Erie County (PA) Genealogy
Family Histories & Biographies
The Wiler Genealogy - Timeline
Contributed by Bill Wiler
Site visitor Bill Wiler provided the family history below. It is being posted at this time. Much of this family settled in Erie County. This is a timeline version of the family and includes alternate spellings of the surname to include Weiler, Wheeler, Willer, and Wiler. Any questions or comments concerning this family history should be sent directly to Bill Wiler.
1825/27 Joseph (Shett) Weiler is
born in Prussia. Joseph could have possibly been born on
1832/34 Madeleine Bussinger is born to Johann Bussinger and his wife Madeleine in Switzerland . She will later marry Joseph Weiler around 1856 in Canada. She is Joseph’s first known wife.
1839 (James) Alexander Kerr is born in Renfrewshire, Paisley, Scotland to William Kerr and Mary Martin Kerr. He will later marry Sarah Jane Sharman and they will become the parents of Elizabeth Margaret Kerr who will later marry Henry Frank Wiler in 1912.
1840 12-Dec. Joseph Pfundstein is born. He will later marry Catherine Barbara Wachter. One of their children, Frances Pfundstein, will marry August J. Wiler Jr.
1843 4-Aug. Margaret Mattis, Joseph’s third known wife is born in Switzerland. Her father is John Mattis. She will be called Margaret Mattis Lightener Weiler Wheeler in her lifetime.
1850 15-Jul. Caroline Sparrow
is born to George Sparrow and Catherine Ballenbrook in England.
She will later marry John Weiler born
1852
27-Sep. Joseph
Weiler arrives in New York, NY
aboard a ship named the Havre. He
departed from Bavaria to Le
Havre, France
to America. He is 25 years old…..OR…..
1853 2-Jun. Madeleine Bussinger, later to become Joseph Weiler’s first known wife, arrives in New York, NY aboard the Prussian Bark Adeline, Mastered by H. Kleinmetz from Antwerp. She is 19 years old. Along with her are her Father Johann Bussinger 54, her Mother Madeleine Bussinger 49, her brother Mathias 18, and her sisters Apolonia 15, and Josepha 28.
1854 4-Jun. Catherine Barbara Wachter is born in Reinpfalz, Germany to Franz Peter Wachter and Frances (?) Wachter. She will later marry Joseph Pfundstein and one of their children, Frances Pfundstein will marry August J. Wiler Jr.
1856 Apolonia Weiler, Joseph and Magdalena's first known child is born in Canada . Joseph is 30 and Magdalena is 23.
1857 Joseph is 31 and Magdalena is 24.
1859 Theresia Weiler, Joseph and Magdalena’s third known child is born in New York. Joseph is 33 and Magdalena is 26.
1860 19-Jun. According to the 1860 US Census Joseph Weiler and Madeleine Bussinger daughter of Johann Bussinger and Madeleine Bussinger live in Buffalo Township, Ward 6, Erie County, New York . In the House are Joseph 32, Magdelena 27, Apolonia 4, John 3, and Theresia 1. Joseph is a Laborer.
19-Jun. According to the 1860 US Census
John Bussinger and Madeleine Bussinger live in Buffalo Township, Ward 6, Erie County, New York (just three dwellings away from the Weiler’s). In the House are John 61 and Magdalena 52. John is listed as a Laborer.
1861 16-Aug. August Weiler, Joseph and Magdalena’s fourth known child is born in Buffalo, New York. Joseph is 35 and Magdalena is 28.
1862 1-Jan. Barbara Lorenz , later to be August’s wife and Henry Frank’s Mother is born in Buffalo, New York to Baptist and Mary Lorenz.
31-Jan. Joseph Weiler joins The NY 49th Infantry, Company F, of the Union Army. His occupation is listed as laborer. He is 5’6” tall, has gray eyes and gray hair, and he is light complected at 35 years old.
17-Apr. at the Battle of Yorktown, VA, Joseph is shot in the foot.
18-Apr. at Young’s Mill Field Hospital the great toe on Joseph’s left foot is amputated. While recuperating and on crutches he trips over a stump and breaks his collarbone.
20-Apr. Joseph is transferred to a hospital in Philadelphia at Broad and Cherry Street, then transferred again to The West Philadelphia Hospital.
1862 14-Jul. Joseph is discharged from the Army and goes back to Buffalo, NY “his home.”
Oct. Joseph Weiler leaves Buffalo for Detroit, MI.
1863 Jan. Joseph Weiler leaves Detroit, MI and goes to Cleveland, OH “ where he stays for some time.”
1865 Sarah Jane Sharman is born in Elmwood, Ontario, Canada. She will Marry (James) Alexander Kerr of Renfrewshire, Paisley, Scotland. They will become the Parents of Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler who will marry Henry Frank Wiler in 1912.
1867 Louisa Lightener is born to Joseph and Margaret Lightener in Ohio. ( Margaret Mattis Lightener Weiler Wheeler) She is Margaret’s first known child. Margaret is 24.
1869 Mary Lightener is born to Joseph and Margaret Lightener in Ohio. ( Margaret Mattis Lightener Weiler Wheeler) She is Margaret’s second known child. Margaret is 26.
1870 According to the 1870 US Census Joseph Lightener, Margaret, Louisa, and Mary live in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio.
1871 Chas Lightener is born to Joseph and Margaret Lightener in Ohio. ( Margaret Mattis Lightener Weiler Wheeler) He is Margaret’s third known child. Margaret is 28.
1873 Apr. Joseph Weiler moves to Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. Joseph is 47.
Nov. Joseph Lightener, Margaret’s first known husband, hangs himself and dies. Margaret is 30.
1874 20-Jun. Joseph Wiler marries Almira Bedee in Ottowa Ohio. This is his second known wife.
Aug. Joseph Weiler’s second known wife, Almira Bedee dies.
Rosa Lightener is born after her Father dies. She is Margaret’s fourth known child. Margaret is 31.
19-Oct. Joseph Weiler marries Margaret Lightener in Port Clinton, Ottowa County, Ohio. He is 47 and she is 31.
1875 2-Nov. Anna Willer is born to Joseph and Margaret Willer. She is the first of their known children. Joseph is 49 and Margaret is 32.
1876 23-Oct. Maggie Willer is born to Joseph and Margaret Willer. She is the second of their known children. Joseph is 50 and Margaret is 33.
1878 Robert Ralph Bemis is born. He will later marry Caroline (Carrie) Wiler, daughter of August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler.
1879 George Wiler is born to John Wiler and Caroline Sparrow in Canada. John is 22 and Caroline is 29.
21-Oct. Louis Willer is born to Joseph and Margaret Willer. He is the third of their known children. Joseph is 51 and Margaret is 34.
1880 23-Jun. According to the 1880 Census, Joseph and Margaret live in Huron Township, Erie County, Ohio. He is a farmer. Living with them are:
Lighteners: Wheelers:
Louisa (13) Anna (5)
Mary (11) Maggie (3)
Chas (9) Louis (1)
Rosa (6)
Louisa is a domestic servant for John Whickam.
1881 24-Apr. Caroline (Carrie) Wiler is born to August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler in Buffalo, NY. She is the first known of their children. August is 20 and Barbara is 19.
1882 8-Oct. August J. Wiler Jr. is born to August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler in Buffalo, NY. He is the second known of their children. August is 21 and Barbara is 20.
1883 30-Mar. Adrian Jacobus Mitchell is born to Adrian J Mitchell and Clara Groth in Gowanda, NY. He will later marry Edith Elizabeth Wiler daughter of John Wiler and Caroline Sparrow.
25-May. John Henry Wiler is born to August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz in Buffalo, NY. He is the third of their known children. August is 23 and Barbara is 22.
23-Jul. John Willer is born to Joseph and Margaret Willer. He is the fourth of their known children. Joseph is 57 years old and Margaret is 40 years old.
4-Dec. Anna Bertha
Hauth is born in Germany to Konrad Hauth and Wilhelmina
Runser. She will later marry Albert Ernest Wiler born to John Wiler
and Caroline Sparrow on
17-Dec. Albert Ernest Wiler is born in Erie, Pa to John Wiler and Caroline Sparrow. John is 26 and Caroline is 33.
1885 4-Feb. Henry Frank Wiler is born to August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz in Buffalo NY. He is the third of their children. Both August and Barbara are 23.
12-Jul. Ann Allen is born to William Allen and Jane King in Erie, Pa. She will later marry John Henry Wiler.
1886 Henry Frank Wiler is born to August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is the fourth known of their children. August is 25 and Barbara is 24.
Signa (?) Wiler is born. She will later marry George Wiler born 1879 in Canada to John Wiler and Caroline Sparrow.
25-Jul. Frances Pfundstein ( later to marry August J. Wiler Jr.) is born to Joseph Pfundstein and Barbara Wachter Pfundstein in Erie, Pennsylvania.
1887 Harry Wiler is born to John Wiler and Caroline Sparrow in Pa. John is 30 and Caroline is 37.
23-Nov. Catherine Wierchowski (later to marry Michael Wiler), is born to Joseph and Anna Pol Wierchowski in Erie Pa.
1888 6-Jun. Joseph Weiler appears before Mr. S. E. Bunder in Erie County, Ohio to apply for his Invalid Pension due to his war wounds received during his service to the Union Army. He brings John Ebert and William Miller as witnesses.
12-Sep. Joseph Weiler has a physical exam in Sandusky, Ohio. Joseph’ s pulse rate is 80 beats per minute, his respiration is 16, his temperature is 98.2, he is 5 feet, 5 ½ inches tall, 141 pounds, and is 63 years old. His nutrition is good, his general health is good, his muscles are well developed, his heart action is normal, and his general condition is apparently normal.
1888 8-Aug. Edith Elizabeth Wiler is born to John Wiler and Caroline Sparrow in Erie, Pa. John is 31 and Caroline is 38.
29-Sep. Joseph is declared to have shot himself in the foot by the Regiment descriptive book written in 1862.
10-Oct. Joseph Weiler’s pension request is rejected because he sustained a self inflicted wound. “ This wound was supposed, with all aquainted with the circumstances, to have been purposely inflicted upon himself. A deliberate and voluntary act.”
7-Nov. Joseph Wiler is born to August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler. He is the fourth known of their children. August is 27 and Barbara is 26.
1889 26-July. According to the “Declaration for an Original Invalid Pension” Joseph Weiler is 65 years old, 5 feet 2 inches tall, has a fair complexion, white hair and brown eyes.
25-Dec. Michael Wiler is born to August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler in Erie Pennsylvania. He is the fifth known of their children. August is 28 and Barbara is 27.
1890 30-May. Joseph Weiler takes a rat poison called “Rough on Rats” and dies “before medical aid could be or was summoned.” Joseph Weiler is buried in McMillan Cemetery in Huron Township, Erie County, OH. Joseph is 64.
5-Jun. Obituary from the Erie Co. Reporter: WHISKEY and POISON
Joe Wheeler, an old eccentric character living near Sage’s Grove, committed suicide last Friday by taking a mixture of whiskey and Rough on Rats, which in a few hours brought an end to his unfortunate earthly career. Wheeler’s upper story has long been considered a little off, and his death is not a surprise. He leaves a large family of children in rather destitute circumstances. Funeral services were held Saturday, the remains being interred in the East Side Cemetery.
5-Jul. Margaret Willer applies for Union Army Widow’s Pension in Huron, Erie County Ohio. She states she “ has not remarried since his death and that he had been previously married, there is no children of first wife.”
1891 7-May. Marie Scully (later to become Frank P. Wiler’s wife) is born to Jeremiah Scully and Rose Marie Dougherty in Fort Madison, Iowa.
1892 18-Apr. Frank P. Tracey Wiler is born to August and Barbara Wiler in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is the sixth of their known children. August is 31 and Barbara is 30.
29-Sep. Elizabeth Margaret Kerr is born to (J.) Alexander Kerr and Sarah Jane Sharman Kerr in Elmwood, Ontario, Canada. She will later marry Henry Frank Wiler. Alexander is 53 and Sarah Jane is 27.
1893 20-Mar. Widow’s Pension is granted to Margaret Weiler and her four children at $8 for her and $2 for each child ($16) per month.
1898 19-Apr. William L. Wiler is born to August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is their seventh known child. August is 37 and Barbara is 36.
1900 5-Jun. According to the 1900 US Census Maggie (Elizabeth Margaret) Kerr lives in the 11th Ward, Supervisor’s District 17, Enumeration District 88 of Buffalo city Erie County, NY. She will later marry Henry Frank Wiler. She lives with her parents on Greene Street. In the house are Alexander Kerr born July 1843, Sara Jane Sharman, his wife born March 1864, Jessie born July 1884, Thadius born Aug 1886, and Maggie bornSeptember 1891. Alexander’s occupation is listed as painter. The whole family moved to America in 1893.
8-Jun. According to the 1900 US Census Adrian Jacobus Mitchell lives in Erie City on Peach Street with his parents Adrian J. Mitchell and Clara Groth Mitchell and his sister Uda. He will later marry Edith Elizabeth Wiler daughter of John Wiler and Caroline Sparrow. Adrian is 17 and attends school. Uda is 15 and also attends school. Adrian Sr. is listed as a Veterinary Surgeon and is 47. His mother Clara has no listed occupation and is 38. His father was born in New Jersey and his mother was born in Germany. There were also two boarders in the house. Edward Shultz, 20 and Louis Walter, 32. Both were Hostlers.
1901 25-Jan. Raymond J. Wiler is born to August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is their eighth known child. August is 40 and Barbara is 39.
1903 17-Mar. Joseph Pfundstein, husband of Catherine Barbara Wachter and father of Frances Pfundstein Wiler dies in Erie Pa. He is buried in Trinity Cemetery in Sec. S, Lot 57, Grave 1. His wife will later join him in Grave 3 as will August J. Wiler Jr in Grave 4, and Frances Pfundstein Wiler in Grave 2.
7-Sep. Mabel Reed Stromenger is born to Edmond J. and Lena Klein Stromenger in Erie, Pa. She will later be the second wife of Raymond J. Wiler.
1904 Rose Kaminski is born. She will become the wife of Joseph Wiler.
1905 21-Apr. Arthur John Rathbun, Sr. is born. He will later marry Bernice Frances Wiler the first child of John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen.
1907 25-Nov. John Henry Wiler third child of August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz marries Ann Allen daughter of William Allen and Jane King in Ripley, NY. John Henry is 23 and Ann is 22.
1908 John Wiler is born to George and Signa Wiler in Pa. George is 29 and Signa is 22.
10-Sep. Arthur H. Clough is born to Almond J. Clough Margaret B. Blake in Warren, Pa. He will later marry Ruth E. Mitchell.
13-Sep. Bernice Frances Wiler is born to John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen in Erie, Pa. She is their first known child. John Henry is 24 and Ann is 23.
1910 20-Apr. According to the 1910 US Census John Wiler, son of Joseph Weiler and Madeleine Bussinger, and his wife Caroline Sparrow live in Erie City, Erie County, Pa. on East 22nd Street. In the house are John 52, Carrie 51, Harry 24, and Elizabeth 21. John is a Moulder in an Aluminum Foundry and Harry is a Bookkeeper for a Coal Company.
22-Apr. According to the 1910 US Census John Henry Wiler, son of August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz, and his wife Ann Allen live in Erie City, Erie County Pa. on Cascade Street near Third Street. In the house are John Henry 25, Anna 28, Bernice 8 months, and Charley Allen 29, Brother-in-law. John’s occupation is listed as Machine Hand for a Carriage Maker and Charley is a Moulder in an Aluminum Foundry.
26-Apr. According to the 1910 US Census August Wiler and his wife Barbara live in Erie City, Erie County, Pa on East 25th Street. In the house are August 49, Barbara 49, August, Jr 27, Michael 20, Joseph 22, Frank 17, William 11, and Raymond 9. August is a laborer in a paper mill, as is August, Jr. Michael and Joseph are laborers in a rubber warehouse, and Frank is a laborer in a button shop. All of the boys are still single.
21-Aug. Dorothy Elizabeth Wiler is born to John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen in Erie, Pa. She is the second of their known children. John Henry is 26 and Ann is 25.
Michael Wiler son of August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler married Catherine Wierchowska. He was 21 and she was 22.
Frank P. Tracey Wiler, sixth child of August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz marries Marie Scully daughter of Jeremiah Scully and Rose Marie Dougherty. Michael is 18 and Marie is 19
1911 26-Aug. August J. Wiler Jr. son of August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz Wiler marries Frances B. Pfundstein daughter of Mr. Pfundstein and Barbara Wachter Pfundstein in Erie Pa. He is 29 and she is 25.
John Enders is born to John A. Enders and Margaret Scheib in Erie (?) Pa. He will later marry Madeline Wiler daughter of Frank P. Wiler and Marie Scully.
1912 Henry Frank Wiler son of August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler marries Elizabeth Margaret Kerr daughter of (J) Alexander Kerr and Sarah Jane Sharman Kerr at a Justice of the peace in Canada. He was 26 and she was 20.
18-May. Henry Michael (Schuber) Szuba was born to Michael Szuba and Catherine (?) Szuba in Erie, Pa. He will later marry Marie Rita Wiler.
29-Oct. Charles Allen Wiler is born to John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen in Erie, Pa. He is the third of their known children. John Henry is 28 and Ann is 29.
1913 14-Feb. Ruth E. Mitchell is born in Erie, Pa to Adrian Jacobus Mitchell and Edith Elizabeth Wiler. Adrian is 30 and Edith Elizabeth is 25.
12-Jun. Lawrence Frances Wiler is born to Henry Frank and Elizabeth M. Kerr Wiler in Erie City, Erie County, Pennsylvania. He is the first of their known children. Henry is 27 and Elizabeth is 21.
31-Jul. Norbert Joseph Wiler is born to August, Jr. and Frances Pfundstein Wiler. He is their first known child. August Jr. is 31 and Frances is 27.
19-Dec. Mrs. Margaret
(Weiler) Wheeler (Joseph’s third known wife) died at
1914 3-Apr. Frances R. Richter is born to William Richter and Tillie Driver Richter in Erie Pa. She will later marry Norbert J Wiler
13-Jul. John Joseph Wiler is born to Frank P. Tracy Wiler and Marie Scully. He is their first child. Frank P. is 21 and Marie is 22.
1915
14-Nov. Henry F. Weiler Jr. is born to Henry Frank and
Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler in the city of Olean, Cattaraugus County, New
York at 7:30AM. He is the second of
their known children. Henry’s occupation
is Electrical Contractor, and he is listed as being born in Buffalo,
NY. Elizabeth
is listed as being born in Canada. The attending Physician is C.
Fitzgerald. Henry Frank was apparently
the only person who knew about this name. Richard X. Wiler would have his name legally changed to what he thought
was his birth name on
1916 16-Jan. Luella Kuntz is born to William Kuntz and Ellen Welte in Erie, Pa. Luella will later marry Charles Allen Wiler.
8-Jul. Marie Rita Wiler is born to August J. Wiler Jr. and Frances Pfundstein in Erie, Pa. She is their second known child. August is 34 and Frances is 30.
5-Jun. Joseph Wiler, son of August Wiler and Barbara
Lorenz, born
Marie Wiler is born to August Jr.
and Frances Pfundstein Wiler. She is the second of their known children. August Jr.
is 35 and Frances is 31.
1917 18-Apr. Elizabeth (Betty) Postirak is born to John Postirak and Elizabeth Nimet in Erie, Pa. She will later marry Charles Leroy Wiler after he comes home from WWII.
2-Sep. Madeline V. O’Connor is born to Michael O’ Connor and Susan Barber O’Connor in Erie, Pa. She will later marry John J. Wiler.
12-Sep. Henry Frank Wiler son of August Wiler and
Barbara Lorenz born
12-Sep. Michael G Wiler, son of August Wiler and
Barbara Lorenz, born
12-Sep. Albert Ernest Wiler, son of John Wiler and
Caroline Sparrow born
12-Sep. George Henry Wiler, son of John Wiler and
Caroline Sparrow born
1918 21-Oct. Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler is born to John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen in Erie, Pa. He is their fourth known child. John Henry is 34 and Ann is 33.
16-Dec. Donald J. Wiler is born to Henry and Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler in Erie, Pa. He is the third of their known children. Henry is 32 and Elizabeth is 26.
1919 21-May. Frederic Charles Wiler is born to August Jr. and Frances Pfundstein Wiler in Erie, Pa. He is the third of their known children. August is 37 and Frances is 34.
1920 7-Jan. According to the 1920 Census John Weiler and his wife Caroline live in Ward 5 of Erie City, Erie County,Pa (sheet 31) on East 22nd Street. In the house were John 63, Caroline 69, their sons Harry 33, and George 41, his wife Signe 34, and their son John 12. John is a Molder at a foundry, Harry is a teller in a bank, and George is a burner on the Railroad.
9-Jan. According to the 1920 Census Henry Frank Wiler and his wife Elizabeth Margaret Kerr lived on South Hanson Street in the 40th Ward, Supervisor’s District 1, Enumeration District 1448 of Philadelphia, PA. Living in the house were Henry 34, Margaret 28, Lawrence 6, Richard 5, and Donald 1. Henry’s occupation is listed as Electrician for the Philadelphia Schools.
12-Jan. According to the 1920 Census Frank P. Wiler and his wife Marie Scully Wiler live on Reed Street (near E 28th Street) in the 5th Ward of Erie City, Erie County, PA (Sheet 18). Living in the house were Frank 27, Marie 27, John 5, Pearl 4, Edna 2 and Elizabeth 8 months. Frank’s Occupation is listed as laborer.
15-Jan. According to the 1920 Census August Wiler and his wife Barbara live in Ward 5, of Erie City, Erie County, PA (sheet 24) on East 14th Street. In the house were August 58, Barbara 58, Joseph 33, and Raymond 19. August is a Watchman at American Beauty Store, Joseph has no job and Raymond is a Core Maker at Walker (?) Foundry.
16-Mar. According to the 1920 Census William L. Wiler, son of August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler was in the Army. Stationed at Coblenz, Ehrenbreitstein, Germany with Troop A, Mounted Detachment A, Cavalry. His home address is 734 East 14th Street, Erie, PA. He is listed as a single male, 21 years old.
2-Apr. According to the 1920 Census, Michael Wiler and his wife Catherine Wierchowska Wiler live on East 26th Street in Erie, PA in the 5th Ward, Enumeration District 106 (sheet 21). Also in the house was Henry Wierchowska, Katherine’s brother. Michael is 30, Katherine is 30, and HHHenry is 35. Michael’s occupation is listed as a Coremaker in a foundry and Henry is a laborer in a factory.
11-Jul. Albert Munro Metzler is born to Emery Ellsworth Metzler and Anna May Munro in Erie, Pa. He will later Marry Caroline A. Wiler daughter of Albert Ernest Wiler and Anna Bertha Hauth. Enery is 31 and Anna May is 36.
2-Sep. Madeline Wiler is born to Frank. P. Tracey Wiler and Marie Scully in Erie, Pa. She is their third known child. Frank is 28 and Marie is 29.
25-Oct. Caroline A. Wiler is born to Albert Ernest Wiler and Anna Bertha Hauth in Erie, Pa. Albert is 37 and Anna is 37.
1921 9-Mar. Thomas Joseph Wiler is born to Henry F. Wiler and Margaret E. Kerr in Philadelphia, Pa. He is the fourth of their known children. Henry is 36 and Margaret is 29.
16-Mar. Barbara Lorenz Wiler
born
5-Aug. Frederic Charles Wiler dies of Acute Gastro Enteritis. He is 2 years, 2 months and 15 days old. He lived with his parents August Jr. and Frances Pfundstein Wiler at 2861 Wayne Street in Erie, PA. August Jr. is 39 and Frances is 35. He died at home and is buried in Trinity Cemetery. The Undertaker was A. Brugger & Sons, Erie, PA.
1-Sep. Norma Purcell is born in Erie, Pa. She will later marry Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler the fourth child of John Henry Wiler and Ann. Allen.
18-Oct. Charles Leroy Wiler is born to August, Jr. and Frances Pfundstein Wiler in Erie, Pa. He is their fourth known child. August Jr. is 39 and Frances is 35.
1922 3-Nov. Albert Andrew Wiler is born to Henry Frank Wiler and Elizabeth Kerr Wiler in Philadelphia, Pa. He is the fifth of their known children. Henry is 37 and Elizabeth is 31.
1924 22-May. Barbara Wiler is born to Henry Frank and Elizabeth Kerr Wiler in Philadelphia, Pa. She is the sixth of their known children and their only daughter. Henry is 38 and Elizabeth is 32.
1925 3-Mar. Marie J. McCartney is born, on her mother’s birthday, at home to William J. and Anna Pascal McCartney in Philadelphia, PA. She will later marry Albert Andrew Wiler. William is 31 and Anna is 33.
16-Dec. Paul McKinley Davis is born in Clarion, Pa to Charles Davis and Minerva (?) Davis. He will later marry Elsie Barbara Wiler in Erie, Pa.
1926 11-Feb. John Wiler son of Joseph and Magdalena Bushinger Weiler Dies in Erie, Pa. He is buried in Erie Cemetery in Sec. 26, Lot 63 Grave SE.
Raymond L. Wiler son of August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler marries Leah Wiler. He was 24 and she was 20.
5-Aug. Edith E. Williams is born to John Wesley and Edith Elmira Weaver Williams at their home in Nether Providence Pa. She will later marry Donald Wiler.
1927 Betty L. Wiler was born to Raymond and Leah Wiler. She is their first known child.
1928 14-Feb. Catherine Barbara Wachter Pfundstein, the widowed wife of Joseph Pfundstein and mother of Frances Pfundstein Wiler dies in Erie, Pa. She is 73 years, 8 months, and 10 days old. Her occupation is listed as housewife. She lived at 1209 West 21st St., Erie,Pa. The informant is Mrs. Fred J. Beecher of the same address. She died of Chronic Myocarditus with a contributing factor of Chronic Bronchitis. The Undertaker was J. Brugger and Sons. She is buried in Trinity Cemetery in Sec. S, Lot 57, Grave 3 next to her husband.
1929 19-Apr. William Mitchell Wiler is born to Henry Frank and Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler in the city of Philadelphia, Pa. He is the seventh of their known children. Henry is listed as being born in Buffalo, NY. Elizabeth is listed as being born in Elmwood, Ontario, Canada. The attending Physician is C. Fitzgerald. Henry is 43 and Margaret is 37.
30-Apr. Elsie Barbara Wiler is born to August Wiler Jr. and Frances Pfundstein Wiler, at their home, 2811 Wayne Street, Erie, Pa. She is the fifth of their known children. August Jr. is 47 and Frances is 43.
1930 2-Apr. According to the 1930 Census, Michael Wiler and his wife Catherine Wierchowska Wiler live on East 24th Street in Erie, PA in the 5th Ward, Enumeration District 106. Also in the house was Richard Doherty, a boarder. Michael is 40, Katherine is 40, and Henry is 21. Michael’s occupation is listed as a Mill Wright in a Radiator shop and Richard is a Machine Operator in a radiator Shop. Neither Michael nor Richard are veterans.
7-Apr. According to the 1930 Census Gust (August) Wiler Jr. and his wife Frances Pfundstein Wiler live at 2811 Wayne Street in Erie, PA (August Jr. would later die in this house) Enumeration District 25-84 (sheet 8B). Living in the house are Gust J. 48, Frances 48, Norbert 16, Marie 13, Charles 8 and Elsie 11 months old. August is a trucker for a freight house. Norbert is an office boy for a newspaper. August is not a veteran.
10-Apr. According to the 1930 Census Henry Frank Wiler and his wife Elizabeth M. live in the 40th Ward of Philadelphia, PA. They lived on S. 75th Street. In the house were Henry 44, Elizabeth 38, Lawrence 16, Richard 15, Donald 11, Thomas 9, Albert 7, Barbara 5, and William 11 months. Also living with them is August, Henry’s father. Henry is an electrician at Patterson School at 70th and Buist Ave. in the city, and August is a night watchman at a garage. Neither Henry nor August are veterans.
10-Apr. According to the 1930 Census Raymond Wiler and his wife Liah lived on Nazareth Pike in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, PA (sheet 7). Also in the house was Betty L. Wiler their daughter. Raymond is 28, Liah is 24, and Betty L. is 2 ½ years old. Raymond is a delivery Man on a dairy route. Raymond is not a veteran.
1931 30-May Henry Frank Wiler, born in 1886, the son of August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler and the husband of Elizabeth Kerr Wiler dies at the Phila. Hospital for Mental Diseases. The cause of death is Acute Hepatitis with jaundice. He was in the hospital from 15-May to 30-May. His occupation is listed as Electrical Helper. He lived at 2502 S. 75th St. in Phila. He is 44 years old. His Doctor is Matthew Whatel PHMD. He is buried, out of St. Clements RC Church at 71st and Woodland Ave. in Phila., in Holy Cross Cemetery at Baily Road & Yeadon Ave. in Lansdowne, PA at Section S, Range 8, Lot 4, Grave 4 on 3-June. The Undertaker is Cavanaugh at 6922 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA.
1933 23-Sep. Norbert Wiler, son of August Wiler Jr. and Frances Pfundstein Wiler marries Frances R. Richter, daughter of William Richter and Tillie Driver Richter in Erie, Pa.
29-Oct. George M. Wiler is born to Frank P. Tracey Wiler and Marie Scully in Erie, Pa. He is the fourth of their known childen. Frank is 41 and Marie is 42.
1934 12-Oct. Ronald Wiler is born to Norbert Wiler and Frances Richter in Erie, Pa. He is their first known child. Norbert is 21 and Frances is 20.
20-Oct August Wiler the
husband of Barbara Lorenz Wiler dies at Hamot
Hospital at
1936 11-Apr. Arthur J. Rathbun, Jr. is born to Bernice Frances Wiler and Arthur J. Rathbun, Sr., in Erie, Pa. He is the second of their known children. Bernice is 28.
11-Nov. Norma Jean Wiler is born to Norbert J Wiler and Frances Richter in Erie Pa. She is their second known child. Norbert is 23 and Frances is 22.
1938 Lee Catherine Massing is born to Dorothy Elizabeth Wiler and Edwin Lee Massing in Greensburg, Pa. She is the first of their known children. Dorothy is 28 years old.
Michael McCullough is born. He will later marry Edwin Lee Massing the first child of Dorothy Elizabeth Wiler and Edwin Lee Massing.
6-Apr. Trudy Ann Gier is born. She will later marry Arthur J. Rathbun, Jr. son of Bernice Frances Wiler and Arthur J. Rathbun, Jr.
18-May. Jerome Michael Szuba is born to Henry Michael Szuba and Marie Rita Wiler Szuba. He is their first known child. Henry is 26 and Marie is 22.
1939 14-Feb. Frank P. Tracy Wiler the son of August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz and the husband of Marie Scully Wiler dies in Hamot Hospital of Pneumonia caused by Cirrhosis of the Liver. He is 45 years, 9 months, 16 days old. His occupation is listed as Machinist. His Doctor was Thos K. Leone Deputy Doctor of Erie, PA. Frank lives at 3005 Reed Street, Erie, PA. He is buried in Calvary Cemetary, 2971 W. Lake Road, Erie, PA Sec. 17, Sgl 491. The Undertaker is A. Brugger & Sons of Erie, PA.
14-Nov. James Lowell Szuba is born to Henry Michael Szuba and Marie Rita Wiler Szuba in Erie, Pa. He is their second known child. Henry is 27 and Marie is 23.
24-Nov. Caroline Sparrow Wiler, born
1941 20-Jan. Charles Allen Wiler, third child of John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen marries Luella Kuntz, daughter of William Kuntz and Ellen Welte in Erie, Pa. Charles is 28 and Luella is 24.
12-Apr. Charlene Massing is born to Dorothy Elizabeth Wiler and Edwin Lee Massing in Erie, Pa. She is their second known child. Dorothy is 31.
1942 Oct. Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler, fourth child of John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen, marries Norma Purcell in Erie, Pa. Arthur is 24 and Norma is 21.
1944 1-Mar. David Blaine Szuba is born to Henry Michael Szuba and Marie Rita Wiler Szuba in Erie, Pa. He is their third known child. Henry is 32 and Marie is 28.
1945 12-May. Dianna Stiringer is born in Erie, Pa. She will later marry Donald Charles Wiler in Erie, Pa.
1946 22-Jun. Charles Leroy Wiler son of August Wiler Jr and Frances Pfundstein Wiler, marries Elizabeth Postirak daughter of John Postirak and Elizabeth Nimet in Erie, Pa. Charles is 25 and Elizabeth (Betty) is 28.
16-Aug. Nancy Lee Wiler is born to Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler and Norma Purcell in Erie, Pa. She is their first known child. Arthur is 28 and Norma is 25.
12-Oct. Donald Wiler son of Henry Frank and Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler marries Edith E. Williams, daughter of John Wesley and Edith Elmira Weaver Williams. He is 28 and she is 20. They are married in Upland Methodist Church in Upland, PA. The Ministers were Rev. W. A. Ellis (Edith’s Great Grandfather), Rev. Francis Walz, and Rev. J. S. Tomlinson.
1947 9-Feb. William Henry Wiler is born to Albert Andrew and Marie J. McCartney Wiler at the Bryn Mawr Hospital. He is their first known child and the first grandchild of Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler, widow of Henry Frank Wiler. Albert is 25 and Marie is 22.
23-Mar. Kathleen Sue Wiler is born to Charles Allen Wiler and Luella Kuntz in Erie, Pa. She is their first known child. Charles is 35 and Luella is 31.
8-Mar. Jessie Confini is born. She will later marry Gary A. Rathbun son of Bernice Frances Wiler and Arthur J. Rathbun, Sr.
24-Mar. Joseph Criscione is born in Erie, Pa. He will later marry Sandra Lane Szuba.
4-Nov. Sandra Lane Szuba is born to Henry Michael Szuba and Marie Rita Wiler in Erie, Pa. She is their forth known child. Henry is 35 and Marie is 31.
7-Dec. Tad Wiler is born to Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler and Norma Purcell in Erie, Pa. He is their second known child. Arthur is 29 and Norma is 26.
1948 14-Feb. Joseph S. Wiler, son of August and Barbara
Lorenz Wiler and the husband of Rose Kaminski Wiler dies in Hamot
Hospital, 21st and Peach
Street of “Internal Hemorrhages due to Cirrhoses
of the liver” at
23-Feb. Michael Wiler, son of August and Barbara Lorenz
Wiler and the husband of Catherine Wierchowska Wiler dies in Hamot
Hospital, 21st and Peach
Street of “Coronary Thrombosis” at
23-Nov. Donald Charles Wiler is born to Charles Leroy Wiler and Elizabeth Posterak in Erie, Pa. He is their first known child. Charles is 27 and Elizabeth is 30.
1949 9-Nov. William Mitchell Wiler RA 13 254 032 son of Henry and Elizabeth Kerr Wiler is honorably discharged from the Regular Army as a Corporal. He is 20 years old.
1950 20-May. Elsie Barbara Wiler, daughter of August Wiler Jr. and Frances Pfundstein marries Paul McKinley Davis of Clarion, Pa in Erie, Pa. Both Elsie and Paul worked at the General Plant prior to their marriage. She was a Timekeeper and he worked in the Foundry. After marrying Elsie went to work at the Boston store and later at The Hills Department Store. Paul started his own business as a General Contractor in the Erie area. Elsie is 21 and Paul is 25.
6-Oct. John Enders son of John A. Enders and Margaret Scheib, and the husband of Madeline Wiler dies in Erie, Pa. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery at Sec. 27, Lot 169. He is 39 years old.
31-Oct. Robert Ralph Bemis, husband of Carrie Wiler Bemis dies in Erie, Pa. He is buried in Trinity Cemetery with his wife and next to her parents August and Barbara Lorenz Wiler. Sec. Y, Lot 321.
1951 1-Jan. Suzanne Louise Davis is born to Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis in Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa. She is the first of their known children. Elsie is 22 and Paul is 26.
26-Feb. Frederick Donald Corle is born to Donald and Marie Corle in Erie, Pa. He will later marry Karen Louise Wiler daughter of Charles Allen Wiler and Luella Kuntz.
27-Mar. Jeffrey G. LoCastro is born in Erie, Pa. He will later marry Barbara Estella Davis in Erie, Pa.
27-Apr. Karen Louise Wiler is born to Charles Allen Wiler and Luella Kuntz in Erie, Pa. She is their second child. Charles is 39 and Luella is 35.
12-Dec. Donald John Wiler is born to Donald and Edith E. Williams Wiler in Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital in Darby, PA. He is the first of their children. Donald is 33 and Edith is 25.
1952 13-Feb. David R Schrader is born in Tionesta, Pa. He will later marry Carol Lynn Davis.
11-Mar. Robert Frederick Wiler is born to Charles Leroy Wiler and Elizaabeth Posterak in Erie, Pa. He is their second known child. Charles is 31 and Elizabeth is 34.
6-May. Barbara Estella Davis is born to Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis in Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa. She is the second of their known children. Elsie is 23 and Paul is 27.
9-May. Henry Michael (Schuber) Szuba born
11-Jun. Mary Crandell is born in Erie, Pa. She will later marry Robert Frederick Wiler in Erie, Pa.
Sept. William Henry Wiler (Billy) starts Kindergarten at Patterson Public School at 70th and Buist Ave, in Philadelphia, Pa. During the school year he is selected to be the Flag bearer during a Flag Day celebration held by the school, and his picture gets in the paper. It turns out that Richard Xavier Wiler, his uncle, happens to be dating the Kindergarten teacher. Billy was also selected to show other Kindergarten children how to make a dog out of clay because the one he made actually looked like a dog. Also, once in a while Billy was allowed to walk home with his friend’s parents to the side of the street directly across from his house. His mother would direct him from the door whether to cross or stay. Billy misunderstood and ran out in front of a car. The driver was very alert and stopped. Everybody cried even though no damage was done, even the man driving the car.
3-Nov. Alan Sutherland is born to Jay S. and Martha Best Sutherland in Charleroi Hospital, in Charleroi, PA. He will later marry Lauren Louraine Wiler.
1953 6-Jun. Carol Lynn Davis is born to Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis in Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa. She is the third of their known Children. Elsie is 24 and Paul is 28.
Sep. William Henry Wiler (Billy) starts first grade at St. Clement’s School at 71st Street and Woodland Ave. His teacher is Sister Margaret Mary of the IHM sisters. Billy took the bus everyday from the corner of 73rd and Dicks Ave. to school, and he carried his lunch most days. On the days he was lucky enough to buy his lunch his mother would give him $0.25 to buy a hot dog and a chocolate drink.
16-Sep.
Caroline (Carrie) Wiler Bemis, born
27-Oct. Marianne Bourassa is born to Francis and Bersie Merrihew Bourassi in Cohoes Hospital in Cohoes NY. She will later marry Donald John Wiler.
1954 18-Jun. Lauren Louraine Wiler is born to Donald and Edith E. Williams Wiler in Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital in Phila.,PA. She is their second child. Donald is 36 and Edith is 28.
7-Aug. Charles John Davis is born toElsie Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis in Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa. He is their fourth known child. Elsie is 25 and Paul is 29.
03-Dec. Thomas Arthur Wiler is born to Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler and Norma Purcell in Erie, Pa. He is their third known child. Arthur is 36 and Norma is 33.
1956
9-Jul. Marie
Scully Wiler born on
23-Jul. Dr. Adrian Jacobus Mitchell born
1957 20-May. Suzette Szuba is born to Jerome Szuba and his wife. Jerome is 19.
Jun. Mary Beth Wiler is born to Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler and Norma Purcell in Erie, Pa. She is their fourth known child. Arthur is 38 and Norma is 35.
10-Oct. Richard Wiler, born 14-Nov. to Henry Frank
and Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler dies in Fitzgerald
Mercy Hospital
at
18-Oct. Edith Elaine Wiler is born to Donald and Edith E. Williams Wiler in Philadelphia Osteopathic Hospital in Phila.,PA. She is their third child. Donald is 39 and Edith is 31.
1958 12-Apr. Norma Jean Wiler daughter of Norbert J. Wiler and Francer R. Richter marries William Mack in Erie, Pa. Norma Jean is 22.
12-Jul. Terrence Wiler is born to Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler and Norma Purcell in Erie, Pa. He is their fifth known child. Arthur is 40 and Norma is 36.
29-Aug. Michael William Mack is born to Norma Jean Wiler and William Mack in Erie, Pa. She is their first known child. Norma Jean is 22.
20-Sep. Dwayne Lynch is born to John Jackson and Martha Dillon Lynch in Bethesda MD.
24-Dec. William L. Wiler born on
1959 21-Apr. Theresa Marie Audino is born to her parents in Warren Oh. She will later marry Thomas Arthur Wiler.
2-Nov. David Norbert Mack is born to Norma Jean Wiler and William Mack in Erie, Pa. He is their second known child. Norma Jean is 23.
1960 20-Jan. Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler born
13-Apr. Raymond J. Wiler,Sr, born
1961 30-Apr. Brianna Szuba is born to Jerome Szuba and his wife. Jerome is 23.
June. William Henry Wiler (Billy) graduates from 8th grade at St. Clement’s School. For graduation his parents give him a Transistor Radio.
18-Aug. Paulette Michelle Davis is born to Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis in Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pa. She is their fifth known child. Elsie is 32 and Paul is 36.
Sep. William Henry Wiler (Billy) starts Freshman year at West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys at 49th and Chestnut Street. He is assigned to Freshman B.
3-Nov. Robert Alfred Mack is born to Norma Jean Wiler and William Mack in Erie, Pa. He is their third known child. Norma Jean is 25.
1962 7-Jul. Arthur J. Rathbun, Sr. son of Bernice Frances Wiler and Arthur J. Rathbun, Sr. marries Trudy Gier in Erie, Pa. Arthur is 26.
7-Nov. Pamela Ann Mack is born to Norma Jean Wiler and William Mack in Erie, Pa. She is their fourth known child. Norma Jean is 26.
12-Dec. Ann Allen Wiler, born
1963
28-Jan. Catherine Wierchowski Wiler, Daughter of Joseph and Anna Pol Wierchowski
and the widowed wife of Michael Wiler who died
Scott Deckenbach is born to Charlene Massing and Alan Deckenbach in Erie, Pa. He is their first known child. Charlene is 22.
Lori McCullough is born to Lee Cathering Messing and Michael McCullough in Greensburg, Pa. She is their first known child. Lee is 25 and Michael is 25.
2-Mar. John Henry Wiler born 25-May-1884 to August Wiler and Barbara Lorenz, and the husband of Ann Allen Wiler dies at home 844 Newton Ave., Lawrence Park, Pa of Natural causes undetermined. He is 78 years old. His occupation is listed as Automobile painter. The informant is Charles A. Wiler of 4118 Emmett Drive, Lawrence Park, Pa. The Undertaker was Kelleher. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Section 23 Single Grave 471.
12-Sep. Michael Szuba is born to Jerome Szuba and his wife. Jerome is 25.
31-Dec. John William Rathbun is born to Gary A. Rathbun and Virginia Accetta, in Erie, Pa. He is their first known child. Gary is 29 and Virginia is 24.
1964 Kathleen Healy is born. She will later marry Charles John Davis in Erie, Pa.
1965 31-Mar. Holly Ann Rathbun is born to Arthur J. Rathbun, Jr. and Trudy Gier in Erie, Pa. She is the first of their known children. Arthur, Jr. is 29 and Trudy is 27.
5-Jul. Ann Louise Rathbun is born to Gary A. Rathbun and Virginia Accetta, in Erie, Pa. She is their second known child. Gary is 31 and Virginia is 26.
David Blaine Szuba son of Henry Michael Szuba and Marie Rita Wiler Szuba marries his first wife. David is 21.
1966 12-Feb. Albert Ernest Wiler dies in Erie, Pa. He is the son of John Wiler and Caroline Sparrow, and the husband of Anna Bertha (?) Wiler. He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery at Sec. C, Lot 474-C Grave 2 right next to where his wife will be buried.
28-Jun. Joanne Szuba is born to David Blaine Szuba and his first wife in Erie, Pa. She is their first known child. David is 22.
17-Oct. Gregory Peter Rathbun is born to Gary A. Rathbun and Virginia Accetta, in Erie, Pa. He is their third known child. Gary is 32 and Virginia is 27.
1967 Jill Ann Rathbun is born to Arthur A. Rathbun, Jr. and Trudy Ann Gier in Erie, Pa. She is the second of their known children. Arthur, Jr. is 31 and Trudy is 29.
1-Jul. Sandra Lane Szuba, daughter of Henry Michael Szuba and Marie Rita Wiler marries Joseph Criscione in Erie, Pa. Sandra and Joseph are both 20.
30 Dec. Joseph Criscione is born to Joseph Criscione and Sandra Lane Szuba in Erie, Pa. He is their first known Child. Joseph and Sandra are both 20.
1968
4-May William Mitchell
Wiler son of Henry Frank Wiler and Elizabeth Kerr Wiler dies of Coronary
Occlusion at
21-Aug. Harry Szuba is born to David Blaine Szuba and his first wife. He is their second known child. David is 24.
1969 4-Feb. Arthur J. Rathbun, Jr. is born to Arthur A. Rathbun, Jr. and Trudy Ann Gier in Erie, Pa. He is the third of their known children. Arthur, Jr. is 33 and Trudy is 31.
12-Jul. Arthur H. Clough, born 10-Sep-1908, son of Almond J. Clough and Margaret B. Blake, and the husband of Ruth E. Mitchell, dies of Emphysema at 9:45pm in Hamot Hospital according to Dr. R. C. Hopkins. He lived with his wife at 824 Marshall Drive, Millcreek Township, Erie County Pa 16505. He was a veteran of WWII. He is buried out of Burton West Lake Funeral Home in Erie Cemetery at lot 237, Section 25, Grave NW Cor Head N.
1-Nov. August John Wiler
Jr., born on
24-Dec. John
Joseph Wiler, born
1970 25-Apr. Mary Jo Mack is born to Norma Jean Wiler and William Mack in Erie, Pa. She is their fifth known child. Norma Jean is 34.
1971 19-Jan. Carmella Criscione is born to Joseph Criscione and Sandra Lane Szuba in Erie, Pa. She is their second known child. Sandra and Joseph are both 23.
20-Mar. David Blaine Szuba son of Henry Michael Szuba and Marie Rita Wiler Szuba marries Kathy Perry his second wife. David is 27.
1972 12-May. Carol Lynn Davis third daughter of Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis marries David R Schrader in Erie, Pa. They move to Tionesta, Pa after the wedding. They own and operate S + S Productions, a Logging/Oil Contracting business. Carol is 19 and David is 20.
1973 27-Jan. Anna Bertha (?) Wiler dies in Erie Pa. She is the widowed wife of Albert Ernest Wiler. She is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery at Sec. 6, Lot 474-C, Grave 1 right next to her husband.
7-May. Scott R. Schrader is born to Carol Lynn Davis and David R. Schrader in Tionesta, Pa. He is their first known child. Carol is 20 and David is 21.
1974 7-Jun. Barbara L. Schrader is born to Carol Lynn Davis and David R. Schrader in Tionesta, Pa. She is their second known child. Carol is 21 and David is 22.
10-Aug. Karen Louise Wiler second child of Charles Allen Wiler and Luella Kuntz marries Frederick Donald Corle son of Donald and Marie Corle in Erie, Pa. Karen is 23 and Frederick is 23.
11-Aug. Donald Charles Wiler son of Charles Leroy Wiler and Elizabeth Posterak marries Dianna Stiringer in Erie, Pa. Donald is 26 and Dianna is 29.
1975
20-Mar. Frances
R. Richter Wiler daughter of William and
Tillie Dryer Richter and Wife of Norbert J. Wiler dies of a Metastic Carcinoma
of the breast at
6-May. Mabel Reed Stromenger Wiler, daughter of
Edmond J. and Lena Klein Stromenger and the widow of Raymond J. Wiler who died
10-Jul. Frances
B. Pfundstein Wiler, widowed wife of August Wiler Jr. and the daughter of
Joseph Pfundstein and Barbara Wachter Pfundstein dies in S t. Vincent
Health Center,
Erie, PA.
She dies of “Myocardial Infarction” at
21-Jul. Suzanne Louise Davis, daughter of Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis marries Douglas N. Kestel in Erie, Pa. Both Suzanne and Douglas work at the General Electric Plant in Erie, Pa. Suzanne is 24.
1976 5-Mar. David Schrader is born to Carol Lynn Davis and David R. Schrader in Tionesta, Pa. He is their third known Child. Carol is 23 and David is 24.
7-May. Alicia Szuba is born to David Blain Szuba and Kathy Perry in Erie, Pa. She is their first known child. David is 32.
26-Jun. Lauren Louraine Wiler, daughter of Donald and Edith E. Williams Wiler marries Alan Sutherland, son of Jay S. and Martha Best Sutherland. She is 22 and he is 24. They marry in the Community U. Methodist Church in Penn Township, PA by Rev. Ed S. Hammett.
6-Jul. Christian R. Kestel is born to Suzanne Louise Davis and Douglas N. Kestel in Erie, Pa. He is the first of their known children. Suzanne is 25.
1977 23-May. Davida Szuba is born to David Blaine Szuba and Kathy Perry in Erie, Pa. She is their second known child. David is 33.
1978 9-Sep. Darren Michael Wiler is born to Donald Charles Wiler and Dianna Stiringer in Erie, Pa. Donald is 30 and Dianna is 33.
1979 11-Mar. Gregory C. Kestel is born to Suzanne Louise Davis and Douglas N. Kestel in Erie, Pa. He is the second of their known children. Suzanne is 28.
21-Apr. Thomas Arthur Wiler son of Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler and Norma Purcell marries Theresa Marie Audino. Thomas is 25 and Theresa is 20.
9-Jun. Daylene R. Schrader is born to Carol Lynn Davis and David R. Schrader in Tionesta, Pa. She is their fourth known child. Carol is 26 and David is 27.
2-Jul. Heather Szuba is born to David Blaine Szuba in Erie, Pa. She is their third known child. David is 35.
1980
15-Jun. Norbert
Joseph Wiler born on
5-Jul. Donald John son of Donald J and Edith E. Williams Wiler marries Marianne Bourassa daughter of Francis and Bersie Harpital Bourassa. They were married at St Philips RC Church by Father Pascuale in Falls Church Va.
15-Oct. Ryan Allen Corle is born to Karen Louise Wiler and Frederick Donald Corle in Erie, Pa. He is their first known child. Karen is 29 and Frederick is 29.
27-Dec. Barbara Estella Davis, daughter of Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis marries Jeffrey G. LoCastro in Erie, Pa. They moved to Westminster, Ca after the wedding. Barbara is 28 and Jeffrey is 29.
1981 11-Feb. Bradley J. Kestel is born to Suzanne Davis and Douglas N. Kestel in Erie, Pa. He is the third of their known children. Suzanne is 30.
27-Aug. Elizabeth B. LoCastro is born to Barbara Estella Davis and Jeffrey G. LoCastro in Westminster, Ca. She is the first of their known children. Barbara is 29 and Jeffrey is 30.
1982 16-Jan. Edith Elizabeth Wiler, born on
1-Feb. Jessica Margaret Wiler is born to Thomas Arthur Wiler and Theresa Marie Audino in Key West Fl. She is the first of their known children. Thomas is 27 and Theresa is 22.
3-Jul. Eric Sutherland is born to Alan and Lauren Louraine Wiler Sutherland in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA. He is their first child. Alan is 30 and Lauren is 28.
1984 30-Apr. Suzanne M. LoCastro is born to Barbara Estella Davis and Jeffrey G. Locastro in Westminster, Ca. She is the second of their known children. Barbara is 32 and Jeffrey is 33.
4-Aug. Jeffrey Donald Wiler is born to Donald John and Marianne Bourassa Wiler in Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA. He is their first child. Donald is 33 and Marianne is 31.
20-Dec. Arthur J. Rathbun, Sr., husband of Bernice
Frances Wiler Rathbun, dies in Erie, Pa. He is buried in Laurel
Hill Cemetery
at Sec. 1-A Grave 1, until
1985 14-Mar. Ashley Sutherland is born to Alan and Lauren Louraine Wiler Sutherland in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA. She is their second child. Alan is 33 and Lauren is 31.
03-Apr. Jennifer Elizabeth Wiler is born to Thomas Arthur Wiler in Cape Canaveral, Fl. She is the second of their known children. Thomas is 30 and Theresa is 25.
May. Suzanne Louise Davis and Douglas N. Kestel divorce.
9-Nov. Edith Elaine Wiler, daughter of Donald and Edith E. Williams Wiler marries Dwayne Lynch, son of John Jackson and Martha Dillon Lynch. She is 28 and he is 27. They marry in the Henson Valley Christian Church in Ft. Washington, VA, by Pastor Mervin Martin.
1986 Feb. Charles John Davis son of Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Wiler marries Kathleen Healy in Erie, Pa. Charles is 32 and Kathleen is 22.
28-Apr. Paul T. Davis is born to Charles John Davis and Kathleen Healy in Erie, Pa. He is their first known child. Charles is 32 and Kathleen is 22.
29-Apr. Lindsey Catherine Corle is born to Karen Louise Wiler and Frederick Donald Corle in Erie, Pa. She is their second known child. Karen is 35 and Frederick is 35.
1987 25-Apr. Gary A. Rathbun son of Bernice Frances Wiler and Arthur J. Rathbun, Jr. marries Jessie Confini. Gary is 53.
23-May. Kathleen Sue Wiler first child of Charles Allen Wiler and Luella Kuntz marries Parker Frances Williams in Erie, Pa. Kathleen is 40.
5-Jun. Arthur J. Rathbun, Jr. son of Bernice Frances Wiler and Arthur J. Rathbun, Sr. marries Theresa Lewis. Arthur, Jr. is 51.
13-Oct. Laurence Francis Wiler, born
1988
1-Aug. Charles
L. Wiler, born on
1989 Charles John Davis son of Elsie Barbara Wiler and Paul McKinley Davis, retires from working at Erie’s General Electric in the Foundry and Power Department after winning the Pennsylvania’s Super 7 Lottery for $8 Million.
13-Apr. Ian Sutherland is born to Alan and Lauren Louraine Wiler Sutherland in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA. He is their third child. Alan is 37 and Lauren is 35.
6-Oct. Benjamin P. Davis is born to Paulette Michelle Davis and David A. Mantsch in Erie, Pa. He is her first known child. Paulette is 28.
1990
10-Nov. Donald
J. Wiler, son of Henry Frank and Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler dies at Burdette
Tomlin Hospital
in Cape May, NJ
at
1991 10-Nov. Ruth E. Mitchell born on
1992
20-Jan. Thomas
Joseph Wiler son of Henry Frank and Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler dies at his
residence of “Metastic head and neck cancer” at
11-Dec. Madeline Wiler daughter of Frank Wiler and
Marie Scully dies at the St. Vincent Center
in Erie, Pa
at
1993 29-Dec. Albert Munro Metzler, son of Emery Ellsworth
Metzler and Anna May Munro, born on
1994 May. Holly Ann Rathbun, daughter of Arthur J. Rathbun, Jr. and Trudy Ann Gier marries Albia Alan Demaranville in Erie, Pa. Holly Ann is 29.
1996
24-Mar. Albert Andrew Wiler son of Henry Frank and
Elizabeth Margaret Kerr Wiler dies at his residence of “Cardiovascular Disease”
at
1997
7-Feb. Madeline
V. O’Connor Wiler, daughter of Michael and Susan Barber O’Connor and the Widow
of John J. Wiler dies of Respitory Failure due to Influenza at
1998
6-Oct. Bernice
F. Rathbun, first known child of John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen and the Widowed
wife of Arthur J. Rathbun Sr. dies in St. Vincent
Health Center
at
1999
15-Apr. Caroline
A. Wiler born on
6-Jul. Elsie Barbara Wiler, daughter of August Wiler Jr. and Frances Pfundstein, and the wife of Paul McKinley Davis dies in Erie, Pa. She is 70 years old. She is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery preceeding her husband.
2000 16-Apr. Arthur Harry (Bud) Wiler fourth son of John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen and the husband of Norma Purcell dies in Florida. His body was cremated.
12-Jul. Paul McKinley Davis widower husband of Elsie Barbara Wiler dies in Erie, Pa. He is 75 years old. He is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery as is his wife. Paul served in the U. S. Army during WW II. He was in the 1st Division “ The Big Red 1” during the “Battle of the Bulge”
2001 Apr. Paulette Davis is a Machine Operator at Modern Industries until she takes full Disability. Paulette and her son Benjamin P Davis are the third and fourth generation of the Wiler Family to reside at 2811 Wayne Street, Erie, Pa.
2002 6-Feb. Dorothy Elizabeth
Wiler born to John Henry Wiler and Ann Allen on
2016 16-Mar. Frank A. “Sonny”
Wiler born
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