Albert Thomas Kahler1,2,3,4

M, (16 November 1916 - 18 July 2005)
     Albert Thomas Kahler was born on 16 November 1916 at South Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2,4 He was the son of Clarence R. Kahler and Mable Viola Sholder.2,3,1 Albert Thomas Kahler first married Jean P. Shelley circa 1940.2 Albert Thomas Kahler married a second time Margaret Elizabeth Gray, daughter of William Russell Gray and Margaret Ella [—?—], in 1991.2 Albert Thomas Kahler died on 18 July 2005 at South Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 88 years, 8 months and 2 days.2,4 He was buried on 25 July 2005 in the Green Lawn Cemetery, located in Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Gregory S. Johnson.2,5
     Albert Thomas Kahler also went by the name of Buzz.2 He appears in of grandfather and grandsons circa 1920. Pictured are Willard Kahler left, grandfather Willard Sholder and Albert Kahler. As of 1969, Albert Thomas Kahler lived in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1

     Mable Viola Sholder's obituary on 22 December 1969 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, listed Albert Thomas as her son.1

     Albert Thomas Kahler was listed in Margaret Elizabeth Gray's obituary on 7 October 1999 in the The Daily Oklahoman, printed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, as her husband.6 His obituary was published on 19 July 2005 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:

     Mr. Albert T. "Buzz" Kahler, 88, of 348 E. Second Ave., South Williamsport, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at his home.

Mr. Kahler was retired from the automobile repair industry. He had been the owner and operator of the former Kahler's Garage in Williamsport.

Albert had attended the Grace United Methodist Church at South Williamsport.

Mr. Kahler enjoyed bowling. He was the recipient of the Senior Bowler of the Year award in 2004. He was a member of the senior bowling league at the ABC Lanes in Williamsport. Mr. Kahler also was a 50-year member of the Post W, Travelers Protective Association (TPA).

Born November 16, 1916, in South Williamsport, he was the son of the late Clarence R. and Mable V. Sholder Kahler.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Jean P. Shelley Kahler, July 17, 1990. He married his second wife, the former Margaret Whitington in 1991. She preceded Mr. Kahler in death in 1999. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Willard J. Kahler, in 1993.

Surviving are his sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Robert Creveling of South Williamsport. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services and interment will be at the Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery. The date and time will be announced at a later date. There will be no visitation. Flowers will be provided.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Albert T. Kahler may be made, if so desired, to Susquehanna Regional Home Health Hospice, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport, PA 17701 or to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Central Pennsylvania, 800 Corporate Circle, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Arrangements are being directed by the Charles M. Noll Funeral Home, 1 E. Central Ave., South Williamsport.2
His obituary was published on 22 July 2005 Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:

     Funeral services for Mr. Albert T. Kahler, 88, of 348 E. Second Avenue, South Williamsport, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2005. The graveside services with interment will be held at Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery. The Rev. Gregory S. Johnson, pastor of Duboistown United Methodist Church will officiate. There will be no visitation. Flowers will be provided.

Arrangements are being directed by Charles M. Noll Funeral Home, 1 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport.5
According to the Social Security Administrations Death Index Albert's last known residence was Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4
Last Edited=18 Mar 2010

Citations

  1. [S1215] Mrs. Mabel V. Kahler obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 22 December 1969, p. 14. James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S652] Albert T. Kahler obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 19 July 2005. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  3. [S1017] Interview with Kathleen (Kahler) Creveling (348 East 2nd Avenue, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701, USA; (570) 322-1835), by Kevin L. Sholder, 16 January 2007. Transcript held in 2007 by Kevin Leonard Sholder (48 Esquire Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio).
  4. [S1004] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at <http://ssdi.rootsweb.com> (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, 12 December 2006 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. ALBERT T KAHLER, birth listed as 16 Nov 1916, died listed as 18 Jul 2005 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Williamsport, Lycoming, PA, last benefit Bethany, Oklahoma, OK. Accessed 18 Jan 2007.
  5. [S653] Albert T. Kahler obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 22 July 2005. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
  6. [S1018] "Margaret Elizabeth Kahler obituary," The Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), 7 October 1999, p. 6-D; NewsBank subscription database (http://infoweb.newsbank.com), America's Obituaries & Death Notices by NewsBank, Record No. 2087694. Accessed 18 January 2007.