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Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Gettysburg Times, November 28, 1923:

Mrs. Sara Catherine Schwartz, widow of Levi Schwartz, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John H Diehl, midway between Cashtown and Orrtanna, shortly after midnight this morning, after a brief illness from a complication of diseases. She was aged 50 years, 11 months and 10 days.

Mrs. Schwartz was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hartzell, and was born in Mt. Joy township, but spent her married life in Franklin township. She was the last surviving member of her family.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. John H Diehl, with whom she made her home, and Mrs. Clara Patterson, wife of the Rev. Mr. Patterson, of Woodsboro, Maryland. Six grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.

Brief funeral services Friday morning at 10:00 from her late home, with further services at 10:30 at Flohr's church. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

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The Star and Sentinel, June 19, 1937

Mrs. Anna M Diehl, 68, widow of John H Diehl, died Sunday morning at 6:35 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Milo F Diehl, McKnightstown, from a complication of diseases following an illness of six years. She formerly lived in Orrtanna, but due to poor health went to live with the Diehl's last April.

The deceased was born in Mt. Joy township, a daughter of the late Levi and Sarah C (Schwartz) Diehl, and was a life long member of Flohr's Lutheran church. She taught school for two years at Scott's schoolhouse, Franklin township. Her husband died in May, 1929. She was a graduate of Shippensburg State Teachers' College.

Surviving are the following sons, Howard C., Fairfield; William S., Orrtanna; Milo F., McKnightstown; one sister, Mrs. Clara E Patterson, Coatesville, and four grandchildren.

Funeral services from the Diehl home Wednesday morning at 10:00 with further services at Flohr's Lutheran church conducted by the deceased pastor, the Rev George H Berkheimer. Interment in Flohr's cemetery.

Obituary -- The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Thursday, 27 JUL 1978; page 2 column 7; (Ancestry.com):

Mrs. C. E. Patterson

Graveside Services for Mrs. Clara E. Patterson, 104, Middletown, who died Monday were held Wednesday in Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg. Rev. Martin L. Tozer officiated.

She was the widow of Rev. Richard S. Patterson and a graduate of Irvin College, Mechanicsburg, class of 1892.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Anna E. Laird of Middletown and Mrs. Dorothy Hoffman of Clayburn, Md., a grandson and two great-grandchildren.

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The Gettysburg Times, May 2, 1929

John H Diehl, 81, retired farmer and school teacher, died at his home in Orrtanna at 6:00, Wednesday evening, after several months illness from a complication of diseases. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Diehl, and was born on the Diehl homestead between Orrtanna and Cashtown, where he resided until five years ago when he moved to Orrtanna.

Beginning at the age of 18 years, Mr. Diehl taught school in Franklin township for 22 years. For a number of years he was a school director in that township. He was a member of Flohr's Lutheran church, and superintendent of the Sunday school for many years.

He is survived by his widow, whose maiden name was Miss Anna M. Schwartz: three sons,

Howard C. Diehl, Orrtanna; Wilmer S. Diehl, Franklin township, and Milo F. Diehl, McKnightstown, bookkeeper at the Citizens trust company here; one brother, Oscar D. Diehl, Biglerville, and one grandson, J. M. Diehl, Orrtanna.

Brief funeral services from the home Saturday morning at 10:00 with further services in Flohr's church, the Rev George B. Ely officiating. Interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA; Saturday, 8 JAN 1916; (Ancestry.com):

DIEHL -- MUSSELMAN

Howard C. Diehl, of Orrtanna, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Diehl, and Miss Mae I. Musselman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Musselman, of Fairfield, were married at the bride's home at noon on Thursday by Rev. D. T. Koser, in the presence of the immediate relatives.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, PA; Thursday, December 29, 1940; page 43; (Newspapers.com):

Out of the Past, 20 years ago:

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Mr. and Mrs. Howard Diehl, of near Mummasburg, announce the birth of a son, John Musselman Diehl.

Obituaries:

(Findagrave.com):

Howard was a member of the Flohr's Lutheran Church. He was involved in farming in the Hamiltonban Township area most of his life. He was past president and served as director of the First National Bank of Fairfield for over 30 years. He was a charter member of Knouse Foods Co-op. He was a former director of the Adams County Farm bureau. He was a member of the Cashtown Fire Company, Fairfield Lions Club and the McKnightstown-Cashtown Senior Citizens.

The Evening Sun, Hanover, PA; Saturday, 10 MAR 1984; page 6; (Newspapers.com):

Howard C. Diehl

FAIRFIELD -- Howard C. Diehl, 92, of Fairfield RD 1, died today, March 10, 1984, at 5:20 a.m. at his home. His wife Mae Musselman Diehl died in 1972.

Born in Adams County, he was the son of the late John H. and Anna Schwartz Diehl.

He was a member of Flohr's Lutheran Church of McKnightstown. A farmer in Hamiltonban Township most of his life, he was a former president and serves as a director of the First National Bank of Fairfield for 30 years. He was a charter member of Knouse Food Cooperative. He was a member of the Fairfield Lions Club, and a former director of the Adams County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Cashtown Fire Co.

He is survives by    a son, John M. Diehl of Fairfield RD 1, and one grandchild.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Monahan Funeral Home in Fairfield with his pastor, the Rev, Douglas Y. Boden, officiating. Burial will be in Flohr's Lutheran Church Cemetery in McKnightstown.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service.

Adams County News, Gettysburg, PA; Saturday, 8 JAN 1916; (Ancestry.com):

DIEHL -- MUSSELMAN

Howard C. Diehl, of Orrtanna, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Diehl, and Miss Mae I. Musselman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Musselman, of Fairfield, were married at the bride's home at noon on Thursday by Rev. D. T. Koser, in the presence of the immediate relatives.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, PA; Thursday, December 29, 1940; page 43; (Newspapers.com):

Out of the Past, 20 years ago:

.....

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Diehl, of near Mummasburg, announce the birth of a son, John Musselman Diehl.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, PA;    October 26, 1972; (findagrave.com)

Mrs. Mae I Diehl, 84, wife of Howard C Diehl, Fairfield R1, died at the Warner Hospital at 6:30 Wednesday evening.

A native and lifelong resident of Adams County, she was a daughter of the late Christian Peter Musselman and Ollie Brown Musselman. She was a member of Flohr's Lutheran Church and the Volunteer Sunday School Class.

Surviving are a son, John M Diehl, Fairfield R1, and a grandson, Kevin Diehl; three brothers and four sisters, Glenn, Cashtown; Ralph, Fairfield R1; Oliver, Fayetteville; Mrs. Loy McCleaf, Hanover; Mrs. Lin Huber, Lemasters, and Mrs. Mary Yockey, Highland Heights, Ky., and Mrs. Ollie Bayton, Dowagiac, Mich.

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 from the Wilson Funeral Home in Fairfield with her pastor, the Rev. Douglas Y Boden, officiating. Interment will be in Flohr's Cemetery.

Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 18 JAN 1947; (Ancestry.com):

Diehl - Bream

Miss Dorothy Jean Bream, daughter of Mrs. Robert Bream of Cashtown, was united in marriage with John M. Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Diehl, Fairfield R. 1, at 10 o'clock this morning at the parsonage of Trinity Lutheran church in Arendtsville. The single ring ceremony of the Lutheran church was performed by the Rev. George H. Berkheimer, pastor of the couple. They were unattended.

The bride wore a street-length dress with black accessories and an orchid corsage.

She was graduated from Gettysburg high    school with the class of 1939 and had been employed as secretary to McClean Stock of York. The bridegroom, a graduate of Fairfield high school in the class of 1938, is employed on the farm of his father.

The couple left on a wedding trip to Florida immediately after the ceremony. Upon their return, they will reside at their home, Fairfield.

Obituary -- The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania; 23 DEC1991; page 4 column 1; (Ancestry.com): and

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 23 DEC 1991; page 2A column 2; (Ancestry.com):

John M. Diehl

John M. Diehl, 71, of 445 Carroll's Tract Road, Fairfield, died Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Gettysburg Hospital.

He was the husband of Dorothy Bream Diehl.

Born in Franklin Township, Adams County, he was the son of the late Howard C. and Mae Musselman Diehl.

Mr. Diehl had farmed in the Fairfield area his entire life.

He was a member of Flohr's Lutheran Church in McKnightstown. He was former superintendent of Flohr's Lutheran Church Sunday School. He was a charter member of Knouse Food Co-operative. He was a life member of the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Company; and a member of Pennsylvania Farmers Association and Adams County Farmers Association.

He is survived by a son, Kevin J. Diehl of Fairfield; and a grandson.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Flohr's Lutheran Church at McKnightstown, with the Rev. Douglas Y. Boden officiating. Interment will be in Flohr's Cemetery.

Friends may call Tuesday from 9 until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Leukemia Society of America, 6000BLinglestown Road, Harrisburg, Pa. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Monahan Funeral Home.

Gettysburg Compiler, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 18 JAN 1947; (Ancestry.com):

Diehl - Bream

Miss Dorothy Jean Bream, daughter of Mrs. Robert Bream of Cashtown, was united in marriage with John M. Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Diehl, Fairfield R. 1, at 10 o'clock this morning at the parsonage of Trinity Lutheran church in Arendtsville. The single ring ceremony of the Lutheran church was performed by the Rev. George H. Berkheimer, pastor of the couple. They were unattended.

The bride wore a street-length dress with black accessories and an orchid corsage.

She was graduated from Gettysburg high    school with the class of 1939 and had been employed as secretary to McClean Stock of York. The bridegroom, a graduate of Fairfield high school in the class of 1938, is employed on the farm of his father.

The couple left on a wedding trip to Florida immediately after the ceremony. Upon their return, they will reside at their home, Fairfield.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Saturday, February 17, 1934; page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Riggeal --- Diehl. -- Miss Esther M. Riggeal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Riggeal, of Cashtown, and Wilmer S. Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Diehl, of near Cashtown, were married at the parsonage of the Reformed church, Fairfield at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday evening. The wedding was performed by the bride's pastor, the Rev. Walter C. Pugh, who use the ring ceremony, and was witnessed by the bride's father and sister, Miss hazel Riggeal.

The bride was attired in gray satin faced canton crepe with hat to match.

After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Diehl left on a two week's honeymoon trip.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Gettysburg Times, December 2, 1983

Wilmer S Diehl, 85, of Cashtown died Thursday morning at the Gettysburg Hospital where he had been a patient for three and a half weeks.

Born in Orrtanna, he was the son of the late John H and Anna M (Schwartz) Diehl. His wife, the late Esther M (Riggeal) died in 1979.

He was a member of Flohr's Lutheran Church. He was involved Fruit Farming in the Cashtown-Orrtanna area most of his life. He was a former member of the Knouse Food Co-op. He was a member of the Mt. Orchard Corporation. He is a retired School Bus Driver and a 50 year member and past President of Cashtown Fire Company. He was a member of the Cashtown-McKnightstown Senior Citizens.

He is survived by one son, Fredrick R Diehl of Gaithersburg, Md., one brother, Howard C Diehl of Fairfield; and a number of nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 am at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg with the Rev Douglas Y. Boden officiating. Interment will be held at Flohr's Lutheran Cemetery.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; July 12, 1954; page 1; column 3; (Ancestry.com)

Many Serve Spotter Posts

Warren T. Dunn, chief observer for the Cashtown section of the Orrtanna aircraft spotter station reported today that the following had served as observers at the post last week:

(included Mrs. Wilmer S. Diehl and Wilmer S. Diehl.)

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Saturday, February 17, 1934; page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Riggeal --- Diehl. -- Miss Esther M. Riggeal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Riggeal, of Cashtown, and Wilmer S. Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Diehl, of near Cashtown, were married at the parsonage of the Reformed church, Fairfield at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday evening. The wedding was performed by the bride's pastor, the Rev. Walter C. Pugh, who use the ring ceremony, and was witnessed by the bride's father and sister, Miss hazel Riggeal.

The bride was attired in gray satin faced canton crepe with hat to match.

After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Diehl left on a two week's honeymoon trip.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 11 JUN 1979:

Esther M Diehl, 79, Cashtown, died June 10, at Michael Manor.

Mrs. Diehl was born in Orrtanna September 4, 1899, a daughter of the late William and Gertrude Lauver Riggeal.

She was a member of Flohr's Lutheran Chruch, and the Ever Ready Sunday School Class at the church and the Cashtown Fire company Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband Wilmer S Diehl, son Frederick R Diehl, Gaithersburg, Md., sisters, Mrs. Hilda Andrew, Orrtanna R1; Mrs. Hazel Kimple, Orrtanna R1; Mrs. Mildred Bucher, Cashtown; Miss Inez Riggeal, Orrtanna R1. She is also survived by a brother James L Riggeal, Orrtanna R1.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10:00 from the Monahan Funeral Home, with Mrs. Diehl's pastor the Rev. Douglas Y. Boden officiating. Burial will be in Flohr's Cemetery, Cashtown.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 15 JUN 1979; page 5 column 7; (Ancestry.com):

DIEHL RITES

Funeral services for Mrs. Esther M. Diehl, 79, Cashtown, who died Sunday at the Michael manor Nursing Home, Gettysburg, were held Wednesday morning from the Monohan Funeral Home with her pastor, Douglas Y. Boden officiating. Interment was in Flohrs Cemetery, McKnightstown. Pallbearers were: Dale Wetzel, Robert Shindledecker, Eugene Kane, Kenneth Mickley, Floyde Crump and Curvin Mickley.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 16 MAY 1967, page 2 column 2; (Ancestry.com):

Diehl - Jaken

Miss Rita Marie Jaken, daughter of Mrs. Charles F. Jaken, New Brunswick, N. J., is betroth to Frederick R. Diehl, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer S. Diehl of Cashtown, her mother announced.

They will marry in the fall.

The bride elect is a graduate of St. Peter's High School and works for the U. S. Department of Agriculture in Franklin.

Her fiancé, an auditor with the economic development administration with the U. D. Department of Commerce on Washington, D.C., graduated from Pennsylvania State University.

"Rita Marie Jaken Married To Make Home in Virginia,"

The Central New Jersey Home News, New Brunswick, New Jersey; Sunday, 19 NOV 1967; page 24; (Newspapers.com), AND

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 21 NOV 1967; page 3 column 6; (Ancestry.com):

MRS. F. R. DIEHL

Miss Rita Marie Jaken, daughter of    daughter of Mrs. Charles F. Jaken, New Brunswick, N. J. and of the late Mr. Jaken was married Sunday in St. Peter's Church to Frederick Riggeal Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer S. Diehl, Cashtown.

The Rev. William P. Gardner officiated and the bride was escorted to the altar by her brother, Frank C. Jaken.

A reception for 85 guests was held after the ceremony at Cedar Manor Restaurant, North Brunswick, N.J.

The couple will live in Arlington, Va. after a trip to Florida.

Miss Mary J. Yurko, of New Brunswick, was maid of honor and Paul Oyler, of Fayetteville, Pa. served as best man.

The bride is a graduate of St. peter's High School, New Brunswick, and has been employed by the U. S. Department of Apiculture, in Franklin, N. J.

The bridegroom, who is an auditor with the Department of Commerce in Washington, D. C., graduated from Pennsylvania State University.

; no children.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 16 MAY 1967, page 2 column 2; (Ancestry.com):

Diehl - Jaken

Miss Rita Marie Jaken, daughter of Mrs. Charles F. Jaken, New Brunswick, N. J., is betroth to Frederick R. Diehl, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer S. Diehl of Cashtown, her mother announced.

They will marry in the fall.

The bride elect is a graduate of St. Peter's High School and works for the U. S. Department of Agriculture in Franklin.

Her fiancé, an auditor with the economic development administration with the U. D. Department of Commerce on Washington, D.C., graduated from Pennsylvania State University.

"Rita Marie Jaken Married To Make Home in Virginia,"

The Central New Jersey Home News, New Brunswick, New Jersey; Sunday, 19 NOV 1967; page 24; (Newspapers.com), AND

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 21 NOV 1967; page 3 column 6; (Ancestry.com):

MRS. F. R. DIEHL

Miss Rita Marie Jaken, daughter of    daughter of Mrs. Charles F. Jaken, New Brunswick, N. J. and of the late Mr. Jaken was married Sunday in St. Peter's Church to Frederick Riggeal Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer S. Diehl, Cashtown.

The Rev. William P. Gardner officiated and the bride was escorted to the altar by her brother, Frank C. Jaken.

A reception for 85 guests was held after the ceremony at Cedar Manor Restaurant, North Brunswick, N.J.

The couple will live in Arlington, Va. after a trip to Florida.

Miss Mary J. Yurko, of New Brunswick, was maid of honor and Paul Oyler, of Fayetteville, Pa. served as best man.

The bride is a graduate of St. peter's High School, New Brunswick, and has been employed by the U. S. Department of Apiculture, in Franklin, N. J.

The bridegroom, who is an auditor with the Department of Commerce in Washington, D. C., graduated from Pennsylvania State University.

; no children.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Rita M. Diehl, 82, of Gettysburg, PA died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at her home in Gettysburg, PA.

Born November 06, 1927 in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. & Helen (Whelan) Jaken. She was the wife of the late Frederick R. Diehl who died in 2004.

Mrs. Diehl retired after many years of service with the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, working in the New Brunswick, NJ and Washington, DC offices. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg.

Survivors include her brother Frank C. Jaken of Bordentown Township, NJ, 2 sisters, A. Nancy Brokaw of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ and Patricia Baldwin of Tampa, FL, nieces, Kathleen A. Dalcourt of Plainsboro, NJ, Jennifer C. Alley of Tampa, FL and a nephew Darryl J. Hills of McDonough, GA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Weds. Dec. 16, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Gettysburg at 9:00 AM, Fr. Jonathan Sawicki will serve as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Flohrs Cemetery in McKnightstown, PA. The Family will receive friends on Tues. Dec. 15 from 2-4 PM at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg.

Published in Home News Tribune on Dec. 14, 2009.

Obituary -- The Gettysburg Times (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania); 9 DEC 1933; page 1 column 7; (Ancestry.com):

Seven-Month Old Babe Dies Friday

David Wilmer Diehl, seven-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson [sic.] S. Diehl, of Orrtanna R. D., died Friday evening at 5:15 o'clock at his home after a week's illness. Heart condition was given as the cause of death.

The baby is survived by his parents, his mother before marriage being Miss Esther M. Riggeal, of Cashtown; one brother, Fred Riggeal; his parental grandmother, Mrs. Anna    M. Diehl, of Orrtanna, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Riggeal, of Cashtown.

Funeral services Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home, the Rev. George B. Ely officiating, with burial in Flohr's church cemetery.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Thursday, 6 MAY 1926; page 1 column 7; (Ancestry.com):

SCHOOL TEACHER MARRIED TODAY

Miss Hartman Of Cashtown Becomes Bride of Milo Diehl of Orrtanna

A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hartman, Cashtown, at noon today when their daughter, Hilda B. was united in marriage to Milo F. Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Diehl, of Orrtanna, by the Rev. George B. Ely. The ring ceremony of the Lutheran church was used with only the immediate members of the family present.

The bride was attired in a white silk georgette dress with shoes to match.

The wedding day is the thirty-sixth anniversary of the marriage of the groom's parents.

The bride is a graduate of the Gettysburg High School with the class of 1921 and of the Cumberland Valley State Normal School of Shippensburg, with the class of 1924. She has taught in the schools in this county for the past four terms.

The bridegroom is also a graduate of the local high school with the class of 1920 and later completed a course in accounting at the Pennsylvania Business College at Lancaster. He has been connected with Citizen's Trust Company since 1922.

Take extended Trip

After an attractive wedding dinner was served the newly-weds left on a two-week's honeymoon trip by motor through Pennsylvania, new York, Canada, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, taking in the main points of interest along the route such as Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, West Point and Catskill Mountains.    While in western Pennsylvania they will visit the bride's sister, Mary l. Hartman, who is teaching at Ambridge, and will also visit friends and relative in Greensburg, Philadelphia and New Jersey.

After June 1, the newly-weds will be at home in their newly furnished home in McKnightstown.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

The Gettysburg Times, January 21, 1949

Milo F. Diehl, 47, McKnightstown, died at the Warner hospital Thursday afternoon at 3:00 from a complication of diseases. He had been in ill health for two years and was bedfast nine weeks. He was admitted to the hospital January 8.

Mr. Diehl was born in Franklin township, a son of the late John H and Anna M (Schwartz) Diehl. He attended county schools and graduated from Gettysburg high school in 1920. Later he attended a business college in Lancaster and took special work at the American Institute of Banking at York.

He was employed by the Citizens Trust company in 1922 and when it merged with the First National bank became auditor for the bank. He retired in October, 1947, due to ill health.

For the last 23 years Mr. Diehl resided in McKnightstown. He was a member of Flohr’s Lutheran church of which he was superintendent for a number of years. He also taught a Sunday school class.

The deceased was a member of the Woodmen of the World and served as secretary of the Franklin Township school board, retiring due to ill health.

Surviving are his widow, the former Hilda Hartman, to whom he was married 23 years; two daughter, Ruth Jeanne and Anna Mary, both at home, and two brothers, Howard C., Fairfield, and Wilmer S., Cashtown.

Funeral services Sunday at 2:00 pm form the Bender funeral home conducted by the Rev George H Berkheimer. Interment in Flohr’s cemetery.

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Thursday, 6 MAY 1926; page 1 column 7; (Ancestry.com):

SCHOOL TEACHER MARRIED TODAY

Miss Hartman Of Cashtown Becomes Bride of Milo Diehl of Orrtanna

A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of    Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hartman, Cashtown, at noon today when their daughter, Hilda B. was united in marriage to Milo F. Diehl, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Diehl, of Orrtanna, by the Rev. George B. Ely. The ring ceremony of the Lutheran church was used with only the immediate members of the family present.

The bride was attired in a white silk georgette dress with shoes to match.

The wedding day is the thirty-sixth anniversary of the marriage of the groom's parents.

The bride is a graduate of the Gettysburg High School with the class of 1921 and of the Cumberland Valley State Normal School of Shippensburg, with the class of 1924. She has taught in the schools in this county for the past four terms.

The bridegroom is also a graduate of the local high school with the class of 1920 and later completed a course in accounting at the Pennsylvania Business College at Lancaster. He has been connected with Citizen's Trust Company since 1922.

Take extended Trip

After an attractive wedding dinner was served the newly-weds left on a two-week's honeymoon trip by motor through Pennsylvania, new York, Canada, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, taking in the main points of interest along the route such as Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, West Point and Catskill Mountains.    While in western Pennsylvania they will visit the bride's sister, Mary l. Hartman, who is teaching at Ambridge, and will also visit friends and relative in Greensburg, Philadelphia and New Jersey.

After June 1, the newly-weds will be at home in their newly furnished home in McKnightstown.

Obituaries:

The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; 12 APR 2006; (Internet):

John W. Bream Jr.

John W. Bream Jr., 74, of 170 Bingaman Road, Orrtanna, died Sunday, April 9, 2006, at the Hershey Medical Center.

Born Sept. 19, 1931 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late John W. and Zella Minter Bream. He was the husband of Ruth Jeanne Diehl Bream for 52 years.

Mr. Bream was a member of Flohrs Lutheran Church, McKnightstown; the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania; the Adams County Fruit Growers Association; a member and past president of Cashtown Fire Company; and a charter member of the Cashtown Community Lions Club. He was a graduate of The Perkiomen School in Pennsburg. Mr. Bream was the president of Bream Orchards Inc. in Orrtanna. He was a board member of the Gettysburg Area School District for 12 years. Mr. Bream was a volunteer for Citizens on Patrol for the Volusia County Sherriff's Department in Florida.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, John W. Bream III and Mark D. Bream, both of Orrtanna, and Thomas F. Bream of Gettysburg; and seven grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, with the Rev. Paul Warnke officiating. Private interment will be in the Flohrs Cemetery, McKnightstown.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

(Findagrave.com):

John W. Bream Jr., of Orrtanna, departed this life for Heavenly rest April 9 in Hershey.

He was the son of the late John W. and Zella Minter Bream.

Mr. Bream was a graduate of The Perkiomen School in Pennsburg and was a member of Flohrs Lutheran Church, McKnightstown; the State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania; the Adams County Fruit Growers Association; a member and past president of Cashtown Fire Company; and a charter member of the Cashtown Community Lions Club.

He was also the president of Bream Orchards Inc. in Orrtanna and was a board member of the Gettysburg Area School District for 12 years. Mr. Bream was a volunteer for Citizens on Patrol for the Volusia County Sheriffís Department in Florida.

He was the husband of Ruth Jeanne Diehl Bream for 52 years and surviving, in addition to her, are three sons, John W. Bream III and Mark D. Bream, both of Orrtanna, and Thomas F. Bream of Gettysburg; and seven grandchildren.

Obituaries:

Monahan Funeral Home, Gettysburg (PA);

(www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/john-bream-obituary?pid=190369938)

John was born on March 9, 1959 and passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018. John was a resident of Orrtanna, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing. Born March 9, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Ruth Jeanne (Diehl) Bream of Orrtanna and the late John W. Bream, Jr. Jack was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and York College.

Findagrave.com:

John W. “Jack” Bream, III, 59 of Orrtanna, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 30, 2018 on his boat at Fells Point, MD. Born March 9, 1959 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Ruth Jeanne (Deihl) Bream of Orrtanna and the late John W. Bream, Jr.

Jack was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and York College. He recently retired after working for many years with his family’s fruit business, Bream Orchard’s Inc. in Cashtown, PA. Jack served on various boards in the fruit industry during his career and enjoyed talking and working with other fruit growers about the industry. He enjoyed boating and fishing in his spare time.

In addition to his mother, Jack is survived by his wife, Christine L. (Reed) Bream, a son, David J. Bream and his wife, Lindsey of Orrtanna, two brothers; Mark Bream and wife Gale of Orrtanna and Thomas Bream and wife Kelly of Gettysburg, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by a son, Drew W. Bream.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Flohr’s Lutheran Church, 595 Flohr’s Church Road, McKnightstown, PA with Rev. Dennis Probst, officiating.

Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg PA; October 1, 2018; (www.gettysburgtimes.com/obituaries/article_563159f9-1fcc-5461-ab7e-e481c2ce7ac1.html);

John W. Bream III

John W. "Jack" Bream III, 59 of Orrtanna, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, on his boat at Fells Point, Md.

Born March 9, 1959 in Gettysburg, he was the son of Ruth Jeanne (Diehl) Bream of Orrtanna and the late John W. Bream Jr.

Jack was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and York College. He recently retired after working for many years with his family's fruit business, Bream Orchard's Inc. in Cashtown. Jack served on various boards in the fruit industry during his career and enjoyed talking and working with other fruit growers about the industry. He enjoyed boating and fishing in his spare time.

In addition to his mother, Jack is survived by his wife Christine L. (Reed) Bream; a son David J. Bream and his wife Lindsey of Orrtanna; two brothers, Mark Bream and wife Gale of Orrtanna, and Thomas Bream and wife Kelly of Gettysburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by a son Drew W. Bream.

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Flohr's Lutheran Church, 595 Flohr's Church Road, McKnightstown, with Rev. Dennis Probst officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the service, and following the service at a reception in the church's social room.

Memorials in Jack's honor can be made to the Adams County Fruit Grower's Association, 33 Musselman Ave., Biglerville, PA 17307.

The Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online tributes and condolences can be made at momahanfuneralhome.com.

York Daily Record, York, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 3 AUG 1955, page 8 (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Milo F. Diehl, McKnightstown, has announced the engagement of her daughter, Anna Mary, to George Philip Fischer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Fischer, 219 East Cottage Place.

Miss Diehl was graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1953 and attended Prowell's Commercial school. She is employed as secretary to the general manager of York Water company. Her fiancé, a 1953 graduate of William Penn Senior High school and York Junior college, 1955, will study geology at Pennsylvania State university this fall.

No date has been set for the wedding.

York Daily Record, York, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 10 MAY 1956; page 7; (Newspapers.com):

Anna Mary Diehl Will Wed Today

McKnightstown girl to become bride of George P. Fischer, 212 Est Cottage place.

Anna Mary Diehl this afternoon will become the bride of George Philip Fischer in a double ring ceremony to be performed at 2:30 o'clock in Flohr's Lutheran church, McKnightstown.

The pastor, Rev. E. Mahlon Clarke, will conduct the service.

The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Milo F. Diehl, McKnightstown, and the late Mr. Diehl, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Fischer, 219 East Cottage place.

The bride will be given in marriage by her mother and accompanied to the altar by her brother-in-law, John W. Beam, Jr., Orrtanna RD 1.

Miss Diehl will wear a white gown of imported chantilly lace and nylon tulle over satin with sweetheart neckline accented with a high scalloped lace collar and long fitted sleeves. Her full-gathered skirt features a front panel of accordion pleats in nylon tulle with scalloped lace train.

Her finger-tip illusion veil has an open crown cap of chantilly lace trimmed in iridescent sequins and seed pearls with leaves of illusion on each side. She will carry a Bible with a white orchid and streamers of white flowers.

Serving as matron of honor will be the bride's sister, Mrs. John W. Bream, Jr., Orrtanna RD 1. The bridegroom's brother, Edwin L. Fischer, will serve as best man.

Marie Buechner will be bridesmaid. Ushers will be Jay Nace and Raymond Reindollar.

Attendants In Aqua

The attendants will wear matching aqua gowns of ballerina length cotton lace made with a long torso, fitted bodice, round neckline, and pushup sleeves. Their headpieces are matching half hats of horse hair with nose veils. They will carry modern colonial bouquets of pink and white carnations.

The bride's mother will wear a wedgewood blue taffeta dress with pink accessories and the bridegroom’s mother will wear a light blue crepe dress with navy accessories. Both will wear orchid corsages.

Mrs. William Stickhouser, Fairfield will sing "Because" (D'Hardelot), "I Love Thee" (Grieg), and "Wedding Prayer" (Dunlop).

David Bushman, Arendsville, will be organist. His selections will include: :Largo" (Handel), "Salut D'Amour" (Elgar), "Calm as the Night" (Bohm), "On Wings of Song" (Mendelssohn), "To a Wild Rose" (MacDowell), "My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" (Saint-Saens) and the wedding marches.

A reception for 175 guests will be held in the social room of Trinity Lutheran church, Arendtsville. After a wedding trip to New York city, the couple will live for a short time at the home of the bride's mother.

Miss Diehl is a 1953 graduate of Gettysburg High school and attended Prowell's Business school. She is employed as a secretary at the York water company. The bridegroom is a 1953 graduate of William Penn Senior High school and a 1955 graduate of York Junior college. He is a junior at Pennsylvania State university majoring in geology and mineralogy.

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The Gettysburg Times, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Thursday, 27 FEB 1930, page 2 column 4; (Ancestry.com):

The Rev. Dr. Richard S. Patterson, graduate of Gettysburg College and seminary and pastor of the Salem Lutheran charge in Carroll County, died suddenly Wednesday morning in the parsonage at 162 Pennsylvania avenue, Westminster. He was in his 64th year and had been ill several months from complications.

Dr. Patterson received the degree of doctor of divinity from Le Noir college, Hickory, N.C. At time of death he was serving as president of the Carroll county ministerial union, president of the Maryland Sunday School association, and missionary president of the middle conference.

During his active ministerial career he served charges at Woodsboro, Md., Berlin, Pa., Philadelphia, Coatesville, as secretary of the home mission board of the United Lutheran synod in the south, in Charlotte, N.C. a second time at Woodsboro, and for the last five years in Carroll County where his charge consisted of St. Benjamin's (Krider's) and St. John's (Leister's) Lutheran churches.

Burial Saturday

He was a son of the late Anne and Robert Patterson, Salisbury, N.C. and is survived by his wife who before her marriage was Miss Clara E. Schwartz, daughter of Levi Schwartz, near Gettysburg; also by three daughters: Mrs. J. Ira Laird, Harrisburg; Mrs. Fred A. Hoffman, Haver de Grace; and Miss Winifred, at home, and by one sister, Mrs. Henry C. Lentz, Salisbury, N.C.

Funeral services in Grace Lutheran church, Westminster, Saturday at 2 p.m.    Interment at Gettysburg.    Arrangements for the funeral in charge of the officers of the conference and synod.

(Findagrave.com):

REV. DR. RICHARD S. PATTERSON, pastor of the Salem Lutheran charge in Carroll County, died suddenly Wednesday morning at 9:20 o'clock at Westminster. He was in his 64th year and had been ill several months from complications.

Dr. Patterson was a graduate of Gettysburg College and Seminary and received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Le Noir College, Hickory, N.C. At the time of death, he was serving as a president of the Carroll County ministerial president of the Middle Conference.

During his active ministerial career, he served at Woodsboro, his first charge, Berlin, Pa., Philadelphia, Coatsville, Pa., as secretary of the home mission board of the United Lutheran synod in the South, at Charlotte, N.C., a second time at Woodsboro, and for the last five years in Carroll County, where his charge consisted of St. Benjamin's (Krider's) and St. John's (Liester;s) Lutheran churches.

He was a son of the late Anne and Robert Patterson, Salisbury, N.C., and is survived by his wife, who before marriage was Miss Clara E. Schwartz, daughter of Levi Schwartz, near Gettysburg; also, by three daughters, Mrs. J. Ira Laird, Harrisburg, Pa.; Mrs. Fred A. Hoffman, Havre de Grace; and Miss Winifred, at home; and a sister, Mrs. Henry C. Lentz Salisbury, N.C.

Funeral services will be held in Grace Lutheran church, Westminster, Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Gettysburg. Arrangements for the funeral are in charge of the officers of the conference and synod. The body may be viewed at the parsonage from Friday noon until the services Saturday.

Source: The News Newspaper - Frederick, Frederick Co., Maryland - Thursday, February 27, 1930

Harrisburg Telegraph, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Thursday, February 27, 1930; page 7; (Newspapers.com)

THE REV. R. S. PATTERSON

Westminster, Md., Feb. 27. -- Funeral services for the Rev. Robert (sic)

S. Patterson, 64, who died at his home yesterday, will be held Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in the Gettysburg Cemetery.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Clara E. Swartz (sic) Patterson; three daughters, Mrs. J. Ira Laird, Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill; Mrs. Fred A. Hoffman, Have de Grace, Md., and Miss Winifred Patterson.

News and Record, Greensboro, NC; Thursday, February 27, 1930; page 1; (Newspapers.com):

Dr. Richard S. Patterson Dies In Westminster, Md.

Charlotte, Feb. 26. --(AP)-- Word was received here today of the death of Dr. Richard S. Patterson, former general secretary of the board of home missions for the United Lutheran Synod, south, with headquarters in Charlotte. Dr, Patterson died at Westminster, Md., where he was pastor of a Lutheran church, according to Rev. Robert L. Patterson, Lutheran minister, of charlotte.

He was a native of Cabarrus county and began his study for the ministry at Mount Pleasant. In 1915 he was awarded a D. D. degree by Lenoir-Rhyne college.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

WINIFRED H. PATTERSON, formerly of Westminster, Md., died in the Springfield Hospital at Sykesville, Md. Tuesday morning at 5:45 o'clock after an extended illness.

She was a daughter of the late Rev. Richard S. Patterson, a former pastor in Westminster.

Surviving are her mother, Clara Elizabeth Patterson, and two sisters.

Private funeral services will be held at the Bender Funeral Home here at the convenience of the family.

Source: The Gettysburg Times Newspaper - Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania - Wednesday, August 12, 1959.