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     Joyce Lorraine Wiest was born on 28 March 1926, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Homer Wiest and Vesta Rahama Idella Paul.² Joyce Lorraine Wiest died on 15 January 1927, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ She was buried at Union Cemetery, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.³

     Lindy Samuel Wiest was born on 18 November 1927, Jordan Township, Northumberland County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Homer Wiest and Vesta Rahama Idella Paul.¹ Lindy Samuel Wiest died on 22 November 1963, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 36.^3,2
Newspaper obituary:
Lindy S. Wiest
Lindy Samuel Wiest, 36, Center St, Wiconisco, died Friday the Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg.
Born in Klingerstown, he was the son of Homer and Vesta Paul Wiest, of Harrisburg.
He was a veteran of World War II and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, for which he served as a councilman. He was also a member of the Short Mountain Sportsmen's Club and was employed as a computer programer at the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his widow, the former Joan Elizabeth Clough; three children, Jeffrey, Lynda, and Daniel, all at home; four brothers, Delphian, of Harrisburg; Bernard, of Halifax; Kenneth, of New Kingston; and Arlan, of Enola; and one sister, Mrs. Bettyjane Hoover, of Linglestown.
Funeral services Tuesday morning from the Roy W. D, Schaff stall Funeral Home, Ly kens. Rev. Thomas A. Berg, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Interment in Wiconisco Cemetery.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania). 23 Nov 1963, Sat, Page 14.⁴
He was buried on 26 November 1963, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2

     Bernard Preston Wiest was born on 1 November 1929, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ He was the son of Homer Wiest and Vesta Rahama Idella Paul.² Bernard Preston Wiest died on 8 February 2025, at age 95.³
Funeral home obituary:
Bernard P. Wiest
November 1, 1929 - February 8, 2025
Bernard Preston "Bernie" Wiest went home to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday February 8, 2025. He was born November 1, 1929 at Klingerstown, PA.
He was the son of the late Homer and Vesta Paul Wiest.
Bernard graduated from the former Lykens High School and then entered the military where he served during the Korean War. He retired from the Mechanicsburg Naval Depot. The investments he made to the church and his community are numerous and could be listed as well. But the one attribute that separates him from many others was his love for the Lord and his family.
We are forever grateful for the legacy that was given to us by him. He made known the love of our Heavenly Father to us and we are passing that same inheritance unto our children and future generations. An eternal investment and gift that has shaped our destiny and altered our course in life.
Bernard is survived by his wife of 73 years, Dorothy Jane Bellis Wiest, daughters Gail Diane Bowman (Gary), Patti Jane Bowman (Wayne), Sandra Lee Hoffman(Roy) and a son Bernard Preston Wiest Jr.(Janile). He was also blessed with 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parent Bernard was preceded in death by a sister Betty Jane and brothers Delphin, Lindy, Kenneth and Arlin.
A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM at the Hillside Christian Fellowship Church, 807 State St., Millersburg, PA. A meal will be provided for those in attendance. A private graveside interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. The former John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens has become part of our family of funeral homes, and we are honored to serve this family at our Minnich Family Funeral Homes, Inc., Williamstown location. To sign the guestbook go to http://www.minnichfuneral.com.³

     Kenneth Lamar Wiest was born on 9 January 1932, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ He was the son of Homer Wiest and Vesta Rahama Idella Paul.² Kenneth Lamar Wiest married Jean A. Wolfe, daughter of Walter Elias Wolfe and Minnie Marie Troutman, in July 1956, Salem Reformed Church, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA.^3,4,5 Kenneth Lamar Wiest died on 22 April 2023, at age 91.⁶
Newspaper obituary:
Kenneth Wiest
1932 - 2023
MECHANICSBURG - Kenneth L. Wiest of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Ken was born January 9, 1932 in Klingerstown, PA to the late Homer and Vesta Paul Wiest.
He was a graduate of the former Lykens High School and a Magna Cum Lauda graduate of Susquehanna University, an Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of American Legion Post 109, Mechanicsburg Sportsman's Assn, NARFE, St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, and Susquehanna University's Student Christian Assn. and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society.
Passing on Earth Day is of significance as he was an avid outdoorsman focused on planting seedlings and recycling. He enjoyed hunting, camping, touring, church activities, reading the newspaper, gardening, playing euchre and pinochle, watching westerns and visiting with family.
He was a Computer Systems Analyst at Navy Supply Depot.
Ken is survived by son Stephen L. Wiest and wife Debra, daughters Suanne L. Kreamer and husband Brian and Sherry E. Wiest, granddaughter Dr. Amanda L. Crowell and husband Robert, great grandson Cooper, brothers Bernard P. Wiest and wife Dorothy, Arlen G. Wiest and wife Shirley, and sister-in-law Joan Wiest. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife Jean A. Wolfe Wiest, brothers Delphin and Lindy, and sisters Joyce Wiest and Bettijane Pakyz.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church, 30 W. Main St., New Kingstown, PA 17072 with Pastor Joel Petruschke officiating. There will be a viewing from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial with Military Honors will be at St. James Cemetery, Carsonville, PA at 3:15 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to his church at address above.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. The former John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens has become part of our family of funeral homes, and we are honored to serve this family at our Minnich Family Funeral Homes, Inc., Williamstown location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.
Published by Patriot-News from Apr. 25 to Apr. 27, 2023.^6,7
He was buried on 28 April 2023, at St. James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.⁶

     Bettijane Johanna Wiest was born on 30 January 1934, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Homer Wiest and Vesta Rahama Idella Paul.² Bettijane Johanna Wiest died on 1 October 2019, at age 85.³
Newspaper obituary:
Bettijane Hoover Pakyz
1934 - 2019
Bettijane "Dolly" (Wiest) Hoover Pakyz, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Born on January 30, 1934 in Klingerstown, PA to the late Homer and Vesta (Paul) Wiest. She was preceded in death by her sister Joyce Wiest, 2 brothers Lindy Wiest and Delphin Wiest. Dolly excelled in everything she did. She graduated high school at the age of 16 and went on to have successful careers with Bell Telephone, spent 25 years as an office manager for Kmart before retiring with 10 years from Capital Blue Cross as an account's administrator at the age of 72. She enjoyed everything about being outdoors, especially spending time at the family cabin in Powell's Valley. Dolly loved all animals, particularly dogs, she liked to garden and was always there to help others when they needed it. She liked spending time with her family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her 3 daughters Susan A. Schaffner of Etters, Brenda H. Schaffstall of Harrisburg, Jamee L. Rickard of West Hanover Township, her 3 brothers Bernard P. Wiest of Halifax, Kenneth L. Wiest of Mechanicsburg, Arlan G. Wiest of Enola, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in the Hetrick-Bitner Funeral Home, 3125 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday in the funeral home. To send condolences or to share memories with the family please go to BitnerCares.com. Memorial contributions in Dolly's honor may be made to the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2019.³

     Arlan Gloria Wiest was born on 1 July 1938, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.¹ He was the son of Homer Wiest and Vesta Rahama Idella Paul.² Arlan Gloria Wiest died on 3 January 2025, Enola, Cumberland County, PA, at age 86.³
Funeral home obituary:
Arlan G. Wiest
July 1, 1938 ~ January 3, 2025 (age 86)
Arlan G. Wiest 86, of Enola Pa, went peacefully to be with the lord on Friday January 3, 2025. He was the son of Homer Wiest and Vesta Paul and was born in Klingerstown, Pa.
He grew up in Lykens, Pa and graduated from the Lykens High School. He worked at the Fleet Material Support Office, a branch of the Naval Support Activity, in Mechanicsburg Pa. He continued his education at HACC where he achieved certifications in systems design and analysis which provided him the foundation for a successful career in IT.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Wiest, with who he shared 66 years of marriage, his brother Bernard Wiest of Halifax, 3 children Cindy Haas, Timothy Wiest (Susan), Scott Wiest (Michelle Darhower), 6 grandchildren Danielle Haas Rhoads, Samantha Hatcher (Nate), Kylie Wiest (Ben Anderson), Cara Hoke (Steve), Jena Yankowich (Chris), Derek Wiest, 3 great grandchildren Ava Hatcher, Drake Hatcher, and Jackson Rhoads, and another great grandchild “on the way” that he was excited to meet. While he had his ups and downs, nothing made him beam more than to be around his grandkids and great grandkids.
When not working, his passion was to be in the great outdoors with family and friends. He lived for hunting, fishing, camping, or just hiking in the woods. He was an avid outdoorsman and was rewarded with hunting and fishing success countless times in Pa. His passion took him to the Wiest Yo-Yo camp in Powells Valley, state parks all over PA, on trips to Idaho, Alaska, Colorado, Wyoming, the jetties of Indian River Inlet and the shoreline of Assateague Island.
His love for the mountains led him to build a cabin at Raystown Lake where you would find him pursuing whitetails, turkey, grouse and bear, or fishing in the lake and Trough Creek state park.
Arlan and Shirley were competitive square dancers and won Blue Ribbons at the Farm Show arena. Also, in their younger years they spent a lot of time together at the Mechanicsburg Sportsmanship (club) Association (MSA). You would find them there shooting in archery leagues or just enjoying many of the outdoor activities offered. The club is also where he taught his children how to hunt and fish. Because of his love for the outdoors and his lifetime membership in MSA, in lieu of flowers, please donate to Mechanicsburg Sportsmanship Association 493 Sample Bridge, Pa 17025. The club uses the donations to fund their youth fishing, archery and gun programs.
A memorial service will be held on Friday January 10, 2025 at St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6839 Wertzville Rd, Enola Pa 17025. The service will begin at 11:00am with visitation starting at 10:00am. There will be a celebration of life that follows at the Enola Sportsmans Club, 290 Pine Hill Rd EXT, Enola Pa 17025, where he was a member for many years. He will be laid to rest in the Perry Heights Cemetery in Marysville, Pa.³
He was buried at Perry Heights Cemetery, Marysville, Perry County, PA.³