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     William P. Shultz was born on 2 December 1960, Trenton, NJ.^2,3 He was the son of Jessie E. Shultz and Glenda Paul.¹ William P. Shultz married Teresa A. Pinkerton, daughter of William Pinkerton Sr. and Susan Sovich.⁴ William P. Shultz died on 28 December 2007, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 47.^3,4
Newspaper obituary:
William P. Schultz
December 28, 2007
William P. Schultz, 47, of Middletown, passed away Friday at Hershey Medical Center.
Born in Trenton, N.J., Dec. 24, 1960, he was a son of Glenda and John Geist, Williamstown and the late Jesse Schultz.
He graduated from Williams Valley High School in 1979 and attended Shippensburg University.
Surviving are, in addition to his mother and step-father, his wife, Teresa Pinkerton Schultz; two sons, Zachery and Justin Schultz, both at home; and a large, loving extended family.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or services. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens, has charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald, December 31, 2007, Page A19.³
He was buried at Saint Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     John H. Geist was born on 4 March 1937, Williamstown, Dauphin County, PA.² He died on 25 May 2015, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.²

     Dennis R. Klinger was born on 7 November 1941, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Roy Marlin Klinger and Helen M. Straub.¹ Dennis R. Klinger died on 18 March 1995, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 53.² He was buried on 21 March 1995, at Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3,4
Newspaper obituary:
Deimis R. Klinger, 53, of Tower City died Saturday, March 18 at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, Nov. 7, 1941, he was a son of the late Roy and Helen Straub Klinger.
He served in the Pennsylvania National Guard.
He was a self-employed coal miner.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Tremont.
Surviving are a sister, Linda Amos, Lewisberry; a brother, Fred Klinger, Tremont.
Services were held Tuesday, March 21 from Minnig-Berger Funeral Home, Tremont. The Rev. Donald Schwartz officiated. Interment was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont.⁴
Dennis never married.²

     Margaret E. Hummel was born circa 1919, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.³ She was the daughter of William Hummel and Charity Roth.³ Margaret E. Hummel married Earl Stanford Klinger, son of Frederick Monroe Klinger and Jennie Mae Paul, on 3 August 1940, St. John's Lutheran Church, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4
Newspaper obituary:
Margaret E. Klinger
Margaret E. Klinger, 63, of 10 N. Crescent St., Tremont, died unexpectedly this morning at her home.
She was born in Pine Grove, a daughter of the late William and Charity Roth Hummel.
She was a retired sewing machine operator and was last employed by Morris Manufacturing Co., Tremont. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Tremont.
Surviving are her husband, Earl; a son, John, Pine Grove; four sisters, Anna Kramer, Ruth, wife of George Rumpf , and Jean Bligan, all of Tremont, and Pauline, wife of Charles Achenbach, Allentown; two brothers. Miles Hummel, Reinerton, and Paul Hummel, Tremont; two grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday afternoon at W.E. Minnig Funeral Home, Tremont. The Rev. Richard Mowery of St. John's Church will officiate. Interment will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 08 Feb 1982, Mon, Page 3.³
Margaret E. Hummel died on 8 February 1982, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 She was buried on 11 February 1982, at St. John's Luthera Church Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     John W. Klinger was born on 21 June 1943, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Earl Stanford Klinger and Margaret E. Hummel.¹ John W. Klinger married Lucile M. Natale, daughter of Carmine D. Natale and Alice Monti, circa 1965.^1,3,2 John W. Klinger died on 14 July 2005, at home, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 62.²
Newspaper obituary:
John W. Klinger
July 14, 2005
John W. Klinger Sr., 62, of 10 N. Crescent St., Tremont, died Thursday morning at his residence.
Born in Pottsville, June 21, 1943, he was a son of the late Earl S. and Margaret Hummel Klinger. He was a graduate of Tremont High School and Williamsport Technical Institute.
He had been employed at the former Garden State Tannery, Fleetwood.
Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Lucy Natale Klinger; a daughter, Barbara Klinger, at home; and a son, John W. Jr., San Antonio, Texas.
Services will be private. Interment will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont.
Minnig-Berger Funeral Home, Tremont, is in charge of arrangements.
Republican and Herald, July 16, 2005, Page 12.⁴
He was buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Lucile M. Natale is also referred to as Lucy in some sources. She was born on 14 March 1943, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4 She was the daughter of Carmine D. Natale and Alice Monti.² Lucile M. Natale married John W. Klinger, son of Earl Stanford Klinger and Margaret E. Hummel, circa 1965.^1,5,6 Lucile M. Natale died on 21 July 2019, Tremont Helath and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 76.⁴
Funeral home obituary:
Lucy M. Klinger
July 21, 2019
Lucy M. Klinger, 76 of Tremont, passed away on Sunday, July 21, in the Tremont Health & Rehab. Center.
Born on March 14, 1943, in Pine Grove, she was a daughter of the late Carmine and Alice Monti Natale.
Lucy worked as a Waitress. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Barbara for 53 years and very proud of her son, John's service in the Army. She cared deeply for her family and took pride in providing for others. She touched many lives and will be forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her husband, John Klinger, Sr., five sisters, Stiffanie Kutz, Carmela Graeff, Fiora Clark, Frances Schwalm, Barbara Natale, and six brothers, Frank Natale, Robert Natale, James Natale, Domenick Natale, Joseph Natale and Nicholas Natale.
Surviving are her son, John and his wife Jennifer Klinger, daughter, Barbara Klinger, all of Felda, Florida; one sister, Mary Guidas of Pine Grove and one brother, Anthony Natale of Summit Station.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with Pastor Barry Spatz officiating. There will be a visitation on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 5:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont at the convenience of the family.
You may send condolences to the family online at our website at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com.⁴
She was buried at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

     Camille Rose Hart was born on 2 September 1921.³ She married Stanley Emanuel Klinger, son of Frederick Monroe Klinger and Jennie Mae Paul.¹ Camille Rose Hart died on 29 September 1987, at age 66.³ She was buried at RR 2, Annville, Lebanon County, PA.³

     Patricia Ann Klinger was born on 26 September 1946.² She was the daughter of Stanley Emanuel Klinger and Camille Rose Hart.¹ Patricia Ann Klinger married Robert L. D'Agostino, son of John W. D'Agostino and Sarah I. Long, on 9 March 1963, Conception Church, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,1 Some sources suggest that Patricia Ann Klinger was married on 9 March 1963 Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ She and Robert L. D'Agostino were divorced in October 1974 Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ Patricia Ann Klinger married John Paul Motika Sr., son of John Motika and Mary Fabian.^5,6 Some sources record that Patricia Ann Klinger died on 15 April 1992.^2,7 She died on 12 April 1992, RD3 Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 45.⁸
Newspaper obituary:
Patricia A. Harner
Patricia A. Klinger Harner, 45, of RD3 Pine Grove, died Sunday morning at her home.
She was born in Tremont.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Tremont.
Surviving are her husband, Steven; a son, John Matika, at home; a brother, Mike Klinger, Tremont; a sister, Carol Witmer, Pine Grove. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family from H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove. The Rev. Gary Bumbarger will officiate.⁸
She was buried at Saint Peter's Cemetery, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.⁹

     Robert L. D'Agostino is also referred to as Robert Lee D'Agostino in some sources.⁴ He was born on 12 December 1945, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA.³ He was the son of John W. D'Agostino and Sarah I. Long.^2,3 Robert L. D'Agostino married Patricia Ann Klinger, daughter of Stanley Emanuel Klinger and Camille Rose Hart, on 9 March 1963, Conception Church, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1 Robert L. D'Agostino and Patricia Ann Klinger were divorced in October 1974 Schuylkill County, PA.⁵ Robert L. D'Agostino died on 30 May 2003, McAlisterville, SchuylkillJuniata County, PA, at age 57.³
Newspaper obituary:
Robert L. D'Agostino
Robert L. D'Agostino, 57, of Spruce Lane, Minersville, died Friday in McAlisterville.
Born in Pine Grove, Dec. 12, 1945, he was a son of the late John W. and Sarah I. Long D'Agostino. He was a member of the Class of 1963 at Pine Grove High School.
He had been self-employed at D'Agostino Painting, Minersville.
He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Pottsville.
Preceding him in death were two sons, John, on April 28, 1985, and Anthony R., on Oct. 22, 2001.
Surviving are his wife of 27 years, the former Janice J. Weaver; three sons, Robert L. Jr., Pine Grove, and Michael and Thomas, both of Minersville; a daughter, Christine Fritz, Schuylkill Haven; two brothers, Joseph, Williamstown, and John, Myerstown; two sisters, Bonnie F. Warner, Myerstown, and Barbara Burke, Auburn; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday from H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, with Brother Ronald Allison officiating. Graveside services will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Pottsville, with Allison officiating.
Pottsville Republican, June 2, 2003, Page 2.³
He was buried at Schuylkill Memorial Park, North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, PA.⁶

     Robert L. D'Agostino Jr. was born on 8 August 1963, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of Robert L. D'Agostino and Patricia Ann Klinger.¹ Robert was the first child of Patricia Klinger and Robert L. D'Agostino.^3,4 Robert L. D'Agostino Jr. died on 22 April 2018, Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 54.²
Newspaper obituary:
Robert L. D'Agostino Jr.
April 22, 2018
Robert L. D'Agostino Jr., 54, of North Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, passed away Sunday at home.
Born Aug. 8, 1963, in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Robert L. D'Agostino Sr.
Robert attended Minersville High School.
He was employed at Pflueger Roofing, Pottsville, and Yuengling Brewery, Pottsville.
Robert was a member of HH&L Fire Company No. 1, North End Fire Company, Pine Grove VFW Post 3432, Oak Grove Sportsmans Club and the Sons of Italy Club, Lock Haven.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, John and Anthony D'Agostino.
Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Lisa Kissinger D'Agostino; a son, Dennis D'Agostino and fiancee, Paige Kalbach; a grand-daughter, Teigan D'Agostino; two brothers, Michael D'Agostino and wife, Michelle, and Thomas D'Agostino and wife, Michelle, all of Minersville; a sister, Christine and husband, Christopher Fritz, Schuylkill Haven; a stepmother, Janice Weaver D'Agostino, Minersville; nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, with Chuck Lemaster officiating. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Oak Grove Sportsmans Club co Dennis D'Agostino, 36 Mar-stown Alley Pine Grove, PA 17963, or Team Faith, 118 N. Peters Road 177, Knoxville, TN 37122. You may send condolences to the family at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome. com.
Republican and Herald, April 24, 2018, Page A13.⁵

     John L. D'Agostino was born on 24 August 1966, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.³ He was the son of Robert L. D'Agostino and Patricia Ann Klinger.¹ John L. D'Agostino died on 28 April 1985, at age 18.^3,2
Newspaper obituary:
John S. D'Agostino
John S. D'Agostino, 18, of Minersville, was fatally injured in an automobile accident Sunday morning on Gordon Nagle Trail. He was born in Pottsville, Aug. 24, 1966, a son of Robert and Janice Weaver D'Agostino, Minersville.
He attended Minersville Area High School and was employed at Blue Mountain Fabrics as a knitter.
He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his grandparents, John and Sarah D'Agostino, Pine Grove area; four brothers, Robert Jr., Pottsville, Michael, Thomas and Anthony, all at home; a sister, Christine, at home; aunts and uncles.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday from H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove. The Rev. Glenn Schach will officiate.
Pottsville Republican, April 29, 1985, Page 2.³
John is listed as agrandson in Stanley E. Klinger's obituary.

     John P. Motika Jr. is also referred to as John Matika in some sources.⁴ He was born on 13 December 1976, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,5 He was the son of John Paul Motika Sr. and Patricia Ann Klinger.^1,3 John P. Motika Jr. died on 11 June 2004, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 27.³
Newspaper obituary:
John P. Motika Jr.
John P. Motika Jr., 27, of Pottsville, died Friday in Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, Dec. 13, 1976, he was a son of the late John P. Sr. and Patricia Klinger Motika. He was a 1996 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.
He worked for Washington Inventory Services, Schuylkill Haven.
Surviving are his wife, the former Shannon M. Lucas, whom he married Dec. 31, 1998; two daughters, Hayley Nicole and Patricia Ann, both at home; aunts and uncles; cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday at Schlitzer-Allen-Pugh Funeral Home Inc., Pottsville. The Rev. Marq Ortiz will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Republican and Herald, June 12, 2004, Page 11.³