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Mabel Irene Dockey¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

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

• Mabel Irene Dockey was born on 12 August 1907, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3
• She was the daughter of Daniel Dockey and Cora Edna Keboch.^1,2
• Mabel Irene Dockey married Elmer R. Queer, son of William H. Queer and Kathryn Rose (?), on 25 March 1929.^4,2,5
• Mabel Irene Dockey died on 30 June 1995, Fairways-Brookline Village, State College, Centre County, PA, at age 87.^1,6
• Newspaper obituary:
  M. IRENE DOCKEY QUEER
  M. Irene Dockey Queer, 87, of Sstate College, Queer, died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 1995, at Fairways-Brookline Village, State College.
  She was born Aug. 12, 1909, at Berrysburg, Pa., a daughter of the late David and Cora Kebaugh Dockey. She married Elmer R. Queer, who survives.
  Mrs. Queer was valedictorian of the class of 1925 at Berrysburg High School, and received a bachelor's degree in home economics from Penn State University in 1929. During World War I II she trained in art at Corchoran Art Gallery in Washington, D.C.
  She was a home economics teacher at Boiling Springs High School.
  She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the State College Women's club, and enjoyed flowers and flower arranging.
  In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Rose Thornton of Myrtle Beach, S.C; two sisters, Maude Bucher of Elizabethville and Hilda Miller of Gratz, Pa; a brother, Clyde of Hegins, Pa; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
  Friends will be received from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Koch Funeral Home, State College.
  The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Ruth Ann Campagna officiating. Interment will be at Centre County Memorial Park.
  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, College Avenue and McAllister Street, State College, Pa. 16801.
  Centre Daily Times, July 31, 1995, Page 6.⁶
  

• Father*: Daniel Dockey^1,2 b. 2 Nov 1887, d. 21 Mar 1968
• Mother*: Cora Edna Keboch^1,2 b. 26 Dec 1886, d. 1 Mar 1972

Elmer R. Queer¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Elmer R. Queer was born on 26 May 1904, Johnstown, PA.²
• He was the son of William H. Queer and Kathryn Rose (?)²
• Elmer R. Queer married Mabel Irene Dockey, daughter of Daniel Dockey and Cora Edna Keboch, on 25 March 1929.^2,3,1
• Elmer R. Queer died on 15 April 1999, Fairways at Brookline Village, State College, Centre County, PA, at age 94.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  ELMER R. QUEER
  Elmer R. Queer, 94, of State E College died Thursday, April 15, 1999, at The Fairways at Brookline Village.
  He was born May 26, 1904, in Johnstown, a son of the late William H. and Kathryn Rose Queer. On March 25, 1929, he married M. Irene Dockey, who died July 30, 1995.
  A graduate of Penn State in electrical engineering, he received a bachelor's degree in 1926 and a master's degree in 1928.
  A Navy veteran, he served during World War II and was retired from the Naval Reserve with the rank of captain.
  A professor emeritus of engineering research at Penn State, he began his career there in 1926 as an Elliott Research Fellow. In 1946, he became a professor and in 1969 he retired.
  He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and a member and past master of the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 700, both in State College.
  He was a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers, associate member of the U.S. Naval Institute and a member of the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., from 1951 to 1959. He was a registered professional engineer in mechanical engineering in Pennsylvania. He held many positions, including past president, of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. He was also a member of the American Society of Testing Materials.
  He is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Rose Thornton of Myrtle Beach, S.C; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College.
  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Donald R. Shover Jr. officiating.
  Entombment will be in Centre County Memorial Park, College Township.
  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 109 McAllister St., State College, Pa. 16801.
  Centre Daily Times, April 16, 1999, Page 4.²
  
• He was buried at Centre County Memorial Park, State College, Centre County, PA.⁴

• Father*: William H. Queer²
• Mother*: Kathryn Rose (?)²

Maude Naomi Dockey¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

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

• Maude Naomi Dockey was born on 15 July 1911, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Daniel Dockey and Cora Edna Keboch.¹
• Maude Naomi Dockey married Stanley Lawrence Bucher in 1926.³
• Maude Naomi Dockey died on 5 October 2003, Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 92.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Maude N. Bucher
  MILLERSBURG -- Maude N. Bucher, 92, died on Sunday at the Susquehanna Lutheran Village.
  Born in Berrysburg on Saturday, July 15, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Cora Dockey.
  She was the widow of Stanley Bucher.
  She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Lykens.
  Surviving are her sons, Bruce L. of Gratz and Donald D. of Elizabethville; brother, Clyde Dockey of Hegins; sister, Hilda • Miller of Gratz; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 4 great great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held on Thursday, October 9th, at Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc., Elizabethville at 11 a.m., with a viewing from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
  Memorial contributions may be sent to her church at 1289 S. Crossroads Road, Lykens, PA 17048.
  To sign the guestbook go to www.hooverfuneralhomes.com
  www.pennlive.com/obits.
  The Patriot-News, October 7, 2003, Page 18.²
  

• Father*: Daniel Dockey¹ b. 2 Nov 1887, d. 21 Mar 1968
• Mother*: Cora Edna Keboch¹ b. 26 Dec 1886, d. 1 Mar 1972

Roy William Dockey¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

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

• Roy William Dockey was born on 28 May 1913.¹
• He was the son of Daniel Dockey and Cora Edna Keboch.¹
• Roy William Dockey married Marianne Wing.²
• Roy William Dockey died on 9 August 1984, at age 71.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Roy Dockey
  Roy W. Dockey, 71, of Tacoma died Thursday.
  He was born in Douglas County, Pa., and lived in Tacoma for 20 years. He was retired from the Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
  He is survived by a brother, Clyde Dockey of Hegins, Pa; four sisters, Irene Queer of State College, Pa., Hilda Miller of Graty, Pa., and Faye Wise and Maude Bucher, both of Elizabethville, Pa.
  Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge.³
  
• He was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce County, WA.¹

• Father*: Daniel Dockey¹ b. 2 Nov 1887, d. 21 Mar 1968
• Mother*: Cora Edna Keboch¹ b. 26 Dec 1886, d. 1 Mar 1972

Clyde Daniel Dockey¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

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

• Clyde Daniel Dockey was born on 12 November 1919, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• He was the son of Daniel Dockey and Cora Edna Keboch.¹
• Clyde Daniel Dockey married Helen Pauline Deibler on 14 June 1941.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Clyde D. Dockey
  April 15, 2008
  Clyde D. Dockey, 88, of Hegins, and a patient at Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, since March 2005, died Tuesday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, where he had been a patient for a month.
  Born in Berrysburg, Nov. 12, 1919, he was a son of the late Daniel and Cora Kebach Dockey.
  June 14, 1941, he married his wife, Helen Deibler Dockey who preceded him in death on May 5, 2004.
  He was a mechanic and later employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Highway, until his retirement.
  He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Frie-dens Lutheran Church, Hegins, and Valley View American Legion.
  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Dockey; and three sisters, Faye Wise, Maude Bucher and Mabel Queer.
  Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Timothy Masser, Pitman; two grandsons, Michael Masser, Pitman, and Jeffrey Masser, RR1, Klingerstown; five great-grandchildren, Alexander, Douglas, Hannah, Casey and Kellan Masser; and a sister, Hilda Miller, Millersburg.
  A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Mark Rothermel and the Rev. Warren Egebo officiating. Interment will be in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Hegins.
  Republican and Herald, April 17, 2008, Page A9.³
  
• Clyde Daniel Dockey died on 15 August 2008, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 88.^1,3
• He was buried at Friedens Union Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,1

• Father*: Daniel Dockey¹ b. 2 Nov 1887, d. 21 Mar 1968
• Mother*: Cora Edna Keboch¹ b. 26 Dec 1886, d. 1 Mar 1972

Marjorie Rose Queer¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

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

• Marjorie Rose Queer was born in 1932.¹
• She was the daughter of Elmer R. Queer and Mabel Irene Dockey.¹
• Marjorie Rose Queer married Joseph K. Thornton Jr. on 4 June 1952, Winchester, VA.²
• Marjorie Rose Queer died in 2016.¹
• She was buried at Centre County Memorial Park, State College, Centre County, PA.¹

• Father*: Elmer R. Queer¹ b. 26 May 1904, d. 15 Apr 1999
• Mother*: Mabel Irene Dockey¹ b. 12 Aug 1907, d. 30 Jun 1995

Joseph K. Thornton Jr.¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Joseph K. Thornton Jr. was born on 23 May 1931, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA.^1,2
• He married Marjorie Rose Queer, daughter of Elmer R. Queer and Mabel Irene Dockey, on 4 June 1952, Winchester, VA.¹
• Joseph K. Thornton Jr. died on 17 July 1989, Myrtle Beach, Hory County, NC, at age 58.²

William H. Queer¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

• William H. Queer married Kathryn Rose (?)¹

Kathryn Rose (?)¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

• Kathryn Rose (?) married William H. Queer.¹

Stanley Lawrence Bucher¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Stanley Lawrence Bucher was born on 22 April 1909, Jackson Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He married Maude Naomi Dockey, daughter of Daniel Dockey and Cora Edna Keboch, in 1926.¹
• Stanley Lawrence Bucher died on 16 November 1991, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 82.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Stanley L. Bucher, 82, Elizabethville
  Worked for Pennsy Supply
  ELIZABETHVILLE -- Stanley L. Bucher, 82, of 69 E. Main St., Elizabethville, died Sat urday, Nóv. 16, 1991, at Harrisburg Hospital.
  Born in Mahanoy Township, Northumberland County, on April 22, 1909, Mr. Bucher was a son of the late Charles E. and Mary (Harris) Bucher.
  He was married to the former Maude Dockey.
  Mr. Bucher was a retired employee of Pennsy Supply of Harrisburg and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Berrysburg.
  He was a member of Ashler Lodge No. 570 F&AM, Lykens, and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Harrisburg. Mr.
  Bucher also was a life member of the Reliance Hose Company, Elizabethville, and the Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association. He was a charter member of the Pole Bridge Hunting Club, Sullivan County.
  In addition to his wife, Mr. Bucher is survived by two sons, Bruce of Gratz and Donald of Elizabethville; a brother, Guy of Dalmatia; three grandchildren; four great dren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville, by the Rev. Myron Schevey.
  Visitors may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday.
  Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville.
  Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Church Memorial Fund, Box 270, Berrysburg 17005.
  The Daily Item, November 17, 1991, Page 21.²
  
• He was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹

Bruce L. Bucher¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

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

• Bruce L. Bucher was born on 24 November 1926, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Stanley Lawrence Bucher and Maude Naomi Dockey.¹
• Bruce L. Bucher died on 1 April 2018, Premier at Susquehanna, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 91.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Bruce L. Bucher
  GRATZ – Bruce L. Bucher, 91, of Gratz, PA, passed on peacefully Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Premier at Susquehanna, Millersburg.
  He was born November 24, 1926, in Berrysburg, the son of the late L. Stanley and Maude (Dockey) Bucher. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Bucher, Elizabethville.
  Bruce was a veteran of the US Army and served during World War II. Prior to retiring from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, he worked many years for Haven Witmer Plumbing and Heating, Malta.
  He loved being out of doors; playing baseball in his youth; fishing, especially for bass in Canada; and hunting in the mountains for deer, red fox and wild turkeys. Bruce had a strong work ethic and a sweet, sly sense of humor.
  He was a devoted husband, father and “Pappy” and is survived by Fern, wife of 67 years; daughter Elaine, wife of Robert Lane; granddaughter Ceena, wife of Michael Jenkins; great-granddaughter Saj Edmonds; and great-grandson Mikohl Jenkins.
  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Simeon’s United Lutheran Church, 173 N. Center Street, Gratz, at 11 am with visitation with the family from 10-11 am.
  Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
  Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc. is handling the arrangements.
  The Patriot-News, April 8, 2018, Page A25.²
  

• Father*: Stanley Lawrence Bucher¹ b. 22 Apr 1909, d. 16 Nov 1991
• Mother*: Maude Naomi Dockey¹ b. 15 Jul 1911, d. 5 Oct 2003

Donald D. Bucher¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

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

• Donald D. Bucher was born on 15 March 1929, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• He was the son of Stanley Lawrence Bucher and Maude Naomi Dockey.¹
• Donald D. Bucher married Ione R. Holtzman circa 1961.³
• Donald D. Bucher died on 25 April 2015, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 86.^2,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Donald D. Bucher
  ELIZABETHVILLE - Donald D. Bucher, 86, of West Broad Street in Elizabethville passed away Saturday, April 25th, at Harrisburg Hospital.
  He was born on March 15, 1929 in Berrysburg the son of the late L. Stanley and Maude (Dockey) Bucher.
  He was the husband of 54 years of Ione R. (Holtzman) Bucher.
  Donald was a veteran of the US Army, and served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from TRW Corporation. In retirement he worked for many years for Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc. He was a member of Salem UCC Church, Elizabethville.
  He is survived by his daughter Jane E. wife of Neil Kazan of Bernardsville, NJ, son Charles S. Bucher of Oviedo, FL, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a brother Bruce Bucher of Gratz, PA.
  The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM on Monday, April 27th and again Tuesday, April 28th from 10-11:00 am at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc., Elizabethville. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 am with burial to follow at Sweitzer’s Memorial Cemetery in Berrysburg, PA.
  Donations can be made to Salem UCC, 143 W. Main St., Elizabethville, PA 17023.
  Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc. Elizabethville is handling the arrngements.
  To sign the guestbook go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.
  The Patriot-News, April 26, 2015, Page A28.³
  

• Father*: Stanley Lawrence Bucher¹ b. 22 Apr 1909, d. 16 Nov 1991
• Mother*: Maude Naomi Dockey¹ b. 15 Jul 1911, d. 5 Oct 2003

Ione R. Holtzman¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Ione R. Holtzman was born on 7 July 1929, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.²
• She married Donald D. Bucher, son of Stanley Lawrence Bucher and Maude Naomi Dockey, circa 1961.¹
• Ione R. Holtzman died on 9 August 2007, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  lone R. Bucher
  ELIZABETHVILLE - Ione R. Bucher, 78, of West Broad Street, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007 at home.
  She was born Sunday, July 7, 1929 in Berrysburg, daughter of the late Johnathan and Ethel (Deibler) Holtzman.
  She retired with 50 years of service as a hair stylist. She had owned Briggs Salon, Berrysburg and Ione's Beauty Salon, Elizabethville.
  She was a member of Salem UCC, Elizabethville; served on the Women's Guild, preparing meals for various gatherings at the church; was a past member of Peace UCC in Berrysburg; member of the American Business Women's Association and voted Woman of the Year for 2007. She enjoyed shopping, cooking and exchanging postal letters with her circle of friends.
  Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Donald D. Bucher; son, Charles S. Bucher of Oviedo, FL; daughter, Jane E., wife of Neil Kazan of Far Hills, NJ; brother, Owen A. Holtzman of Berrysburg, PA; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 nieces, Elaine Lane and Kathy Holtzman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Holtzman.
  Services will be held at Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc., Monday, August 13, 2007 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Daniel Shahan officiating, and Rev. Jeff Wagner assisting. Interment will follow in the Sweitzers Memorial Cemetery, Berrysburg. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, August 12th and Monday from 10-11 a.m., at the funeral home.
  Contributions may be made to the Salem UCC, Box 579, 143 West Main Street, Elizabethville, PA 17023.
  To sign the online guest book, go to www.hooverfuneralhomes.com.
  The Patriot-News, August 11, 2007, Page 17.²
  
• She was buried at Sweitzers Memorial Cemetery, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.³

Marianne Wing¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Marianne Wing was born on 10 November 1903, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA.^1,2
• She married Roy William Dockey, son of Daniel Dockey and Cora Edna Keboch.¹
• Marianne Wing died on 4 August 1971, Tacoma, Pierce County, WA, at age 67.^2,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Roy Dockey
  Mrs. Roy[Ray] (Marianne) Dockey, 67, of 11205 Kendrick SW., died Wednesday.
  She was born in Los Angeland moved to Tacoma seven years ago from Valley View, Pa. She had been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
  Besides her husband, survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Fouks, of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Harriof Cheyenne, Wyo.
  Services be announced Mountain View Funeral Home.
  The News Tribune, August 5, 1971, Page 24.³
  
• She was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce County, WA.¹

Helen Pauline Deibler¹

• Last Edited: 21 Dec 2025

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Helen Pauline Deibler was born on 21 March 1922, Berrysburg, Dauphin County, PA.¹
• She married Clyde Daniel Dockey, son of Daniel Dockey and Cora Edna Keboch, on 14 June 1941.^1,2
• Helen Pauline Deibler died on 5 May 2004, Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Helen P. Dockey
  Helen P. Dockey, 82, of 207 E. Main St., Hegins, died Wednesday evening at the Friendly Nursing Home, Pitman, where she had been a patient since April 21. She had been in ill health since April 4.
  Born in Berrysburg, March 21, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Claude N. and Joyce A. Radel Deibler. She was educated at Koppenhaver's School, Berrysburg area.
  She was retired, having been employed by various factories in the Millersburg and Valley View areas and later as a cook by the Tri-Valley School District, Hegins.
  She was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins.
  Preceding her in death were a sister, Betty Williams; two brothers, Norwood and Guy Deibler.
  Surviving are her husband, Clyde D., whom she married on June 14, 1941; a daughter, Joyce R. Masser, Pitman; three sisters, Renee Attinger, New Cumberland, Marlene Filarsky, Lompoc, Calif., and Marie Wilbert, Halifax; two brothers, Marlin Deibler, New Cumberland, and Warren Deibler, Millersburg; two grandsons; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Christ United Church of Christ, Leck Kill. The Rev. Mark Rothermel will officiate. There will be no viewing. Interment will be in Friedens Lutheran Cemetery, Hegins. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Republican and Herald, May 7, 2004, Page 23.⁴
  
• She was buried at Friedens Union Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.¹