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Rita C. Mudrick¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Rita C. Mudrick was born on 6 November 1921.²
• She married William E. Fisher, son of Isaac J. Fisher and Clara Bowman, on 11 April 1942, St. Joseph Church, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• Rita C. Mudrick died on 16 November 2001, at age 80.¹
• She was buried at All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, Northumberland County, PA.²

Mary Fisher¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• Mary Fisher was the daughter of Isaac J. Fisher and Clara Bowman.¹
• Mary Fisher died before 5 October 2007.¹

• Father*: Isaac J. Fisher¹ d. 1980
• Mother*: Clara Bowman¹ b. 28 Jun 1907, d. 16 Nov 1985

Shirley Fisher¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• Shirley Fisher was the daughter of Isaac J. Fisher and Clara Bowman.¹
• Shirley Fisher died before 5 October 2007.¹

• Father*: Isaac J. Fisher¹ d. 1980
• Mother*: Clara Bowman¹ b. 28 Jun 1907, d. 16 Nov 1985

Francis J. Scandle¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Francis J. Scandle was born on 25 June 1895.¹
• He married Elizabeth I. Bowman, daughter of Charles Bowman and Cora Viola Bower.¹
• Francis J. Scandle died on 5 March 1958, at age 62.¹
• He was buried at Saint Edwards Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹

Joseph F. Scandle¹

• Last Edited: 20 Feb 2026

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

• Joseph F. Scandle was born on 14 January 1918.¹
• He was the son of Francis J. Scandle and Elizabeth I. Bowman.¹
• Joseph F. Scandle died on 15 August 1983, at age 65.¹
• He was buried at Saint Edwards Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: Francis J. Scandle¹ b. 25 Jun 1895, d. 5 Mar 1958
• Mother*: Elizabeth I. Bowman¹ b. 1910, d. 1981

Josephine Nye^1,2

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Josephine Nye was born on 26 November 1901, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She was the daughter of John Henry Nye and Jennie Renn.³
• Josephine Nye married George Bowman, son of Charles Bowman and Sadie Zimmerman, on 18 March 1922.^4,1
• Josephine Nye died on 9 July 1981, Mountian View Manor Nursing Home, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 79.^2,5
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Josephine Bowman
  SHAMOKIN - A funeral will be conducted Sunday in Shamokin for Mrs. Josephine Bowman, 79, formerly of 1750 Holly St., who died Thursday in the Mountian View Manor Nursing Home, Trevorton Road. Among her survivors is a son, the Rev. George of Elysburg.
  The Daily Item, July 10, 1981, Page 8.⁵
  
• She was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.²

• Father*: John Henry Nye³ b. 17 Jul 1856, d. 6 Aug 1906
• Mother*: Jennie Renn³ b. 1 Oct 1865, d. 2 Feb 1948

George Frederick Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• George Frederick Bowman was born on 22 September 1926, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹
• George Frederick Bowman married Adrian Dzienisiewicz circa 1945.²
• George Frederick Bowman died on 8 June 2010, Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 83.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  The Rev. George F. 'Fritz' Bowman, 83, Coal Township
  COAL TOWNSHIP- The Rev. George F. "Fritz" Bowman, 83, went to meet his Lord and Saviour at 8:55 a.m. June 8, 2010, surrounded by his loving family and friends at Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he was a guest for six years.
  He was born Sept. 22, 1926 in Coal Township, the eldest child of the late George and Josephine (Nye) Bowman. He was married to the former Adrian Dzienisiewicz, who preceded him on Jan. 6, 2007. They shared more than 62 years of marriage.
  Fritz attended Coal Township schools a and served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946.
  He worked in the coal industry for many years and was an independent coal hauler before his employment with Conrail.
  He was the pastor of Dornsife Fellowship Church, Dornsife for more than 30 years.
  Fritz was well known for his outstanding singing and musical ability, entertaining throughout Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
  One of his greatest pleasures was being with his children and grandchildren. He loved all children and was known as Uncle Fritz to so many of them. He had a very giving heart and loved helping others whenever there was a need.
  Fritz is survived by one son, Ronald Bowman, of Coal Township; three daughters, Joann Bagshaw, of Enola, Mary Hupp and her husband Harold, of Selinsgrove, and Diana Kehres and her companion, Paul Warren, of Vero Beach, Fla; six grandchildren, Rosemary Bowman, Roxanne Spearman, Gregory Kehres, Ronald Bowman Jr., Christopher Hupp and Ashley Bagshaw; also five greatgrandchildren, Jacqueline and Jacob Spearman, Tessa Bowman, Sabrina Beasley and Landon Hupp. He is also survived by two sisters, Phyllis Lippay and Terrill Berkheiser, and one brother, Rev. John "Jack" Bowman, and many nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded by one brother, Richard Bowman, and two sisters, Helen Schlagle and Barbara Welker.
  Family and friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Mountainside Assembly of God Church, 1900 Trevorton Road, Coal Township, where the funeral will take place at 11, with Rev. Richard Earl officiating.
  Burial will be in the Odd Fellow's Cemetery, Shamokin.
  The family has entrusted arrangements to Farrow Funeral Directors, Sixth and Chestnut streets, Shamokin.
  The Daily Item, June 11, 2010, Page B5.²
  
• He was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

Joanne Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• Joanne Bowman was born on 19 April 1931, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹
• Joanne Bowman died on 11 February 1932, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

Phyllis Marilyn Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• Phyllis Marilyn Bowman was born on 7 November 1932, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹
• Phyllis Marilyn Bowman died on 29 February 2020, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 87.¹
• Funeral home obituary:
  Phyllis M. “Pay” Lippay
  November 7, 1932 - June 29, 2020
  Phyllis M. “Pay” Lippay, 87, of 1725 W. Holly Street, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on June 29, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle with COPD.
  Phyllis was born in Coal Township, November 7, 1932, a daughter of the late George and Josephine (Nye) Bowman.
  Phyllis was a graduate of Coal Township High School, Class of 1950 and excelled in academics and athletics.
  On July 20, 1951, in Hagerstown MD., she married her husband, Edward Lippay.
  Phyllis last worked as a patient care coordinator at the Mountain View Manor.
  Phyllis was a lifetime resident of Coal Township. She was a former board member of the Shamokin Area School District, always acting in the best interests of the local community. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines and the barber shop quartet the Coalettes, and enjoyed competing state-wide. She enjoyed listening to and singing on SingSnap. She was a care-giver for many years for her mother-in-law, Mary Lippay, and brothers Dick and Fritz Bowman.
  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family. She is survived by her husband, Edward Lippay; two daughters, Marilyn Polyniak, of Coal Township, and Terrill (Terri) Sanchez and husband, Daniel, of Dillsburg; two sons, Edward Lippay, Jr. and wife Pamela, of Shamokin, and Richard Lippay and wife Virginia, of Coal Township; eight grandchildren, Kristie Hilkert, of Danville, Mary Wilson, Vanessa Lippay and Christian Lippay of Shamokin, Jessica Sobol and Madison Lippay of Coal Township, and Michael Savidge of Harrisburg and Brian Savidge of Mechanicsburg; one brother, John (Jack) Bowman of Middleburg, and one sister Terrill (Terri) Berkheiser of Shamokin; 6 great-grandchildren, Trent and Sarah Hilkert of Danville, Leah and Michaela Wilson of Shamokin, Michael Savidge of Harrisburg and Ronnie Sobol of Coal Township; and many nieces and nephews.
  She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Josephine Bowman; three sisters, Helen Schlagle, Barbara Welker and Madeline Moser; two brothers, George (Fritz) and Richard (Dick) Bowman; and son-in-law Daniel Polyniak.
  A religious funeral service will be held on Friday July 10th, 2020 at 11:00 AM at James Kelley Funeral Home, 1001 W. Arch St. at Maple Street, Coal Township, with Reverend Richard Earl presiding. A visitation will be held on Friday July 10th, 2020 from 10:00 AM until the time of service. As an expression of sympathy, the Lippay family requests memorial contributions be made to Friends and Sunshine Prayer Circle, (checks payable to Janet Peck), C/O Janet Peck 245 Tract Road Fairfield PA 17320. In keeping with CDC guidelines face masks should be worn by those attending services. To offer condolences or share a memory, please sign the guest book at www.jameskelleyfh.com.²
  
• She was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

John R. Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• John R. Bowman was born on 15 October 1934, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• He was the son of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹
• John R. Bowman married Nancy M. Rubendall on 20 February 1954.²
• John R. Bowman died on 29 September 2021, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 86.^1,2
• Newspaper obituary:
  Rev. John R. Bowman, 86, Middleburg
  Rev. John R. "Jack" Bowman, 86, of Middleburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. His passing was a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
  He was born Oct. 15, 1934, in Shamokin, a son of the late George F. and Josephine (Nye) Bowman. On Feb. 20, 1954, he married the former Nancy M. Rubendall who preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 2019.
  He was employed for many years as an equipment operator with PennDOT. He also served pastoring churches. Jack started the God's Missionary Church in 1 Seffner, Florida, and served as assistant pastor in Shamokin God's Missionary Church, and the Sherwood Forest Echoes of Calvary in Florida. After his retirement, he served as a supply pastor.
  He was a member of the Beavertown God's Missionary Church.
  Jack was a self-taught mechanic and gifted fixer-upper. He faithfully testified of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, both in person and on the internet.
  Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Anita Bowman of Middleburg, Daniel and Patricia Bowman and Mark and Cindy Bowman, all of Mifflinburg; a daughter, Mary Kay Carter of South Carolina; seven grandchildren, John (Seraphina) Bowman, James Bowman, Shannon Bowman, Erin (Jason) Sauers, Taylor (Jason) Fenton, Trevor Bowman, and Melissa Cooper; nine great-grandchildren, Alexander, Saffire, Lo- gan, Cassady, Lyra, Zayden, Jay, Aja, and Taliah; one sister, Terri Berkheiser of Shamokin; and many nieces, nephews and great and nephews who he dearly loved.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, George "Fritz" Bowman and Richard Bowman; and three sisters, Barbara Welker, Phyllis Lippay, and Helen Jean Schlagle.
  A time of visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Beavertown God's Missionary Church, 1653 Creek Road, Middleburg, followed by the funeral at 11 with Rev. James Plank, Rev. Solomon Shaffer, and Rev. Matt Maloyed officiating.
  Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, Penns Creek.
  Contributions to honor Jack's memory may be made to the Beavertown God's Missionary Church Youth Group, P.O. Box 2, Beavertown, PA 17813.
  Arrangements are by the Hummel Funeral Home, 574 Hill St., Middleburg.
  The Daily Item, October 1, 2021, Page A5.²
  
• He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Penns Creek, Snyder County, PA.¹

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

Barbara Lou Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• Barbara Lou Bowman is also referred to as Barbara L. Nye in some sources.²
• She was born on 28 January 1937, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^3,1
• She was the daughter of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹
• It is not clear who Barbara's biological were. He obituary lists 2 set of parents, George and Josephine (Nye) Bowman and Joseph and Viola (Reeder) Nye. George Bowman's obituary lists Barbara as his daughter. The 1940 Census lists the 3-year old Barbara as the daughter of George and Josephine Bowman, while the 1950 Census lists Barbara Nye as the daughter of Joseph and Viola Nye. An obituary for Joseph F. Nye, husband of Viola Reeder, includes Barbara as a surving daughter.^3,4,5,6
• Barbara Lou Bowman died on 22 January 1991, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 53.^1,3
• Newspaper obituary:
  Barbara L. Welker, 53, Shamokin
  SHAMOKIN - Barbara Lou Welker, 53, of 1800 Tioga St., died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1991, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she had been hospitalized since Dec. 14.
  Born in Shamokin, Jan. 28, 1937, she was a daughter of the late George and Josephine Bowman and the late Joseph and Viola Nye. In 1956 she married Percy C. Welker.
  She was a lifetime resident of Shamokin. She had worked as a receptionist at Tina Welker Beauty Shop, Shamokin.
  Mrs. Welker attended Shamokin schools and was a member of Christian Missionary and Alliance Church, Shamokin.
  In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Karen Snyder of Shamokin and Tina, at home; five grandchildren; and seven brothers and sisters, Rev. George Bowman Jr., Phyllis Lippay, Terry Berkheiser and Norma Derk, all of Shamokin, the Rev. John Bowman of Kissimmee, Fla., Richard C. Bowman of Kulpmont and Willard Nye of Old Bridge, N. Y.
  She was preceded in death by a son, Percy C. Welker Jr., who died in 1987; a sister, Helen Schlagle, who died in 1986; and a brother, Melvin Nye.
  The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Farrow Funeral Home, Sixth and Chestnut streets, Shamokin, by the Rev. James Dressler. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery, Lavelle.
  Visitors may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
  The Daily Item, January 23, 1991, Page 13.³
  
• She was buried at Citizens Cemetery, Lavelle, Schuylkill County, PA.¹

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

Helen Jean Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• Helen Jean Bowman was born on 22 November 1938, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹
• Helen Jean Bowman married Leonard A. Schlagle Sr. in 1956.^2,3
• Helen Jean Bowman died on 20 September 1986, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 47.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Helen J. Schlagle, 47, Shamokin
  SHAMOKIN - Mrs. Helen Jean Schlagle, 47, of 1713 W. Mulberry St., died Saturday in her home following a long illness.
  Born in Shamokin Nov 22, 1938, she was a daughter of the late George and Josephine (Nye) Bowman. She married Leonard Schlagle in 1956.
  Mrs. Schlagle was a lifetime resident of Shamokin. She was a housewife.
  She had graduated from Shamokin High School and was a member of God's Missionary Church, Shamokin.
  In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Leonard Jr. of Shamokin; three daughters, Mrs. David Barnes of Shamokin. Mrs. Eugene Daya of Kulpmont and Beth Ann, at home; nine grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters, the Rev. George. Bowman, Mrs. Edward Lippay, Mrs. Percy Welker and Terri Berkheiser, all Shamokin, Richard Bowman of Kulpmont and John Bowman of Penns Creek.
  The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Farrow Funeral Home, Shamokin, the Rev. George Mark. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shamokin.
  Visitors may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9.
  The Daily Item, September 22, 1986, Page 8.²
  
• She was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

Stillborn Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 23 Feb 2026

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

• Stillborn Bowman died on 21 September 1922, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was born on 21 September 1922, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She was the daughter of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

Richard Gordon Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 23 Feb 2026

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

• Richard Gordon Bowman was born on 24 September 1928, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.²
• He was the son of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹
• Richard Gordon Bowman died on 20 January 2001, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 72.²
• Newspaper obituary:
  Richard G. Bowman, 72
  KULPMONT - Richard G. Bowman, 72, of 652 Pine St., Kulpmont, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at the home of his sister and brother-inlaw, Phyllis and Ed Lippay, who had been his caregivers. He had been ill for 3½ months and was periodically hospitalized at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
  Born Sept. 24, 1928, in Coal Township, he was a son of the late George and Josephine (Nye) Bowman.
  He was a Kulpmont resident since 1952.
  He attended school in the Coal Township school district.
  From 1946 to 1948, Bowman served in the United States Army, where he served an overseas duty in Japan.
  Mr. Bowman was a driver for Arrow Carrier Co. and Hall's Trucking Co.
  As a young man, he was a hard coal miner. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Sportsman Club: and East End Fire Co., all of Kulpmont.
  He was also a member of Fairview Fire Co., the Fairview Gun Club, Overseas Veterans of Kulpmont and the Pennsylvania's Sheriffs Association.
  Surviving are a son, Gary and his wife Pam, Danville RD; a daughter, Bonny Lou Hague, Baltimore, Md; two brothers: Rev. George Bowman and his wife Adrian, Coal Township; and Rev. John Bowman and his wife Nancy, Kissimmee, Fla; two sisters: Mrs. Ed (Phyllis) Lippay, Coal Township; and Terri Berkheiser, Coal Township; six grandchildren, including William Bowman, The Danville News sports editor, and Keith Bowman; and five great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death in 1968 by his wife, the former Lorraine Orlando, to whom he was wed in 1950 in Kulpmont. Also preceding him in death was a son, Barry, who died in 1968.
  Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday from the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, 1053 Chestnut St., Kulpmont, with the Rev. Richard Earl, pastor of the Mountainside Assembly of God Church in Trevorton, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Kulpmont. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday at the funeral home.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, 1541 ALTA Drive, Whitehall, 18100.
  The Danville News, January 22, 2001, Page 3.²
  

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

Madeline Mazie Bowman^1,2

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• Madeline Mazie Bowman was born on 3 March 1915, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.^2,3
• She was the daughter of George Bowman and Goldie Troutman.^1,2
• Madeline Mazie Bowman married Harry Edward Adams on 15 February 1936, United Brethren Church, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.^4,5
• Madeline Mazie Bowman married Chester Moser.⁴
• Madeline Mazie Bowman married Robert Wark in 1978.⁴
• Madeline Mazie Bowman died on 15 July 1987, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 72.⁴
• Newspaper obituary:
  Mrs. Madeline Wark, 72, Shamokin SHAMOKIN - Mrs. Madeline Moser Wark, 72, a seamstress, of 105 S. Franklin St., died Wednesday in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, where she was a patient for five weeks.
  Born in Shamokin, March 3, 1 1915, she was a daughter of the late George and Goldie (Troutman) Gusick Bowman. She was first married to Harry Adams, who preceded her in death. Her second marriage was to Chester Moser, who preceded her in death. In 1978, she married Robert Wark.
  Mrs. Wark was a seamstress and dry cleaning manager at Berkhart and Dressner in Ephrata, where she lived for 27 years. She graduated from Shamokin High School in 1933.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Shamokin, AARP and the Senior Citizens.
  In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Harry E. Adams of Severn, Md., Robert T. Adams of Longwood, Fla., and Richard Moser of Washington Borough; four grandchildren; and six half brothers and sisters, the Rev. George Bowman, Mrs. Phyllis Lippay, Mrs. Barbara Welker and Terri Berkheiser, all of Shamokin, Richard Bowman of Kulpmont and John Bowman of Penns Creek.
  The funeral will be conducted Saturday in Shamokin.
  The Daily Item, July 16, 1987, Page 8.⁴
  
• She was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Goldie Troutman^1,2 b. 5 Feb 1900, d. 4 Apr 1979

Constance Bowman¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

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

• Constance Bowman was born on 11 April 1919.¹
• She was the daughter of George Bowman and Josephine Nye.¹
• Constance Bowman died on 9 June 1921, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, at age 2.¹
• Newspaper obituary:
  Bowman
  Constance Bowman, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bowman, died Friday in Philadelphia. Besides the parents little one is survived by a sister. Funeral services will be held at three-thirty Wednes. day afternoon, from the home of Funeral Director H. A. Ewing, burial in the Ashland cemetery. Both funeral and interment strictly private.
  The Sentinel, June 14, 1921, Page 3.²
  
• She was buried at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA.³

• Father*: George Bowman¹ b. 20 Jun 1894, d. 7 Oct 1973
• Mother*: Josephine Nye¹ b. 26 Nov 1901, d. 9 Jul 1981

John Henry Nye¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

• John Henry Nye is also referred to as John Henry Ney in some sources.
• He was born on 17 July 1856.²
• He married Jennie Renn.¹
• John Henry Nye died on 6 August 1906, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA, at age 50.^1,2
• He was buried at Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²

Jennie Renn¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

• Jennie Renn is also referred to as Sarah Jane Renn in some sources.²
• She was born on 1 October 1865, Augustaville, Northumberland County, PA.¹
• She married John Henry Nye.¹
• Jennie Renn died on 2 February 1948, Coal Township, Northumberland County, PA, at age 82.¹
• She was buried at Shamokin Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²

Thomas A. Berkheiser¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

Nancy M. Rubendall¹

• Last Edited: 25 Feb 2026

• Charts: Descendants of Peter Klinger

• Nancy M. Rubendall was born on 17 July 1936, Shamokin, Northumberland County, PA.²
• She married John R. Bowman, son of George Bowman and Josephine Nye, on 20 February 1954.¹
• Nancy M. Rubendall died on 10 February 2019, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 82.^2,1
• Newspaper obituary:
  Nancy M. Bowman, 82, Middleburg
  Nancy M. Bowman, 82, of Middleburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
  She was born July 17, 1936, in Shamokin, a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Motter) Rubendall. On Feb. 20, 1954, she married the Rev. John R. "Jack" Bowman who survives. Her passing breaks a marital union of 65 years.
  She attended Coal Township School.
  Nancy's passions in life were her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed collecting cookbooks, listening to music, birdwatching, and watching the snow fall.
  In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John R. Sr. and Anita Bowman of Middleburg, Daniel T. and Patricia Bowman of Mifflinburg, and Mark S. and 82, Middleburg one daughter, MaryKay Carter of Easley, S.C; two brothers, James Rubendall of Maggie Valley, N.C., and Robert Rubendall of Coal Township; one sister, Doris Wallish of Bensalem; seven grandchildren and their spouses, John R. and Seraphina Bowman, James A. Bowman, Shannon R. Bowman, Erin D. and Jason Sauers, Taylor L. and Jason Fenton, Cindy Bowman of Mifflinburg; Trevor J. Bowman, and Melissa L. Cooper; four great-grandchildren, Alexander Sewell, Saffire Barber, Logan Sauers, and Cassady Bowman.
  She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Rubendall; one sister, Jean Newbury; and granddaughter-in-law Jana. Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by the funeral at 2, at Beavertown God's Missionary Church, 1693 Creek Road, Middleburg, with the Rev.
  
  James Plank officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Penns Creek. Contributions in Nancy's memory may be made to the Missions Fund of Beavertown God's Missionary Church, 1693 Creek Road, Middleburg, PA 17842.
  Arrangements are by the Hummel Funeral Home, 574 Hill St., Middleburg.
  The Daily Item, February 13, 2019, Page A5.²