Marilyn Doree Ulmer1

F, b. 18 October 1931, d. 19 February 2021
Father*Elmer Sylvester Ulmer1 b. 23 Oct 1898, d. 18 Mar 1981
Mother*Ruth Ella Miller1 b. 2 Mar 1903, d. 5 Oct 1973
Last Edited2 Mar 2021
     Marilyn Doree Ulmer was born on 18 October 1931 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 She married Jack Eugene Leese circa 1951.1 Marilyn Doree Leese died on 19 February 2021 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 89. Her obit: Marilyn Doree Ulmer Leese, 89, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, PA after an illness of 4 years with Alzheimers. Born October 18, 1931 in Lancaster, PA to Elmer Sylvester Ulmer and Ruth Ella Miller Ulmer.

She attended J.P. McCaskey High School. She worked for Hubley and RCA. Marilyn enjoyed playing piano, crafts, bingo and trips to Ocean City, MD. She especially loved the over 20 yearly trips to Las Vegas, NV with her husband, Jack Eugene Leese who passed away in 2006 after 55 years of marriage.

She is survived by sons, Bruce (Sharon), Roger, Kevin (Victoria), and Brian (Dwayne). Also a sister, Yvonne Gable, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Moravian Manor for the wonderful care they provided during her stay. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made to the "Moravian Manor Benevolent Fund" 300 West Lemon St., Lititz, PA 17543.

Please visit Marilyn's Memorial Page at:

www.TheGroffs.com

LNP Media Group, Inc.
21 Feb 2021.2 Marilyn Doree Ulmer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 223337298.3 She was buried on 21 February 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2
     Her married name was Leese.1

Family

Jack Eugene Leese b. 1927, d. 14 Mar 2005

Citations

  1. [S77] Family of Landis Miller, March 25 2004 unknown repository, Page 3.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched March 2 2021 for missing information.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 02 March 2021), memorial page for Marilyn Doree Ulmer Leese (18 Oct 1931–19 Feb 2021), Find a Grave Memorial no. 223337298, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Dale Shenk (contributor 47619571).

Jack Eugene Leese1

M, b. 1927, d. 14 March 2005
Last Edited2 Mar 2021
     Jack Eugene Leese was born in 1927 at Manheim, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 He married Marilyn Doree Ulmer, daughter of Elmer Sylvester Ulmer and Ruth Ella Miller, circa 1951.1 Jack Eugene Leese died on 14 March 2005 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His obit: Jack E. Leese, 77, of 17 Conestoga Blvd., Lancaster, PA, died on Tuesday at his residence.

Born in Manheim, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer Leese and Laura Fink Ober. He and his wife, Marilyn D. Ulmer Leese, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last October.

Mr. Leese retired as the manager of the auto body shop for Brubaker Motors after fifty years. He was a graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, class of 1945.

He served in the U. S. Army during WW II as a staff sergeant.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Faith.

Mr. Leese enjoyed fishing, traveling and his computer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Bruce A., husband of Sharon K. Leese of Lititz, Roger D., husband of Frances L. Leese, of Manheim, Kevin J., husband of Victoria A. Leese and Brian K. Leese, all of Lancaster; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Leese.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jack s Life Celebration service from the Funeral Home of Fred F. Groff, Inc., 234 W. Orange St., Lancaster, PA, on Monday at 7:30 PM. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. The family will receive friends at Groff s on Monday from 6:00 PM until time of service. Please omit flowers. If desired, memorial contributions may be sent to the charity of one s choice. Fred F. Groff, Inc., A Life Celebration Funeral Home

(Lancaster New Era 3/16/2005.)2
He was buried on 17 March 2005 at Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 Jack Eugene Leese Find-a-Grave.com ID # 117168979.3

Family

Marilyn Doree Ulmer b. 18 Oct 1931, d. 19 Feb 2021

Citations

  1. [S77] Family of Landis Miller, March 25 2004 unknown repository, Page 3.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched March 2 2021 for missing information.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 02 March 2021), memorial page for Jack E Leese (1927–14 Mar 2005), Find a Grave Memorial no. 117168979, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Donna Butler Sheaffer (contributor 46777676).

Cora Waddell1

F, b. 18 November 1894
Father*James Waddell1
Mother*Catharine Lawrence1
Last Edited15 Jul 2015
     Cora Waddell was born on 18 November 1894 at Chester, Pennsylvania.2 She married (?) Esterly.1
     Her married name was Esterly.1 Cora Waddell lived at Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania.1

Family

(?) Esterly

Citations

  1. [S18] E. Sue Gregg, compiler, "Personally Told me."
  2. [S159] New Jersey vital Records, "NJ Vital Records", Ancestral File, 2W9R-CN9.

Catherine E. Clark1,2

F, b. 4 November 1844, d. 5 December 1923
Father*Nathaniel Clark1 b. 12 Feb 1818, d. 10 Feb 1894
Mother*Margaret Berkyhieser1 b. 8 Aug 1817, d. 3 Jul 1892
Last Edited4 Jan 2016
     Catherine E. Clark was born on 4 November 1844 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1,3 She married James C. Richardson, son of Samuel Richardson and Lavinia E. Ferguson, before 1865. Catherine E. Clark died on 5 December 1923 at at home, 321 Walnut St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 79. Her obituary reads:
Mrs. John Koller died at her home, 321 Walnut Street, Columbia, Tuesday, aged 79 years. Her husband and these children survive; Mrs. John Kelley, Mrs. Isaac Snyder, Mrs. Joshua Sourbeer, Mrs. Armor N. Moore and Samuel and William Richardson of Columbia. Mrs. Harry Ruth is a surviving sister and Alfred Clark of Columbia; Aiken (*should read Eckert) and Nathaniel Clark of Lancaster are surviving brothers. Funeral on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late home. Burial will be made in Mount Bethel Cemetery.

The Lancaster Intelligencer
Thursday December 6, 1923.3 She was buried on 9 December 1923 at Mount Bethel Cemetery, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 Catherine E. Clark Find-a-Grave.com ID # 43901523.3
     She appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.4 She appeared on the census of June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 As of before 1865,her married name was Richardson. She and James C. Richardson appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Bart Township- Smyrna, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 Catherine E. Clark and James C. Richardson appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at West Hempfield Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.6

Family

James C. Richardson b. 16 Feb 1846, d. 28 Feb 1908
Children

Citations

  1. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Paradise Twp, Dwelling #262, Family #269.
  2. [S98] Carolyn Shifflett, "Clark Family History", Samuel Richardson Family.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jan 29, 2014.
  4. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Paradise Twp, Dwelling #202, Family #204.
  5. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Bart Township, Dwelling #192, Family #208.
  6. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Hempfield Township, District #125, Dwelling #9, Family #9.
  7. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jan 29, 2014, baby was stillborn.

Jane E. Clark1

F, b. 3 October 1847, d. 13 July 1932
Father*Nathaniel Clark1 b. 12 Feb 1818, d. 10 Feb 1894
Mother*Margaret Berkyhieser1 b. 8 Aug 1817, d. 3 Jul 1892
Last Edited14 Apr 2015
     Jane E. Clark was born on 3 October 1847 at Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Henry H Ruth, son of Simpson Ruth and Mary Ann Becker, before 1869.3 Emma Jane Ruth died on 13 July 1932 at 543 Manor St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 84. Cause of death was cancer of stomach.2 She was buried on 16 July 1932 at Leacock Presbyterian Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 Jane E. Clark Find-a-Grave.com ID # 36775979 + family links.
     She appeared on the census of 26 August 1850 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.4 Jane E. Clark was also known as Emma Jane Clark. She appeared on the census of June 1860 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 As of before 1869,her married name was Ruth.3 As of after July 1870, Jane E. Clark was also known as Emma Jane Ruth.2 She appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5

Family

Henry H Ruth b. 16 Dec 1840, d. 16 Sep 1917

Citations

  1. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Paradise Twp, Dwelling #262, Family #269.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificate # 67405.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Apr 14, 2015.
  4. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Paradise Twp, Dwelling #202, Family #204.
  5. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Paradise Twp, Dwelling #2, Family #2.

Henry Clay Hershey1

M, b. 1892, d. 1946
Last Edited16 Nov 2019
     Henry Clay Hershey was born in 1892.1 He married Edna Esbenshade Hershey circa 1913 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1,2 Henry Clay Hershey died in 1946.1,2

Family

Edna Esbenshade Hershey b. 25 Aug 1893, d. 27 Apr 1939
Child

Citations

  1. [S78] Beulah Feister, "Family Group Sheet by Beulah Feister."
  2. [S194] Various, Discovery researched Nov 16 2019 from Family Search Family Tree.

Edna Esbenshade Hershey1,2

F, b. 25 August 1893, d. 27 April 1939
Last Edited16 Nov 2019
     Edna Esbenshade Hershey was born on 25 August 1893 at Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Henry Clay Hershey circa 1913 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1,2 Edna Esbenshade Hershey died on 27 April 1939 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 45.1,2 She was buried on 30 April 1939 at Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery, Salisbury Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 Edna Esbenshade Hershey Find-a-Grave.com ID # an unknown place ; 123804572 + family links.

Family

Henry Clay Hershey b. 1892, d. 1946
Child

Citations

  1. [S78] Beulah Feister, "Family Group Sheet by Beulah Feister."
  2. [S194] Various, Discovery researched Nov 16 2019 from Family Search Family Tree.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Nov 16 2019.