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     John Paul was the son of John I. Paul Jr. and Peggy L. Dougherty.¹ John Paul died In childhood.¹

     Walter Franklin Minnich was born on 25 May 1928, Rock, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 He married Mae Arlene Paul, daughter of John Irvin Paul and Helen Mae Behney, on 16 May 1953, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,1,5 Walter Franklin Minnich died on 9 January 2003, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 74.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
Walter F. Minnich
Walter F. Minnich, 74, of 12 Snyder Ave., Orwin, died unexpectedly Thursday shortly after arrival at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
Born in Rock, May 25, 1928, he was a son of the late Franklin and Beulah Bredigan Minnich. He retired from Kocher Coal Co. and was a watchman for the former Porter Tunnel Coal Co.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton, and the Orwin Fire Company.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Herring; a brother, Floyd.
Surviving are his wife of 49 years, the former Mae A. Paul; two daughters, Janet L. Miller, Muir, and Cindy M. Minnich, Jonestown; a son, Randy J., Florida; two sisters, Dorothy Snyder and Beatrice Minnich, both of RD Pine Grove; two brothers, Edwin, Pine Grove, and Kenneth, Morgantown; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Chapel of Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Tower City, with the Rev. Arthur Sonnenberg officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin.
Pottsville Republican, January 11, 2003, Page 3.³
He was buried at Saint Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3

     Janet L. Minnich was born on 12 September 1955, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA.² She was the daughter of Walter Franklin Minnich and Mae Arlene Paul.¹ Janet L. Minnich died on 14 October 2024, Muir, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 69.²
Funeral home obituary:
Janet L. Miller
September 12, 1955 ~ October 14, 2024 (age 69)
Janet L. Miller, 69, of Muir passed away peacefully early Monday morning, October 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness.
Born in Pottsville on Monday, September 12, 1955, a daughter of the late Walter and Mae Paul Minnich. She was a 1973 graduate of Williams Valley High School.
Janet retired from the Naval Support Activity, Mechanicsburg, where she was employed for over 30 years.
She was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton. She also served as a Judge of Elections for Porter Township and was a volunteer with Paws for a Cause, Tower City.
Janet made her home on Church Street, a place where everyone would want to come together. She could often be found working in her yard, around the pool, or decorating for every season and holiday. Christmas was special to her and she went above and beyond for her family. Janet also loved to travel, whether it be to family beach trips, Disney World, or to Atlantic City.
Without a doubt, her family was the center of her world. She was her children's and grandchildren's biggest supporter. You could always find Janet cheering on her children and grandchildren at any school event or just life in general.
Surviving are her husband, Robert "Fritz" Miller, to whom she would have celebrated 49 years of marriage in November; her two children, Jason Miller and his wife Rhonda, and Heidi Brummett and her husband Brian, both of Muir; a sister, Cindy Minnich, Orwin; a brother Randy Minnich and his wife Sharon, Florida; her grandchildren, Kelsey Suchar and her husband Kyle, Brady and Brenna Miller, and Addyson Brummett. Janet was also eagerly anticipating the birth of her first great grandson in March.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home. Viewing will be from 10-11 at the chapel. Janet will be laid to rest in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow in the Grace United Methodist Church, Muir.
Memorial donations in her memory can be made to Muir Fire Company, 107 W Church St, Muir, PA 17957.
To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.²
She was buried on 18 October 2024, at St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.²

     Anna Leona Bendigo was born on 12 September 1922, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA.² She married Donald Oliver Paul, son of Oliver Sylvester Paul and Charlotte Emma Fietta Donton, on 7 February 1944.^1,3 Anna Leona Bendigo died on 15 June 1999, at age 76.² She was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, Middle River, Baltimore County, MD.²

     David L. Bixler was born on 5 January 1923, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.² He married Doris Louise Paul, daughter of Oliver Sylvester Paul and Charlotte Emma Fietta Donton, circa 1943.^1,3,2 David L. Bixler died on 26 January 2018, Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, at age 95.²
Newspaper obituary:
David L. Bixler, 95, of Enola, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg. He was born on January 5, 1923 in Hegins, PA to Sadie and David S. Bixler and was the widower of Doris L. Bixler, who passed on May 24, 2016. They had been married for 73 years.
David was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and awarded the Purple Heart and 3-Bronze Stars. After 43 years of service, he retired from Amtrak as a Locomotive Engineer, having previously worked for the Pennsylvania, Penn Central, and Conrail Railroads. He also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War. David was a member of Summerdale United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Martin and her husband Ronald, 2 sons; Daryl Bixler and his wife Carol, and David P. Bixler and his wife Marcia, 6-grandchildren; Sheri, Peggy, Ronald Jr., Wendy, Craig, and Dustin, 11-great-grandchildren; Micaela, Kevin, Ryan, Morgan, Drew, Hunter, Tanner, Rylee, Annabella, Abigail, and Elleanor. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beatrice.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing to be held Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Richardson Funeral Home, 29 s. Enola Dr., Enola, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Nanci L. Kenyon officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Green cemetery, Camp Hill following the service.
Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Jan. 30, 2018.⁴
He was buried on 31 January 2018, at Rolling Green Memorial Park, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA.²

     Daryl Craig Bixler was born on 13 July 1945, White Hall, PA.^2,3 He was the son of David L. Bixler and Doris Louise Paul.¹ Daryl Craig Bixler died on 4 February 2024, UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.³
Funeral home obituary:
Daryl Craig Bixler
July 13, 1947 - February 4, 2024
Daryl Craig Bixler, 76, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 13, 1947, in White Hill, Pennsylvania to David and Doris (Paul) Bixler, he was one of three children and is preceded in death by his parents and beloved son, Chad.
Daryl is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Wendy Palese (Anthony); son, Craig (Emily); sister, Patricia (Ronald) Martin; brother, David (Marcia); three grandchildren, Annabella, Abigail, and Elleanor. He is also survived by an additional wealth of family and friends who love him and will miss him immensely.
A graduate of East Pennsboro High School, he went on to attend Purdue University. Joining the United States Army, he served in Vietnam. He was later employed by Otis Elevator as a Maintenance and Repair Technician for 38 years. He was a member of International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC Local 59) and enjoyed spending time with his union friends. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 272.
In his spare time, Daryl enjoyed camping, woodworking, Nascar and repairing gaming machines. He also enjoyed spending time at his winter home in Florida with family and friends. He adored his grandchildren and loved encouraging and spending time with them. His quiet demeanor, intelligence and witty humor brought light to those around him and left a lasting impression on all who crossed his path.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for his earthly committal, with full military honors, at 11:00 A.M on Monday, February 12, 2024. The committal service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 4855 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, with Rev. David Biser officiating services.
The Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with care and arrangements for Daryl and the Bixler Family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.³