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     Richard L. Rickert was born on 18 April 1937, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.³ He was the son of Marlin S. Rickert and Doris Huntsinger.² Richard L. Rickert married Kathryn Ida Maurer, daughter of Elwood R. Maurer and Tamie Edna Clark, circa October 1960.^2,1 Richard L. Rickert died on 26 April 2018, at age 81.³

     Carol A. Maurer was born on 30 June 1944.² She was the daughter of Elwood R. Maurer and Tamie Edna Clark.¹ Carol A. Maurer married Dennis L. Shomper, son of Clayton Shomper and Ellen Ellinger, on 13 June 1964.^1,3 Carol A. Maurer died on 26 March 2021, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 76.²
Newspaper obituary:
Carol A. Shomper
1944 - 2021
Carol A. Shomper, 76, of Klingerstown, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home.
Born June 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Tamie Clark Maurer.
She was preceded in death in 2014 by her husband, Dennis L. Shomper, to whom she was married for nearly 50 years.
Carol graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1962 and worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania until her dream of becoming a mother came true. She was a homemaker, and then returned to work as an administrative assistant for Nationwide Insurance with Tobash Insurance Agency until her retirement in 2007.
She was a lifelong member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready, Klingerstown.
Carol enjoyed traveling, spending time at the beach in Ocean City, MD, and playing card games with family. She was a deeply devoted grandmother, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and supporting them by attending their extracurricular activities.
Surviving are a son, Jason and his wife Mary, Rochester, NY; a daughter, Kristin and her husband Peter Frederick, Jr., Auburn; five grandchildren, Katherine and Luke Shomper, and Giana, Braxton, and Danica Frederick; a sister, Grace Rebuck, Klingerstown; a brother, Les Maurer, Dalmatia; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Maurer, and a sister, Kathryn Rickert.
A private service for close friends and family will be held 11am Wednesday at Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, with Pastor Mark Mantz officiating. Interment will follow the service at Salem Church of Rough and Ready cemetery, Klingerstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 968 Postal Road, Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109, or to the Salem Church of Rough and Ready Organ Fund, 1128 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, PA 17941.
Published in Patriot-News from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2021.^4,2
She was buried on 31 March 2021, at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Dennis L. Shomper was born on 11 September 1943.² He was the son of Clayton Shomper and Ellen Ellinger.² Dennis L. Shomper married Carol A. Maurer, daughter of Elwood R. Maurer and Tamie Edna Clark, on 13 June 1964.^1,2 Dennis L. Shomper died on 11 April 2014, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 70.²
Newspaper obituary:
Dennis L. Shomper, 70, of Klingerstown, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at home.
He was the husband of Carol Maurer Shomper. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 13.
Born September 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Ellen Ellinger Hentz Shomper and the late Jacob Hentz and Clayton Shomper.
Dennis graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 1961 and worked as a computer systems analyst for the Pennsylvania Department of Education for 40 years. He served on the Tri-Valley Board of Education for 24 years.
He was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready, Klingerstown.
He was a member of Valley Lodge 797 and the Klingerstown Fire Company.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, Jason and his wife Mary, Rochester, NY; a daughter, Kristin and her husband Peter Frederick, Jr., Auburn; four grandchildren, Katherine and Luke Shomper, and Giana and Braxton Frederick; a brother, Roger, Hegins; and nieces and nephews.
A private service for family and close friends will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown with Pastor Mark Rothermel officiating. Interment will follow the service at Salem Church of Rough and Ready Cemetery, Klingerstown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the , 968 Postal Road, Suite 110, Allentown, PA 18109 or to the Salem Church of Rough and Ready Organ Fund, 1128 Ridge Rd., Klingerstown, PA 17941.
Published in The News Item on Apr. 17, 2014.²
He was buried on 17 April 2017, at Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Sandra Irene Harris was born on 28 October 1949.² She was the daughter of Mark Eugene Harris and Betty I. Hollenbach.² Sandra Irene Harris died on 6 January 2023, Dalmatia, Northumberland County, PA, at age 73.²
Funeral home obituary:
Sandra I. Bohner
October 28, 1949 - January 6, 2023
DALMATIA - Sandra I. Bohner, age 73, died at home peacefully, surrounded by her loving family January 6, 2023.
She was born on October 28, 1949 the daughter of Betty Harris-Lebo and the late Mark E. Harris.
Sandy leaves behind her loving husband of 22 years, James W. Bohner; a son, Nicholas (Barbara Stoicheff) Maurer and a daughter Suzette (Todd Maurer) Spotts; 3 brothers, Steve (Sharon) Harris, Ronald (Mary) Harris and Roger (Sue) Harris; 2 sisters, Patty (late-Doug) Howard and Kelly (Richard) Nace; Mother/Father-in-law Norma (late-Marlin) Bohner Sr; 3 Brother-in-Laws; Grandchildren, T.J., Josh, Payton, Mattee, Maddy, Collin and Dawson; Great-Grandchildren, Dallas, Thomas Jr., Adrianna, Rylan, and Leighton. Multiple nieces & nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
Sandy was a long time member of the Idela Rebecca Lodge, Dornsife. A lifetime member of the Lower Mahanoy Fire Co, Dalmatia where she volunteered and held several positions since 1982. She was also a volunteer EMT with the Dalmatia Ambulance in the 80's.
She worked for the former Johnson Bailey Shoe factory, Millersburg; HighMark Blue Shield, Mechanicsburg; and retired from Walmart, Elizabethville in 2012.
Following Sandy's wishes, there will be no services.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Millersburg location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.²

     Romaine I. Stiely was born on 24 August 1933.^2,3 She was the daughter of Wellington Stiely and Verna J. Clark.¹ Romaine I. Stiely married Richard Sante Piergallini, son of Guido L. Piergallini and Philomena D. Petrucci.¹ Romaine I. Stiely died on 22 April 1987, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 53.²
Newspaper obituary:
Romaine Piergallini
Romaine Piergallini, 53, of 111 Alison Drive, Hummelstown, formerly of Hegins area, died Wednesday in Harrisburg Hospital.
She attended St. Catherine Labpure Church, Harrisburg.
Surviving are her parents, Wellington and Verna Clark Stiely, Hegins area; three daughters, Cathy Piconi, Hershey, Pattie Bender, Hummelstown, and Julie Tshudy, Wiesbaden, West Germany; four grandchildren; two brothers, Darwin Stiely, Klingerstown, and Ronald Stiely, Camp Hill.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Hershey Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Hoover Funeral Home, Hershey, is in charge of arrangements.
Pottsville Republican, April 23, 1987, Page 2.⁴
She was buried at Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA.^4,5

     Richard Sante Piergallini was born on 25 July 1934, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2 He was the son of Guido L. Piergallini and Philomena D. Petrucci.² Richard Sante Piergallini married Romaine I. Stiely, daughter of Wellington Stiely and Verna J. Clark.¹ Richard Sante Piergallini died on 4 July 1994, at age 59.³ He was buried at Hershey Cemetery, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA.³

     Darwin Leroy Stiely was born on 22 January 1938, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Wellington Stiely and Verna J. Clark.¹ Darwin Leroy Stiely died on 29 June 2020, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.³
Funeral home obituary:
Darwin L Stiely
January 22, 1938 - June 29, 2020
Darwin Leroy Stiely, 82, of Klingerstown, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at his residence.
Darwin was born in Klingerstown, on January 22, 1938, a son of the late Wellington "Bud" and Verna (Clark) Stiely.
He graduated from the Tri-Valley High School and served in the US Army from 1957-1959.
Darwin was employed at various places as a heavy equipment operator.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento and was also a member of the Erdman Sportsman Club and a former member of the VFW in Valley View and Gratz.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Patricia (Wiest) Stiely, they were married March 5, 1960; two sons Kenneth, husband of Yvonne Stiely, of Hegins; Alan Stiely, of Sacramento; a daughter, Trisha, wife of Philip Mader, of Dauphin; 3 grandchildren, Derck Stiely and his wife Kayla, Timothy Stiely and his wife Angela, and Kayla Stiely; 8 great grandchildren Jonathan, Nicholas, Elliot and Savanah, and Kendra, Carsyn, Camdyn, and Kinsley; as well as nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson Tyler Stiely, a daughter-in-law Darlene Stiely a sister Romaine Piergallini and a brother Ronald C. Stiely.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Paul's UCC Cemetery, Sacramento, with Rev. Ray Holland officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 2300 East Main St., Sacramento, PA 17968.
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown has charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.³
He was buried at Union Cemetery, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

     Ronald Clair Stiely was born on 15 March 1942, Klingerstown, Upper Mahantango Township, Schuylkill County, PA.³ He was the son of Wellington Stiely and Verna J. Clark.¹ Ronald Clair Stiely died on 18 January 1997, Automibile accident, Route 209, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 54.^2,3,5,4
Online obituary:
Ronald C. Stiely, 54, of 640-3 Geneva Drive, Mechanicsburg, formerly of RR1 Hegins and Camp Hill, died Saturday [January 23, 1997] afternoon as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident on Route 901 near
Tower City.
Born in RR1 Klingerstown, March 15, 1942, he was a son of Verna J. Clark Stiely, RR1 Hegins, and Wellington L. "Bud" Stiely, who died Dec. 15, 1994. He was a 1960 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.
He was an employee of the Quaker Oats Co., Camp Hill, for 28 years.
He was of the Protestant faith and was a member of Valley View Gun Club; Valley View and Mechanicsburg VFW posts; American Legion Home Association, Mechanicsburg; and Moose Lodge, Carlisle.
A sister, Romaine Piergallini, died April 22, 1987.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a son, Steve, Halifax; a daughter, Robin Diaz, Mechanicsburg; a brother, Darwin L., RR1 Klingerstown; a granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, RR1 Klingerstown. The Rev. Mark Rothermel will officiate. Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, RR1 Klingerstown. There will be no viewing.⁶
He was buried on 22 January 1997, at Salem Church Cemetery, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,2

     Jack Lamar Clark was born on 6 September 1934, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Fred Jay Clark and Lucy Alvena Klinger.¹ Jack Lamar Clark died on 19 May 2004, at home, Glendale, CA, at age 69.^2,3 He was buried at Whittier Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA.²