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Miscellaneous Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Obituaries - 2003

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Henry W. Klinger
WICONISCO - Henry W. Klinger, 85, died Monday, July 14 at Harrisburg Hospital. Born Oct. 20, 1917 in Lykens, he was the son of the late Phillip and Elizabeth Chubb Klinger. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church and American Legion Post No. 124, both of Lykens; and Lykens Minstrel Association. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel Klinger. Surviving are his wife, Helen A. Klinger; a son, Henry R. Klinger of Wiconisco; a daughter, Sandra J. Conant of Warminster; two step- daughters, Grace Miller and Constance Matter, both of Elizabethville; four sisters, Elizabeth Raho of Tower City, Margaret Ressler of Wiconisco, Evelyn Hunter of Lykens and Mildred Griffin of Centerpoint, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held July 19 from his church. Burial was in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Main and Spruce Sts., Lykens 17048. John R. Shultz Funeral Home in Lykens was in charge of arrangements.

Robert N. Troutman
Lykens - Robert N. Troutman, 76, of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Lykens, died Sunday, July 13 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He was a 1944 graduate of Millersburg High School and a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was owner and operator of Lykens Park Restaurant and also operated the Lykens Park Ballroom with this wife of 54 years, Audrey Higgins Troutman. He had worked at the Department of Corrections as a culinary arts instructor and was most recently employed as a part time associate at Sears in Camp Hill. He was a past school board director at Upper Dauphin Area High School and a member of the former Lykens Rotary Club; Liberty Hose Company No. 2 in Lykens; Lykens Ambulance Association and Dauphin County Volunteer Fireman's Association. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his step- mother, Loyetta; two sons, Robin R. Troutman of Harrisburg and Thomas M. Troutman of Elizabethtown; a brother, William Troutman of Millersburg; two half brothers, Dale Calnon of Lykens and Truman Troutman of Millersburg; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Anna Houtz Troutman; a brother, Richard; and a sister, Betty Troutman Peters. Memorial services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Capital Region Division, 1517 Cedar Cliff Drive, Camp Hill 17011.

Olin J. Sheetz
HALIFAX - Olin J. Sheetz, 90, of 873 Enders Road, died Wednesday, July 16 at Friendly Nursing Home in Pitman. Born July 25, 1912 in Jackson Twp., he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth Enders Sheetz. He was a retired crane operator for Bethlehem Steel in Steelton and a retired farmer. He was a member of the former Enders United Methodist Church in Halifax and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Harriet E. Lentz Sheetz; a son, James E. Sheetz of Halifax; two daughters, Judy A. Sedesse of Halifax and Carol K. Warfel of Herndon; a sister, Irma Shearer of Lancaster; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harlan and Ivan; a sister, Zema; three step-brothers, Charles, Ralph and Harvey; and two half sisters, Rhena and Orpha. Services were held July 19 from Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. in Elizabethville. Burial was in Fairview "Ender's" Cemetery in Halifax. Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice Unit, 3315 Derry Street, Harrisburg 17111; or Miller's Church, PO Box 576, Halifax 17032.

Guy M. Watts Jr.
Marietta, Ga. - Guy Maxwell Watts Jr., 79, formerly of Dauphin County, died Wednesday, July 16. Born in Dauphin County, he retired from Lockheed as an aero dynamics engineer after 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of VFW Post No. 2681 and American Legion Post No. 0025, both in Marietta, Ga., and a member of the National Wildlife Federation. Surviving are two sons, James William Watts of Vidalia, Ga. and Guy M. Watts III of Marietta; two daughters, Martha Elizabeth Watts of Acworth, and Marilyn Watts Lancaster of Lobelville, Tenn.; a sister, Helen Edna Klinger, of Millersburg; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 20 at Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home, Winkenhofer Chapel in Marietta. Burial was in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.

Riley Orowski Kreiser
Tower city - Riley Isaiah Orowski Kreiser, infant son of Keith R. Kreiser Jr. and Brooke N. Orowski, died Tuesday, July 15 at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are paternal grandparents, Keith and Mary Kreiser Sr.; maternal grandparents, Michael J. Orowski and Robyn Reed; paternal great-grandparents, Veronica and Edward Darosh; and maternal great-grandparents, Roxanne Alleman and Joan Orowski. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Michael Orowski. Graveside services were held July 19 from Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Cemetery in Lykens. John R. Shultz Funeral Home in Lykens was in charge of arrangements.

Clarence N. Headdings
Herndon - Clarence N. Headdings, 78, of Urban RR1, died Friday, July 18 at Sunbury Community Hospital. Born July 13, 1925 in Greenbrier, he was the son of the late George W. and Millie Kline Headdings and was educated in the Upper Mahanoy Twp. schools. He was a retired truck driver from Central Builders Supply Company in Sunbury, and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Urban RR1; and the Teamsters Union. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Helen E. Miller Headdings; a son, Kim E. Headdings of Dalmatia RD; two sisters, Norma Wenrich of Spring Glen and Gladys Cooper of Millersburg RD; and three brothers, Woodrow of Camp Hill, Gene of Lykens RD and Dallas of Damatia RD. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Paul; and four brothers, Marvin, Charles, Paul and Mark. Funeral services were held July 22 from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Urban RR1. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Paul's United Church of Christ, RR1 Box 1615, Herndon 17830. Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home of Klingerstown RR1 is in charge of arrangements.

Helen L. Rabuck
Tower city - Helen L. Rabuck, 86, of 82 Dietrich Ave., died Sunday, July 27 at Manor Care in Pottsville. Born March 7, 1917 in Palo Alto, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Delaney Martin. She was retired from the former J.E. Morgan garment factory in Tower City and was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Orwin and the Ladies Aide Society of the church. She was the widow of Lewis J. Rabuck. Surviving are two sons, Robert L. of Poconos and Richard A. of Tower City; a granddaughter; two step- grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park in Schuylkill Haven. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Dietrich Ave., Orwin 17980. Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Snyder
MILLERSBURG - Margaret E. Snyder, 87, of 1208 Route 209, died Friday, Aug. 1 at her home. Born April 2, 1916 in Berrysburg, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Williard Klinger and was a graduate of the former Lykens Valley Vocational School in Berrysburg. She was a retired licensed practical nurse from Susquehanna Lutheran Village; and a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Millersburg and its Women's Guild. She was the widow of Lee S. Snyder. Surviving are a son, Dale E. Snyder of Millersburg; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. from Trinity United Church of Christ. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church, prior to services. Burial will be in St. John's Hill Cemetery in Berrysburg.

Charles V. Buggy
WILLIAMSTOWN - Charles V. Buggy, 78, of Williamstown, died Sunday, July 26 at Pottsville Hospital. Born Sept. 4, 1924 in Williamstown, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Sr. and Myrl M. Whitman Buggy and a 1942 graduate of the former Williamstown Catholic High School. He was a retired clerk from Ft. Indiantown Gap in Annville and a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Williamstown; Williamstown American Legion, Williams-town VFW; and Williamstown Fire Company. Surviving are two brothers, Joseph F. Jr. and George E., both of Williamstown; and three sisters Loretta M. Williams of Williamstown, Gloria M. Lenker of King of Prussia and Katherine "Arlene" McDonald of Brooklyn, N.Y. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 1 from his church. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 140 E. Market St., Williamstown 17098. Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Roy E. Romberger
WILLIAMSTOWN - Roy E. Romberger, 82, of 342 E. Market St., died Tuesday, July 29 at Sunbury Community Hospital. Born Feb. 13, 1920 in Sacremento, he was the son of the late Thomas and Minnie Klinger Romberger. He was a retired heavy equipment operator from Local Union No. 542 and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Williamstown. He was a social member of the Williamstown American Legion No. 239 and a life member of the Liberty Hose Company No. 1 in Wiliamstown. He was the widower of Hilda Wolfe Romberger and also was preceded in death by a son, Robert. Surviving are three sons, Larry E. of Wyoming, Terry L. of Williamstown and Ronald T. of Tower City; a brother, Russell of West Chester; two sisters, Mary Lou Kanaval of Sinking Springs and Marion Santak of Delaware; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 2 from the chapel of Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. in Tower City. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Williamstown. Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Hose Company No. 1, W. Broad Street, Williamstown 17098.

William A. Travitz
Millersburg - William Albert Travitz, 73, of 509 Shaffer Rd., formerly of 265 Moore St., died Friday, July 25 at Susquehanna Lutheran Village. Born April 7, 1930 in Lykens, he was the son of the late Harry and Irene Snyder Travitz and a 1948 graduate of the former Lykens High School where he served as president of his class. He was a retired polisher from Chromalloy, formerly TRW, in Harrisburg and a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Millersburg; Millersburg American Legion Post No. 326; and TRW Pioneers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean war. Surviving are his wife Nancy Snyder Travitz; a son, Timothy M. Travitz of Millersburg; a daughter, Darlene Bakermans of Millersburg; a sister, Betty Bowman of Halifax; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Robert. Religious services were held July 30 from his church. Burial was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville. Memorial donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 982 Medical Rd., Millersburg 17061. Reinhard Funeral Home, Inc. in Millersburg is in charge of arrangements.

Rahn L. Hottenstein, MD
HALIFAX - Rahn L. Hottenstein, MD, 86, of 1574-B N. River Road, died Sunday, July 20 at his home. Born in Millersburg, he was the son of the late D.E. Hottenstein, MD and Lucinda Luckenbill Hottenstein. He was a graduate of Millersburg High School; Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He served an internship at Harrisburg Hospital before entering the service in the U.S. Army medical corp during World War II. He was in the Battle of the Bulge. After the war he returned to Millersburg to join his father and late brother and sister, Henry and Esther, in practice. He then started his own practice on North St. until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Millersburg and The American Medical Society. Surviving are his wife Mary E. Messner Hottenstein; a daughter, Carol Parker of Russell's Point, Ohio; a son, Jonathan E. Hottenstein, MD of Sewickley; five grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family at Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to his church at 235 Center St., Millersburg 17061; The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, P.O. Box 33 Millersburg, 17061 or The Millersburg Area Art Association, Gallery on the Square, 226 Union Street, Millersburg 17061. Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. in Millersburg was in charge of arrangements.

Anna V. Lentz
ELIZABETHVILLE - Anna Violet Reisch Lentz, 87, formerly of Dundalk, Md., died Tuesday at the Villa Teresa Nursing Home in Harrisburg. Born in Elizabethville, she was the daughter of the late Isaac J. and Carrie E. Hassinger Reisch. She was the widow of Robert C. Lentz. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Dundalk, Md. and Trinity United Methodist Church of Elizabethville. She and her husband were active in the Lykens Valley Camp Meeting Association in Elizabethville for many years. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Ernest Reisch; and two sisters, Sarah Troutman and Gertie Brightbill. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Radel of Dauphin and Edith Burrows of Millersburg; and two brothers, Isaac J. Reisch of Hummelstown and Robert R. Reisch of Amissville, Va. Services were held Aug. 1, from Hoover Funeral Homes, Inc. in Elizabethville. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elizabethville. Memorial donations may be made to Lykens Valley Camp Meeting, Camp Street, Elizabethville 17023.

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