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Chapter 3 The 1900 census of Elk Lick Township, Somerset County31 lists a John Dietle, laborer, as living in the home of Sarah(?) Miller as one of several boarders. His age is listed as 27, and his birth date is listed as May 1873. We believe that this John Dietle is the son of Nicholas Dieddle, simply because we do not know of any other John Dietle who would have been anywhere near the age indicated by the census, and there were very few Somerset Co. Dietle families at the time that he could possibly belong to. The census lists John Dietle’s father as being born in Germany, and lists his mother as being born in PA, which is consistent with the weight of evidence we have seen regarding the place of birth of Nicholas and Mary Dieddle19,27.
A rather large discrepancy exists between the birth date of May, 1873 given for John Dietle in the 1900 census, and the July 7, 1867 birth date given in pension questionnaires19 filled out by Nicholas. The 1900 census lists John Dietle as being fully employed, so it is entirely possible that he was not even present when the census information was gathered, and the birth date given in the census could possibly be an educated guess by the enumerator or one of the other boarders. The 1870 census record4 of the Nicholas Dietle family shows a son John, age 3, which supports the 1867 birth date given in the aforementioned pension questionnaires.
According to Julia (Knecht) Prokop, Nicholas’s son John H. Dietle married Elizabeth Miller and had a son named Crawford91.
John’s family is enumerated in the 1910 census of Summit Township, Somerset Co., which is abstracted as follows134:
The age given for John in the 1910 census corresponds to the 1867 birth recorded by his father Nicholas. The 1910 census indicates that John owned his own house free and clear, and had been out of work for a period of 8 weeks in 1909134. His parents were listed as born in Germany, and Lizzie’s parents were listed as having been born in PA, as was Crawford134. Lizzie was listed as being the mother of two children, but only one was listed as still living134.
In the Rembold Family Record, John’s wife is also listed as Lizzie Miller113a. A deed of Oct. 4, 1922 shows John H. Dietle and his wife Amanda E. Dietle of Summit Twp. purchasing land in Summit Twp. for $72.00222. Since other sources list her as “Lizzie”, it might be that the middle initial “E” recorded in the deed stood for Elizabeth. In his father’s obituary in 1918, John was said to be living in Elk Lick Twp263.
In his mother’s obituary in June, 1939, John was said to still be living in the Meyersdale area76. Doretha (Arnold) Hoover, who herself was born in 1931, recalls an old man named John Dietle living alone in a “shack” near Meyersdale. This John Dietle would seem to have been Nicholas’s son, and seems to indicate that he probably lived out his life in the area. Doretha also, incidentally, remembers hearing family members talking about “Old Nick” Deitle.
Roy Emerson Deitle, son of James Deitle and Lulu Brant, remembers his great-uncle John Deitle, but thought that John never had any children192. Roy said John lived in a two story white house which he didn’t take good care of after his wife died192. Roy never knew John’s wife, but said he had heard that John was deeply in love with his wife, and that the two were inseparable in life192. The loss of his wife was such a blow to John that he sort of left things go after that192. Roy also reported that John raised and sold raspberries. When they were ready, he took the seat out of his old model T Ford and put the crates in there to take them to be sold192.
Herman William Deittle
Our knowledge of the life of Nicholas and Mary Dieddle’s son Herman Deittle begins with the census results for Greenville Twp., Somerset County. We have abstracted the 1900 census information on Herman as follows27:
In the 1910 census results from Greenville Twp.51, Herman’s surname is spelled “Dietle” and his listed occupation is that of a Farmer. His wife Minnie is listed as having given birth to 8 children, of whom 7 were still living at the time of the census. The daughter who was listed as “Maryan” in the 1900 census is listed as “Mary A.” in the 1910 census. Two children born after 1900 are shown in the 1910 census, a daughter Ida E. Dietle, age 7, and a daughter Maggie L. Dietle, age 6. The 1910 census indicates that Minnie’s parents were born in PA, and also erroneously (we believe) lists Herman’s parents as having been born in PA. Herman was born and died in the same house67. Minnie also had a son named Frank67,91,180 Wagner91,180 who was not Herman’s son67. Frank went on to live in Canton67, Ohio67,180 as an adult67. Frank first married Lemmie Pritts91, then Alice _____91, then _____91, then Elizabeth ________91. We do not know why Frank Wagner did not show up in the 1900 census. In his sister Margaret’s obituary circa 1970, Frank was said to be living in Canton, and his name was given as “Frank Deitle”346.
In the 1920 census results from Greenville Twp. enumerated on Jan. 654, Herman’s last name is spelled “Dietle” and four of his children are listed as still living at home and farming; Mary A., Walter, Ida, and Maggie. Herman’s mother Mary was also listed as residing with Herman54; his father Nicholas had died in 191819. The 1920 census indicates that Minnie and her mother were born in PA and her father was born in MD, and also indicates that Herman and his mother were born in PA and his father was born in Germany. In his mother’s obituary in June, 1939, Herman was said to still be living in the Meyersdale area76. In a 1947 letter, a year after Herman’s death, his daughter Maggie stated that he had lived in Somerset Co. all his life189.
The Somerset Co. deed index95 lists a Greenville Twp. real estate transaction between Grantor Nicholas Hrs & Gdn and Grantees Herman W. & Minnie Deitle on July 10, 1928. We haven’t seen this transaction, but presume that it was the sale of the farm from Nicholas’s Heirs to Herman and Minnie. In a 1947 letter, Herman’s daughter Maggie stated in reference to Herman’s farm that “The farm was handed down for Four Generations.” and “Adam and William Dietle lived in the same section we did....” The Somerset Co. deed index95 Lists a 1944 Greenville Twp. real estate transaction between Grantors Herman and Minnie Deitle and Grantee Earl F. Baer, their grandson. We haven’t seen this transaction, but presume that it was the sale of the farm. The original Herman Deittle farm in Greenville Twp. is now (1993) a church camp70.
Vivian Timblin and Roy E. Deitle have gone back to Herman’s farm to see it after the church took it over180. Vivian says they redid the house on the inside, and turned the barn into a recreation & meeting hall. Roy reports that the top of the barn was torn off to convert the barn into a church, and that bunks have been placed in the house as a place for people to stay when attending the camp192. When Dad and I (Lannie) visited the farm in 1994 it was a Brethren church camp named Peniel, and what appeared to be the converted barn was titled the N.V. Leatherman Memorial Chapel, and a service was in progress. Compared to the many decidedly mountainous farms in Somerset Co., Camp Peniel was fairly level. Vivian and Roy both report that the church put in a lake180,192, which I also saw when visiting in 1994. Roy recalls that there was an ice-cold spring under the Herman Deitle house192. When he went to visit after the farm had become a church camp, one of the things he did was take a drink out of this spring which he remembered from his boyhood192. When I visited the farm in 1994, I noticed that the spring actually ran right into the basement of the house.
In a May 6 1942 War Ration Coupon Book belonging to Minnie at age 69, her description was given as 5 ft. 4 in. tall, 190 lbs, brown eyes and grey hair88. Herman and Minnie are buried at the Greenville72,315 Union Cemetery, and share the same headstone315. The tombstone indicates that Herman was born on May 26, 1870, and died on Dec. 25, 1946, and gives the last name as “Deitle”315. It also indicates that Minnie was born on Aug. 7, 187272. She died in Elk Lick Twp.72,90,91 on Nov. 30, 194972,90,91,315 at the age of 77 years90.
Herman and Minnie’s children are as follows: Most of Herman and Minnie’s sons moved to the vicinity of Akron, Ohio circa 1925 because there were too many children for the home farm to support, and they had heard that work was available in the rubber industries in Akron67. Some of his daughters also moved to the Akron area. In a 1947 letter, Herman’s daughter Maggie stated “I have 3 Brothers settled in Akron Ohio and one in Pa.” Vivian Timblin reports that George, Charles, Walt, Ida and Maggie moved to Ohio, but James did not180.
Herman and Minnie’s son George A. Deittle was born on Nov. 5, 1892113a,433 in Greenville Township91. He went on to four years of college, according to Richard Dietle67. He was a School Teacher in Somerset Co. PA before moving to Akron to work for Goodyear126.
George married Clara B. Witt on Sept. 22, 19__ at the West Hill Church in Akron, Ohio87. Most of what we know of their lives has been found in a newspaper article covering their 50th wedding anniversary celebration87. In this article the surname was spelled “Deitle”87. This event was held at the First Christian Church in Stow, and was attended by over 300 friends and relatives87. At the time of the celebration, they were living on Center St. in Garrettsville, and were members of the Methodist Church87. The newspaper quoted George and Clara’s advice to young couples as follows “Learn to give and take and attend church regularly”. Apparently they practiced what they preached, because Clara was president of the adult Sunday School class which George was teaching at the time87. In the same article, it was noted that George belonged to the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge and Clara belonged to the Crescent chapter, Order of the Eastern Star87. Both of them were members of the Garrettsville Grange at the time of the article, and their hobby was listed as gardening87.
Clara’s maiden name was Witt127. Prior to her marriage to George A. Dietle, Clara had been married to _______ Friend, and had three children with him before being widowed127. These three children were127: Clara and George had the following children together127*: * The Rembold Family Record incorrectly gives George and Clara’s children as Annalielle Deitle and Albert Ardith Deitle113a. There was no child named Annalielle127. Albert and Ardeth were actually two separate children127 .
Clara’s daughter Zadell Friend was known as “Dolly”126. She married Walter E. Howiler126, and was living in Akron at the time of George and Clara’s 50th wedding anniversary87. Clara’s daughter Nellie Friend was born in Maryland and married O.W.87 Weyrick87,126. She was living in Stow at the time of George and Clara’s 50th wedding anniversary87. Clara’s son Dewitt Friend married Margaret ______ who is known as “Peggy”126. They have two children, DeWitt, Jr. who goes by “Bud”, and Marian126. DeWitt was living in Columbus at the time of George and Clara’s 50th wedding anniversary87. George Albert Deitle, Jr., son of George A. Deitle, Sr. and Clara (Witt) Deitle, has gone by the names “Albert” or “Al” to avoid confusion with his father126. Albert married Mabel ______, who had a daughter by a previous marriage126. Albert was living in Garrettsville at the time of George and Clara’s 50th wedding anniversary87. He was in the auto business there, and the name of his business was Al Deitle Buick Pontiac, Inc.126. When I interviewed Albert in 1994, he was living in Florida. Anna Belle Deitle, daughter of George A. Deitle, Sr. and Clara (Witt) Deitle, was first married to Henry Clay Smith127. Her second husband was Robert Ortopan, a chiropractor, who died quite young127. Robert and Anna Belle had the following children180: David, Anna Belle’s third husband is Carmen Bell127,180. Anna Bell and Carmen had a son named George who was named after Anna Belle’s father180. Anna Belle was living in Cuyahoga Falls at the time of George and Clara’s 50th wedding anniversary87 and is said to be living in California in 1994180
Ardeth Deitle, daughter of George A. Deitle, Sr. and Clara (Witt) Deitle, was married to Alexander Gurnik, son of Theophil and Mary Gurnik, who were immigrants from Russia127. Alexander was a Chiropractor, and Ardeth ran his office127. He died at age 55126. Ardeth was living in Barberton at the time of George and Clara’s 50th wedding anniversary87. Alexander and Ardeth have one son, Steven Gurnik, who turned 37 on New Years day of 1994127. Steve had been married and divorced, and is now (1994) single127. Her answering machine gives her nickname as “Ardie”127.
Herman and Minnie’s son Charles Edward Deitle married Myrtle66,128,114 Caroline128 Brandt66,112 or Brant128 circa 1918112. Myrtle was the daughter of John and Anna Brant, and was born in 1897 or 1898128. They had one child, a son named Charles M. Deitle112. After the death of his first wife in 1932112, Charles was remarried to Mildred _____112. Charles and Mildred had no children112. Charles was employed with the Goodyear Company112,128, and died in Sept.433 1963112,433. His Social Security records show that his card was issued in Ohio, and his last state of residence was Ohio433.
The Somerset Co. deed index95 lists a transaction between Grantor Charles E. Deitle and Grantees Charles H. and Nancy M. Brant in Brothersvalley Twp. on Nov. 7, 1938. We haven’t seen this transaction, and don’t know what the significance of it is.
Mariana Garcia became the second wife of Charles M. Deitle112,128. She was born on July 20, 1937128. They had two daughters; Carmen Deitle, born July 24, 1965, and Cynthia Deitle, born Jan. 5, 1967128. In late 1993 we were told that Charles and Mariana were living in Akron, Ohio112. Some accounts give the middle name of Charles M. Deitle as Morris, and others give it as Maurice. When I asked his wife Mariana (Garcia) Deitle about this, she told me an interesting story about it129. She said that during 1972/74 they wanted to do some traveling and needed Charles’ birth certificate. After a prolonged delay, they finally received two different birth certificates containing identical information, except one was for Charles Morris Deitle, and one was for Charles Maurice Deitle. By this time his parents were gone and it was too late to get an explanation from them.
Carmen Deitle, daughter of Charles M. Deitle and Mariana (Garcia) Deitle, married Timothy Lee Ramsey128. They have one daughter, Taylor Leigh Ramsey128. Cynthia Deitle, daughter of Charles M. Deitle and Mariana (Garcia) Deitle, is (1994) a lawyer and is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Washington DC128.
The Somerset Co. deed index95 lists a transaction between Grantors James E. Deitle and Grantees John & Mary E. Shoemaker in Meyersdale on Nov. 20, 1940. The index also shows a transaction between Grantor Lulu Brant Deitle and Grantees Charles H. and Nancy B. Brant on Nov. 7, 1938. The significance of these transactions is not known. Charles Brant was Lulu (Brant) Deitle’s brother, and Nancy was Charles’ wife225. Social Security Records show that James was living in Dunlo, PA 15930 at the time of his death in March 1977, and upon his death a lump sum Social Security payment was made to a party in zip code 15921433. The Social Security records show that Lulu died in November 1975, and that her last place of residence was Dunlo, PA 15930433. The Social Security cards for both James and Lulu were issued in PA; hers was issued in the 1955-1957 time period433.
The James Deitle family included the following children:
Glenn Deitle, son of James Deitle, was born on Sept. 5, 1923 in Meyersdale, Somerset Co. PA66. Glenn married Ann Hofecher66, and was residing in or near Johnstown PA in 1994; Robert’s obituary gave their address as Giestown436. Ann Hofecher was born on February 6, 192666. She is the daughter of Merle Hofecher, and was originally from Cambria County. Glenn and Ann had no children66. Glenn is (1994) retired from Bethlehem Steel.
Roy Emerson Deitle23, son of James Deitle, was born on August 19, 192866,192. He married Mary Louise192 “Mary Lou66,192” Simmons66,192, daughter of John Simmons and Rachel Ann (Cummins) Simmons192. Mary Lou was born on Aug. 9, 1929192. Roy was a Mechanic on the heavy machinery at Bethlehem Steel192. His Title was Assistant to the General Foreman192.
Our father Roy Emerson Dietle learned of the existence of Roy Emerson Deitle in an interesting way. As I recall the story, Roy Bruce Deitle moved to the Sandy Lake, PA area and made a credit application to Agway Petroleum Corp. in Mercer, PA where our father Roy E. Dietle worked, and listed his father Roy E. Deitle as a reference. Since Dietle is a rare name in Pennsylvania, the application was brought to dad’s attention. Dad called Roy Deitle, and had a pleasant conversation with him. He found out that they shared some common interests, such as deer hunting. Roy Deitle is (1994) retired, as is my father Roy Dietle.
When I called Roy for an interview, the first thing he asked after finding out that I was calling from Texas was “How’s the hunting and fishing down there?”192 Roy is keen on outdoor sports. He once helped to construct a shooting range, and he has also participated on pistol and rifle competitive shooting teams192. His hunting career began when he was 12 and got his first hunting license192. His first hunt was on his Grandfather Herman Deitle’s farm192. This hunt was an exceptional one, especially for a beginner, and Roy remembers it fondly192. He bagged his limit of 6 squirrels, and also collected two rabbits and a grouse192. His mother, who was a great cook, cooked the game up for supper, and it was a real treat for the family192. Someone who saw his take for the day commented that he was going to make a real hunter192. Roy was living in or near South Fork in 1995436.
Roy and Mary Lou’s children are as follows: Roy Bruce Deitle, son of Roy Emerson Deitle and Mary Lou (Simmons) Deitle, married EllaBeth Deniker, the daughter of Edward and Kathern Deniker192. Her parents were from the Grove City, PA area192. In April of 1994, they were living in a trailer park in Grove City, but they were getting ready to move to Oregon192. In 1996 they were living in Great Falls, MT496. Roy Bruce Deitle is (1994) retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service, during which he traveled all over the world192. He goes by his middle name “Bruce”496. Our dad met a salesman at a lumber yard in the Grove City area in 1995 who noticed dad’s name on his credit card; it turns out the salesman had been a good friend of Roy Bruce’s before he moved away, and had worked with him at a hardware store at one time, and spoke very highly of him. Roy and EllaBeth have the following children192: We believe Scott is the Engineering Assistant of the 1845th Engineering Installation Group at Tinker AFB486 who won a first place 1995 Intergraph Golden Mouse Award in the category of Engineering and Applied Sciences for the computer rendering of an ATCALS radar unit485.
Debra Jean Deitle, daughter of Roy Emerson Deitle and Mary Lou (Simmons) Deitle, is (1994) married to Allen Stoykovich. She has a daughter Jennifer Louise Matalic from a previous marriage. Her and Allan have a son named Allen Tobias “Toby” Stoykovich.
David Shawn Deitle, son of Roy Emerson Deitle and Mary Lou (Simmons) Deitle, married Linda McFarland. He was in the Air Force for 8 years, and is now (1994) working for Evansburg Office Supply. David and Linda have the following children: John Henry Deitle, son of Roy Emerson Deitle and Mary Lou (Simmons) Deitle, married Rhonda Blackner. In April of 1994 he was in the process of moving back to PA from Alexandria, VA. John and Rhonda have two daughters, as follows: Robert, Ray and Roy Deitle
Mary Ann Deitle
Walter Allen Deitle
Ida Elizabeth Deitle
Margaret Louella Deitle
Jeremiah Deitle
Descendants of Johann Adam Dietel of 19th Century Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Chapter 1: GGG-Grandparents Adam Diettle & Mary Ann (Unknown) Diettle
Chapter 2: Nicholas Dieddle & Mary (Rembold) Dieddle, Ancestors of the Deitle Family Branch
Chapter 3: Descendants of Nicholas Dieddle & Mary (Rembold) Dieddle
Chapter 5: Descendants of John Adam Dietle & Margaret (Ritter) Dietle
Chapter 6: Great-Grandparents Adam Dietle & Susan (Werner) Dietle
Chapter 7: Descendants of Adam Dietle & Susan (Werner) Dietle
Chapter 8: Grandparents Irvin H. Dietle & Alma C. (Miller) Dietle
Chapter 9: Descendants of Irvin H. Dietle & Alma C. (Miller) Dietle
Chapter 10: History of the Dietle Surname
Chapter 11: Roy Dietle's Memories of Growing Up in Somerset County
Chapter 12: Beginner's Luck; The Story of Roy Dietle's First Deer
Appendix A: Miscellaneous Individuals and Families
Appendix B: Somerset County Legal Transactions
Appendix C: Wanderbuch of Johann Adam Dietel
Appendix D: Report Card of Erdmann Dietel von Bernech
Appendix E: Miscellaneous Documents & Photographs
Addendum A: Corrections and Additions
Additional information and supplementary materials can be found at Lannie Dietle's website.
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Descendants of Nicholas Dieddle & Mary (Rembold) Dieddle
John Henry Dietle
John Henry Dietle, son of Nicholas
Name
Age
Occupation
John Deetle
43
Farm Labor
Lizzie
34
Crawford
7
John, Lizzie and Crawford (all taken from the same photo.)
Herman Deittle married Minnie Sophie Sperry, who was born on August 7, 187290,91,113a in Greenville Twp. Somerset Co. PA91. Minnie was the daughter of Josias Sperry90, born in Wales91 England90 in 184391, and Dora Altmiller90,91, who was born in 1855 in Hessen91.
Herman William Deitle & Minnie Sophia (Sperry) Deitle
Name
Relation
Birth Month/Year
Age
Birthplace
Father's Birthplace
Mother's Birthplace
Herman Deittle
Head of Family
May 1870
30
Pennsylvania
Germany
Pennsylvania
Minnie Deittle
Wife
Aug. 1872
27
PA
George A. Deittle
Son
Nov. 1892
7
PA
Charles E. Deittle
Son
May 1894
6
PA
James E. Deittle
Son
Jan. 1897
3
PA
Maryan Deittle
Daughter
Nov. 1899
1
PA
Walter A. Deittle
Son
Jan. 1900
4/12
PA
The Herman Deitle home as it appeared in 1994 as part of a Brethren church camp.
Walt, Maggie, Charley, George, Minnie and Frank, all Deitle’s
George Albert91,113a Deitle433 , b. Nov. 5, 1892113a,433, d. Mar. 198691,433,
Charles Edward91,113a Deitle433 , b. May 17, 189391,113a,128,433 *, d. Sept. 1963433 ,
Henry Clay91,113a, b. Sept. 11, 189591,113a, d. April 21, 189691,113a,
James Elmer91,113a, b. Jan. 1, 189791,113a,433, d. Mar. 11, 197991,
Mary Ann91,113a, b. Nov. 1791, 189891,315 or 189991, d. Sept. 1191, 198691,315,
Walter Allen91,113a Deitle433 , b. Jan. 10, 190091,113a,433 , d. Feb. 198691,433 ,
Ida Elizabeth91,113a, b. May 30, 190291,113a, and
Margaret91,343 “Maggie”91 Louella91, b. Dec. 27, 190391,113a.
Zadell Friend,
Nellie Friend, and
Dewitt Friend.
Anna Belle Deitle, and
Ardeth127 Deitle, born 1922.
a daughter,
a son.
Myrtle (Brant) Deitle, wife of Charles Edward Deitle
Mildred and Charles Deitle
Charley, Chucky and Walter Deitle
Charles M. Deitle, the only son of Charles E. Deitle and Myrtle (Brandt) Deitle, was born on March 10, 1921 in Garrett, PA128. Several different family members have referred to him as “Chuck”112. He was first married to Martha Ellen James, daughter of Allison and Ethel James112. Martha was born in Missouri112. Charles was an attorney by trade (Juris Doctor Ohio State University)112. Charles and Martha had two children; Robin Deitle112,128, who was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1948112,128, and Charles Bruce Deitle112,128, who was born in Akron, Ohio112 in June128 1951112,128. There was a telephone listing in Akron, Ohio in 1993 for Martha and Robin Deitle. Charles and Martha were divorced in 1961128.
Robin Jeanne Deitle, daughter of Charles M. Deitle and Martha (James) Deitle, married Richard Felling128. Richard and Robin have two daughters:
Kara Felling128, and
Kyla Felling128.
Mrytle Brant, Jim Deitle, Lulu Brant
Herman and Minnie’s son James Elmer Deitle married Lulu Brant49,61,113a, the daughter of John Brant and Annie (Wahl) Brant66. Lulu lived on a big dairy farm near Garrett, and James had to take a horse and buggy over the mountain to date her192. Social Security records indicate that Lulu was born on April 15, 1896433. James was listed in the 1920 census as a 22 year old coal miner living in the Meyersdale Borough, along with his wife Lulu A., age 2349. James’ surname was spelled “Dietle” in the 1920 census49. One of James’ sons has confirmed that James was a miner by occupation, and worked at Shaw Mines66, which is near Meyersdale out beyond the Fair grounds135*. Another son reported that James worked in the coal mines for 27 years225. We know James and Lulu were married already by Nov. 30, 1918, because on that date she was a witness on her mother-in-law’s Declaration for Widow’s Pension following the death of Nicholas Dieddle19. On that document, she spelled the surname as “Dieddle”19. One of their sons reports that James and Lulu were married in 1918, but did not give the month and day225. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in June, 196891. In his sister Margaret’s obituary circa 1970, James was said to be living in Dunlo, PA346. James E. Deitle was known as “Jim” to the family67. Jim’s son Roy reports that Jim sometimes spoke in German when visiting with other family members192.
Jim Deitle and Lulu (Brant) Deitle
When asked what stood out in the memory of his parents, James and Lulu’s son Ken Deitle wrote “Dad was a hard worker and a good provider. Mom never held public work but cared for her family in a most loving generous way. She did a lot of quilts, needle work, etc. which she graciously shared with family and friends. (She) was a great cook. (She) made good homemade bread (&) cookies. She had many friends and loved to play bingo.”225
* The Shaw Mines were opened in 1875, and during peak operation after 1900 employed over 400, many of whom were foreign workers371. A company town called Shaw Mines once existed at the site, consisting of a store, a school, mule barns, barracks for single men, and 36 double company houses371.
Robert66,113a,436 Earl436 Deitle66,113a,436, who was born on March 16, 192066,436 in or near Meyesdale436, married Hazel66,436 E.436 Imler66 or Yantz436. Hazel was from the Bedford area. Robert has spent time living in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida66. He died on Sept. 17, 1995 in the York County Hospital and home436. His obituary listed his address as Dillsburg436. His son John was living at Paris Island, S.C. in 1995, and his daughter Patty West was living at Tampa, Florida in 1995436. His obituary also listed four step-children, Bonieta Yantz and Jennie Gates of Dillsburg. Robert Yantz of Carlisle, and John Yantz of Wichita Falls, TX436. Burial was planned to be at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown436.
Robert Deitle, son of James & Lulu Deitle
Roy Bruce Deitle66,192, b. Dec. 15, 1949192
Debra Jean192 “Debbie”66 Deitle, b. Feb. 9, 1953.
David66,192 Shawn192 Deitle, b. 1960192
John66,192 Henry192 Deitle, b. 1961192.
Kevin Bruce Deitle, (eldest son) and
Scott Edward Deitle, who is (1994) in the Air Force.
Shawna Lynn Deitle, reported as being age 11 in April of 1994,
Joshua David Deitle, reported as being age 7 in April of 1994, and
Ryan Andrew Deitle, b. June 20, 1988.
Kelsey Khristine Deitle, and
Samantha Marie Deitle.
Herman and Minnie’s daughter Mary Ann Deitle married William A. Bear. Social Security records indicate that William was born on Aug. 24, 1891 and died in March 1980433. In his sister Margaret’s obituary circa 1970, Mary Ann was said to be living in Akron, Ohio346. Mary Ann was a member of the Chapel of Prayer in Barberton, Ohio, and her husband was a deacon there. William was buried at the Greenville Union Cemetery. Mary Ann was buried in the Mausoleum in Akron. They had the following children:
Earl F. Bear, who married Goldie _____, and was living in Akron at the time of Mary Ann’s death.
Helen L. Bear, who married ______ Hockenberry, and was living in Barberton, Ohio at the time of Mary Ann’s death.
Thelma E. Bear, who married ______ Weimer, and was living in Barberton, Ohio at the time of Mary Ann’s death.
Dorothy V. Bear, who married ______ Cottle, and was living in Clinton, Ohio at the time of Mary Ann’s death.
Herman and Minnie’s son Walter Allen Deitle married Carrie Alice _____. Social Security records indicate that Carrie was born on Nov. 4, 1898 and died in June 1982433. Walter and Carrie were married on Dec. 12, 1923209. In his sister Margaret’s obituary circa 1970, Walter was said to be living in Akron, Ohio346. Walter worked for Goodyear67, and retired in 1962209. Walter was a member of the Goodyear Masonic Lodge, the Akron Chapter Royal Arch Masons, the Akron Council Royal and Select Masters, and the Akron Commandery Knights Templar209. Walter died on Feb. 11, 1986209. They had the following children:
Betty Jane Deitle, who married ______ Timblin, and was living in Akron at the time of Walter’s death.
Patricia Ann Deitle, who married ______ Wagner, and was living in Akron at the time of Walter’s death.
Herman and Minnie’s daughter Ida Elizabeth Deitle married George W. Baer91 on Sept. 12, 1925128. George was born in 1900128, and died on Dec. 29, 1974433. He was buried at the Greenville Union Cemetery. Ida was living in Akron at the time of her sister Margaret’s death in 1970346, and at the time of her brother Walter’s death in 1986. They had the following children:
Charles Baer, who was living in Akron at the time of George’s death.
George Baer, who was living in Akron at the time of George’s death.
Earl Baer, who was living in Akron at the time of George’s death.
Ruth Baer, who married ______ Baker, and was living in Massillon, Ohio at the time of George’s death.
Anna May Baer, who married ______ Miller, and was living in Akron at the time of George’s death.
Herman and Minnie’s daughter Margaret Louella Deitle married Clyde L. Arnold91. Clyde was born on Feb. 23, 1905433, and died in March 1983433. Clyde’s parents were Levi Arnold and Nancy _____ Arnold. Margaret was living in Meyersdale at the time of her brother Walter’s death in 1986. They had the following children:
Paul Arnold, who was living in Meyersdale at the time of Margaret’s death.
Doris Arnold, who married ______ Hoover, and was living in Meyersdale at the time of Margaret’s death.
Evelyn Arnold, who married ______ Livengood, and was living in Meyersdale at the time of Margaret’s death.
Ruth Arnold, who married ______ Tressler, and was living in Meyersdale at the time of Margaret’s death.
We know very little about the life of Nicholas and Mary Deitle’s son Jeremiah Deitle. He was born Aug. 20, 1881113a and died in 1939 113a,315. In his father’s obituary in 1918, his address was given as Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio263. In his mother’s obituary in June, 1939, he was said to be very ill at his home in Wadsworth, Ohio 76. He married Sarah91,180,315 Eva315 Lowry 91, who was born in 1887 and died in 1971315. They are buried side by side in the Greenville Union Cemetery and share the same headstone315. Ardeth (Deitle) Gurnik reports that Jeremiah lived on a small farm in Wadsworth, and never had any children 127. Wadsworth is west of Akron where state highway 57 crosses interstate highway 76. Vivian Timblin knew Jeremiah as “Jerry” and recalls that he was a very quiet person 180. In a 1947 letter, Herman’s daughter Maggie stated “My Uncle Jerry died about 8 years ago he was living at Wadsworth Ohio he never had any children.”