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     Stella May Wiest was born in 1894, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3 She married Fred Alfred Paul, son of Daniel S. Paul and Amelia Jane Schwalm, circa February 1914.^1,4 Stella May Wiest died on 21 March 1973, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵ She was buried on 24 March 1973, at Simeon United Lutheran Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2
Newspaper obituary:
MRS. STELLA M. PAUL
Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Stella M. Paul, 78, of 212 N. Pine St., Tremont in Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz, with the Rev. Robert Logan officiating. Interment was in Gratz Union Cemetery with Reed Funeral Home of Pillow in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Paul died early Wednesday, March 21, in Pottsville Hospital where she had been admitted February 21 suffering with a fractured hip following a fall at her home.
A native of Gratz and a member of Simeon United Lutheran Church, Gratz, she moved to Tremont in 1956 where she resided with her brother-in-law, Frederick Klinger.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Viola Buffington and Anna Lou, wife of John Miller, both of Gratz; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The Press Herald (Pine Grove, PA), 29 Mar 1973, Thu, Page 1.³

     John Robert Buffington was born on 26 April 1907, Pennsylvania.^2,1 He was the son of Milton O. Buffington and Maude E. Klinger. John Robert Buffington married Viola Mae Paul, daughter of Fred Alfred Paul and Stella May Wiest, on 26 March 1934, Dauphin County, PA.^1,3 John Robert Buffington died on 26 September 1959, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, at age 52.¹

     Janice Mae Buffington was born on 5 May 1938, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.² She was the daughter of John Robert Buffington and Viola Mae Paul.¹ Janice Mae Buffington died on 28 April 1989, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 50.²
Newspaper obituary:
Janice M. Buffington
GRATZ -- Janice Mae Buffington, 50, Gratz, died Friday at Polyclinic Hospital.
She was born in Gratz May 5, 1938, the daughter of Viola Buffington of Gratz and the late Robert Buffington.
She was a member of Simeon's Lutheran Church, Gratz.
She served as a dispatcher for the Gratz Area Ambulance Association.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Simeon's Lutheran Church, Gratz, by the Rev. Barry Ridge. Burial will be in Gratz Union Cemetery.
Visitors may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the church.
Funeral arrangements were made by the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, PA), 29 Apr 1989, Sat, Page 6.²
She was buried on 1 May 1989, at Simeon United Lutheran Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3

     John Harry Abraham Miller was born on 19 December 1920, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA.¹ He married Anna Lou Paul, daughter of Fred Alfred Paul and Stella May Wiest, on 16 April 1949, Salem Reformed Church, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3,4,5 John Harry Abraham Miller married Anna Lou Paul, daughter of Fred Alfred Paul and Stella May Wiest, on 16 May 1949, Salem Reformed Church, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.³ Some sources suggest that John Harry Abraham Miller and Anna Lou Paul were married on 27 November 1946 Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA.¹ John Harry Abraham Miller died on 16 March 1990, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA, at age 69.¹
Newspaper obituary:
John H. Miller, 69
GRATZ - John H. Miller, 69, Market Street, died Friday, March 16, 1990, at home.
He was born Dec. 19, 1920, in Pillow, the son of the late Harry and Jennie (Wiser) Miller.
He was a member of the Simeons Lutheran Church, Gratz; the Gratz Fire Company; Pillow Fire Company; Lykens Township VFW Post 2385; Steever R. Day American Legion Post 326, Millersburg; and Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen Association.
He retired as a cook at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lebanon.
In addition to his wife, Anna Lou (Paul) Miller, he is survived by two daughters, Bonita Ramer of Milton and Cathie Wilkinson of Elizabethville; one sister, Lula Koppenhaver of Sunbury; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p m. Tuesday at Simeons Lutheran, Church by the Rev. Barry Ridge. Burial will be in Gratz Union Cemetery.
Visitors may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the church.
Funeral arrangements were made by the James A. Reed Funeral Home in Pillow.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 18 Mar 1990, Sun, Page 7.⁶
He was buried on 20 March 1990, at Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz, Dauphin County, PA.^1,6

     Helen Mae Behney was born on 27 January 1902, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ She was the daughter of Lewis Behney and Rebecca Heberling.^2,3 Helen Mae Behney married John Irvin Paul, son of Daniel S. Paul and Amelia Jane Schwalm.¹ Helen Mae Behney died on 12 February 1965, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 63.^5,2,3
Newspaper obituary:
Mrs. John Paul Rites
The funeral of Mrs. Helen Paul, of Orwin, wife of John Paul, who died Friday in Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, will be held Monday morning from Stewart Dreisigacker Funeral Home, Tower City.
The Rev. Clarence D. Reeser, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton, will officiate at services. Entombment will be in Greenwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Tower City.
Mrs. Paul was born at Orwin, a daughter of the late Lewis and Rebecca Heberling Behney.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton.
Surviving are, her husband; three daughters: Mrs. Millie Ulsh, Mrs. Gladys Koppenhaver and Mrs. Mae Minnich, all of Orwin; a son, John, of Camp Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Paul, of Tower City RD., Mrs. Katie Minnich, of Tower City, stepsister, Mrs. Gertrude Gibson, of Orwin: 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Pottsville Republican, February 13, 1965, Page 14.²
She was buried at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴

     Millie F. Paul was born on 6 August 1920, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.³ She was the daughter of John Irvin Paul and Helen Mae Behney.¹ Millie F. Paul married Russell Herman Ulsh, son of Herman Ulsh and Ida Houtz, on 30 June 1939, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4,5 Millie F. Paul died on 31 July 2006, Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 85.²
Funeral home obituary:
Millie F. Ulsh, 85, formerly of Orwin, died Monday at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Orwin, Aug. 6, 1920, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Behney Paul.
Millie and her late husband were the retired owners and operators of Ulsh’s Bakery in Tower City and Dewey Beach, Del.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and a former member of the Porter Tower Lionettes. She and her husband were avid square dancers who traveled around the United States in competitions. She enjoyed traveling.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Russell, on Nov. 24, 2005.
Surviving are three sons, Roger R. and Kerry A., both of Orwin, and Jeffrey L., Muir; three daughters, Barbara L. Taylor and Carol A. Schaeffer, both of Orwin, and Sandra K. Jones, Florida; a brother, John Paul, Camp Hill; two sisters, Gladys Koppenhaver and Mae Minnich, both of Orwin; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday from the Chapel of Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City, with the Rev. Arthur Sonnenberg officiating. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Orwin.
Memorial donations may be made to her church, Wiconisco Street, Tower City. PA 17980. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.³
She was buried on 3 August 2006, at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     Gladys Irene Paul was born on 21 January 1923, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.² She was the daughter of John Irvin Paul and Helen Mae Behney.¹ Gladys Irene Paul married Thomas Amos Lincoln Koppenhaver, son of Harry Koppenhaver and Mabel A. Adams, circa January 1943.^1,3 Gladys Irene Paul died on 21 August 2011, Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 88.²
Newspaper obituary:
ORWIN - Gladys I. Koppenhaver, 88, of Orwin passed away Sunday at the Tremont Health and Rehab.
Born in Pottsville, January 21, 1923 a daughter of the late John and Ellen Behney Paul.
Gladys worked for many years at the former Bestok Garment Factory, Tower City. She retired from AMP, Inc. Tower City.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton; Williams Valley Senior Citizens and the former Tower City Senior Citizens, Orwin Fire Company Auxillary and she was also a member of the former Porter Tower City Lionettes.
In addition to her parents she was pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas, 1988 and a sister, Millie Ulsh.
Surviving are her son, Timothy L. Koppenhaver and his wife Vickie, Orwin; one sister, Mae Minnich, Oriwn; one brother, John Paul, Camp Hill; two grandchildren, Timothy and his wife, Randi Lynn Koppenhaver, and Kristy Koppenhaver; two great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Ayden Koppenhaver; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. Tower City with Rev. Charles Oldland. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Viewing will be from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorial donations in memory of her should be made to her church, Wiconsico Street, Reinerton PA 17980.
Republican and Herald, August 23, 2011, Page A9.^4,2
She was buried on 25 August 2011, at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵

     John I. Paul Jr. was born on 19 December 1931, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.² He was the son of John Irvin Paul and Helen Mae Behney.¹ John I. Paul Jr. died on 22 September 2017, VibraLife Health Care, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, at age 85.²
Newspaper obituary:
John I. Paul, 85, of Camp Hill, passed away Friday at VibraLife Health Care, Mechanicsburg.
Born in Orwin, December 19, 1931, a son John and Helen Paul.
John was a 1949 graduate of the former Porter Township High School and the Philadelphia Wireless Technical Institute.
He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration, working at the Capital City Airport and Harrisburg International Airport.
John was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Shiremanstown; Carlisle Fish & Game, Dauphin County Anglers Association and the Yellow Breeches Sportsman's Club.
John was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and boating.
He was predeceased by three sisters, Millie Ulsh, Gladys Koppenhaver and Mae Minnich.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Peggy L. Paul, three children, Susan Himes (Mike), Gardners; Sharon Niksic (Mark), Colorado and Thomas Paul (Donna), Lewisberry. Four grandchildren, Zack and Josh Paul; Shane and Kayla Niksic. Nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 27th at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Tower City with Rev. Michael Seifried. Burial with military honors will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Viewing will be from 10-11 at the chapel.
The Patriot-News, September 24, 2017, Page 22.^3,2
He was buried on 27 September 2017, at Saint Peter's Reformed Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Mae Arlene Paul was born on 18 September 1933, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.³ She was the daughter of John Irvin Paul and Helen Mae Behney.¹ Mae Arlene Paul married Walter Franklin Minnich on 16 May 1953, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,1,3 Mae Arlene Paul died on 21 May 2017, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Dauphin County, PA, at age 83.²
Newspaper obituary:
Mae A. Minnich
May 22, 2017
Mae A. Minnich, 83, of Orwin, passed away Monday at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey.
Born in Orwin, Sept. 18, 1933, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Behney Paul.
Mae was a retired seamstress from the garment industry.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton. She was also a member Orwin Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Williams Valley Senior Citizens.
Mae's entire life revolved around her family; she enjoyed going to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's school and sporting events. She will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Minnich, in 2003; two sisters, Millie Ulsh and Gladys Koppenhaver.
Surviving are her three children, Janet Miller and her husband, Fritz, Muir, Cindy Minnich, Orwin, and Randy Minnich and his wife, Sharon, Florida; a brother, John Paul, Camp Hill; two grandchildren, Jason Miller and his wife, Rhonda, and Heidi Brummett and her husband, Brian; four great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Brady and Brenna Miller and Addyson Brummett.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home Inc., Tower City with the Rev. Warren Egebo officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the chapel. Memorial donations in her memory can be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1931 Wiconisco St., Tower City, PA 17980.
Republican and Herald, May 24, 2017, Page A13.^5,3
She was buried on 26 May 2017, at Saint Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     Russell Herman Ulsh was born on 29 February 1920, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Herman Ulsh and Ida Houtz.² Russell Herman Ulsh married Millie F. Paul, daughter of John Irvin Paul and Helen Mae Behney, on 30 June 1939, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,4,5 Russell Herman Ulsh died on 24 November 2005, Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 85.^2,3
Obituary in the Pottsville Republican & Herald:
Russell H. "Barney" Ulsh, 85, of Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, died Thursday at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Born in Tower City, Feb. 29, 1920, he was a son of the late Herman and Ida Houtz Ulsh.
He was a World War II Navy veteran and was a Plank Owner on the Destroyer Thomas E. Fraser.
He owned Ulsh's Bakery in Dewey Beach, Del. and Tower City, and had worked with Ulsh's Travel.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton, Orwin Fire Company, a life member of Tower City American Legion, a former member of Porter-Tower Lions Club, a member of Distlefink Airplane Club, and was an avid square dancer who traveled around the United States to competitions. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold and Dervin; a sister, Elizabeth.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Mille F. Paul Ulsh; three sons, Roger R. and Kerry A., both of Orwin, and Jeffrey L., Muir; three daughters, Barbara L. Taylor and Carol A. Schaeffer, both of Orwin, and Sandra K. Jones, Tampa, Fla; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel of Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., 644 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, with the Rev Arthur Sonnenberg officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home between 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Condolences may be shared at www.dimonfuneralhome.com.²
He was buried on 30 November 2005, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Barbara Lee Ulsh was born on 18 January 1940, Reinerton, Schuylkill County, PA.² She was the daughter of Russell Herman Ulsh and Millie F. Paul.¹ Barbara Lee Ulsh married Phillip Leon Taylor, son of Calvin Taylor and Anna Collier, in 1950.^1,2 Barbara Lee Ulsh died on 29 April 2022, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 82.²
Funeral home obituary:
Barbara Lee Taylor
January 18, 1940 ~ April 29, 2022 (age 82)
Barbara L. Taylor, 82, of Tower City, passed away Friday afternoon, April 29, 2022 at her home with her daughters by her side.
Born in Reinerton, January 18, 1940, a daughter of the late Russell and Millie Paul Ulsh. Barb was a graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.
She was retired from the former AMP, Inc., working in both the Tower City and Williamstown plants. Following retirement Barb worked for several years at Rodichock's Farm and Walmart.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton and the Orwin Fire Company Auxiliary.
Her entire life revolved around her family. Being Nana to her four grandchildren meant the world to her, she loved her grandchildren immensely and always looked forward to Friday night spaghetti with Trevor.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip L. Taylor, 1989.
Surviving are her two daughters; Kim Laing (Kevin), Dauphin and Vickie Schreiner (Brad), Tower City, four grandchildren; Lacie Luddy (Alexander), Erie, Amber Delligatti (Nicholas), Pittsburgh, Taylor and Trevor Laing, Dauphin. Four great grandchildren; Lilah and Cameron Luddy, Hudson and Declain Delligatti. Sisters; Sandra Jones, Florida and Carol Schaeffer (Jack), Orwin. Brothers; Roger Ulsh (Joann), Kerry Ulsh (Carol) both of Orwin and Jeffrey Ulsh (Kathy), Delaware. Nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Visitation will be from 10 -11 am at the chapel.
To send condolences to the family please visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.³
She was buried on 7 May 2022, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Sandra K. Ulsh was born circa 1942.² She was the daughter of Russell Herman Ulsh and Millie F. Paul.¹ Sandra K. Ulsh died before 1 June 2024.³

     Roger R. Ulsh was born on 19 October 1943, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^3,4,5 He was the son of Russell Herman Ulsh and Millie F. Paul.¹ Roger R. Ulsh died on 1 June 2024, Tower City, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.⁵ He was buried on 6 June 2024, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.⁵
Funeral home obituary:
Roger R. Ulsh, Sr.
October 19, 1943 ~ June 1, 2024 (age 80)
Roger R. Ulsh, Sr., 80, of Tower City (Orwin), passed away early Saturday morning, June 1, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.
Roger was born, raised, and resided in Orwin his entire life. He was a 1961 graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.
After over 40 years of service as a steel worker, Roger retired at the former Bethlehem Steel.
He was a member of the St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin.
Roger always looked forward to his trips to the casino where many memories were made. He enjoyed collecting all kinds of memorabilia, including various NASCAR items. He had a talent for handywork and could always be found tinkering around the house. Above all else, family was everything to him. From the famous family card parties to doing all kinds of projects with his grandchildren, Roger was at his happiest surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Millie Paul Ulsh; two sisters, Barbara Taylor, and Sandy Jones.
Surviving are his wife, Joanne E. Welsh Ulsh, to whom he would he celebrated 60 years of marriage with on June 18; three children, Lisa Klinger and her husband Terry, Florida, Roger Ulsh Jr., and his wife Jill, and Jeremy Ulsh and his wife April, both of Tower City; one sister, Carol Schaeffer and her husband Jack, Orwin; two brothers, Kerry Ulsh and his wife, Carol, Orwin, and Jeff Ulsh and his wife Kathy, Delaware; nine grandchildren; one great grandson with another on the way; numerous nieces and nephews; his beloved Doberman dogs.
Family and friends are invited to graveside services on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM from the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, with Pastor Annette Shutt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Lingelstown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, who took excellent care of Roger the past few weeks.
The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. is honored to serve the Ulsh family. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.⁵