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     Raymond E Burkey was born on 1 November 1926 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Pauline Kleinhans.³ Raymond E Burkey died on 18 January 2003 at Bay Health Hospital, Milford, Sussex, Delaware, at age 76.² He was buried on 21 January 2003 at Colemanville Methodist Cemetery, Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Raymond E Burkey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 104835785 + full obit.

     Harry S Burkey Jr was born on 1 March 1933 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Eileen Drescher circa 1951.² Harry S Burkey Jr died on 27 August 2008 at Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at age 75. His obituary read: Harry S. Burkey, Jr., 75, of Gordonville, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Harrisburg Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry S., Sr. and Mary D. Burkey.

A veteran of the US Army, Cpl. Burkey served in Germany during the Korean War with Battery A 529th Field Artillery OBSN Battalion. He was an armored artillery driver and a chauffeur. He then drove truck for Mushroom Transportation in Lancaster for 34 years.

An honorary member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America, he also belonged to Garden Spot VFW Post #1690 in Lancaster. Harry enjoyed camping and attending auctions.

Harry is survived by three sons, James R., husband of Esty Burkey of Denver, David B., Sr., husband of Kelli Burkey of Enola and Kevin S. Burkey of Lancaster; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters. His brother Raymond preceded Harry in death.

VIEWING: Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 10 to 11 am at Bachman Funeral Home, 7 S. Decatur St., Strasburg, PA. FUNERAL: Wednesday at 11 am at the funeral home, with Pastor John A. Jewers officiating. Interment in Terre Hill Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. Contributions may be made in Harry's memory to the American Cancer Society, Lancaster County Unit, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

Lancaster Newspapers, Lancaster PA
August 30, 2008.¹ Harry S Burkey Jr Find-a-Grave.com ID # 29434862. He was buried on 3 September 2008 at Terre Hill Cemetery, Terre Hill, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Pauline Kleinhans was born in 1926.² She married Raymond E Burkey, son of Harry S. Burkey and Mary D Hagen.¹ Pauline Burkey was buried in 2002 at Colemanville Methodist Cemetery, Conestoga, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She died in 2002 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Pauline Burkey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 101056506.
     Her married name was Burkey.¹

     Catharine Dorsey was born circa 1845 at Pennsylvania.¹
     She appeared on the census of 12 August 1850 at Harrison Township, Preble, Ohio.² She appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania.¹

     David A Dorsey was born on 21 May 1853 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Lizzie (?) before 1915.² David A Dorsey died on 11 December 1915 at age 62.² He was buried on 14 December 1915 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Adair, Iowa.² David A Dorsey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 67620816.
     He appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania.¹

     Harry B Dorsey was born circa 1854 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Linnie D (?) before 1884.² Harry B Dorsey was buried in 1935 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Adair, Iowa.² He died in 1935.² Harry B Dorsey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 53950862.
     He appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania.¹

     Edward Clarkson Dorsey Jr was born in August 1857 at Mercer, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Mamie Lillian Denison on 6 July 1891 at Adair, Iowa.² Edward Clarkson Dorsey Jr died in 1915.²
     He appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania.¹ He lived in 1885 at Grove, Adair, Iowa.² He lived in 1900 at ED 66, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.²

     John H Dorsey was born on 20 February 1860 at Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Lenora A Arthur on 7 June 1881 at Grove Township, Adair, Iowa.² John H Dorsey died on 11 May 1926 at Greenfield, Adair, Iowa, at age 66.² He was buried on 14 May 1926 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Adair, Iowa.² John H Dorsey Find-a-Grave.com ID # 68917858 + family listed.
     He appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Mercer, Mercer, Pennsylvania.¹

     Lenora A Arthur was born on 24 December 1861 at Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia.¹ She married John H Dorsey, son of Edward Clarkson Dorsey and Mary Anna Bryson, on 7 June 1881 at Grove Township, Adair, Iowa.¹ Lenora A Arthur died on 20 July 1943 at Greenfield, Adair, Iowa, at age 81.¹ She was buried on 23 July 1943 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Adair, Iowa.¹ Lenora A Arthur Find-a-Grave.com ID # 68917806.
     As of 7 June 1881,her married name was Dorsey.¹

     Lizzie (?) was born on 17 November 1859.¹ She married David A Dorsey, son of Edward Clarkson Dorsey and Mary Anna Bryson, before 1915.¹ Lizzie Dorsey died on 1 January 1940 at age 80.¹ She was buried on 3 January 1940 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Adair, Iowa.¹ Lizzie (?) Find-a-Grave.com ID # 67620821.
     As of before 1915,her married name was Dorsey.¹

     Linnie D (?) was born in 1865.¹ She married Harry B Dorsey, son of Edward Clarkson Dorsey and Mary Anna Bryson, before 1884.¹ Linnie D (?) was buried in 1949 at Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Adair, Iowa.¹ She died in 1949.¹ Linnie D (?) Find-a-Grave.com ID # 53950892.
     As of before 1884,her married name was Dorsey.¹

     Permilla McManus married John M Franklin.² Permilla McManus was born on 21 December 1858 at Mann Station, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 18 July 1952 at at home 425 Columbia Ave, Lansdale, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, at age 93.²
     Her married name was Franklin.²

     Jeremiah McManus was born in 1859 at Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.¹

     William Earl Dale was born on 6 March 1911 at Centre, Pennsylvania.^1,3 He married Helen F Muschert, daughter of Charles H Muschert and Elizabeth A Simpson, on 15 June 1934 at Lit Brothers Ballroom, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "An unusual ceremony will take place next Friday evening, when Miss Helen Muschert, of 618 Magee Ave and William Dale, of 5538 N. American St, will be married by Rev. J Martin Kern during the Dr Algase Sunny Smile Club radio broadcast at 7:30 pm over WLIT.
Twenty-five hundred members of the club have made reservation to be present at the ceremony which will take place in the Lit Brothers' Ballroom. Every guest will receive a piece of wedding cake.
Attending the bride and groom will be Mrs Walter Hall and Mrs. Walter C Muschert, matrons of honor; Miss Doris Hoff and Miss Mildred Spier, bridesmaids; Paul Dale, best man; Jean Dale, flower girl, and Albert Hilt, Water Muschert and Edward Hilt, ushers.^1,4,5 William Earl Dale died on 17 April 1961 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 50. Cause of death was cancer of lung.^1,3 He was buried on 20 April 1961 at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ William Earl Dale Find-a-Grave.com ID # 137702302 no photo as of Dec 6 2015.
     He was an officer worker in plumbing company on 8 April 1940 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He and Helen F Dale appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at 418 Lancaster Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ William Earl Dale was an office manager at Raub Supply Company in 1948 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ He and Helen F Dale lived in 1948 at 632 Pine St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ William Earl Dale lived before 17 April 1961 at Manor Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² He was a Vice President of Raub Supply Co, before 17 April 1961 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Helen F Muschert was born on 13 December 1913.^1,3 She married William Earl Dale, son of Edward Hummel Dale and Anna Gertrude Breon, on 15 June 1934 at Lit Brothers Ballroom, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "An unusual ceremony will take place next Friday evening, when Miss Helen Muschert, of 618 Magee Ave and William Dale, of 5538 N. American St, will be married by Rev. J Martin Kern during the Dr Algase Sunny Smile Club radio broadcast at 7:30 pm over WLIT.
Twenty-five hundred members of the club have made reservation to be present at the ceremony which will take place in the Lit Brothers' Ballroom. Every guest will receive a piece of wedding cake.
Attending the bride and groom will be Mrs Walter Hall and Mrs. Walter C Muschert, matrons of honor; Miss Doris Hoff and Miss Mildred Spier, bridesmaids; Paul Dale, best man; Jean Dale, flower girl, and Albert Hilt, Water Muschert and Edward Hilt, ushers.^1,4,5 Helen F Muschert married Derrol V March.¹ Helen F Dale was buried in 1987 at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She died on 3 April 1987 at West Hempfield Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 73.^1,3 Helen F March Find-a-Grave.com ID # 56963770.
     She appeared on the census of 7 January 1920 at 2533 Thirty first St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.⁶ She appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at 618 Magee Ave, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.² As of 1934,her married name was Dale.^1,4 She and William Earl Dale appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at 418 Lancaster Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Helen F Dale and William Earl Dale lived in 1948 at 632 Pine St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁸ Her married name was March.¹

     Derrol V March was born in 1922 at Lady Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Canada.^1,2 He married Helen F Muschert, daughter of Charles H Muschert and Elizabeth A Simpson.¹ Derrol V March died on 23 February 1990 at St Joseph Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was buried on 26 February 1990 at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Edward Hummel Dale was born on 22 August 1888 at Pennsylvania.⁴ He married Anna Gertrude Breon, daughter of Andrew J Breon and Ellen Jane Graden, before 1911.¹ Edward Hummel Dale died on 26 March 1912 at College Township, Centre, Pennsylvania, at age 23. Cause of death was typhoid fever.⁴ He was buried on 29 March 1912 at Houserville Cemetery, Houserville, Centre, Pennsylvania.^4,5 Edward Hummel Dale Find-a-Grave.com ID # 20883829.
     He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at College Township, Centre, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was a fireman at Electric Plant on 9 August 1907 at State College, Centre, Pennsylvania.⁷ He was an engineer with Light Plant in 1910 at College Township, Centre, Pennsylvania.⁸ He and Anna Gertrude Dale appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at College Township, Centre, Pennsylvania. Family is living next door to a Georgianna Dale, age 66, widowed, two daughters, Cornelia, age 40, and Mary, age 32.⁸

     Anna Gertrude Breon was born on 28 March 1884 at Centre, Pennsylvania.² She married Edward Hummel Dale, son of William Henry Dale and Emma Louise Harter, before 1911.¹ Anna Gertrude Breon married David M Brown.⁴ Anna Gertrude Breon died on 6 February 1943 at age 58; Cause of death was endocarditis due to infulenza.² She was buried on 9 February 1943 at Houserville Cemetery, Houserville, Centre, Pennsylvania. Plot: Sec 5 Row 6.^2,5 Anna Gertrude Breon Find-a-Grave.com ID # 20883857.
     She and Edward Hummel Dale appeared on the census of 5 May 1910 at College Township, Centre, Pennsylvania. Family is living next door to a Georgianna Dale, age 66, widowed, two daughters, Cornelia, age 40, and Mary, age 32.⁶ As of before 1911,her married name was Dale.¹ Her married name was Brown.⁴

     Richard Edward Dale was born in 1937 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Jean L Miley, daughter of Harry K Miley and Sarah Andrews, in 1966.^2,3 Richard Edward Dale died on 20 January 2019 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He was buried on 24 January 2019 at Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Richard Edward Dale Find-a-Grave.com ID # 196282749.
     He appeared on the census of 8 April 1940 at 418 Lancaster Ave, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He was graduated in 1958 at Penn Manor High School, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He began military service between 1958 and 1962 with US Army.³

     William Henry Dale was born on 17 February 1854 at Centre, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Emma Louise Harter, daughter of John Andrew Harter and Eve Elizabeth Smith, before 1886 at Pennsylvania.¹ William Henry Dale died on 17 March 1897 at Centre, Pennsylvania, at age 43.² He was buried on 20 March 1897 at Houserville Cemetery, Houserville, Centre, Pennsylvania.² William Henry Dale Find-a-Grave.com ID # 20883751.
     He appeared on the census of 16 August 1860 at Benner Township, Centre, Pennsylvania.³ He appeared on the census of 30 August 1870 at Benner Township, Centre, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Emma Louise Harter was born on 2 April 1862 at Centre, Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married William Henry Dale, son of John Dale and Catharine Houser, before 1886 at Pennsylvania.¹ Emma Louise Dale died on 13 February 1930 at State College, Centre, Pennsylvania, at age 67. Cause of death was carcinoma of pyloris of stomach.³ She was buried on 15 February 1930 at Houserville Cemetery, Houserville, Centre, Pennsylvania.⁴ Emma Louise Harter Find-a-Grave.com ID # 20883770 + family links.
     As of before 1886,her married name was Dale.¹ She appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at College Township, Centre, Pennsylvania. At time of this census, Emma was widowed, mother of 8 children, 6 living.⁵ She appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at College Township, Centre, Pennsylvania.⁶

     David M Brown was born circa 1871.¹ He married Anna Gertrude Breon, daughter of Andrew J Breon and Ellen Jane Graden.¹

     John Andrew Breon was born on 7 July 1854 at Centre, Pennsylvania.^1,3 He married Ellen Jane Graden, daughter of John William Graden and Susanna Reish, before 1884.¹ John Andrew Breon died on 11 February 1941 at Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania, at age 86. Cause of death was acute pneumonia and other complications.³ He was buried on 14 February 1941 at Meyer Cemetery, Buffalo Run, Centre, Pennsylvania.^3,4
     Andrew J Breon was also known as John Andrew Breon.³

     Ellen Jane Graden was born on 12 September 1867 at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.^1,3 She married Andrew J Breon, son of Daniel Breon and Elizabeth Auman (Zerby?), before 1884.¹ Ellen Jane Breon died on 14 December 1932 at Bellefonte, Centre, Pennsylvania, at age 65. Cause of death was chronic myocarditis.^3,4 She was buried on 17 December 1932 at Meyer Cemetery, Buffalo Run, Centre, Pennsylvania.³ Ellen Jane Graden Find-a-Grave.com ID # 17895273 + children links.
     As of before 1884,her married name was Breon.¹

     John Andrew Harter was born on 7 June 1823 at Centre, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Eve Elizabeth Smith before 1846.¹ John Andrew Harter married Susan Arbogast after 1862.³ John Andrew Harter died on 25 November 1900 at Marion Township, Centre, Pennsylvania, at age 77. His obituary: Andrew Harter Dead - He Was One of the Most Highly Respected Citizens of Nittany Valley: On Sunday afternoon about 2 o'clock Andrew Harter, an aged and highly respected citizen, died at his home about four miles east of Bellefonte, where he owned one of the finest farms in Nittany Valley. He had been ill for six or seven weeks with typhoid fever which finally affected his heart, causing his death. Mr.Harter was 71 (sic 77) years of age last June and a well-preserved man. Most of his life was spent as a tiller of the soil and he was recognized as one of the most practical farmers of the county. He was a home-loving man and his greatest delight was to see his family happy. He was industrious and frugal and thus had many friends. He was a member of the Methodist church and lived an upright, Christian life, enjoying the confidence of all who knew him. His first wife was Miss Eva Smith, she preceding him to the grave many years ago, leaving him with a family of eight children. His second wife was Miss Susan Armagast (sic, Arbogast) of Snyder county, PA, who survives him. By his second wife he had ten children, or eighteen in all, and all of whom are living. The children are Susan of Collinsville, John of Clintondale, Ellen of Chicago, Jennie of Milton, William of Eagleville, Emma of Houseville, Jacob, Laura, Clem, and Harry of Axe Mann, Belle of Pleasant Gap, Elizabeth of Bellefonte, Samuel of Elkhart, IN, and George, Albert, Cora and Edna at home. (Note, son Franklin not named). The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 9:30 from his late residence. The services were conducted by Rev. White of Pleasant Gap and Rev. Bair of Howard. Interment at Jacksonville.

Keystone Gazette, November 30, 1900.² He was buried on 28 November 1900 at Zion Cemetery, Centre, Pennsylvania.² John Andrew Harter Find-a-Grave.com ID # 18335358 + family links and full obit.

     Eve Elizabeth Smith was born on 5 January 1823 at Centre, Pennsylvania.² She married John Andrew Harter, son of Jacob Harter and Elizabeth Kern, before 1846.¹ Eve Elizabeth Harter died on 28 June 1862 at Marion Township, Centre, Pennsylvania, at age 39.² She was buried on 30 June 1862 at Jacksonville Cemetery, Jacksonville, Centre, Pennsylvania.² Eve Elizabeth Smith Find-a-Grave.com ID # 112001629.
     As of before 1862,her married name was Harter.¹