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     Richard Frank Armer was born on 18 March 1935 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 11 February 1936 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Cause of death was scarlet fever and pneumonia.¹ He was buried on 12 February 1936 at Middle Octorara in Grandmothers lot, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Richard Frank Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 90531625.²
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     Robert Thomas Armer was born on 8 August 1940 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He died on 24 June 1957 at Andrew's Bridge in trucking accident, Upper Oxford Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 16. Death certificate states place of death was 8 mi N. of Oxford in Upper Oxford Township, Chester County, and arrived at Coatesville Hospital DOA. Cause of death was fractured skull after being thrown out of truck he was riding in when truck hit embankment.¹ He was buried on 27 June 1957 at Middle Octoraro Cemetery, Quarryvile, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Robert Thomas Armer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 91066862.
     ? He was listed as a resident in Frank B (Barney) Armer and Cornelia Isabell Armer's household in the census report on 4 April 1950 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also living in this household was J Barry Shuler, a lodger, age 8.²

     Violet Eisenberger was born on 10 September 1909 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She married Paul C Baker on 5 July 1941; Violet lived with her foster parents, Thomas M Armer and his wife Eliza Jane Murray from after 1920 until her marriage in 1941. Violet Eisenberger died on 31 July 2012 at Tel Hai, Honey Brook, Chester, Pennsylvania, at age 102;
Violet E. Baker

"Mrs. Gap"
Violet E. Baker, age 102, of Tel Hai Retirement Community, formerly of her beloved Gap, PA, passed away at Tel Hai on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She was the wife of the late Paul C. Baker, who passed away on June 8, 1984.
She was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Paul & Flora Hartman Eisenberger. Her education consisted of the former Linville Hill School, Gap Consolidated School, Salisbury Township High School, Coatesville Business School and the Philadelphia School of Practical Nursing. She was a very active member of Bellevue Presbyterian Church of Gap for 89 years. She taught Sunday School, was Sunday School Superintendent, sang in the choir for 25 years, and was chairperson of the flower committee for over 30 years, chairperson for the blood bank and on the committee for the Presbyterian Homes. Violet also set up a card file to record all the burials in Bellevue Cemetery. She helped for years with the Bellevue Tidings, a monthly church newsletter. For over 30 years, Violet delivered the weekly church altar flowers to the sick and shut-ins of the church. Violet never asked for a job; her employment was always in the Gap area. She worked at the former Paradise Seed Factory during the summers while going to school, Gap Post Office for 31 years, J.C. Walker & Son and the Gap National Bank. She was a member of the Salisbury Township Alumni Association, Salisbury Township Historical Society and the Historical Preservation Trust. Violet was an encyclopedia of information on the Gap Town Clock. Violet was well known for saving the clock tower. When it was in danger of being dismantled during the widening of Route 41, she got the community involved, got financial help and had the clock moved to its current location. This began the Gap Town Clock Association of which Violet became secretary in 1953 and secretary/ treasurer in 1957 and held these positions for over 55 years. She volunteered for the former Gap Meals on Wheels, Lancaster County United Campaign, and Office of Aging. At the time of her passing, Violet was actively involved in the planning of her 103rd birthday which would have been on September 10th of this year. Violet served her community and church for many years and in many ways often quietly and unknown. At an age when many say I have done enough and deserve a rest, she continued to be an active participant in both her church and community. She will be missed by the many that knew her and by all that she considered to be her family.
She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Grant Blottenberger.
Funeral service will take place from the Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 810 Newport Avenue, Gap, PA on Friday, August 3rd, at 11 a.m. with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gap Clock Tower Association, c/o Kathy Stern, 874 Simmontown Road, Gap, PA 17527. Arrangements by the Shivery Funeral Home, Inc., Christiana & Paradise.
shiveryfuneralhome.com.³

She was buried on 3 August 2012 at Bellevue Presbyterian Cemetery, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Violet Eisenberger Find-a-Grave.com ID # 77588014.⁴
     ? As of after 1920, Violet Eisenberger lived at Gap, Pennsylvania; She attended Linville Hill School Grade school.² She was educated circa 1927 at Salisbury High School, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, attended for 3 years.⁵ She appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Gap Ro east of Railroad, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ She was an employee of a Grain Warehouse. on 11 April 1930 at Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ She was a witness when Robert John Gregg was (an unknown value) on 7 July 1937 at home of John Gregg, Mt Pleasant, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷ Violet Eisenberger appeared on the census of 22 April 1940 at Chestnut Street, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ She was a bookkeeper for Coal, Lumber and Feed company. on 22 April 1940 at Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ As of 5 July 1941,her married name was Baker.

     Margaret J (Maggie) Bryson was born on 16 June 1874.¹ She married Ner Clayton Foulk after 1879. Margaret J (Maggie) Bryson died on 24 November 1956 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 82.¹
     ? As of after 1879,her married name was Foulk. She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.³ She appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 120 Fulton St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴

     Lillie Bryson was born on 4 November 1876 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Alan Mohn after 1890. Lillie Bryson died on 4 May 1957 at Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, at age 80. Cause of death was Cardio Vascular problems due to hypertenion and diabetes.¹ She was buried on 8 May 1957 at East Harrisburg Cemetery, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.¹
     ? She appeared on the census of 22 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² As of after 1890,her married name was Mohn. She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.³ She lived before 4 May 1957 at 2239 Green St, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.¹

     Cecelia Bryson was born on 19 November 1882 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Ira Clay Erisman after 1895. Cecelia Bryson died on 21 November 1963 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 81. Cause of death was cancer of the liver.^3,2 She was buried on 24 November 1963 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Cecelia Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 14907318.
     ? As of after 1895,her married name was Erisman. She and Ira Clay Erisman lived on 1 April 1935 at 518 N Plum St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ Cecelia Erisman and Ira Clay Erisman appeared on the census of April 1940 at 518 N Plum St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Mary Elizabeth Bryson was born on 29 May 1885 at Nickel Mines, Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Frederick Lloyd Homsher, son of John Galen Homsher and Harriet Viola Eager, on 17 April 1907 at Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Mary Elizabeth Bryson died on 28 March 1963 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 77. Cause of death was cardiac failure.^1,4,2 She was buried on 31 March 1963 at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery, Strasburg Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^5,2 Mary Elizabeth Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 14907340 + family links.
     ? As of 17 April 1907,her married name was Homsher. She and Frederick Lloyd Homsher appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 136 W Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶

     Sarah (Ella) Gontner was born on 6 December 1870 at Danville, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Joseph Lefever Bryson, son of Joseph Bryson and Susannah Malinda Gregg, on 22 October 1889 at Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.³ Sarah (Ella) Bryson died on 1 January 1921 at 521 Union St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 50; Cause of death was cancer of the stomach.¹ She was buried on 4 January 1921 at Mount Bethel Cemetery, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Sarah (Ella) Gontner Find-a-Grave.com ID # 119636934.
     ? As of after 1887,her married name was Bryson. She and Joseph Lefever Bryson lived in December 1911 at 217 Perry St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Joseph Bryson was born in 1891.¹
     ? He was ill with died of flu at early age. after 1891.

     George H. Bryson was born on 20 April 1891 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Bertha Patton circa 1916.³ George H. Bryson died in March 1970 at age 78.¹ He was buried in 1970 at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Plot: Section C 105, Space 6.⁴ George H. Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 34958392.⁴
     ? He was a trucker on the Railroad. on 14 January 1920 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁵ He and Bertha Patton appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at 814 St. Joseph St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also listed on this census were three of Bertha's brothers, Harry,18, James 17, & Edward 15 yrs.⁵ George H. Bryson was a drayman for general work. in April 1930 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He and Bertha Patton appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at 823 Prangley Ave, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Census shows George owned his own house valued at 3500. Also listed as living in household was Bertha's brother, James Patton, age 27, married? at age 23, and was a drayman. His wife isn't listed in household.³ George H. Bryson was an attendee at at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁶ He was a drayer, worked for storage company. on 11 April 1940.² He was educated on 11 April 1940 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Census indicated George attended High School for 1 year.² He and Bertha Bryson appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 841 Prangley Avenue, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also in this household was Robert Kissinger, a lodger, age 23, worked at linoleum plant.²

     Emma Bryson married Joseph McManus. Emma Bryson was born on 13 September 1893. She died in March 1980 at age 86.¹
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     Lulu May Bryson was born on 2 January 1896 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^2,1 She married Howard Milton Laudenberger circa 1914 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Lulu May Laudenberger died on 6 April 1956 at 628 Plane St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 60. Cause of death was cancer.^2,1 She was buried on 9 April 1956 at Mount Bethel Cemetery, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Lulu May Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 119637174.
     She was listed as a resident in Howard Milton Laudenberger and Lulu May Laudenberger's household in the census report at 628 Plane St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ ? Her married name was Laudenberger. She was listed as a resident in Howard Milton Laudenberger and Lulu May Laudenberger's household in the census report in 1920 at 628 Plane St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; At time of this census Howard and his family were living with his parents, John and Syvilla Laudenberger. His parents were born in Germany.⁵ She was listed as a resident in Howard Milton Laudenberger and Lulu May Laudenberger's household in the census report in 1930 at 628 Plane St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; At time of this census Howard and his family were still living with his parents, John and Syvilla Laudenberger. His parents were born in Germany.⁶ She and her children witnessed at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁷ She was listed as a resident in Howard Milton Laudenberger and Lulu May Laudenberger's household in the census report in 1940 at 628 Plane St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Also in this household was Howard's mother, Sybilla Laudenberger, age 64 and widowed.⁸ She and Howard Milton Laudenberger lived on 6 April 1956 at 628 Plane St, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Harry Bryson was born on 22 March 1892.¹ He died on 6 August 1892.²
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     Sara Bryson was born on 1 April 1899 at Chickies, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Walter S Rinehart in February 1928 at Columbia, Pennsylvania.¹ Sara Rinehart died on 6 January 1987 at age 87.² She was buried on 9 January 1987 at Strasburg Presbyterian Cemetery, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.² Sara Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 17001230.
     ? As of February 1928,her married name was Rinehart. She and Walter S Rinehart appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 111 W. Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Nora Bryson was born on 12 June 1901.¹ She married Robert Hensel after 1916. Nora Bryson died in January 1983 at age 81.¹
     ? As of after 1916,her married name was Hensel.

     Ruth Ellen Bryson was born on 5 December 1904 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Ernest Breuninger circa 1929. Ruth Ellen Breuninger died in October 1993 at Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 88.^1,2 She was buried in October 1993 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Ruth Ellen Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 16978348 + family links.
     She stated that Marie was raised by her aunt Ruth Bryson Breuninger according to Ruth's obituary. ? As of circa 1929,her married name was Breuninger. She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.⁴ She and Ernest Breuninger appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 25 W Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, New Jersey.⁵

     Cleon Bryson was born on 17 September 1908 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Jane McClair after 1915. Cleon Bryson died on 16 June 1961 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 52.³ He was buried on 19 June 1961 at Mount Bethel Cemetery, Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Cleon Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 156574864.
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     Marie Thelma Bryson married Leo Kaufhold. Marie Thelma Bryson was born on 28 December 1912 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Birth certif states she was 14th child of Sarah Gontner.^2,1 She died in January 1996 at Florida at age 83.² She was buried in January 1996; Cremated and ashes scattered.
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     Esther Swinehart was born on 7 February 1905 at Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married William McKinley Murry before 1955.³ Esther Swinehart married Carl Raymond Feister, son of William Jacob Feister and Rosanna (Annie) Armer, on 19 July 1980 at First Assembly of God, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Esther Swinehart died on 23 May 2000 at Home 1505 Butter Rd, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 95. Her obituary read:
Intelligencer Journal (Lancaster, PA) - Thursday, May 25, 2000
Deceased Name: E. MURRY FEISTER, 95, CHURCH CO-FOUNDER
Esther M. Swinehart Murry Feister, 95, of 1505 Butter Road, died unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday evening at home.
She and her first husband were founders of Evangel Assembly of God, Ephrata, for which she played the piano.
For many years, Mrs. Feister worked in the family business, William M. Murry and Son Inc., builders.
She attended Eastern Bible College, Nyack, N.Y., and the former Lancaster School of Business.
Born in Uwchlan, she was the daughter of the late John and Nora McComsey Swinehart.
She was married 19 years in July to Carl R. Feister. Her first husband, William M. Murry, died in 1975.
Surviving besides her husband are a son, E.E. "Manny," married to Diane McClure Murry of Lancaster; a stepdaughter, Lorraine, married to Lloyd Welk of Georgetown; two stepsons, Gordon, married to Lois Steckbeck Feister, and David, married to Erma Murry Feister, both of Georgetown; two grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild.^4,2 She was buried on 26 May 2000 at Shrine of Memories Garden Mausoleum of Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Niche 402 A-B 4.^5,6
     ? As of 19 July 1980,her married name was Feister. She lived before 23 May 2000 at 1505 Butter Rd, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁷

     Lloyd Wilson Welk was born on 31 January 1932 at Nine Points, Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He married Lorraine June Feister, daughter of Carl Raymond Feister and Eleanor A Lowery, on 17 December 1950 at 2202 Mine Rd, Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Lloyd Wilson Welk died on 19 August 2009 at Georgetown Rd, Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 77.² He was buried on 22 August 2009 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Georgetown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Funeral Service will take place from the Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church, 1199 Valley Road, Quarryville, PA on Saturday Aug 22,at 11am. Rev Douglas Hileman officiating.²
     ? He appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ He was listed as a resident in Lloyd C Welk and Edith Welk's household in the census report on 4 April 1950 at Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Lloyd Wilson Welk was the former owner of Lloyd C. Welk,Inc of Paradise. Hes was a member of the Bart Township Fire Company and the Strasburg and Ickesburg Sportsman clubs. He enjoyed collection Winross Trucks and going deep see fishing.² He was a member of Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church where in the past he was a deacon and helped care for the cemetery.² Lloyd Wilson Welk lived at Georgetown, Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

     Kenneth Lloyd Welk was born on 2 August 1950 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He married Nadine Elizabeth DuPlanti, daughter of Stanley DuPlanti and Anita Loose, on 8 April 1972 at First Assembly of God, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Kenneth Lloyd Welk died on 24 December 2012 at at home, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 62.¹ Kenneth Lloyd Welk Find-a-Grave.com ID # 102643516.² He was buried on 29 December 2012 at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Kenneth L. Welk, age 61 of Bart, PA passed away at his home on Monday, December 24, 2012. He was the husband of Nadine duPlanti Welk with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage on April 8th of this year. He was born in Lancaster, son of the late Lloyd W. & Lorraine J. Feister Welk. He was a member of Encounter Church of Quarryville. In the past he was a truck driver for Lloyd C. Welk Inc. and most recently he drove truck for Northwest Food Products Transport of New Holland. He was a 1969 graduate of Solanco High School. Ken took delight in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing and working in his garden. Surviving besides his wife are three children: Kenneth E. Welk of West Chester, Marie L. wife of Daniel Monville of Lancaster, Victoria D. Todd of Quarryville, foster daughter: Alyssa wife of Daniel Eipper of Leola, 6 grandchildren, 2 foster grandchildren, sister: Jacquie F. Hess of Paradise. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 29th at 3 p.m. at Encounter Church, 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA with a time to greet the family from 1 p.m. until time of service. Pastor Stuart Osborne and Elder Joe Bernotsky will be officiating. Interment will be private prior to the memorial service in the Georgetown Methodist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Encounter Church Building Fund, 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 or to Water Street Ministries, P.O. Box 7267, Lancaster, PA 17604.¹
     ? He was graduated in 1969 at Solanco High School, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Kenneth Lloyd Welk lived at Georgetown, Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was a truck driver for his father at Lloyd C Welk, Inc. before 2009.¹ He was a truck driver for Northwest Food Products Transport of New Holland, PA circa 2012.¹ He was member of Encounter Church, Quarryville, PA.¹