memorial contributions may be made to his church, 3807 Rosemont Ave., Camp Hill 17011.
  The Evening News, July 5, 1994, Page 10.⁴
  
• He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5

• Father*: Charles Franklin Bowman¹ b. 11 Jul 1883, d. 24 Jun 1959
• Mother*: Nora Adelia Schultz¹ b. 13 Apr 1885, d. 10 Feb 1962

Ruth Evelyn Hayes¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ruth Evelyn Hayes was born on 18 October 1919.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Howard E. Hayes.²
• Ruth Evelyn Hayes married Charles Irvin Bowman, son of Charles Franklin Bowman and Nora Adelia Schultz, on 14 December 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• Ruth Evelyn Hayes died on 30 April 1962, Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 42.^4,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Charles Bowman
  Mrs. Ruth E. Bowman, 42, of 4213 Valley Rd., Colonial Park, died yesterday at Osteopathic Hospital.
  She was a friend of the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Harrisburg, and the Church of the Nazarene, Pleasant Hills.
  Survivors 'include her husband, Charles I. Bowman; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Lowry, Harrisburg; a grandchild; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Hayes, Middleburg : R.D; five brothers, Walter E. Hayes, Oriental, Jules V., Williamsport, Harold S., Enola, and Carl E. and Larry W., both of Middleburg R.D., and a sister, Mrs. John Shuman, Cunningham.
  Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. the Church of the Nazarene, 5122 Earl Dr., Pleasant Hills, with the pastor, the Rev. J. R. Bentley, and the Rev. Raymond F. Culp, pastor of the Bethel Pilgrim Holiness Church, officiatiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funera home at 1334 N. Second St. tomorrow" from 7 to 9.
  The Evening News, May 1, 1962, Page 7.²
  
• She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

• Father*: Howard E. Hayes²

Patricia Mae Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

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

• Patricia Mae Bowman was born on 12 April 1943.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Irvin Bowman and Ruth Evelyn Hayes.¹
• Patricia Mae Bowman married Alfred Bruce Lowry circa April 1959.²
• Patricia Mae Bowman died on 27 October 2008, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 65.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Patricia M. Lowry
  Patricia M. "Pat" Lowry, 65, of Steelton, died Monday at Harrisburg Hospital.
  She was a retired employee of the Steelton Moose.
  Surviving are a daughter, Wendy S. Ruby of York; her grandchildren, Randy Ruby, Jr. and Nevada Ruby; her best friend and caregiver, Kathy Robinson.
  Memorial services will be held at a later date.
  Sullivan Funeral Home Enola.
  The Patriot-News, October 29, 2008, Page 17.³
  

• Father*: Charles Irvin Bowman¹ b. 27 Jun 1915, d. 3 Jul 1994
• Mother*: Ruth Evelyn Hayes¹ b. 18 Oct 1919, d. 30 Apr 1962

Alfred Bruce Lowry¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Alfred Bruce Lowry was born circa 1933.²
• He married Patricia Mae Bowman, daughter of Charles Irvin Bowman and Ruth Evelyn Hayes, circa April 1959.¹
• Alfred Bruce Lowry died on 29 July 2000, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Alfred B. Lowry
  Alfred B. Lowry. 67. of 1315 North Sixth St. died Saturday at home.
  He was a construction worker.
  Surviving are a daughter, Wendy Rudy of York; a sister, Jean Griffin of Camp Hill: and two grandsons.
  Services will be private.
  There will be no viewing.
  Hetrick Funeral Home, Susquehanna Twp., is handling arrangements.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Mission, P.O. Box 3041, Harrisburg 17105.
  The Patriot-News, August 2, 2000, Page 18.²
  

Christy Marie Brosius¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Relationship: 5th great-granddaughter of Johann Peter Klinger
• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Christy Marie Brosius was born circa 1975.¹
• She was the daughter of William J. Brosius and Shirley Grace Smeltz.¹
• Christy Marie Brosius died on 31 March 1975, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹

• Father*: William J. Brosius¹ b. 15 Oct 1934, d. 17 Sep 2025
• Mother*: Shirley Grace Smeltz¹

Alma Arlene Brosius¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

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

• Alma Arlene Brosius was born on 3 July 1924.¹
• She was the daughter of Jay Adam Brosius and Lydia Catherine Willier.¹
• Alma Arlene Brosius married Mark Samuel Stroup, son of Samuel Stroup and Anna Woll, on 1 February 1947, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.²
• Alma Arlene Brosius died on 5 December 1971, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 47.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Mark Stroup
  GRATZ - Mrs. Alma A. Stroup, 47, died Sunday at Polyclinic Hospital. She was a member of Simeons United Lutheran Church.
  Surviving are her husband, Mark S. Stroup; a son, Randolph M. and daughter, Sally L., both of Gratz; her father, Jay Brosious of Gratz; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Hartman of Gratz and Mrs.
  Lester Maurer of Klingerstown; a brother, William J. Brosious of Halifax; and a step-sister, Mrs. Orville Daniel of Gratz.
  Private services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Simeons United Lutheran Church. Rev. Robert P. Logan, her pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Gratz Union Cemetery.
  There will be no viewing.
  The Patriot-News, December 6, 1971, Page 3.³
  
• She was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^4,3

• Father*: Jay Adam Brosius¹ b. 13 Jun 1895, d. 4 Apr 1978
• Mother*: Lydia Catherine Willier¹ b. 13 Sep 1898, d. 9 Oct 1936

Mark Samuel Stroup¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Mark Samuel Stroup was born on 21 November 1922, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• He was the son of Samuel Stroup and Anna Woll.²
• Mark Samuel Stroup married Alma Arlene Brosius, daughter of Jay Adam Brosius and Lydia Catherine Willier, on 1 February 1947, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.¹
• Mark Samuel Stroup died on 4 December 2017, UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 95.²
• Funeral home obituary:
  Mark S. Stroup
  November 21, 1922 - December 4, 2017
  Mark S Stroup, age 95, of Gratz, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at , UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.
  He was born on Tuesday, November 21, 1922, in Gratz, a son of the late Samuel Stroup and the late Anna Woll Stroup.
  Mark served in the US Navy during World War II.
  He was a truck driver throughout his life, retiring from ABF. During his retirement Mark enjoyed caring for harness horses at the Gratz Fairgrounds.
  He was a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz.
  Mark was also a lifetime member of VFW Post 2385 of Gratz,
  He was preceded in death by his wife Alma A Brosius Stroup; and by two sisters Orpha Harris and Ruth Ney.
  He is survived by a son, Randolph M Stroup and his wife Teri of Lykens; a daughter, Sally L Stroup of Harrisburg; two grandsons, Matthew R Stroup of Danbury, CT and Ryan A Stroup and his wife Stacie of Palmyra; a granddaughter, Lauren E Stroup of Mechanicsburg; a great grandson, Joshua Stroup; a great granddaughter, Emily Stroup; and several nieces and nephews.
  Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Union Cemetery, Gratz, with Rev. Gregory Lindsey officiating.
  Memorial contributions can be made to VFW Post 2385, 424 Spectown Road, Lykens PA 17048.
  Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
  
  Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.²
  
• He was buried at Simeon United Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3

• Father*: Samuel Stroup²
• Mother*: Anna Woll²

Samuel Stroup¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Samuel Stroup married Anna Woll.¹

Anna Woll¹

• Last Edited: 19 Sep 2025

• Anna Woll married Samuel Stroup.¹