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     Larry Steven Schreffler was born on 14 April 1945, Dillsburg, York County, PA.^3,4 He was the son of Marlin Jefferson Schreffler and Alma Marie Starr.¹ Larry Steven Schreffler died on 13 January 2013, Dillsburg, York County, PA, at age 67.^3,4
Online obituary:
Larry Steven Schreffler, 67, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13 after battling Lewy Body Dementia for several years. Born in Dillsburg on April 4, 1945 to Alma Starr Schreffler and the late Marlin Jefferson Schreffler, Larry grew up in Leck Kill, Pa. and spent most of his life in Williamsport, Pa.
Larry is survived by his wife Barbara Reidinger Schreffler, son Curtis Schreffler and wife Ursula of Dillsburg, Pa. and daughter Jule Schreffler Eller and husband Ernie of Mooresville, NC. He was also blessed with six grandchildren, Austin, Leah, Shyla and Leslie Schreffler and Kyrsten and Duncan Eller.
A 27-year-veteran of Tetley Tea, Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed many years as a pitcher of slow-pitch softball. He was a kind, gentle spirit who will be missed greatly by friends and family.
Services will be held Friday, Jan. 18 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 201 South Baltimore St., Dillsburg, Pa. with the Rev. Lois K. Van Orden officiating. Visitation begins at 10 with a ceremony following. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask donations to be made to the Lewy Body Foundation, https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/LewyBodyDementia-LBD/OnlineDonation.html.⁴

     Albert Afton Leitzel was born on 31 May 1929, Valley View, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,3,2 He was the son of James Albert Leitzel and Estella Irene Paul.¹ Albert Afton Leitzel died on 23 May 1997, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Montour County, PA, at age 67.^1,3
Newspaper obituary:
Albert A. Leitzel, 67, RR1 Herndon
HERNDON -- Albert Afton Leitzel, 67, of RR1 Herndon died Friday, May 23, 1997, at Geisinger Medical Center,
Danville. He was born May 31, 1929, in Valley View, a son of the late J. Albert and Estella E. (Paul) Leitzel. He married the former Dorothy E. Spotts.
Mr. Leitzel was a 1948 graduate of Lower Mahanoy Township High School.
He was a self-employed farmer.
Mr. Leitzel was a member of Himmel's Lutheran Church, Rebuck.
He was a member of the Pillow Fire Company and a former member of the National Rifle Association, Pennsylvania Farmers Union, National Farmers Union, Mahantongo Rod & Gun Club, Union County, and Havice Hunting Camp.
Mr. Leitzel was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
In addition to his wife, surviving are two daughters, Teresa A. Dobson of Dornsife and Brenda A. Tilton of Centreville, Va; four sons, Dale E. of Northumberland, Keith A. of Pillow, Lynn A. of Sunbury and Shawn D. of RR1 Herndon; one brother, James C. of RR1 Herndon; one sister, Carol Kissinger of Loyalton; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert L., in 1994.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Market and Chestnut streets, Pillow, by the Rev. Fred Faust. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Pillow.
Visitors may call from 7 to 9 tonight and from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1019 Mumma Road, Suite 200, Wormleysburg, Pa. 17043.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 26 May 1997, Mon, Page 11.⁴
He was buried at Union Cemetery, Pillow, Northumberland County, PA.³

     Keith A. Leitzel was born on 7 September 1954, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA.² He was the son of Albert Afton Leitzel and Lucille Alice Witmer.^1,2 Keith A. Leitzel died on 5 November 2022, Pillow, Dauphin County, PA, at age 68.²
Funeral home obituary:
Keith A. Leitzel
September 7, 1954 - November 5, 2022
Keith A. Leitzel, 68, of Pillow, passed away on November 5, 2022, at his home in Pillow. He was born in Sunbury on September 7, 1954, a son of Lucille Noecker and the late Albert A. Leitzel. Keith was employed at W and W Pallet.
Keith is survived by his wife Linda Leitzel; son, Tyron (Nikki) Leitzel; brothers, Dale, Lynn, Glen and Shawn Leitzel; granddaughter, Alyssa Leitzel; grandson, Tyler (Tracey) Leitzel and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Timothy and Steven Noecker.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 6:00pm- 7:00pm. Memorial service will follow at 7:00pm at the James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow.²

     Katie P. Coleman was born on 7 January 1880, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,3 She married Robert Andrew Hauck, son of Nathan B. Hauck and Mary Stutzman, in 1898, PA.^4,2 Katie P. Coleman died on 24 November 1948, Hegins, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 68.^3,5,2
Newspaper obituary:
Mrs. Katie Hauck Dies At Age Of 68 In Hegins
Mrs. Katie Hauck, 68, of Hegins, died Wednesday afternoon at her home.
A daughter of the late John and Marie Mauris Coleman, she was a member of the Fountain Lutheran and Reformed Church. Her husband, Robert Hauck, is a prominent Hegins Valley poultryman.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hauck is survived by ten children Mrs. Irma Ludwig, Harrisburg; Arthur Hauck and Mrs. Charles Conrad, Valley View; Mrs. J. J. Rissinger, Sacramento; Lloyd Hauck, Tremont; Lyle and Vernan Hauck, Mrs. Elmer Maurer, Hegins R. D; Lee Hauck, Hegins, and Harley Hauck, Tower City; five brothers, Harry and Francis Coleman, both of Hegins; Charles and Fred Coleman, Maine; Albert Coleman, Pottsville; one sister, Mrs. John Huntzinger, Hegins; 21 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Following obsequies at the late home at 10 a. m. Monday, further rites will be conducted in the Fountain Church and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 27 Nov 1948, Sat, Page 2.⁵
She was buried on 29 November 1948, at Christ Evangelical Union Church Cemetery, Fountain, Schuylkill County, PA.^5,2

     Larona A. Wiest is also referred to as Leona in some sources.³ She was born on 27 April 1936, Klingerstiown, Schuylkill County, PA.⁴ She was the daughter of Clarence Edwin Wiest and Irene Katherine Reed.¹ Larona A. Wiest married Lamar R. Klinger, son of Ralph Raymond Klinger and Hilda S. Mattern, on 27 August 1955, Salem (Herb's) Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^1,5,6 Larona A. Wiest married H. Charles Smink, son of Henry Smink and Mary Knerr, on 29 October 1978, Pitman RD, Schuylkill County, PA.^7,1,8 Larona A. Wiest died on 26 November 2020, York Terrace, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 84.⁴
Funeral home obituary:
Larona Smink
April 27, 1936 - November 26, 2020
Larona A Smink, 84, of Pitman, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at York Terrace, Pottsville.
Larona was born in Klingerstown, on April 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Irene K (Reed) and Clarence E Wiest.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lamar Klinger, who passed away in 1974, her second husband H. Charles "Charlie" Smink who passed away in 2011, and her companion Guy Schreffler who passed away in 2019.
She attended Upper Mahantongo Schools and worked part time at Crossroads Market, Spread Eagle Farm, Koppy's Store and Snyder's Greenhouse
She was a member of the Idella Rebekah Lodge #58 of Dornsife, Woodmen of the World Lodge 433 of Pitman, and the Tri-Valley and Mahantongo Senior Citizens. She was also a member of the Pitman Trio and the Wolfe Family Band.
Larona volunteered for many years at the Friendly Nursing Home and also enjoyed helping wherever she was needed. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, playing guitar, square dancing, and looked forward to getting together with her coloring group and sewing group.
Larona is survived by two daughters, Charlene Woodring, wife of Homer Jr, of Catawissa; Bonnie Snyder, wife of James E., of Rebuck; two sons Brian Klinger, husband of Sheila, of Klingerstown; Todd, husband of Betty Klinger, of Leck Kill; 10 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren,4 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Private services will be held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church with Pastor Jonathan Jenkins officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Lutheran Church 48 Main St., Klingerstown, PA 17941 or Hepler's Church of God C/O Mark Swinehart 95 South Road, Pitman, PA 17964
The Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit www.srrfh.com.⁴

     H. Charles Smink was born on 21 September 1930, Pitman RD, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,2 He was the son of Henry Smink and Mary Knerr.³ H. Charles Smink married Larona A. Wiest, daughter of Clarence Edwin Wiest and Irene Katherine Reed, on 29 October 1978, Pitman RD, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,1,3 H. Charles Smink died on 28 August 2011, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 80.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
August 28, 2011
H. Charles "Charlie" Smink, 80, of Pitman, died Sunday at home surrounded by his family.
Born in RD Pitman, Sept. 21, 1930, he was a son of the late Henry and Mary Knerr Smink.
He was a graduate of Hegins Township High School, Class of 1949, and in his earlier years worked construction. He was a service technician for Sears retiring in 1990 and was known as a "handy man" by the local community, always taking on projects.
Charlie was a member of Hepler's Church of God and served on the church council. He also taught Sunday School and organized the grove services. He loved singing and he led the hymn sing at the Mahantongo Fire Company Community Hymn Sing for many years.
He was an active member of the Woodman of the World Lodge 433 of Pitman, was a member of both Mahantongo and Klingerstown fire companies, and was also a member of Tri-Valley and Mahantongo Seniors.
Charlie enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Left Fork Rod and Gun Club in Clinton County.
He enjoyed volunteering at the Friendly Nursing Home and was a driver for Tri-Valley Volunteer Home Care for many years.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Walter Smink; a sister, Esther McGee; and his stepfather, Carl Gerhart.
Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Larona A. Wiest Klinger Smink, whom he married on Oct. 29, 1978; four children, Charlene Woodring and her husband, Homer Jr., Catawissa, Bonita Snyder and her husband, James E., Rebuck, Brian Klinger and his wife, Sheila, Klingerstown, and Todd Klinger and his wife, Betty, Leck Kill; a brother, Donald Smink and his wife, Emma, Harrisburg; three sisters, Marcella Zombolas and her husband, Terry, Arizona, Lois Hopper and Peggy Huffman, both of Texas; a stepsister, Dorothy Balthaser; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, 1133 Ridge Road, Klingerstown, and also from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Hepler's Church of God, Pitman, with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Andrew Weaver officiating. Interment will be in Hepler's Church of God Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hepler's Church of God, c/o Mark Swinehart, 95 South Road, Pitman, PA 17964.
Published in Republican & Herald on Aug. 31, 2011.^3,4
He was buried on 1 September 2011, at Hepler's Church of God Cemetery, Pitman, Schuylkill County, PA.³

     Lamar R. Klinger was born on 8 January 1934, Dornsife R.D., Northumberland County, PA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Ralph Raymond Klinger and Hilda S. Mattern. Lamar R. Klinger married Larona A. Wiest, daughter of Clarence Edwin Wiest and Irene Katherine Reed, on 27 August 1955, Salem (Herb's) Church, Rough and Ready, Schuylkill County, PA.^4,5,6 Lamar R. Klinger died on 17 February 1974, Klingerstown R.D., Schuylkill County, PA, at age 40.^1,2,7
Newspaper obituary:
Lamar Klinger
Lamar R. Klinger, 40, of RD Klingerstown, died suddenly about 5 p.m. Sunday at his home, apparently of a heart seizure. He was a farmer.
Mr. Klinger was a son of Ralph and Hilda Mattern Klinger of RD Klingerstown. He was born at RD Dornsife Jan. 8, 1934. He was a member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church and Sunday School, Klingerstown and was an active member of the Klingerstown Fire Company.
He was married to the former Larona Wiest at RD Klingerstown on Aug. 27, 1955.
Surviving, in addition to his widow and his parents are four children, Charlene, 17; Bonita, 15; Brian, 11 and Todd, four years old, all at home; brothers, Bryant and Ernest, of RD Klingerstown; sisters, Rachael and Susie Klinger, of RD Klingerstown; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Mattern, of RD Dornsife.
Memorial services will be held Thursday morning at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, Klingerstown. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Klingerstown. Rev. Robert Johnson will officiate. The Lawrence E. Rothermel Funeral Home of RD Klingerstown is in charge.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 18 Feb 1974, Mon, Page 2.¹
He was buried on 21 February 1974, at St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Klingerstown, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,1