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     Barbara Ann Hauck was born on 26 March 1936, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Harley Alvin Hauck and Helen M. Schwalm.¹ Barbara Ann Hauck married Charles Lamar Strohecker, son of Charles David Strohecker and Mabel A. Hand, in 1957.^1,4 Barbara Ann Hauck died on 15 February 1998, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 61.⁵
Newspaper obituary:
Barbara A. Strohecker
Barbara A. Strohecker, 61, of Hershey, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, in the Hershey Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Charles Lamar Strohecker.
Born March 26, 1936, in Valley View, she was a daughter of the late Harley A. Sr. and Helen Schwalm Hauck. She was a graduate of Tower City High School and Geisinger School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse in the plastic and reconstructive surgery clinic at Hershey Medical Center. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Nurses Association, Derry Township, Historical SociFishburn United Methodist Church, Hershey, where she was a member. She was a volunteer at the Public Library and Hershey Theatre, was a former Lamaze class instructor, and contributed to various professional journals and publications on the subject of reconstructive surgery.
Surviving are daughters Susan S. Wissler, Lemoyne, and Debra L. Trucco, Harrisburg; brother Harley Hauck Jr., Boyertown; sister Carol Micciche, Manheim; and grandsons Josh and Justin Wissler.⁵
She was buried at Fishburn United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

     Charles Lamar Strohecker is also referred to as LaMar Strohecker in some sources.³ He was born on 28 January 1928, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Charles David Strohecker and Mabel A. Hand.² Charles Lamar Strohecker married Barbara Ann Hauck, daughter of Harley Alvin Hauck and Helen M. Schwalm, in 1957.^1,4 Charles Lamar Strohecker died on 9 March 1996, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 68.⁵
Newspaper obituary:
Charles L. Strohecker
Charles Lamar Strohecker, 68, of 1632 Albright St., Hershey, died Saturday in Hershey Medical Center.
He was retired from Hershey Gardens; a Korean War Army veteran; and a member of American Legion Post 272 of Linglestown, Derry Twp. Historical Society and Hershey Retired Employees Association.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara A. Hauck Strohecker; two daughters, Susan S. Wissler of Lemoyne and Debra L. Strohecker of Harrisburg; and two grandsons.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fishburn United Methodist Church, Hershey. Burial will be in Fishburn Cemetery, Hershey.
Viewing will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Hoover Funeral Home, Hershey, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church.
The Evening News, March 11, 1996, Page 3.⁵
He was buried at Fishburn United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA.⁶

     Dale C. Thompson was born on 22 July 1935, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ He was the son of Abel Franklin Thompson and Almeda Ellen Cox.^2,3 Dale C. Thompson died on 9 December 2022, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA, at age 87.⁴
Funeral home obituary:
Dale C. Thompson
July 22, 1935 — December 9, 2022
Dale C. Thompson, 87, of Columbia and formerly of Manheim passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Tower City, he was the son of the late Abel and Almeda Cox Thompson. He was the husband of the late Marion E. Loose Thompson who died in 2016. Dale retired from the former Raymark Industries, Manheim.
Surviving are two sons, Randal husband of Anne Thompson of New Bloomfield, Lyndon husband of Carol Thompson of Manheim, three grandchildren, three step children, Terry Catania, Carol Peris, David Peris and three step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Darryl Thompson.
All are invited to attend a visitation and gathering of family and friends at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 West Main Street, Mount Joy on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Dale’s memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.⁴

     Robert Henry Klouser was born on 31 December 1923.^2,3 He was the son of Charles Klouser and Katie Koppenhaver.² Robert Henry Klouser married Annice Shirley Schwalm, daughter of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm.^1,3 Robert Henry Klouser died on 25 March 2005, at home, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 81.^3,2
Obituary in Pottsville Republican & Herald:
Robert H. Klouser, 81, of 928 E. Main St., Hegins, died Friday at home.
Born in Hegins Township, Dec. 31, 1923, he was a son of the late Charles and Katie Koppenhaver Klouser.
He served in the Army during World War II and was awarded a Bronze Star.
He was employed by Kane Steel Co., Pottsville, as a miner and later as a laborer until his retirement.
He was a member of VFW Post 8237, Valley View, American Legion Post 575, Valley View, and Hegins Fire Company.
Surviving are his companion, Judy Shutt, Hegins; a daughter, Yvonne, wife of Jack Specht, Hegins; two granddaughters, Shannon Melideo, Reston, Va., and Somer Parker, Hershey; a grandson, Shane Specht, Hyannis, Mass; a sister, Naomi Schucker, Millersburg; and five great-grandchildren.
Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View. The Rev. Carl Shankweiler will officiate. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Church of God Cemetery, Valley View. Memorial donations may be made to Pinnacle Health Hospice, 301 One Norwegian Plaza, Pottsville, PA 17901.²
He was buried on 29 March 2005, at Church of God Cemetery, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Ella Mae Strohecker was born circa 1930, Ashland, Schuylkill County, PA.³ She was the daughter of George Emory Strohecker and A. Valeria Beury.³ Ella Mae Strohecker married William Russel Schwalm, son of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm, circa 1950.^1,4 Ella Mae Strohecker died on 15 November 2016.³
Onlne obituary:
Ella Mae Schwalm (nee Strohecker), of Hatboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 15, 2016. She was 86. Ella Mae was the loving wife of the late William R. Schwalm. She was born in Ashland, PA a daughter of the late George Emory and A. Valeria (nee Beury) Strohecker.
Ella Mae was very proud of being an Upper Moreland Twp. Crossing Guard and Police Dispatcher. She also was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a longtime resident of Fulmor Heights. Ella Mae was loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be deeply missed.
Ella Mae is survived by her four children, Debra Nickels (Chris), Wendy Morgan (Jim), William R., Jr. Suzanne), and Richard G. (Joanne). Also surviving are her 12 grandchildren, Christian Nickels III Sarah), Jonathan Nickels (Amber), Jill Schaefer Dan), Amanda Fry (Jeff), Allison Brooke, Jayme Hall Kyle), Jim Morgan, Jr., John Creps, Suzie Creps, Nicole Martarano (Angelo), Richard Schwalm Jr. Meghan), and Randall Schwalm (Jacob); 20 great-grandchildren and a sister Betty Herb.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday after7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Schneider Funeral Home, 431 N. York Road, Hatboro and again on Saturday, November 19th after 10:00 a.m. followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Her interment will follow in Pine Grove Memorial Park Cemetery, Warminster. If desired memorials may be made in Ella Mae's memory to the Spring Mount Mennonite Church, 25 Church Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473-2342.⁵
She was buried at Pine Grove Memorial Park, Warminster, Bucks County, PA.^6,7

     William Russel Schwalm Jr. was born on 21 April 1955, Abington, Montgomery County, PA.² He was the son of William Russel Schwalm and Ella Mae Strohecker.¹ William Russel Schwalm Jr. died on 9 May 2021, South Gibson, Susquehanna County, PA, at age 66.²
Newspaper obituary:
William Russel Schwalm
William Russel Schwalm, 66, of South Gibson, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, the former Suzanne Harting.
Born April 21, 1955, in Abington, Pa., he was the son of the late William Russel and Ella Mae Strohecker Schwalm. Russ graduated from Upper Moreland High School. He started his career as a train engineer at 19, and worked for various railroads for 39 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. When he moved upstate, he enjoyed farming and woodworking. His sidekick for the last several years is Steve Ehrets, who without him, couldn't have maintained the farm. Russ was one of a kind. It was once said that Russ would give you the shirt off his back, but tell you how to wear it. He touched many people with his wisdom. He will be greatly missed by his friends and cousin, Ken Herb.
He is survived by his siblings, Deb (Chris) Nickels, Wendy (Jim) Morgan and Richard (Joanne) Schwalm; his children, John and Suzie Creps; five grandchildren, Autumn Campbell, Jayden Creps, Anna Creps, David Creps-Phillips and Brooklyn Creps. He took special pleasure in Anna and David as he was helping to raise them in his home.
A celebration of Russ's life will be held on Saturday, July 17, at the farm in South Gibson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford.
To share condolences and photos with Russ's family, visit his book of everlasting memories at www.parisefuneralhome.com.
Published by Scranton Times on May 18, 2021.²

     Betty Jane Heller was born on 5 February 1934, Klingerstown RD, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Stanley E. Heller and Mazie Etta Feger.² Betty Jane Heller married Bruce David Schwalm, son of William Harvey Schwalm and Meda Mae Schwalm, circa 1955.^1,5 Betty Jane Heller died on 29 September 1964, Osteopathic Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA, at age 30.²
Newspaper obituary:
Mrs. Bruce Schwalm
Leola
Mrs. Betty Jane Schwalm, 30, wife of Bruce D. Schwalm, 342 Sun Valley drive, Leola, died Tuesday at 8:10 a.m. in the Lancaster Osteopathic hospital after an illness of one week.
Born in Klingerstown RD, Schuylkill county, a daughter of Mrs. Mazie Heller Hopple. Gratz, and the late Stanley Heller, she was a member of Simion's Lutheran and Reformed church, Gratz, Pa. She graduated from the Central Penn Business college, Harrisburg.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by two children, Vincent and Steven, both at home; a brother, Colin Hopple, and a sister, Arabelle Hopple, both of Gratz, and a grandmother, Mrs. Jane Fager, Valley View.
Funeral servers will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. Mazie Hopple, Gratz, Dauphin county, witn the Rev. Wayne Artz, Elizabethtown, officiating. Interment will be in Klinger's church cemetery, at Erdman.
The Ephrata Review (Ephrata, Pennsylvania), 01 Oct 1964, Thu, Page 2.²
She was buried on 2 October 1964, at Zion (Klinger's) Church, Erdman, Dauphin County, PA.^2,4