Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices

Services were held for Geraldine Gladys (Laver) Kiefer, 77, of Geigertown, widow of Irvin F. Kiefer, who died November 25 in St. Joseph's Medical Center, where he had been a patient. Born in Pottstown, she worked as a floor lady for the former Duvid Manufacturing of Birdsboro, retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Geigertown. Kiefer was a member of the Women's Club of Birdsboro and the Asbury Bible Class at St. Paul's Church. Surviving are a daughter, Joanne E. Kennedy of Robeson, Berks County; two sisters; two granddaughters; and three great-granddaughters. Contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 6, Geigertown, PA 19523. Burial was in St. Paul's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Geigertown. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro.

Kiefer, Lucy F.

Lucy F. Kiefer, 90, of Allentown, formerly of Center Valley, died April 30, 2003 in Phoebe Home, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Stanley H. Kiefer. Born in Chicago, Ill she was the daughter of the late Franz J. and Elizabeth (Krauklen-Crowley) Fischer. She was a bookkeeper for over 15 years at the former Willow Grove Plumbing and Heating Co., Quakertown, before retiring in 1992. Prior to that she worked a number of years at the former Coopersburg Shoe Factory, Coopersburg. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Coopersburg. She is survived by one son, John of Quakertown; three daughters, Jeannine Schaffer, Nancy Anderson, and Evelyn Brown, all of Coopersburg; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a grandson. Services were held May 5. Interment was in Quakertown Union Cemetery, Quakertown. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements: Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown, PA 18951.

Kieffer, Abraham

Kieffer -- In Reading, on the 24th inst., Abraham Kieffer, aged 75 years and 15 days.

[Source: Berks and Schuylkill Journal, September 26, 1874. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Kieffer, Dorothy E.

Private services were arranged by the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Fleetwood, for Dorothy E. Kieffer, who died Feb. 3 in her Baldy Road, Maxatawny Township residence. She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob W. Kieffer, who died in 1979. Born in Kutztown, she was a daughter of the late Ulrich J. and Elizabeth (Humbert) Miller. She was a poet and in 1976 published a book entitled "From the Kitchen Window." Surviving are three sons: David N. Kieffer, Kutztown; Stephen H. Kieffer, Charlotte, N.C.; and John W. Kieffer, Pennsburg, Montgomery County. There are also four grandchildren.

Kieffer, Marian

Marian Kieffer, 76, Chalfont, Bucks County, died July 13 in Central Montgomery Medical Center, Lansdale, Montgomery County. She was the wife of H. William Kieffer. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Blanche E. (Steckler) Davis. Kieffer was a graduate of Muhlenberg High School. She was a member of the Lansdale United Methodist Church. Kieffer was a former Girl Scout leader. She is also survived by a son, Rex W., Pokomoke, Md.; and two daughters, Althea Kieffer, Doylestown, Bucks County, and Celeste (Kieffer) Brubaker, Chemnitz, Germany. Other survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Stegman, in Virginia. There are also five grandchildren. Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon County.

Kielbasa, Richard D.

Private services were held for Dr. Richard D. Kielbasa, 51, Mitchell Avenue, Bern Township, who was killed Nov. 28 at Ontelaunee Mushroom Farm, Muhlenberg Township, where he was employed. Kielbasa was killed when he was apparently picked up by a front-end loader and deposited into a compost grinder. A death certificate has not been issued yet from the Berks County coroner's office. He was the husband of Linda S. (Stewart) Kielbasa. Born in Allison, Fayette County, he was a son of the late Steven and Mary (Burrrell) Kiebasa. He was employed for 24 years as an entomologist, quality-control supervisor and assistant general manager at the Ontelaunee Mushroom Farm. Kielbasa received a bachelor's degree in biology from California (Pa) State University in 1974 and a Ph.D. in entomology from Penn State University in 1978. Also surviving are a daughter, Amanda L. Kielbasa, at home, and a sister, Barbara (Kielbasa) Sassano, Allison, Fayette County. The Bean Funeral Home, Sinking Spring, was in charge of arrangements.

Kile, Eva M. (nee Gerhard)

Mrs. Eva M. Kile, 84, wife of George F. Kile, died Sunday night in her home, 1324 Lehigh St., Allentown. Born in Siesholtzville, Berks County, a daughter of the late John and Diana (Mangold) Gerhard, she lived in Allentown 34 years. She was a member of Huffs United Church of Christ. Surviving with her husband are two sons, John D. Rauch of Palm and Paul Gery of Allentown; a daughter, Mrs. Jennie Winzer of Allentown, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Viewing will be 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, April 6, 1965, page 17. Submitted by Jerri.]

Killian, Wife of Dr.

The wife of Dr. Killian, residing on South Oak Street, died yesterday, at Hamburg.

Killian, E. Virginia

Services will be held in the Cramp Funeral Home, Reading, for E. Virginia Killian, 87, formerly of Bern Township, who died Jan. 10 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient for two days. She was taken to the hospital from ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township. Burial was in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. She was predeceased by her husband, Woodrow E. Killian, who died July 8, 1971. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William and Laura E. (Eisenbise) Wheeler. Until retiring in 1980, she was employed as a sewing machine operator by Sweigart's Hosiery for 10 years. She was a member of St. Stephen's United Church of Christ, Reading, Surviving are a son, Jeffrey B. Killian, Bern Township; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Killian, Joyce M.

Services were held for Joyce M. Killian, 81, formerly of Fire Tower Road, Geigertown, who died June 10 in the residence of a daughter, Bonnie J. (Killian) Hammond, Greenway Terrace. She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred L. Killian in 2002. Killian and her husband were owners-operators for 35 years of Lincoln Plumbing & Heating Co., and was a former officer of the Reading Suburban Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors. She was also the owner of Joys Bath Boutique, Reading, retiring in 1985. Born in Reading, Killian was a member of Christ (Yocom) Lutheran Church, Grill. She was a graduate of Reading High School. Killian is also survived by another daughter, Sharon A. (Killian) Kendall, Mohnton. Other survivors include four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton. The Bean Funeral Homes Inc., Shillington, was in charge of the arrangements.

Killian, Lewis John

The funeral of Lewis John, a four-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Killian, of near town, who died of heart trouble, was held from his parents' residence on Monday afternoon and was largely attended. After short services at the house, the cortege proceeded to Longswamp Church where a regular funeral sermon was preached and interment made in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. Bond, of Shamrock, officiated and the Undertaker DeLong, of Longswamp had charge over the remains.

[Source: Alburtis news, Macungie Progress, Thursday, August 9, 1906, page 4. Submitted by Jerri.]

Killmer, Isaac N.

Killmer - In Marion township, Berks co., July 20th, Isaac N. Killmer, aged 74 years, 10 months and 9 days.

Kimmel, Ferne M.

Retired teacher Services were held in the Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven, for Ferne M. Kimmel, 64, Auburn, who died of natural causes Nov. 9 in Pottsville Hospital. Burial was in Zion's Red Church Cemetery, Orwigsburg. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Kimmel, who died in 2001. Born in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Elmer A. and Stella P. (Schrader) Strausser. She was a graduate of Kutztown University. Kimmel was a teacher at Shartlesville Elementary School for 30 years, and was last employed as a fith grade math and science teacher in the Schuylkill Haven School District until retiring in 2000. She was a volunteer at the Food Pantry, Orwigsburg. Surviving are two sons, Jason Kimmel and Jerome Kimmel, both of Auburn, and five grandson. Other survivors include two sister, Marian Strausser, Schuylkill Haven, and Lena (Strausser) Yoder, Auburn.

Kimmel, Geneva F. H.

Services were held in St. John's Lutheran Church, Emmaus, Lehigh County, for Geneva F. Hieter Kimmel, formerly of Topton and Emmaus, who died May 17 in the Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County. Burial was in St. Paul's Union Cemetery, Trexlertown. She was the wife of M. Edward Kimmel, and was predeceased by her first husband, Raymond G. Hieter, who died in 1967. Born in Emmaus, she was a daughter of the late Walter J. and Neda (Bobst) Yeahl. Until retiring, she was employed by General Electric, Emmaus. She and her husband previously operated a beauty shop in Topton for 30 years. She was a graduate of Emmaus High School. Also surviving are a daughter, Salley (Kimmel) Kohl, Breinigsville; a stepdaughter, Barbara Hoffman, Emmaus; and two stepsons, James Kimmel, West Chester, and William Wagner, Downington, Chester County. There are also 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Other survivors include two brothers, Cleave Yeahl, Breinigsville, and Richard Yeahl, Allentown; and two sisters, Bernetta (Yeahl) Hunsinger and Gladys (Yeahl) Ott, both of Allentown. The Frank S. Miller Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, is in charge of arrangements.

Kimmel, Irma R.

Among the local survivors of Irma R. (Dreher) Kimmel, 86, of Grantville, Dauphin County, who died June 7 in Hershey Medical Center, is a daughter, Nancy Jean (Kimmel) Reppert, Hamburg.

Kinder, Joan

Private services were held for Joan Kinder, 61, of Adams Drive, Exeter Township, who died February 2 in her residence. She was the wife of Robert H. Kinder. Born in Reading, Kinder was employed for 13 years as a title clerk by Penske Truck Leasing, last working January 24. She was also the owner of Pony Expresso Co. and Luv Buds to Go, both of Exeter Township, from 1985 until 2002. She previously worked as a secretary in the engineering department of Western Electric Corp., Muhlenberg Township, from 1959 until 1978. Kinder was a 1958 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. She is also survived by a son, Michael K. Smith, Reading, and a stepson, Erik T. Kinder, Shillington. There are also two grandsons and two step-grandchildren. Burial was in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton. The Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading, was in charge of the arrangements.

Kindt, Samuel

Kindt -- In Maidencreek, September 20th, Samuel Kindt, aged 77 years and 3 days.

King, Ella E.

Among the local survivors of Ella E. (Morris) King, 74, who died May 27 in her Fleetwood residence, is a sister, Joanne (Morris) Faust, Bernville.

King, Infant Daughter

The infant daughter of John and Margaret (Engle) King, died in their home, Reading R.D.2. Surviving are the parents, two brothers John and George, at home. The paternal grandmother Mrs. Mazie King, of Reading R.D.2; the maternal grandfather Earl Engle, Mohnton R.D. 1. And the great'grandfather Frank Wartluft, Cocalico. Burial was made in the Fleetwood Cemetery.

Kinkinger, Harry Daniel

Harry Daniel Kinkinger, aged forty four years, of Reading, died Wednesday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kinkinger on East Centre street, Nazareth, from a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered on Sunday last. The deceased was a son of the late William H. Kinkinger, of Nazareth. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kinkinger, two brothers and one sister, Robert W. And Edward Kinkinger, of Reading, and Miss Martha E. Kinkinger, of Nazareth. The deceased was a baker by occupation and moved to Reading from Nazareth twenty-one years ago. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the home of his mother with interment in Moravian cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, December 1, 1910, page 3. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kinsey, Wayne H.

On the 6th inst., Wayne H., husband of Dorothy V. (nee Laverty), 104 St. John's Church Rd., Camp Hill, age 68 years. Services from Lutz Funeral Home, 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Spies Zion Cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening, 7 to 9.

Kintzer, Darius Edwin

Kintzer - In Marion, February 15th, Darius Edwin, son of Johanna [sic] L. and Melinda Kintzer, aged 11 years, 11 months and 4 days.

Kintzer, Elmira Matilda

Kintzer - In Marion, April 4th, Elmira Matilda, infant daughter of John L. and Melinda Kintzer, aged 1 year, 4 months and 10 days.

Kintzer, Henry

Kintzer - On February 11th, Henry Kintzer, son of Adam and Anna Maria Kintzer, and husband on Harriet Burkholder, aged 52 years and 3 days.

Kintzer, Mary Mahala (nee Potteiger)

Mary Mahala Kintzer, daughter of Hiram C. and Catharine (Wenrich) Potteiger, was born June 3, 1870, in Marion township; confirmed May 31, 1884 in Christ's Church at Stouchsburg. She married Georeg B. Kintzer, which union was blessed with one daughter. She died October 22, 1906, aged 36y4m19d.

Kintzer, Sarah

Kintzer - In Marion. November 25th, Sarah Kintzer, widow of the deceased John Kintzer, aged 83 years, 2 months and 10 days.

Kirby, Solomon

Kirby - On the 17th inst., Solomon Kirby, in the 75 year of his age at Kirbyville.

Kirkhoff, David L.

David L. Kirkhoff, 54, died of natural causes Aug. 29 in his residence in Ontelaunee Township. He was the husband of Linda L. (Hatt) Kirkhoff. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Miles W. and Mildred L. (Sensenig) Kirkhoff. Kirkhoff was employed for 24 years by Lentz Milling Co., Reading, last working Aug. 19. He was also employed for 30 years by the Leesport Farmers Market & Auction. Kirkhoff was a self-employed farmer on the family farm. He was a member of Salem (Belleman's) Church, Centre Township. Kirkhoff is also survived by a son, Timothy P., at home. Other survivors include a sister, Patricia A. (Kirkhoff) Yocum, Leesport. Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville. Burial will be in Bern Cemetery, Bern Township.

Kirkhoff, Grace A.

Grace A. Kirkhoff, 81, formerly of Pottstown, died April 7 in the Frederick Mennonite Community, Montgomery County. Her husband, Paul D. Kirkhoff, died Nov. 7, 1996. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late William C. and Norman A. (Lutz) Fisher. Kirkhoff was employed as a gas-mask assembler by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Columbia, S.C., during World War II. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Obelisk, Montgomery County. Kirkhoff was a Sunday school teacher for 20 years at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pottstown. Surviving are two sons, Michael P., Reading, and Donald N., Douglassville; and two daughters, Sharon Rae (Kirkhoff) Souders, Gilbertsville, and Bonita L. Kirkhoff, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Other survivors include five grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Burial will be private in Mount Zion Cemetery, Pottstown. The Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Pottstown, is in charge of arrangements.

Kirkhoff, Robert J.

Former businessman. Services were held in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Robert J. Kirkhoff, who was pronounced dead June 26 in his Fifth Street, Bernville residence. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, and a certificate of suicide was issued. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery, Bernville. He was the husband of Dorothy L. (Hoffa) Kirkhoff. Born in Wernersville, he was a son of the late James J. and Minnie (Himmelberger) Kirkhoff. Until retiring in 1997, he was the owner and operator of Kirkhoff Furniture Store, Bernville, for 27 years. He previously worked 18 years for the Irvin J. Kirkhoff Funeral Home and Furniture Store, Bernville. Kirkhoff was a Korean War Army veteran. He was past president of the Northkill Rod and Gun Club, Penn Township. Kirkhoff served as a former manager of the Bernville Water Authority and as a board member of the Bernville Bank. He was a 32nd degree mason with Williamson Lodge 307 F&AM, Womelsdorf. Kirkhoff was a member of St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Bernville. Also surviving are a daughter, Joanne B. (Kirkhoff) Price, Robesonia; and two sons, Kevin S. Kirkhoff, Cody, Wyo., and Joel R. Kirkhoff, Telluride, Colo. There are also three grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, William Kirkhoff and James Kirkhoff, both of West Lawn; and five sisters: Kathryn (Kirkhoff) Groover, Jacksonville, Fla.; Elsie (Kirkhoff) Fister, Canfield, Ohio; Bonnie Kirkhoff and Betty (Kirkhoff) Hafer, both of Allentown; and Helen (Kirkhoff) Remlinger, Wyomissing.

Kirkoff, Richard D.

Services will be held Aug. 13, 11 a.m., in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, for Richard D. Kirkhoff, formerly of Indian Manor Drive, Leesport, who died Aug. 8 in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Wernersville, where he had resided since July 2002. Burial will be in Bern Cemetery, Bern Township. He was the husband of Erma M. (Yenser) Kirkhoff. Born in Penn Township, he was a son of the late Albert S. and Margaret (Davis) Kirkhoff. Until retiring in 1979, he was employed by Carpenter Technology Corp., Reading, for over 23 years. He was a member of Bern Lutheran Church, Bern Township, where he served as councilman. Also surviving are a son, Robert R. Kirkhoff, Hershey, and two daughters, Linda M. (Kirkhoff) Mark, Annville, Lebanon County, and Jane E. (Kirkhoff) Limpus, North Canton, Ohio. There are also five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Elwood Kirkhoff, Leesport, and a sister, Margaret (Kirkhoff) Baer, Mohrsville.

Kirn, Dorothy M.

Services and burial were private for Dorothy M. Kirn, 83, formerly of Romyn's Country Home, Exeter Township, who died July 28 in Beverly Manor, Exeter Township, where she had resided since 2001. Her husband, Louis S. Kirn Sr., died in 1999. Born in Hyde Park, she was employed for five years as a cashier and saleswoman by the Croll & Keck men's store, Reading, retiring in 1970. She was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church, Reading, where she was a former Sunday school and Bible school teacher for many years. Surviving are a son, Barry L. Oakes, Baxley, Ga., and a daughter, Janice D. (Oakes) Sands, Exeter Township. Other survivors include a sister; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. The arrangements were handled by the Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn.

Kirn, Herman F.

Following a long illness, Herman F. Kirn, aged 82 years, died this morning of complications, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He lived retired for the last 10 years at 831 Moss street. He was a native of Germany and formerly was employed at the Nolde & Horst hosiery plant. He was a member of Salem United Brethren Church. His wife passed away last March.

He leaves 11 children, as follows: Anna, wife of Charles Townsley; Mary, wife of John Adams; Augusta, wife of Jacob Folk; Georgiana, wife of Edward R. Brown; Catharine, wife of Edgar Zweizig, all of Reading; Luella, wife of Calvin Folk, Mt. Penn; Louis, Stony Creek; Herman, jr., Daniel, John and Ralph Kirn, this city. Surviving also are 51 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, two brothers, Louis and George Kirn, Reading, and three sisters, Edith, wife of Amos Lorah; Anna, widow of John Manegold, Reading, and Emma, wife of Charles Scheidt, Philadelphia.

Kirst, Elizabeth

The Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Kirst, widow of Frank Kirst, was held from her residence, 650 North Tenth Street. The remains were dressed in a black silk dress and rested in a square cornered black broadcloth covered casket, with silver extension handles, silver trimmings and plate with name and age of deceased inscribed. Rev. F. K. Huntzinger was in charge of the services, held at the house. Interment was made in Charles Evans cemetery. Undertake Seidel had charge.

Kirst, Franklin

KIRST -- In this city, on the 9th inst., FRANKLIN KIRST, aged 75 years, 6 months and 25 days. Relatives and friends of the family, also P.& R. Relief Asso., and Golden Rule Lodge, No. 42, A.O.G.F., of Stouchsburg, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from his late residence, 650 N. 11th St., on Friday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Services at the house. Interment in Charles Evans cemetery. Please omit flowers.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Wednesday, September 11, 1912, p. 14. Submitted by: Marianne.]

Kisel, Charles

Charles Kisel, one of the oldest residents of Dale, suffering for some time from infirmities, died suddenly of paralysis age 83 years 2 months and 16 days. He drew a civil war pension for the last 3 years. He is survived by a son and 2 daughters, William of Mertztown, Mrs. Joseph Andrews of Royersford, and Mrs. Firing of Philadelphia. Rev. Eli Keller of Zionsville will officate.

[Source: Kutztown Patriot, March 17, 1900. Submitted by: Submitted by Christine.]

Kissinger, Susanna

Kissinger - In this city, on the 14th inst., Susanna Kissinger, wife of the late Abraham A. Kissinger, aged 79 years, 6 months and 16 days.

Kissling, Joseph

Kissling- In Exeter Township, on the 8th, Joseph Kissling, aged 73 years, 3 months and 20 days. The relatives and friends of the deceased are respectfully invited to attend his funeral without further notice, on Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock, from his late residence in Exeter Township. Services and interment at the Schwartzwald Church.

Kissling, Ralph A.

Ralph A. Kissling, 85, a long-time Bernville business owner, died July 21 at 12:25 p.m. in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient since July 7. He was a Bernville resident.

He was the husband of Marilyn M. (Snyder) Kissling. Born in Jefferson Township, he was a son of the late Lehman W. and Florence A. (Stump) Kissling. Kissling was owner-operator of Kissling's Feed Mill and Kissling's School Bus Service, both in Bernville, until 1976. He later owned and operated Kissling's Ball Field, Bernville, since 1978. Kissling previously worked for many years as a letter carrier in Bernville for the United States Postal Service, and was a public sales clerk for various local auctioneers. He was a member of St. Thomas United Church of Christ, Bernville, where he served on the consistory for many years. Kissling was a 1938 graduate of Bernville School. He was a charter member of the Bernville Lions Club and had played clarinet in the Centerport Band. Kissling is also survived by two sons, Arthur M. and John L., both of Bernville; and five daughters: Diana R. (Kissling) Kehler and Carol J. (Kissling) Zellers, both of Bernville; Janet L. (Kissling) Bown, Canton, Bradford County; Candace A. (Kissling) Keeney, Bethel; and Amy J. (Kissling) Vuxta, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County. Other survivors include a sister, Fern (Kissling) Wenrich, Reading. There are also 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery, Bernville.

Kistler, Allen H.

Services will be Thursday for Allen H. Kistler, 87, of Houck Road, Ruscombmanor Township, who died March 16 in the Denver Nursing Home, Stevens, Lancaster County, where he had resided since December. He was the husband of Mamie L. (Christman) Kistler. Born in Kempton, he was employed for 30 years as a press operator and assembly-line worker by Parish Structural Products Division, Reading, retiring in 1978. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Kistler was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fleetwood, where he was a former councilman. He is also survived by a son, Bruce A., at home; and two daughters, Diane L. (Kistler) Whitehead, Fleetwood, and Dolores M. (Kistler) Keiser, Mount Penn. Other survivors include a brother and a sister. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Milkins Funeral Home Inc., Temple. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Kistler, Jacob M.

Jacob M. Kistler died of infirmities of old age, at Reading, aged 77 years. He was born in Lynn township, this county, and moved to Reading last April. He was well known in Lehigh County, having first been engaged in distilling business for several years and later in tanning together with farming for over forty years. He retired a number of years ago. He was a member of the New Jerusalem Lutheran Church. Eleven children survive: Dr. Willoughly Kistler of Germansville; James Kistler, Kansas City; Dr. Jacob Kistler of Stony Run; Mary, wife of David Bachman, Weidasville; Ella, wife of Dr. E. W. Seidel, Reading; Millie, wife of S. R. Rothermel, Reading; Katie, wife of James Braucher, Stony Run; Lydia, wife of A. B. Kunkel of Lenhartsville; Sarah, wife of John Fusselman, Atchison, Kan.; and Lizzie, wife of William Lauchton of New Tripoli, besides two sisters, Mrs. Charles Faust of Steinsville and Mrs. Peter Steif of Seipstown and three brothers, Michael Kistler of Stroudsburg, William Kistler of Delaware Water Gap and Daniel of Tamaqua. Deceased parents both reached 80 years.

Kistler, Mary A.

Services were held in Salem (Belleman's) Church for Mary A. Kistler, 86, formerly of Hill Drive, Tilden Township, who died June 11 in Laurel Center Genesis Elder Care, Tilden Township, where she had resided since February. Burial was in the Fairview (Belleman's) Cemetery, Centre Township. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip J. Kistler, who died Feb. 9, 1999. Born in Berne, Tilden Township, she was a daughter of the late Mahlon R. and Verna (Yeager) Leiby. Until retiring in 1979, she was employed as a press operator by the Hamburg Knitting Mill for 20 years. She was a member of Salem (Belleman's) Church, Centre Township. Surviving is a son, Philip M. Kistler, Hamburg; three granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Ray M. Leiby, Hamburg, and a sister, Jean (Leiby) Grim, Tilden Township. The Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Kistler, N. David

N. David Kistler, 73, longtime farmer, truck company founder. N. David "Dave" Kistler, 73, of 9128 King's Highway, Kempton, died Saturday at his home. Born in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Nathan D. and Hattie M. Berk Kistler. He was a 1940 graduate of Slatington High School. He was a farmer since 1940 in Lehigh, Berks, Carbon and Schuylkill counties. His family farmed over 1,000 acres. He was the largest vegetable producer for the Campbell Soup Co.'s Camden, N.J., plant from 1946 until it closed in the late 1970s. He received the Pennsylvania State Tomato Growers Championship for the Class B Machine Harvest in 1982. Since the mid-1980s, the farming operation switched to mostly grain farming. He was also the founder and president of Dave Kistler and Grandson Trucking Co. Inc., Kempton, since 1987, a transporter of municipal waste and other products. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Jerusalem "Red" Union Church, RD1 Kempton. Surviving are his wife, the former Catherine L. Bond, to whom he was married 52 years in December; a daughter, Faye D. DeLong, at home; a grandson; a great-grandson. Services will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday from Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville. The Rev. Carl Borger will officiate. Interment will be in Jerusalem "Red" Union Church Cemetery, RD1 Kempton.

Kistler, Phaon Hiram

Kistler - In Trexlertown, March 7th, Phaon Hiram, son of Elias and Catharine Kistler, aged 15 years, 6 months and 27 days.

Kistler, Samuel

Klahr, Daniel

Klahr - In Upper Tulpehocken on July 19th, Daniel Klahr, son of Philip Klahr, aged 93 years 5 months and 9 days.

Klahr, Elizabeth

Klahr - In Upper Tulpehocken, March 3d, Elizabeth Klahr, wife of Jacob Klahr, aged 66 years, 11 months and 8 days.

Klahr, Harold W.

Harold W. Klahr, 82, formerly of Temple, died Aug. 12 at 8:25 a.m. in Berks Heim Annex, where he had been a resident since Feb. 14. His wife, Nellie Marie (Dechant) Klahr, died Dec. 11, 1990. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Davilla W. and Opal R. (Herrmann) Klahr. Klahr had been employed for many years as a teacher by various area school districts, including the former Perry High School, retiring in 1984. He was a graduate of Reading High School and East Stroudsburg State Teacher's College. Klahr is survived by a stepdaughter, Janice M. (Baer) Dewald, Bern Township. There are also six stepgrandchildren, 12 stepgreat-grandchildren and one stepgreat-great-grandson. He was predeceased by a stepson, Carl E. Baer Jr., in June 1990, and a stepdaughter, Louise M. (Baer) Mauer, in October 2004. Services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., Laureldale. Burial will be in Laureldale Cemetery, Tuckerton.

Klapp, James Franklin

Klapp - In Upper Bern, December 28th, James Franklin, son of Samuel and Catharine Klapp, aged 10 years 11 months and 24 days.

Kleckner, E. Joan (nee Redcay)

E. Joan Kleckner, 74, Laureldale, died June 24 at 2:10 a.m. in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient since June 2. She was the wife of John R. Kleckner. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Grace (Beane) Redcay. Kleckner was secretary-treasurer of John R. Kleckner Roofing Co., Laureldale, since 1961. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale. Kleckner is also survived by a daughter, Susan (Kleckner) Christman, Alsace Township, and two sons, Gary S., Richmond, Va., and Jan M., Laureldale. Other survivors include a brother, Jack Redcay, Alsace Township. There are also four grandchildren. Memorial services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Lutheran Church. Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Klee, Michael B.

Among the local survivors of Michael B. Klee, Muhlenberg Township, who died of natural causes Jan. 2 in the emergency room of Reading Hospital, is his mother, Geraldine I. (Althouse) Klee, Maidencreek Township.

Klein, Augustus

Augustus Klein, native of Germany, resident of this city past 49 years, lived at 515 Park Ave., Wife Bertha Selmer is deceased. These children survive, Ralph of Detroit, Edward, Nicholas, and Augustus Kline, Mrs. Margaret Schaeffer, Helen wife of George Weidenhammer, Mrs. Agnes Young, Clara wife of Frank Lush, Florence wife of Alvin Hains all of this city. Funeral Director T. C. Auman, services on Wednesday, internment in Aulenbach Cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, February 19, 1939. Submitted by: Submitted by Tim.]

Klein, John

Klein - Near Miamisburg, Montgomery county, Ohio, February 8th, John Kline, formerly of Jefferson township, Berks county, aged 86 years, 1 month and 28 days.

Klein, Reuben

Klein -- In Lewistown, Mifflin county, Feb. 10th, Reuben Klein, (formerly of Hamburg) aged 52 years, 11 months and 20 days.

Kleinknecht, Grace I.

Grace I. Kleinknecht, 92, formerly of Lenhartsville, died Aug. 7 at 5:45 p.m. in Reading Hospital. She was taken to the hospital from the Lutheran Home at Topton, where she had resided since Feb. 2, 2001. Her husband, Christian Kleinknecht, died Dec. 9, 1968. Born in Greenwich Township, she was a daughter of the late Edgar S. and Katie P. (Leiby) Dietrich. Kleinknecht operated a produce stand at the former Hyde Villa Farmers Market, Reading, for 10 years, and was employed for 15 years by J. C. Gilardone, Virginville. She was a member of Frieden's United Church of Christ, Lenhartsville, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and choir member for many years. Kleinknecht was secretary of the Senior Citizens Group in Virginville and Kempton for 10 years. Surviving is a son, Glenn I. Dietrich, Kutztown. Other survivors include two stepsons, Robert Kleinknecht, Mohrsville, and William Kleinknecht, Wilmington, Del. Also surviving are two brothers, Henry W. Dietrich, Lenhartsville, and Elton N. Dietrich, Kutztown. There are also two grandchildren, a stepgranddaughter, a great-granddaughter and two stepgreat-grandsons. Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown. Burial will be in Frieden's Church Cemetery, Lenhartsville.

Kleinschmidt, Frederick

Frederick Kleinschmidt died suddenly from the effects of heart affection Friday at Reading. Deceased was taken suddenly ill on Thursday and his condition became gradually worse until he passed away. Mr. Kleinschmidt would have celebrated his seventy-third birthday anniversary yesterday. He had been in ill health for three years. Deceased was born on November 3, 1838, in Balfrantz, Germany, and was a son of John and Sophia (nee Klemz) Kleinschmidt, both deceased. He came to American 42 years ago, coming direct to Reading. He was a shoemaker by occupation and conducted a repair shop in the rear of his home. Deceased is survived by his widow, Amelia, and these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Caroline Mayer, Reading; Earnst, Nebraska; Molly, wife of Rev. Emil Meister, Lancaster; Mrs. George Ganster and Mrs. Jacob Baugeithel, both of Reading; William, Allentown; Mrs. Adam Mayer, Mohnton; John, Neversink, and George, of Reading. Deceased was a member of St. John's German Lutheran Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, November 6, 1911, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kleinspehn, Earl

Earl, a year old son of Mrs. and Mrs. John Kleinspehn, 1017 Greenwich, died at 6 a.m. of summer complaint.

Kleman, Jr. William and Kleman, Francis

Brothers Suffocate In Refrigerator While Playing In Reading Reading, PA.--An unused refrigerator brought death to a Reading household Sunday. Five year-old William Kleman Jr. and his brother, Francis, four, suffocated in it while playing in the basement of their home. The bodies of the boys were discovered by their mother, Mrs. Marie Kleman, who had been searching the house for four hours to prepare them for bed. When she opened the door of the refrigerator, William's body fell out. She carried him upstairs to the living room sofa. Her screams attracted a neighbor who removed Francis' body. The mother of seven children, Mrs. Kleman was treateed for shock and hysteria. Her husband, a brakeman for the Reading Railroad, was at work.

[Source: The Johnstown Tribune, Tuesday, 17 June 1952, p. 10. Submitted by: Nancy.]

Klimas, George E.

George E. Klimas, 85, of 1817 Liberty Ave., Kenhorst, fomerly of Shenandoah, died Saturday at Berks Heim, Reading. Born in Shenandoah, Nov. 1, 1914, he was a son of the late Andrew and Margaret Anskaitis Klimas. He was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a mine foreman at Bethlehem Steel Corp., Grace Mine, Morgantown, for 30 years. He was a partner at Klimas Bros. Coal Co., Schuylkill County. Surviving are his wife, the former Mildred Skistimas; son, George C., Rochester, N.Y.; daughter, Dianne J., Kenhorst; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Joint services were held Saturday for Mr. Klimas and his brother, Albert, who died Wednesday. Cremation Services for Eastern Pennsylvania, Reading, was in charge of arrangements.

Kline, Aaron O.

Aaron O. Kline, Fredericksville, Alburtis R. 1, died yesterday morning in his home. He was 74. A native of District Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Aaron and Maria (Johnson) Kline. He was a retired farmer. He was affiliated with the Lutheran wing of Huffs Church. Surviving are his second wife, the former Ella Reinert; a son, Elwood, Alburtis; daughters, Margaret, wife of Homer Grim, Mertztown; Mary, wife of Ralph Bennicoff, Fogelsville, and Erma, wife of Wayne Kocher, Topton; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter, a sister, Mrs. Tamie Minnich, Reading. Kline was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Verdilla Reinert, and a son, Richard. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Huffs Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 11, 1956, page 42. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, Agnes S. (nee Druckenmiller)

Mrs. Agnes S. Kline, 77, a former resident of Fogelsville, died yesterday at the Topton Lutheran Home, where she had been a guest two years. Her husband, Solon Kline, died in 1951. Born in Longswamp Township, Berks County, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Eck) Druckenmiller. While residing at Fogelsville, she worked as a cook at Shankweiler's Restaurant. She was a member of the Lutheran wing of Maxatawny Zion church. Surviving are a daughter, Mamie, wife of Russell Boyer, Fleetwood; a sister, Mrs. Mary Yoder, East Texas; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at 314 E. Main St., Macungie, with calling hours 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, October 12, 1964, page 8. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, Albert Levi

Kline - In Upper Tulpehocken, May 21st, Albert Levi, son of Daniel and Cassia Kline, aged 7 years, 6 months and 12 days.

Kline, Alvin Y.

Alvin Y. Kline, retired farmer of Alburtis, R. 1, near Fredericksville, died yesterday at the age of 77, leaving 105 descendants. Surviving him in addition to his wife are nine children, 48 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Kline was born in District township, Berks County, a son of the late Aaron and Maria Yonson Kline. He belonged to the Lutheran congregation of Huff�s Union Church and was a member of the Order of Independent Americans of Landisville Council. He was survived by his wife, Mamie Miller Kline, and the following children: Herbert, Bechtelsville; Florence, wife of Albert Miller, Mertztown R. 1; Leroy, Alburtis R. 1; Frederick, at home; Elizabeth, wife of John Wilt, Macungie R. 1; Helen, wife of John Miller, Mertztown R. 1; Tamie, wife of Frank Gift, Alburtis R. 1; Elsie, wife of Arthur Trumbauer, Alburtis R. 1; and Harold at home. Short funeral services for the family will be held Saturday at 1:15 p.m. at the DeLong and Trexler Funeral Home, Topton. Public services will be held at 2 p.m. at Huff�s Church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, April 27, 1955, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, C. David

C. David Kline, 74, died of natural causes June 22 at 7:13 p.m. in his residence in Muhlenberg Township, following an illness of several years. He was the husband of Grace R. (Martorana) Kline. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Clarence S. and Helen M. (Snyder) Kline. Kline was employed for 27 years as a sales consultant by Berks Packing Co., Reading, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Laureldale. Kline was a life member and past commandant of Russel M. Butterweck Detachment of the Marine Corps League. He was a past president of the Laureldale Recreation Board. Kline was a former cubmaster of the Rosedale United Church of Christ, Laureldale. He was a 1948 graduate of Muhlenberg High School, where he played football. Kline was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He is also survived by a daughter, JoAnne (Kline) Mulvey, Exeter Township; and a son, David L., Sinking Spring. Other survivors include two sisters, Ruth (Snyder) Reidel, in Florida, and Janet (Kline) Moyer, Reading; and a brother, Vernon, in New Jersey. There are also seven grandchildren. Services will be Monday at noon in Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Laureldale. John P. Feeney Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Kline, Carrie K.

Kline--On the 2nd inst., Carrie K., wife of William Irvin Kline, of 1406 N. 14th St. Services from the Gibson Funeral Home, 1501-03 N. 11th St., on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Charles Evans Cemetery. Friends may cal at the funeral home Friday evening, 7 to 9.

Kline, Charles H.

Charles H. Kline, 78, of 3838 Highpoint Drive, South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, formerly of Reading, died Friday afternoon at home. Born in Shenandoah, Sept. 19, 1920, he was a son of the late Lewis E. and Beulah H. Herring Kline. He was a graduate of Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was employed 30 years in Reading, Philadelphia and Allentown by Graybar Electric, retiring as a manager. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Allentown; served on the council of Advent Lutheran Church, West Lawn; and was a former president of the Electrical Association of Reading-Berks County. Surviving are his wife, the former Audrey Haggerty; two sons, Gregory E., Schnecksville, and T. Jeffrey, Kempton; a daughter, Lisa A. Mastroianni, Macungie; nine grandchildren. Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Entombment will be in Grandview Mausoleum, Allentown. J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home Inc., Allentown, is in charge of arrangements.

Kline, Clarence Alvin

Clarence Alvin Kline, son of Herbert and Elda, nee Drey, Kline, of Mertztown R. 2, died Saturday in St. Joseph's hospital, Reading, after an illness of pneumonia, aged 1 year, 10 months and 8 days. Besides the parents there survive these brothers and sisters, Lillian, Arlene, Pearl, Lloyd and Irvin. The paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather also survive. The funeral will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home of the parents, Mertztown R. 2. All services will be held at the house and burial will be made in Huffs Church Union cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, January 22, 1933, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, Earl H.

Funeral services were held for Earl H. Kline, 87, widower of Isabelle (Goodman) Kline, of Green Hill Road in Douglass (Montg.), who died May 7 in ManorCare Health Services in Pottstown. He was born in Mainland and was a graduate of Schwenksville High School in 1933. For 20 years, Kline was a knitter for Green Lane Hosiery, retiring in 1978. Kline was also a self-employed farmer and sold goods door-to-door. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sassamansville and was a member of the Sassamansville Fire Co. Kline is survived by two sons, Jay E. Kline of Birdsboro and Harvey P. Kline of Bechtelsville; one daughter, Jean A. Shaner of York; one stepson, Richard Walter Chandler of Inverness, Fla; one stepdaughter, Deborah (Chandler) Thomas of Westport, Conn. Also, two sisters, Estella Goodman of the Frederick Mennonite Home and Edna Beltz of Schwenksville; four grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. Contributions may be made to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 370, Sassamansville, PA 19472. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Hanover. The Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown, handled the arrangements.

Kline, Elizabeth

Kline -- In this city, on Oct. 7th, Elizabeth Kline, widow of John H. Kline, aged 56 years. The relatives and friends, also Deborah Franklin Home Communion, No. 6, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from her late residence, 470 South Third street, on Monday afternoon, at 1-1/2 o'clock. Services at the house; interment at Charles Evans cemetery.

[Source: Reading Eagle, Sunday, October 10, 1880, p. 4. Submitted by: Marianne.]

Kline, Eva L.

Services were held for Eva L. Kline, 90, formerly of Summit Avenue, Cumru Township, who died February 20 in Berkshire Center, Exeter Township, where she had been a resident since 2001. Her husband, Bertram A. Kline, died in 1968. Born in Reading, Kline was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Mount Penn. She was a past matron with the Order of the Eastern Star Alethea Chapter 461. Kline is survived by a daughter, Nancy E. (Kline) DeAcosta, Exeter Township. Other survivors include two sisters; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Kline was predeceased by a son, Barry H. Kline. The Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn, handled the arrangements. Burial was in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Reiffton.

Kline, Eva M.

Bernville - Mrs. Eva M. Kline, 77, died last night in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Betty Werner, 33 S. Hull St., Sinking .Spring. Born in North Heidelberg Township, a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Louisa (Sunday) Lutz, she was a member Of the Christ (Little T'ulpehocken) United Church of Christ, Bernville R.D. 2. Her husband, Amos Kline, died 'in 1956. Surviving are two other daughters, Mae, widow of Gurney Gruber, Centerport, and Frances, Leesport R.D. l: two sons, George, here, and Edwin Tampa, Fla.; a granddaughter; five brothers, Elmer, Norman and John, all of Sinking Spring R.D. 5; Lammas, Robesonia, and William, Mohrsville, and three sisters, Mabel, wife of Irvin Oxenreider, Robesonia R.D. 1; Ada wife of Charles Lamm, Robesonia, and Annie, widow of William, Webber, Topton. Services will be held on Friday at 1:30- p.m. in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, this place, the Rev. Richard Kehler officiating. Burial will be made in Christ (Little Tulpehocken) Cemetery Bernville R.D. 2.

Kline, Fay L.

Fay L. Kline, 76, formerly of Reading and Wildwood, Fla., died July 6 at 11:20 a.m. in her residence in Berrien Springs, Mich. Her husband, Richard J. Kline, died July 15, 2001. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Mary (Welfly) Shearer. Kline was employed as a teacher's aide until her retirement. She was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Leesburg, Fla. Surviving are two sons, Randall J., Williamsburg, Va., and Scott A., Spring, Texas; and a daughter, Cathy (Kline) Duryee, Berrien Springs. Other survivors include two brothers, Wayne and Irwin Shearer, and a sister, Jane (Shearer) Miller, all of Reading. There are also five grandchildren. The Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, Mich., is in charge of arrangements.

Kline, George C.

George C. Kline, 64, of Bernville, died Thursday morning at 10:20 in Reading Hospital, where he had been a patient one day. Born in Berks County, he was the son of the late Amos and Eva (Lutz) Kline. Kline had been employed as a custodian by Rockwell International, Wyomissing before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are three sisters: Mae I., widow of Gurney I. Gruber, Bernville; and Betty J., widow of Paul V. Werner, and Francis F. Kline, both of Sinking Spring. Also a brother, Edwin C., Round Rock, Texas, and a niece. The Kirkhoff Funeral home, Bernville, is in charge of arrangements.

Kline, Jennie Elizabeth

Jennie Elizabeth, seven-months-old daughter of Herbert F. and Elda, nee Drey, Kline, died Monday night at the home of the parents, Mertztown R. 2, from whooping cough. Besides the parents, she is survived by theses brothers and sisters: Lillian, Arlene, Lloyd and Irvin, all at home, the paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. Private funeral services will be held at the home of the parents on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment will be made in Huff's church cemetery. Rev. William F. Bond, of Shamrock, will officiate.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, January 18, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, Joan A.

Private services were held for Joan A. Kline, 51, of Grace Street, who died in the Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient. Born in Morgantown, she was a daughter of Helen M. (James) Muckel, Mohnton, and the late Luther C. Muckel. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer L. Olafsen, with whom she resided, and a son, Dennis C. Olafsen, Kenhorst. Other survivors include a brother, three sisters and a grandson. Burial was in Allegheny Union Cemetery, Alleghenyville. The Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton, handled the arrangements.

Kline, Jonas

Jonas Kline, father of William Kline, of this city, passed away yesterday at his home, in Maxatawny township, near Bowers, aged 78 years. He was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (nee Miller) Kline and was born in District township. His affiliations included membership in the New Jerusalem Lutheran church and Camp 480, P.O.S. of A., of Pleasantville. His wife Catherine (nee Youse) preceded him in death by just four months. Besides his son William, of Allentown, the following children survive: Levi, Shamrock; Charles, Bowers; James, Sinking Spring; Harvey, Lyons; Edwin, West Catasauqua; Caroline, wife of William Hartman, with whom he resided, and Ellen, wife of William Rader, Fleetwood; twenty-four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Hannah Meck. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1.30 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Sunday, April 1, 1934, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, LeRoy A.

LeRoy A. Kline, 76, of W. Railroad Street, Lyons, died Wednesday in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. He was the husband of Sallie S. (Hilbert) Kline. Kline was a fireman for Eastern Foundry, Boyertown, for 29 years before retiring in 1969. Born in District Township, he was a son of the late Alvin Y. and Mamie (Miller) Kline. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs Union Church, Alburtis R. 1. Surviving with his widow are four sons, Warren L., of Boyertown, Homer D., of New Berlinville, Gunnery Sgt. Charles M., with the Marines in Okinawa, and Lawayne A., of Bechtelsville R. 1; four daughters, Mamie, wife of Robert Guinther of Mertztown R. 1, Elsie of Fleetwood R. 2, Helen J., wife of Kenneth Greiss of Pottstown, and Joyce, wife of James Shabrach of Bechtelsville R. 1; five sisters, Bessie, wife of John Wilt of Macungie R. 1, Mrs. Tammie Gift, Mrs. Florence Miller and Elsie, wife of Arthur Trumbauer, all of Alburtis R.1, and Mrs. Helen Miller of Mertztown R. 1; two brothers, Fred and Harold, both of Alburtis R. 1; 30 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Trexler & Hook Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, March 22, 1979, page D-5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, M. Hester

A graveside service was held for M. Hester Kline, 82, of Richlandtown, previously of Perkasie, who died on Mar. 18, 2004 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. She was the wife of the late Stanley H. Kline. Born in Quakertown she was the daughter of the late J.Evan and Lillie (Sorver) Penrose. She was a seamtress for the former R.M.Taylor Co., Quakertown for over 10 years before retiring. Prior to that she worked for the former Royal Pants Factory, Perkasie for 20 years. Mrs. Kline is survived by one daughter, Margaret Wenhold of Perkasie; one brother, Theodore Penrose of Quakertown; two sisters, Jane Mease of the Pocono area and Kitty Hammel of Applebachsville. The family requests memorial remembrances in the form of contributions to Continuing The Vision, Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960. Arrangements: Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral Home, Inc., 20 N. Ambler St., Quakertown, PA 18951

Kline, Mammie (nee Miller)

Mrs. Mamie (Miller) Kline, 81, of Fredericksville, Alburtis R. 1, died Saturday morning at her home. She was the widow of Alvin Y. Kline. Born in Longswamp Township, she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Sarah (Miller) Miller. She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huffs Union Church. Surviving are four sons, Herbert of Bechtelsville; Leroy, Frederick and Harold, with whom she resided, all of Alburtis; five daughters, Florence, wife of Albert Miller; Tamie, wife of Frank Gift; and Elsie, wife of Arthur Trumbauer, all of Alburtis; Elizabeth, wife of John Wilt of Macungie, and Helen, wife of John Miller of Mertztown; 48 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in Huffs Church. Friends may call 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton.

[Source: Allentown Sunday Call-Chronicle, Sunday, February 19, 1961, page 18. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, Margaretta (nee Wagner)

Kline - In Jefferson, May 18th, Margaretta Kline, wife of William Kline, and daughter of the deceased John Jacob Wagner, aged 58 years, 11 months and 18 days.

Kline, Mary E. (nee Reppert)

Mary E. (nee Reppert) Kline, wife of Albert Kline and a charter member of St. Andrew's Reformed church, entered into her final rest at her late home, 733 South Eighth street yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Death was due to complications from which she has been ailing for the past nine years. She was in her sixty-fifth year. She was born in Longswamp township, Berks county, the daughter of the late Sam and Emma, nee Moyer, Reppert and has been a resident of Allentown for the greater part of her life. Mrs. Kline was active in all affairs of St. Andrew's Reformed church from the time of its founding, under the pastorship of Rev. R. M. Kern, until about nine years ago when failing health caused her to give up her duties. She was a member of the Missionary society, the Ladies Aid society, and the Sunday school. The following children survive to mourn her loss: Mrs. Warren D. Heinly, Mrs. Albert Beers and Mrs. G. Dewey Fenstermacher, of Allentown; Charles H. Kline, White Haven; Marcus F. Kline, Coatesville, and Lillian Kline, Atlantic City. Three children preceded her in death. Eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. The following brothers and sisters survive: William Reppert and Alvin Reppert, Allentown; Mrs. Ella Eck and George Reppert, Reading, and Mrs. Caroline Grafe, Chicago. Funeral services will be held at her late home, 733 South Eighth street on Friday afternoon at 2. 30 o'clock. Interment will be at the convenience of the family in Fairview cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Tuesday, September 8, 1931, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kline, Morris C.

Morris C. Kline, 66, of Mertztown R. 1, died Wednesday morning after being stricken in his home. Kline had been an employee of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. a number of years. He was the husband of the former Mabel R. Reichert. Born in Lyons Station, Berks County, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Ellen (Flicker) Kline. Besides his widow, he is survived by a daughter Corrine, wife of Calvin D. Grim of Allentown; a brother Jonas of Mertztown R. 1; three sisters, Viola, wife of Leroy Edinger and Mae, wife of Wayne Moll, both of Bowers, and Dorothy, wife of Norman Kunkle of Kutztown, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Earl A. Trexler Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton. Calling hours will be 7-8 p.m. Monday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, May 27, 1971, page 30. Submitted by Jerri.]

Morris H. Kline, one of the leading citizens of Earl Township, where he was a large property owner, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Earlville at 4:00 a.m. yesterday, following a heart attack. He was aged 68 years, 4 months and 3 days. Mr. Kline was in apparently good health on Wednesday and up to the time of his retirement for the night. He transacted business in this borough Wednesday and returned to his home, at no time complaining of ill health.

After the evening meal he visited the store at Earlville and chatted there with friends until 8:00 o'clock, when he returned to his home and retired. Early yesterday morning he was seized with severe pains about the chest and heart. He summoned his wife and the two came down stairs. Mrs. Kline proceeded to give first aid treatment to her husband. After this was finished he returned to the second floor, she following shortly afterwards.

On reaching the room, Mrs. Kline found the lifeless body of her husband lying across the bed, he apparently having suffered another attack on reaching the room and fell dead on the bed. Dr. C. D. Dotterer was summoned.

Mr. Kline was born in Earl Township July 19, 1855, and was a son of the late Cyrus H. and Phoebe (Hoffman) Kline. He obtained a limited education in the township schools of Amity and Earl Townships. Deceased had learned the wheelwright trade from his father when quite young and this he followed until his father died. In 1875 he entered in business for himself at the old Spring Forge, in Earl Township, where he lived up to the time of his death. He made many new wagons in his time, building the body of the wagon right out of the logs. His wagons gave good service, and many of them are still in use in the lower end of the county. He had rented the Spring Forge from Matthias Mengel up to 1883, after which time he purchased it. In 1884 he suffered a heavy loss by fire, but undismayed, he started out again, and by thrift and honesty built up a larger and more extensive business.

He erected a new building, equipped with a planer and all kinds of modern machinery. He owned and operated Kline's saw mill at Earlville, and sawed more lumber than anyone else in that section. On his property there were 54 acres, mostly of wood and waste land. From about 1810 this was the Schenkel Bertolet property, and after his day became the property of the Mengels. Spring Forge was operated by Schenkel Bertolet first, then by Jacob Snell and Marks Darrah. The forge was operated up to 1865, and stood where Mr. Kline had his wheelwright shop.

The charcoal house was built in 1810 by the Bertolets and there Mr. Kline had his chicken house. The stone dwelling was built before 1810. The old sawmill, built in 1835 by Levi Smith, is still standing but no longer operated. The old house near the sawmill was built in 1835, and was used for making the old horse-powers and the crude threshing devices of early days. Mr. Kline owned different tracts of hill land, totaling about 130 acres. He bought the old Silas Davidheiser tract of six acres May 1, 1909, and greatly improved it. He also owned considerable real estate in this borough and Reading, and was the owner of the bungalow site known as Manatawny Park, near Earlville.

Mr. Kline was one of the most substantial men of the township and made extensive investments in firth mortgages and bank stock. In politics he was a Democrat, and for six years served as auditor of Earl Township. He was a delegate to several county conventions. Deceased was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, of Athol, and the Lutheran congregation at St. Paul's Union Church, Amityville. He was much interested in the rebuilding of the church at that place and was a member of the Building Committee. He served as deacon and elder of that church for many years.

On October 28, 1878, Mr. Kline married Mary A. Moyer, daughter of Abraham Moyer, of Hereford. He is survived by his widow, and the following children: Katie, wife of Samuel Drumheller, Earlville; Emma, wife of Henry Stapleton, Mount Penn' Howard of Earlville; Nora, wife of William L. Swavely, Reading and a brother Jacob, of Earlville.

Funeral on Tuesday, November 27, from his home at 10:00 a.m. Further services in St. Paul's union Church, Amityville. The Rev. H. B. Ritter will officiate. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Kline, Ralph

West Wyomissing, Jan 16 (Special), - Injuries received in a fall from a bicycle while on his way to school last Friday, caused the death of Ralph Kline, 2047 Reading avenue, this place, at 3 o'clock Sunday morning in the Reading Hospital. He was aged 13 years, 1 month and 17 days. The lad was a son of Amos and Eva (Lutz) Kline. Last Friday Ralph invited another youngster to ride with him to school. While Ralph sat on the seat, the other boy rested on the frame of the vehicle and pedaled. But the pedalist's foot slipped and threw the bicycle off balance. Both boys tumbled to the macadam road. Laughingly they both go to their feet, and Ralph told the other to continue to school while he returned home with the bicycle, which was damaged in the fall.

The only noticeable injury to Ralph was a small scratch on the side of his head. On arriving home he told his mother he "didn't feel so good." He went to bed and remained there in a comatose condition until Saturday night, when he was taken to the hospital in the ambulance.

At the hospital, Ralph was found to be rational in mind. Dr. C.G. Spangler, attending physician, said, with the exception that he believed the time to be "just before breakfast." Dr. Spangler said he seemed to respond well to treatment and seemed in good condition until yesterday morning, when he died as he lay asleep. Physicians were given no warning. Death was due to a fractured skull and contusions of the brain.

Besides his parents the boy is survived by two brothers and two sisters, George and Edwin, and May and Betty Kline, all at home; also the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rachel Kline, Shillington, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louise Lutz, Bernville. Funeral Director C.N. Lamm, Wernersville, has charge.

Kline, Ralph A.

In Baltimore, MD., of the 15th, Ralph A son of Warren and Bessie (nee Herflicker) Kline, aged 8 years. Relatives and friends, are invited to attend the funeral, without further notice, from the residence of his grandfather, George A Kline, Spruce St., Birdsboro, on Sunday Jan 19 Meet at the house 1:30 p.m. Services at the house only. Interment private in St. Michael�s cemetery, Birdsboro.

Kline, Robert M.

Among the local survivors of Robert Marvin Kline, who died of natural causes June 21 in his Union Township residence, is a sister, Peggy Lou (Kline) Bailey, Blandon.

Kline, Robert Marvin

Services were held for Robert Marvin Kline, 57, of Woodglen Road, Birdsboro, husband of Sheila Jean (Roth) Kline, who died June 21 at his residence. Born in Reading, he worked for Trooper Investigation Services in Gilbertsville. He previously worked as a Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall from 1968 to 1997 in Limerick. He served in the Army in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. A member of St. James Lutheran Church of Geigertown where he was treasurer of church council, was a council member and taught adult Sunday school for more than 15 years. Kline was past president of the Daniel Boone Pool League for more than 20 years. He was a member of F.O.P. Lodge 76, Montgomery County and was an OSHA Council member. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert M. Kline II of Birdsboro; one daughter, Julie L. Kline of Birdsboro. Also four brothers, C. Ronald and Jack L. Kline, both of Reading, Larry G. Kline of Malvern, and Bruce D. Kline of West Reading; and three sisters, Joan L. Linaberry of Doylestown, Peggy Lou Bailey of Blandon, and Betty C. DiLullo of Birdsboro. Donations may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 5, Geigertown, PA 19523. Burial was in St. James Cemetery, Geigertown. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home, Birdsboro.

Kline, Roy I.

Services were held in the Leibensperger Funeral Home, Hamburg, for Roy I. Kline Sr., 70, who died April 16 in his Old Route 22, Upper Tulpehocken Township residence. Burial was in St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery, Ontelaunee Township. She was predeceased by his wife, Lucille J. (Schaeffer) Kline, who died Dec. 15, 1979. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Daniel K. and Mary B. (Hinkle) Kline. Last working in November, he was employed by Kauffman Chicken Ranch, Rehrersburg. He was previously employed by the Fleetwood Tannery for 15 years, and before that, he was employed as a grind caster by Prestolite Battery, Temple for 34 years until 1983. He was a member of St. John's (Gernant's) Lutheran Church, Ontelaunee Township. Surviving are two sons, Robert R. Kline, Richmond Township, and Roy I. Kline Jr., Spring Township; and four daughters: Gloria M. (Kline) Rick, Douglass Township; Jan (Berg) Newmoyer, Temple; Renee M. (Kline) Schaner, Centerport; and Michele E. (Kline) Stoltzfus, Fairview Township, York County. There are also 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Other survivors include two brothers, William Kline, Richmond Township, and George D. Kline, Centerport.

Kline, Will J.

Will J. Kline, 75, of Upper Black Eddy, died April 25, 2003 at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville. He was the husband of Rose M. (Walker) Kline. They were married for 27 years. Born in Lewistown, he was the son of the late Homer and Ethel Deamer Kline. Mr. Kline worked as a truck driver for various companies, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Sellersville Loyal Order of the Moose. He served with the Army Air Corps during WWII. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lisa Hugo of Sumter, S.C.; one son, John Kline of Mesa, Ariz; one sister, Pauline Kline of Allentown; one brother, David Kline of Lewistown; one step-son, Steven L. McGonigal of Upper Black Eddy; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held May 2. Interment was in Frieden's Union Cemetery, Sumneytown. Arrangements: Monaghan Funeral Home Inc., 612 Main St., Red Hill, PA 18076.

Klinger, Guy G.

Guy G. Klinger, 85, formerly of Shillington, died Tuesday morning at Reading Hospital and Medical Center, West Reading, where he was a patient since Feb. 5. Born in Gratz, he was a son of the late Harry and Virgie Wolfe Klinger. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was employed for 49 years by Wilson Safety Products, Reading, retiring in 1981 as a research and development engineer. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Shillington, past master of Williamson Lodge 307, F&AM, Womelsdorf, and a life member and past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, Mohnton. His wife, the former Dorothy E. Troutman, died Feb. 6, 1999. Surviving are two sons, William G., Lititz, and Glen D., Fleetwood; two daughters, June A. Klinger, West Lawn, and Eileen R. Klinger, Hatfield; a sister, Eva Marino, Clay Township, Lancaster County; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Berks County.

Klinger, Martha P.

Services were held for Martha P. (Pennypacker) Klinger, 93, of Aldan, formerly of Elverson and Spring City, who died July 30 in Innova Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mount Laurel, N.J. She was the widow of Wayne A. Klinger. Born in East Nantmeal, she graduated from West Chester State Teachers College. She taught in the former East Coventry School District. She was a former member of Goodwill United Methodist Church in Elverson and a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Darby. Surviving are a son, Quinten W. "Quint" Klinger of Voorhees, N.J.; a daughter, Donna M. Maccubbin of Alexandria, Va.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Goodwill U.M.C., 104 Church Road, Elverson, PA 19520. Burial was in Goodwill U.M.C. Cemetery. The arrangements were handled by the Labs Funeral Home of Honey Brook.

Klisiewicz, Stephen J.

Services were held in the Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home for Stephen J. Klisiewicz, 54, of Covered Bridge Road, Windsor Township, who was pronounced dead June 2 after his car struck a utility pole on Route 143 in the Virginville area. Medical examiners indicated he suffered a heart attack prior to the crash. Burial was in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. He was the husband of Patricia A. (KIine) Klisiewicz. Born in Reading, he was a son of Adeline (Lutostanski) Klisiewicz, Reading, and the late Stephen A. Klisiewicz. For the past 25 years, he was a self-employed heating and air-conditioning contractor. Also surviving are two sons, Stephen J. Klisiewicz Jr., Millmont, and Chad Klisiewicz, Fleetwood, and a daughter, Janel (Klisiewicz) VanSant, Reading. There are also five grandchildren.

Klisiewicz, Stephen J.

Among the local survivors of Stephen J. Klisiewicz, of Windsor Township, who was pronounced dead June 2 after his car struck a utility pole on Route 143 near Virginville after suffering a heart attack while driving, is a son, Chad Klisiewicz, Fleetwood.

Klohs, Maggie

Klohs--In this city, on the 11th inst., Maggie, daughter of Wilson and Emma Klohs, aged 8 months and 2 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the residence of the parents, 1153 Buttonwood st. on Sunday morning at 5 o'clock. Services and interment at Strausstown.

Klokis, Anthony W.

Services were held for Anthony W. Klokis, 82, of Frederick, formerly of Boyertown, who died August 4 in the Frederick Mennonite Community. He was the husband of Dorothy (Renninger) Klokis. Born in Kulpmont, Northumberland County, he was a 1939 graduate of Kulpmont High School. Klokis retired in 1985 after five years with Occidental Chemical Corp. in Lower Pottsgrove. Before that, he had worked for 34 years at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., which occupied the same site prior to Occidental Chemical. He also worked part-time as a licensed barber in Stowe for 35 years. During World War II, Klokis served in the Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church in Stowe. Klokis was also a member of the George Amole American Legion Post No. 47 in Pottstown. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Eileen Stauffer of Reading and Kathleen Ballaron of Chester Springs; a son, James Klokis of Pottstown. Also a brother, eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife; his second wife; a son, a daughter and a brother. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 100 N. 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Burial was in St. Aloysius New Cemetery in Lower Pottsgrove. The arrangements were handled by the Catagnus Funeral Home, Gilbertsville.

Klopp, Andrew A.

Services, for Andrew A. Klopp, 76, of 28 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. George P. Stoudt will officiate in the Lamm and .Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville. Burial will be made in the Sinking 'Spring Cemetery. Mr. Klopp died Friday in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Wednesday. Born in Marion Township, a son of David A. and Bessie M. (Klopp) Klopp, he had been employed by the former Pratt & Cady Division of American Chain & Cable Co. as a machinist before retiring in 1962. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Sinking Spring, and a life member of the Liberty Fire Co. No. 1 of Sinking Spring. He is survived by his widow Dora B. (Holzman) Klopp; a son, Calvin, Mohnton, R.D. 2, and two granddaughters.

Klopp, Archie W.

Womelsdorf, Dec. 3 - Archie W. Klopp, 73, died yesterday in his residence at 340 W. High St., this borough. Born in North Heidelberg Township, a son of the late Isaac & Sallie (Butler) Klopp, he was a retired employee of the Textile Machine Works. Klopp was a member of the Womelsdorf and Mount Pleasant fire companies and the relief association of the latter unit. he is survived by his widow, Clara M. (Shealer) Klopp; a son, John I., of West Lawn; four daughters: Millie E. and Anna M., both at home; Maggie M., wife of William Warmkessel, California, and Catharine S., wife of John Keener, Sinking Spring, and a stepbrother, Paul Rhine, Gettysburg. Services will be held Thursday at 1:30 P.M. in the Danner Funeral Home, here, the Rev. Robert E. Reiff officiating. Burial will be in Zion's Cemetery, this place.

Klopp, Benjamin

Klopp, Betty J.

Betty J. Klopp, 70, was pronounced dead of natural causes Monday morning at 315 Lowland Road, Tilden Township. Her husband, Ray W. Klopp, died Nov. 10, 1994. Born in Tilden Township, she was a daughter of the late Joseph W. and Maude A. (Yoder) Hill. Klopp was employed for many years as a machine operator by the Burkey Knitting Mill and Wright's Knitwear, both of Hamburg, until her retirement. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Township. The Brkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Klopp, Calvin David

Calvin David Klopp, 72, formerly of Sinking Spring and Garrison, Iowa, died July 6 in his residence in Corvallis, Ore., where he had resided one year. Born in Sinking Spring, he was a son of the late Andrew and Dora B. (Holzman) Klopp. Klopp had been employed as an apprentice boilermaker by the Reading Company and was a high steel tower and bridge spray painter in Garrison. He also had been employed by the Beryllium Corp., Reading Laundries and as manager of food concessions at the Maple Grove Raceway and Park. He was a 1945 graduate of Sinking Spring High School. Klopp was a motorcyclist and performed show routines in local parades. He was a life member of the American Motorcyclist Association. Surviving are two daughters: Tracy G. (Klopp) Klein, Corvallis, and Shirley A. (Klopp) Palka, West Reading. Other survivors include four grandchildren. He was predecesed by a daughter, Kathy (Klopp) Greenawalt. Services were private in the McHenry Funeral Home, Corvallis. Interment will be in Sinking Spring Cemetery.

Klopp, Calvin T.

Dr. Calvin Trexler Klopp, 89, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Reading, died June 13 in the Washington Home. He was the husband of Ellen S. (Spangler) Klopp. Born in Atlantic City, N.J., he was a son of the late Ray C. and Sallie M. (Trexler) Klopp. Klopp began his career at Boston City Hospital and spent 30 years at the George Washington University Medical Center where he served as Warwick professor of surgery, medical director of the University Clinic and professor emeritus of surgery. He was a surgery fellow and resident at Memorial Hospital, New York City. Klopp was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Swarthmore College and was a 1938 cum laude graduate of Harvard University Medical School. Klopp is also survived by two sons, Benjamin, Georgetown, S.C., and Dr. Spangler P., lewes, Del.; and a daughter, Cynthia (Klopp) Butler, Ottawa, Canada. other survivors include eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be private. The De Vol Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of arrangements.

Klopp, Charles Henry

Charles Henry Klopp, son of Israel & Catherine (Schaeffer) Klopp, was born November 28, 1866, in Lower Heidelberg township, and died October 1, 1932, aged 64y10m3d. He married Sarah Brossman May 7, 1877, who survives with these children: Charles C., Harry W., Raymond H., Ernest L., Robert E., Lawrence F., Stanley H., Sadie (Mrs. Levi) Eckert, Jennie (Mrs. George) Yocum, Annie (Mrs. Robert) Anspach, Katie Dunkelberger, Esther (Mrs. Jacob) Putt, and Emily (Mrs. J. Norman) Taylor. He was a member of St. Daniel's.

Klopp, Curtis C.

Curtis C. Klopp, 79, of West View Terrace, Womelsdorf, formerly of West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, died May 27 at 8:10 a.m. in his residence. Death certificate information was unavailable. Born in Stouchsburg, he was a son of the late Paul W. and Macie (Groff) Klopp. Klopp had been employed for 38 years as a lathe operator by Rockwell International, Wyomissing, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Robesonia. Klopp was a graduate of Marion Township high School. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Klopp was a life member of Pinoeer Hose Company, Robesonia, and Max Schaeffer Post 6558, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Womelsdorf. He was a volunteer in maintenance for the Robesonia Rod & Gun Club. Klopp, who resided with Betty Schoener, is survived by a daughter, Nina M.K. (Klopp) Heffelfinger, Wernersville; and two sons: Carl H., Geigertown, and Dennis L., Lititz, Lancaster County. Other survivors include a brother, Mark M., Marshall, VA. There are also eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be June 5 at 10 a.m. in St. Paul's Church. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Klopp, Dan R.

Dan R. Klopp, 68, formerly of Shillington, died Dec. 21 in Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, Ill. He was the husband of Nancy (Meier) Klopp. He was a son of the late Russell and Alice (Deeds) Klopp. Klopp was president of International Metal Service Inc. of Deerfield, Ill., where he lived for three decades. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, where he was an elder, deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Also surviving are a daughter, Karena Nerl, Palm Harbor, Fla.; two sons: Jonathan, Beach Park, Ill., and Alexander, Naperville, Ill; and a sister, Nancy Beecher, West Islip, NY. There are also six grandchildren. Memorial services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church. Kelley and Spalding Funeral Home, Highland Park, are in charge of arrangements.

Klopp, Edna

Edna Klopp, 80, of 24 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, died Wednesday morning at 7:35 in Reading Hospital, where she had been a patient one day. She was the widow of Stanley H. "Betz" Klopp, who died March 7, 1980. Born in Robesonia, she was a daughter of the late G. Frank and Nellie Smith. She had been employed as an office clerk by Wernersville State Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Robesonia. Surviving are two step-daughters, Nancy, wife of Jay Miller and Marcia Smith, both of Womelsdorf; and a stepson, Stanley Klopp Jr., in South Carolina. Also several nieces and nephews. Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Klopp, Ella L.

Ella L. Klopp, 97, formerly of North Main Street, Bernville, died Aug. 21 at 10:45 P.M. in the Phoebe Berks Health Center, Wernersville, where she had resided since December 1999. Her husband, Stanley A. Klopp, died in 1985. Born in Jefferson Township, she was a daughter of the late Harry K. and Annie (Schade) Derr. Klopp was vice president of Stanley A. Klopp Inc., Bernville, a farm equipment dealership, until her retirement. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, New Schaefferstown. She was a life member of Conrad Weiser Chapter 449 order of Eastern Star, Womelsdorf. Klopp was a former president of the Bernville Flower Club. Surviving are two sisters, Carrie M. (Derr) Gill and Laura D. (Derr) Markley, both of Wyomissing. Services will be Monday at 11 A.M. in St. Paul's UCC. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Krikhoff Funeral Home, Bernville, is in charge of arrangements.

Klopp, Ernest L.

Robesonia, March 10-Ernest L. Klopp, 41, died yesterday at his home, 36 Ruth St., this place. His parents were Sarah (Brossman) Klopp, of this place, and the late Charles Klopp. Surviving are his mother and widow, Luella (Startzer); a son, Norman, of Camp Shelby, Miss., and these brothers and sisters: Charles, Wernersville; Sadie, wife of Levi Eckert, Reinholds; Jennie, wife of George Yocum, Reading; Annie, wife of Robert Anspach, Sinking Spring; Raymond, Reading; Mrs. Katie Klopp and Esther, wife of Jacob Putt, both of this place; Emily, wife of Norman Taylor, and Robert, both of Reading and Harry, Lawrence and Stanley, all of this place. Funeral, Sunday at 2 P.M. with all services at the Lamm Funeral Home, Wernersville, the Rev. E.L. Leisey officiating. Interment will be made in St. Daniel's Cemetery, this place.

Klopp, Harry W.

Robesonia, Nov. 11 (1952) - Harry W. Klopp, 59, died at his home, 104 East Penn Ave., this borough. He was a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Brossman) Klopp, was a pipe fitter for the Reading Company, and was a member of St. Daniel's Lutheran Church and the Pioneer Hose & Fire Company. Surviving are his widow, Pearl R. (Miller) Klopp; these children: Pauline, wife of Carl Dreibelbis, and Donald Klopp, of Robesonia, and Gene Klopp, at home; five grandchildren: these sisters and brothers: Sadie E., wife of Levia Eckert, Reinholds R.D.; Charles C., of Wernersville; Jennie B., widow of George Yocom, Reading; Annie E., wife of Robert Anspach, Womelsdorf; Mrs. Katie Dunkleberger, Kenhorst; Esther, wife of Jacob Putt, this borough; Raymond Klopp; Emily, wife of J. Norman Taylor; Robert and Lawrence Klopp, all of Reading, and Stanley Klopp, of this borough. Funeral services will be conducted in the Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Elmer L. Leisey and the Rev. Elmer A. Dech will officiate. Interment will be made in St. Daniel's Church Cemetery.

Klopp, Helen R.

Helen R. Klopp, 84, of 55 W. Gaul St., Wernersville, died Monday night [5 June 1995] in Berks Heim, where she had resided 12 days. Her husband, Lawrence F. Klopp, died May 23, 1971. Born in Isabel, S.D., she was a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Bickel) Reedy. She was employed for eight years as a secretary by the former United Grocers, now AWI Inc., Robesonia, and was last employed for 10 years as a clerk in the cash office at Boscov's West, Sinking Spring, until her retirement. She was a member of St. John's (Host) Church, Womelsdorf R.D.1. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara A., wife of Robert C. Penny packer, Wernersville; and a grandson. Services will be Thursday at 8 P.M. in Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc.,Wernersville. Burial will be private in Host Church Cemetery, Womelsdorf R.D.1.

Klopp, Irene S.

Irene S. Klopp, 82, of 955 Wollups Hill Road, Stevens, Lancaster County, died March 4 at 11:50 A.M. in Ephrata Community Hospital, following an illness of one month. Her husband, Paul J. Klopp, died Ot. 25, 1981. Born in Reinholds, she was a daughter of the late Stephen & Minnie (Stober) Sweigart. Klopp was last employed as a cook by the United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, Lancaster County, until retiring. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Ephrata. Surviving are a son, Richard E., Wernersville; and a daughter, Joyce E. (Klopp) Hahn, Stevens. Other survivors include two sisters: Marie (Sweigart) Miller, Newport, Tenn., and Fern (Sweigart) Strausser, Neffsville, Lancaster County. There are also two grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 10:30 A.M. in the Roseboro Funeral Home, Denver, Lancaster County. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Spring Township.

Klopp, Isabella Henrietta

Klopp - In North Heidelberg, July 29th, Isabella Henrietta Klopp, wife of William L. Klopp, aged 37 years, 10 months and 26 days.

Klopp, John

Klopp - Near Mt. Aetna, Berks co., July 22d, John Klopp, at the advanced aged of 89 years, 10 months and 22 days.

Klopp, Lammas C.

Bernville Banker's Services; Services for Lammas C. .Klopp, 86, of Bernville, a retired banker, who died Saturday night in the Reading Hospital will be held Wednesday at l:30 p.m. The Rev. Elmer A. Dech will officiate in the Kirkhoff Funeral Home, Bernville. Burial will be made in St. John's Cemetery, Host. Mr. Klopp was named cashier of the former First National Bank of Bernville on March 11, 1909, two months after he started working, for the bank. An interim president of, the bank in the'1940's, Mr. Klopp retained his position as cashier, until retiring, in 1960. A 1907 graduate of the former Keystone Normal School, he had been a teacher in Jefferson and -Caernarvon townships and in Mount Gretna, Lebanon County, for a year before joining the bank. Born in Jefferson Township, was a son of the late John H. and Florenda (Sunday) Klopp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah R. (Stupp) Klopp. Mr. Klopp was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Host; Bernville Lodge 122. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and past district IOOF deputy grand master; Camp 113, Patriotic Order Sons of America, Bernville; Bernville Fire Co., and the 50Year Club of Bankers. Surviving are two sisters, Elvy M., widow of John Troutman, and Mary A., wife of Levi A. Hoppman, both of Bernville.

Klopp, Lawrence F.

Services for Lawrence F. Klopp, who died Sunday afternoon [May 23, 1971] in his residence at 240 E. Washington St., Wernersville, will be held on Wednesday at 10 A.M. The Rev. Thomas E. Eisenman will officiate in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville. Burila will be made in St. John's (Host) Church Cemetery. Born in Heidelberg Twonship, a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Brossman) Klopp, he was employed as a welder by the Eastern Frame Division of the Dana Corp. Mr. Klopp was a member of St. John's (Host) united Church of Christ, near Womelsdorf; Lodge 62, F & AM; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Reading and Rajah Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He also was affiliated with the Reading-Berks Basketball Old-Timers, Dana Corp.Quarter Century Club and the Pioneer of Robesonia and Citizens of Wernersville hose companies. Surviving are his widow, Helen R. (Reedy) Klopp; a daughter, Barbara A., wife of Robert Pennypacker, Wernersville, and a grandson. Four brothers: Charles, Wernersville; Robert, Mohnton R.D.3; Stanley, Robesonia and Raymond, Boca Raton, Fla. Six sisters: Sadie, wife of Levi Eckert, Wernersville R.D.3; Annie, widow of Robert Anspach, Sinking Spring; Esther, widow of Jacob Putt, Robesonia, and Jennie, widow of George Yocum; Katie, widow of Charles Dunkelberger, and Emily, wife of J. Norman Taylor, all of Reading.

Klopp, Lovie R.

Lovie R. Klopp, 99, formerly of Wyomissing, died May 8 at 9 a.m. in Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, where she had been a patient since May 1. She was taken there from Evangelical Congregational Church Retirement Village, Myerstown, Lebanon County, where she resided since 1990. Her husband, William C. Klopp, died Nov. 2, 1965. Born in Upper Bern Township, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Berger) Wagner. Klopp had been employed for 11 years as a mender by William G. Leininger Knitting Co., Mohnton. She previously worked for Dr. Howard W. Leinbach. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Wyomissing. Klopp is survived by a sister, Cora (Wagner) Schwartz, a resident at Phoebe Berks Health Care Center Inc., Wernersville. Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. & Crematorium, Mohnton. Burial will be in Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton.

Klopp, Luella J.

Services for Mrs. Luella J. Klopp, 73, formerly of 36 Ruth St., Robesonia, who died Wednesday afternoon in the Lancashire Hall, Neffsville, Lancaster County, where she was a guest one year, will be held at the convenience of the family. The Rev. James B. Miller will officiate in the Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville. Burial will be made in St. Daniel's Cemetery, Robesonia. Born in Robesonia, she was a daughter of the late Jonathan and Cora M. (Boyer) Startzer. her husband, Ernest L. Klopp, died March 9, 1943. Mrs. Klopp was a member of St. Daniel's Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Pioneer Hose Co., both of Robesonia and the Robesonia Senior Citizens. Mrs. Klopp had been employed by the Gloray Knitting Mills, Robesonia, last working in 1973. Surviving are a son, Norman E., Womelsdorf; two grandchildren and a sister, Leona, wife of Carl Stoltz, Robesonia.

Klopp, Pearl R.

Mrs. Pearl R. (Miller) Klopp, 58, widow of Harry W. Klopp, died yesterday at her home, 104 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia. She was a daughter of the late Riley and Alice (Miller) Miller and was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Robesonia. Her husband died Nov. 11, 1952. Surviving are three children: Pauline, wife of Carl Dreibelbis, Robesonia; Donald of Lebanon, and Gene of Robesonia; five grandchildren and one sister, Florence, wife of Frank Hunsicker, Reading. Funeral services will be held in the Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, on Wednesday at 2 P.M. The Rev. Elmer A. Dech will officiate. Burial will be made in St. Daniel's Cemetery.

Klopp, Ralph

Ralph "Butch" Klopp, 65, of 16 Adamstown Road, Reinholds, died of natural causes Friday at 8:31 p.m. at Countryside Auton Center, Denver, Lancaster County, where he had been employed the past 25 years. He was the husband of Patricia A. (McVaugh) Klopp. Born in Vinemont, he was a son of Ralph W. Klopp, West Reading, and the late Cora B. (Sweigart) Klopp Grove. Klopp was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Denver. He is also survived by a stepfather, Cloyd B. Grove, Reinholds; two daughters: Sharon L. (Klopp) Hackman, Stevens; and Jennifer A. (Klopp) Musser, Denver; and two sons: Gerry D., Ephrata; and Jeffrey S., Adamstown. Other survivors include two sisters: Fannie S. (Klopp) Yoder and Mildred (Klopp) Lausch, both of Reinholds. There are also 14 grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Good Funeral Home & Cremation centre Inc., Reamstown, Lancaster County. Burial will be in Robeson Cemetery, Robeson Township.

Klopp, Jr., Ralph

Services for Ralph Klopp Jr., 69, of Haak Street will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Klee Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Shillington. Klopp was pronounced dead Oct 5 at 11:25 p.m. in Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown, of multiple injuries suffered after he was struck while crossing the street in the 1600 block of Perkiomen Avenue. The Lehigh Valley coroner's office ruled Klopp's death accidental. Born in Hudson County, NJ., he was a son of the late Ralph Sr. and Edith (Kline) Klopp. Klopp had been employed for many years by various mushroom plants before retiring. There are no known survivors. Burial will be in Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton.

Klopp, Rudolph Kermit

Rudolph Kermit Klopp, son of Charles H. & Sarah (Brossman) Klopp, was born April 14, 1905, in Stouchsburg. He married Edna Brossman September 11, and died March 1, 1929, aged 23y10m12d. A member of St. Daniels, he is survived by his widow, his parents, and the following sisters and brothers: Sadie (Mrs. Levi) Eckert, Jennie (Mrs. George) Yocum, Annie (Mrs. Robert) Anspach, Kate Dunkelberger, Esther (Mrs. Jacob) Putt, Emily (Mrs. J. Norman) Taylor, Charles C., Harry W., Raymond H., Ernest L., Robert E., Lawrence F., and Stanley H. Service in Trinity Church.

Klopp, Sarah A. (nee Brossman)

Mrs. Sarah A. (Brossman) Klopp, 86, widow of Charles H. Klopp, formerly of Robesonia, died early this morning in the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Paul Grill, of 100 Newport Ave., this city. She was a daughter of the late Richard & Elizabeth (Huntzinger) Brossman and was a member of St. Daniel's Lutherna Church, Robesonia. Her husband died in 1932. Surviving are six daughters, Sadie E., wife of Levi Eckert, Reinholds R.D.; Jennie B., widow of George Yocom, and Emily, wife of J. Norman Taylor, both of Reading; Annie E., wife of Robert Anspach, Womelsdorf; Katie, at home; and Esther, wife of Jacob Putt, Robesonia; six sons, Charles C., Wernersville; Harry and Stanley, both of Robesonia; Raymond, Robert and Lawrence, all of Reading; 44 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Brossman, Sinking Spring, and four sisters, Mrs. Ida George, and Alice, wife of Howard Leibensperger, both of Reading; Elizabeth, wife of Simon Hefley, and Mrs. Annie Leininger, both of Robesonia. Services Monday at 2 P.M. in the Lamm and Witman Funeral Home, Wernersville, the Rev. E.L. Leisey officiating. Burial in St. Daniel's Cemetery.

Klopp, Stanley H. "Betz"

Former Major League Pitcher: Stanley H. "Betz" Klopp, 69, of 24 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia, who once pitched for the Boston Braves, died Friday evening at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Heidelberg Township, he was a son of the late Charles and Sarah (Brossman) Klopp. He had been employed in the Parish Division of Dana Corp., retiring in 1971. Klopp was a noted pitcher in the Lebanon Valley Baseball league during the 1930s and played with the Womelsdorf "Big Five" basketball team during the same period. Later he played semi-professional baseball in Iowa and signed with the Braves then located in Boston. He won one game and lost four as a relief pitcher for the Braves in 1944, accumulating an earned run average of 4.27. Klopp was a player-coach for Robesonia in the Lebanon Valley Baseball League in 1956. He was a member of the Reading and Berks Basketball Old-Timers which is establishing a memorial fund in his name. He was also a member of the Baseball Old-Timers Association of Reading. Klopp was a member of the Pioneer Hose Company of Robesonia. Surviving are his wife, Edna (Smith) Klopp; one son, Stanley Jr., Winston-Salem, N.C.; two daughters, Nancy, wife of J.F. Miller, Womelsdorf; and Marsha Smith Reading: five sisters, Jennie, widow of George Yocum, Reading; Annie, widow of Robert Anspach, Shillington; Katie, widow of Charles Dunkleberger, Reading; Esther, widow of Jacob Putt, Robesonia; and Emily, wife of J. Norman Taylor, Reading; and eight grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 P.M. in the Hetrick Funeral Home, Womelsdorf, with the Rev. George Miller officiating. Burial will be in Heidelberg (St. Daniel's) Cemetery, Heidelberg Township.

Klotz, Samuel

Samuel Klotz, of near Topton, died on Wednesday evening after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, aged 73 years, 5 months and 17 days. He was a son of Solomon Klotz and his wife Hettie, nee Dietrich, and was born in Greenwich township, Berks county. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation at Longswamp church. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Ann, nee Fritch, and the following children: William S. and Mrs. Frank Henry, at home; Mrs. Wilson Derr, of Fogelsville; Mrs. Walter DeLong, of Topton, and Mrs. Daniel George, of Kutztown, R.D. 4. Also eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services in the Longswamp church on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 17, at 2.15 o'clock. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Wm. F. Bond will officiate. Undertaker Irwin D. DeLong, of Topton, has charge.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 14, 1928, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knabb, Elizabeth M.

Funeral services were held for Elizabeth M. Knabb, 84, of North Franklin Street, West Chester, formerly of Oley, who died January 24 in Chester County Memorial Hospital, West Chester. Her husband, Alfred S. Knabb, died in 2001. Born in Reading, she was employed as an aide at Oley Valley Elementary School, retiring in 1973. She had previously worked as a secretary for George Flatt, president of Flatt Brush Co., Reading. She was a member of Frieden's United Church of Christ, Oley. Knabb was a graduate of Reading High School. She is survived by two daughters, Ann E. (Knabb) Snyder, Lake Bluff, Ill., and Mary Jane (Knabb) Pudhorodsky, Charlottesville, Va.; and three sons: John A., Pittsburgh; Donald M., West Chester; and Robert M., Avondale, Chester County. There are also 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial was in Frieden's Cemetery, Oley Township. The Christ & Catagnus Funeral Home Inc., Oley, was in charge of the arrangements.

Knabb, Hannah

Knabb - In Oley, August 29th, Hannah Knabb, widow of the late John D. Knabb, aged 78 years, 7 months and 7 days.

Knabb, Jacob

Knabb - On the 8th of February, Jacob, only son of Nathan and Margaret Knabb, in the 38th year of his age. Also on the 8th of March, Nathan Knabb, in the 67th year of his age. Both of Oley township, Berks co.

Knabb, Nathan

Knabb - On the 8th instant, Nathan Knabb, aged 66 years, 7 months and 27 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday, March 13th, at 9 o'clock a.m., from the residence in Oley township. Interment at Spiece Church.

Knabb, Sarah

Death of a well-known lady of Oley. Mrs. Sarah Knabb, widow of Jacob Knabb, of Oley Township, died on Wednesday evening at the residence of her son-in-law Daniel Kaufman, near Friedensburg. Mrs. Knabb had lived to the advanced age of nearly seventy years, and was well known through out Oley and adjoining townships. She was highly esteemed for her many excellent qualities. She was of an exceedingly charitable disposition, and kind and liberal to the deserving poor. Her husband was thrown from a horse about thirty-six years ago in descending a steep hill while riding to Reading, and had his scull fractured, from the effects of which he died. She was a sister of Mrs. Dr. D. L. Beaver, of this city. Four daughters who survive are married to Daniel Deturck and Daniel Kaufman of Oley, Dr. Edward Hottenstein of Kutztown, and Nathan S. Kemp of Maxatawny. She was a lady of large wealth, and leaves a considerable fortune.

Knappenberger, James E.

James E. Knappenberger of 335 Bridge St., Lehighton, died last night in the Mahoning Valley Convalescent Home. He was employed as a clerk by the Bethlehem Steel Co. until his retirement about 20 years ago. Born in Mertztown, Berks County, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Penrose Knappenberger. His wife, the former Martha Sedgeman, died in 1936. Surviving are three sons, James P. and William S., both of Lehighton, and William S., of Mertztown; two brothers, Raymond of Emmaus and harry of Mertztown; three sisters, Mrs. T. A. Serfas of Philadelphia, Mrs. Donald Gery of Reading and Mrs. Solon Adam of Mertztown, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the William A. Garret Funeral Home, S. 3rd Street, Lehighton. Viewing will be 7-9 p.m. tomorrow.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Saturday, September 12, 1964, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knappenberger, Lida (nee Helbert)

Mrs. Lida (Helbert) Knappenberger, wife of Raymond Knappenberger, died yesterday in her home at 1365 Pennsylvania Ave., Emmaus. She was 67. Born in Mertztown, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary (Reinert) Helbert. She was a member of the Longswamp United Church of Christ. Surviving with her husband are a daughter, Gladys, wife of Raymond A. Kneller, of Palm Springs, Calif.; three sisters, Pearl, wife of George Rabenold, Allentown; Nettie G. Helbert, Topton, and Bird, wife of John Fritch, Mertztown; a stepbrother, Herbert Springe of Mertztown, and two grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus, with calling hours 12:30 p.m. until the time of services Saturday.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, January 13, 1966, page 44. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knappenberger, Mary E. (nee Bossert)

Mrs. Mary E., nee Bossert, Knappenberger, widow of Oliver C. Knappenberger, of 531 N. 8th St., died at 7 a.m. yesterday at her home after an illness of five months. She was a native of Hereford, Berks county, a daughter of the late Adam and Adeline, nee Huff, Bossert, and came to this city 56 years ago. She was a member of Salem Reformed church and the pastor's Bible class of that church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adeline Doherty, of the 8th St. address; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her husband and two children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Monday, 3 p.m., from the J. S. Burkholder funeral home, 1601 Hamilton St., with interment in West End cemetery.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, May 17, 1946, page 16. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knappenberger, Penrose

Penrose Knappenberger, aged sixty-nine years, died on Monday at his home at Longsdale, near Mertztown, Berks county, following a stroke of apoplexy. He was a son of the late Henry and Maria, nee Miller, Knappenberger. He was well known through Berks and Lehigh counties. There survive his wife, three sons, four daughters, one brother and two sisters.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, February 28, 1917, page 6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knauer, John D.

Services were held for John D. Knauer, 83, of Gibraltar Road, Exeter Township, who died June 18 in the Mifflin Center, Cumru Township, where he had resided for 3-1/2 years. He was the husband of Thelma D. (Bond) Knauer. His first wife, Doris (Hartung) Knauer, died in 1992. Born in Knauertown, Chester County, he was employed for 45 years as a sales engineer by Textile Machine Works, Wyomissing, retiring in the late 1970s. He was a member of Alice Focht Memorial United Methodist Church, Birdsboro. Knauer was an Army veteran of World War II. He was president of the Albright (Lebanon-Reading) District of the United Methodist Men during the 1990s. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a son,, Davis, Kutztown; two daughters, Jonna-Lynn (Knauer) Mandelbaum, Taos, N.M., and Kathy L. (Knauer) Cupp, Pottstown; and a stepdaughter, Joan (Spanier) Downs, Warrington, Va. Other survivors include a sister; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Burial was in St. Peters Reformed Church Cemetery, Warwick Township, Chester County. The arrangements were handled by the Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro.

Knauer, John D.

Among the local survivors of John D. Knauer, of Exeter Township, who died June 18 in the Mifflin Center, Cumru Township, where he had resided 3 1/2 years, is a son, Davis Knauer, Kutztown.

Knauss, Annie Maria (nee Hittle)

Mrs. Annie Maria (nee Hittle) Knauss, 68 years old, of Topton, died Saturday morning following a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. Knauss was born near old Zionsville, the daughter of Joseph J. and Maria (nee Hersh) Hittle. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran church of Macungie. She leaves behind her husband, George F. Knauss, and five sons and one daughter: Walter E., of this city; William A., Macungie; Howard A., Emaus; Milton O., Catasauqua; George I., Catasauqua; Ralph O., A.E.F., France, and Mrs. Robert Adams, at home. One brother, John J. Hittle, of this city, with thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, also survive. Funeral services will be held at her late home on Wednesday at noon with further services at Grace Lutheran Church. Burial will be made in Union cemetery at Macungie.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Monday, January 27, 1919, page 9. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knauss, E. William

Services were held for E. William "Bill" Knauss, of Quakertown and Fenwick Island, Del., who passed away peacefully at his Quakertown home on Mar. 18, 2004 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Barbara K. (Kuryllo) Knauss. Born in Quakertown he was the son of Donald T. and Ruth W. (Willauer) Knauss of Quakertown. Mr. Knauss was the fourth generation owner and CEO of Knauss Foods in Quakertown. He was a graduate of Quakertown Community High School and Delaware Valley College. In 1965 he was named to the All Bux-Mont League in football. He was a U.S. Naval Air Reserve veteran of the Vietnam War. He also was a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, a past president and former member of the Quakertown Little League Baseball. He was a member of Emmauel Episcopal Church in Quakertown. In addition to his wife and parents Mr. Knauss is survived by a son, D.Troy of Center Valley; a daughter Jill Rossi of Harleysville; a sister Susan Minarik of Quakertown; an four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 560 S. Main St., Quakertown, PA 18951 Arrangements: C.R.Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951

Knauss, Mary Etta (nee Weiler)

While partaking of dinner at the home of her son, O. J. Knauss, at this place, last Thursday, the 3d inst., Mary Etta, the aged widow of Aquila Knauss, was stricken with heart failure and died within a few minutes. She had been talking with the family, was cheerful as usual when the summons came so suddenly and caused a great shock to her many friends. She had been remarkably well preserved, performing household duties up to her death. She brought her age to 85 years, 8 months and 3 days. Deceased was a daughter of the long deceased George Weiler and his wife Salome, a born Schaeffer. She was born at Longswamp township, Berks county, and became a member of the Reformed church. She was married to Aquila Knauss, of Emaus, at a suitable age. He preceded her in death eleven years. They lived for about twenty years at Emaus where all but one of her children were born. Four children have also preceded the mother and these three daughters and four sons survive: Isabella, wife of Samuel Brunner, of Limeport; Ellen, wife of Henry J. Balliet, of Boyertown; Emma, wife of Harry Jarrett, of West Point, Neb.; George F. Knauss, of Topton; O. J. Knauss, Justice of the Peace, and O. P. Knauss, published of Progress, of Macungie, and A. W. Knauss, of Allentown. There also survive two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Haas, of Reading, and Mrs. Edwin Fegely, of Shamrock, as also 43 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. She came of a family prominent in Berks county's history and activities. Her father was a large landowner and was once county commissioner. Her brother Amos was a prothonotary and the other brother, Manoah, was for many years proprietor of leading hotels in Reading. She was a member of the Moravian church of Emaus, of which her husband's progenitors were leading members 164 years ago. One of them was a founder of the congregation. The funeral was held on Monday forenoon. Services were held in St. Matthew's Lutheran church and interment made on Fairview cemetery, where the husband lies buried. Rev. A. E. Abel, the Moravian pastor, and the choir, with the trombones, officiated.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, October 10, 1907, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knauss, Mabel E. (nee Eisenhower)

Mabel E., wife of Ralph O. Knauss, died Wednesday night at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Eisenhower, Topton, aged 19 years, 1 month and 20 days. She had been sick only a few days with peritonitis. Mrs. Knauss is survived by her bereaved husband, one daughter, Rachel, aged 1 years and 10 months, and an infant 10 days old. Her parents and one sister, Mrs. Edgar Snyder, of Bowers, also remain. Her husband was formerly a chemist at the Crane laboratory, Catasauqua, and is now a conductor for the Lehigh Valley Transit Co. He is a brother of Milton O. Knauss, of Catasauqua, and Howard A. Knauss, superintendent of the Reading furnaces of the Empire Steel & Iron Co., and Walter E. and Wm. A. Knauss, of Macungie. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon. Services were held at the home of her parents, and in St. Peter's church. Interment was made in the cemetery of the church.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, May 21, 1908, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Kneedler, Blanche

Blanche, wife of Harry O. Kneedler, of Alburtis, died of a complication of ills on Tuesday, at 4.45 o'clock p.m. She became seriously sick on Friday and the grim destroyer could not be stayed. Death is peculiarly pathetic in this instance and at this holiday season. Deceased was only 23 years old and left a little son three weeks old. A little daughter preceded the mother over a year ago. Mrs. Kneedler was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Romig, of Hancock, Berks county. They and four sisters, besides the bereaved husband survive to mourn her early demise. She was a member of Grace Lutheran church, Macungie. The funeral will take place on Saturday at 10.30 o'clock a.m. Services will be held in the church here after the arrival of the funeral cortege. Interment will be made on Solomon's church cemetery.

[Source: Macungie Progress, Thursday, December 29, 1904, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knerr, Franklin Louis

Franklin Louis Knerr died on Wednesday at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Titlow, near Hancock, along Mertztown R.D., aged 87 years. He had observed his 87th birthday anniversary on Tuesday. He was a native of Weisenberg township, Lehigh county, a son of the late Solomon and Judieann (Bachman) Knerr, was a retired farmer and carpenter, a member of the Reformed congregation of Ziegel's Church, and of Jordan Lodge, I.O.O.F., Schnecksville. Surviving are these children: John W. Knerr, Bridgeville, N.J.; Edward S. Knerr, Seipstown; Mrs. Cora T. Bortz and Mrs. Charles Kuhns, both of Allentown; Mrs. Frank Titlow, near Hancock, and Mrs. Constant Zimmerman, Emmaus; 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. William Bleiler, Lynnville. The funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Titlow. Continued services and interment will be at Ziegel's church.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, November 2, 1939, page 5. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knerr, June I.

June I. Knerr, 88, formerly of Shillington, died Aug. 7 at 10:45 a.m. in Phoebe Berks Health Care Center Inc., Wernersville, where she had resided since Nov. 25, 2003. Her husband, Frank W. Knerr Sr., died Oct. 7, 1987. Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Harry A. and Magdalena (Korhamer) Cutler. Knerr was employed by the Pagoda Knitting Mills, Reading, and was last employed as a seamer by the Talbot Knitting Mills, Reading, retiring in 1982. She was a member of West Lawn United Methodist Church. Surviving is a son, Frank W. Jr., West Lawn. Other survivors include two grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the West Lawn UM Church. Burial will be private. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home Inc., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Knerr, Lydia

Lydia, wife of George Knerr, of 114 North Ninth street, died yesterday of infirmities due to old age, aged eighty-five years. Deceased was born in Hereford township, Berks county. She was a member of Salem Reformed Church since its organization. The children that survive are Mrs. Ellen C. Smith, Amanda, Amelia and James Knerr, all of this city. Seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held on Saturday.

Death Notice (p. 3): Age at death = 58 years, 9 months, 2 days (yes, obit says 85; death notice says 58); Buried, West End Cemetery

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, May 10, 1905, page 1. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knittle, John A.

John A. Knittle, 64, of Kutztown R. 3, died Wednesday in Community General Hospital, Reading. He was the husband of Ruth D. (Mertz) Knittle. He was a farmer for many years before retiring in 1972. He was also a part-time school and tour bus driver for Carl R. Bieber, Inc., Kutztown. Born in Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the late Eugene A. and Katie A. (Mertz) Knittle. He was a member of Maxatawny Zion Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council. He was a former member of the Richmond Township and Fleetwood Area school boards for many years until 1973. He was a member of the Zion Maxatawny Union Cemetery Board. In 1974, he was named �Grange of the Year� of the Kutztown Grange. Surviving with his widow are a son, Daniel P., of Kutztown R. 3; a daughter, Sandra A., wife of Irwin A. Kohler of Fleetwood R. 4; a foster son, Llewellyn F. Smith Sr., of Fleetwood R. 2; a brother, Albert E., of Kutztown R. 3; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 am. Saturday in the church. Calling hours will be 7-8:30 p.m. Friday in the Trexler and Hook Funeral Home, 25 E. Weiss St., Topton.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Thursday, August 7, 1980, page D-6. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knittle, Samuel

Samuel Knittle met a horrible fate on the East Penn road. He walked on the tracks. When the train approached, he stepped aside, but the snow had not been shoveled away far enough. Body badly cut up.

The East Penn passenger train due here at 4:33 p.m., but which last evening arrived at the Terminal station twelve minutes late, carried upon it the marks of another horrible death on the rail in the person of Samuel Knittle at Lyons.

The man was walking on the track near Lyons and as the train approached, he stood up along the snow bank on the side of the tracks to get out of the way of the train. The snow had not been shoveled away further than was necessary for the train to pass as there was not enough space for him to stand without being struck by the train. The engine and first car passed him, but the steps at the rear of the first car and front of the second car caught him and carried him along. The rear steps completed the work of hurling him to his doom. These three steps were broken. It hardly seems possible that the body of a man should cause the breaking of three steps, the bloods marks and small pieces of flesh may be noticed. Some of the flesh lies on the stove under the car. The blood marks are on the side and fragments of his clothing hung upon nails and bolts of the cars. The body was cut into a thousand pieces. His brain lay at one place, a hand at another and all about were scattered fragments of his body.

The trainsmen did not know of the accident until they reached Lyons. Engineer Patterson had seen the man rearing up against the snow bank and passed him. Conductor William Reiff was standing in the aisle of a car when the man was struck, but thought the train was colliding. He stood still and said, “Well, here we go.” Harvey Kupp, the baggagemaster, also felt the collision, but did not know what it meant. It was his car that first struck the unfortunate man and he says he felt as if the rear of the car was being raised.

It may be that Knittle, while standing back, got excited as the train passed and slid forward. The crew went back and saw the condition of affairs. Conductor Reiff gave orders to the section men to gather all the remains possible and place them in a neat box. Knittle was single, probably 53 years of age, and boarded with the family of David Heffner at Lyons. Conductor Reiff picked up a postal addressed to Mr. Heffner, Lyons, and signed by Amos Rothermel of Fleetwood. At first it was thought the name of the unfortunate was Heffner, but later it was learned his name was Knittle.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, February 22, 1895. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knoblauch, John G.

Memorial graveside services will be held June 14, 11 a.m., in Port Clinton Cemetery, for John G. Knoblauch, 53, who died of natural causes June 1 after being stricken in his car which was parked at his Dock Street, Port Clinton residence. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Morris and Evelyn M. (Kauffman) Knoblauch. For the past seven years he was employed as a machine operator by Mid-Atlantic Canners, Hamburg. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association; Yellow Breeches Game and Conservation Club, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County; Little Schuylkill Conservation Club; and the Lenhartsville Fish & Game Association. Knoblauch was a trustee of the Schuylkill County Fire Police Association and a lieutenant of the Auburn Fire Police. Surviving is a sister, Lorraine L. (Knoblauch) Graeff, Port Clinton. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Knoll, Barbara

Knoll - In Jefferson, January 19th, Barbara Knoll, widow of the long deceased John Jacob Knoll, aged 76 years, 1 month and 14 days.

Knoll, Rebecca Barbara

Knoll - In Jefferson Tp., April 14th, Rebecca Barbara, infant daughter of Joel K. and Carolina Knoll, aged 6 months and 9 days.

Knoll, Thomas Calvin

Knoll - In Jefferson, on May 5th, Thomas Calvin, son of Isaac K. and Ellen Rebecca (Richardson) Knoll, aged 3 years, 6 months and 17 days.

Knutzen, Lucy (nee Kranzley)

Mrs. Lucy, widow of Peter Knutzen, of Topton, former residents of this city, died at her home there on Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after a long illness from dropsy. Mrs. Knutzen was a native of this city, and was a daughter of the late Louis and Wilhelmina Kranzley, and a sister of Fire Chief William R. Kranzley. Her husband for a long time was head baker for the J. A. J. Co. About fifteen years ago they moved to Topton, where Mr. Knutzen became engaged to the bakery business for himself. He died about three years ago. There survives a daughter, Mrs. Annie Sechrist, and these sisters and brothers, Mrs. Annie Wieand, Mrs. Nettie Dressell and William R. Kranzley, this city, and Louis Kranzley, of East Greenville.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Friday, September 10, 1926, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

Knutzen, Peter

Peter Knutzen, a former resident of this city, died on Tuesday at his residence at Topton. Death was due to diabetes. Mr. Knutzen was engaged in the bakery business at Topton until about four years ago when he retired. He was an active member of the following fraternal organizations: Alton Castle, No. 149, Knights of the Mystic Chain; Catasauqua Castle, No. 241, K.G.E.; Constantine Lodge, No. 1113, I.O.O.F., of Allentown; Gellert and Germanic Lodge, No. 202, D.O.H., of Allentown, and of the Topton Knights of Friendship. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Louisa, nee Kranzley, Knutzen; a daughter, Mrs. Ann Secrist, of Topton, and a brother, Christian Knutzen, of Philadelphia. The funeral will be held from his late home at Topton on Saturday afternoon at 12.30 o'clock. Further services in Zion Reformed church, Allentown, and interment in Greenwood cemetery. Rev. S. � will have charge of the services.

[Source: Allentown Morning Call, Wednesday, June 13, 1923, page 7. Submitted by Jerri.]

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