Individual Notes

Note for: Maria Elizabeth Hurr, 9 JUL 1813 - 20 MAR 1876 Index

Burial:
Date: 23 MAR 1876

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Note for: Lewis William Bluemle, 16 DEC 1892 - 21 MAY 1966 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport, Lycoming Co., PA

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     Lewis Bluemle was a prominant figure in Real Estate and Appraisals in Williamsport.

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Note for: Lewis William Bluemle, 9 MAR 1921 - Index

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Dr. Lewis W. Bluemle, Jr. is a prominant researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, developing the artificial kidney. He had a building or laboratory named for him at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Lewis W. Bluemle, Jr. Life Sciences Building Thomas Jefferson University. Completed January 1991.

Lewis W. Bluemle Jr., MD, DSc, LHD 1977-1990

In 1976, the University faced a formidable, and unexpected challenge: to replace the prestigious Peter Herbut, MD, the University's first President, who died suddenly while in office.

As a measure of the seriousness with which the Board of Trustees took the challenge, the Board chose not to use a traditional smaller search committee, opting instead to throw the challenge to the former Committee for Master Planning, of 13 members. Thus, this was the largest search committee ever previously organized by Jefferson for appointment to a post. It received input from many sectors, including the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Association. The plan worked well and resulted in an acceptance by Dr. Bluemle to start August 1, 1977.

Dr. Bluemle came to Jefferson from the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, Portland, where he had been President since 1974. Before that, he was President, Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, since 1968. From 1946 to 1968, he served the University of Pennsylvania in several roles, including his internship and residency, and later as Director, HUP Clinical Research Center, 1961-1968, and Associate Dean, School of Medicine, 1966-1968.

A native of Williamsport, PA, Dr. Bluemle received his MD from the School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, and his BA from Johns Hopkins where he was Phi Beta Kappa.

Dr. Bluemle always held a keen interest in diseases of the kidney, and he became a pioneer in the treatment of renal failure by use of the artificial kidney. He is author or co-author of more than 60 scientific articles in the field, and held several clinical posts, including as Chief of the Dialysis Unit at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

As President, Dr. Bluemle's leadership influenced improvements in administrative organization, choice of new senior officers, strengthening of the three deanships, developing of faculty and programs that led to increased research,

creation of (>>creating?<<) the office of legal counsel and fostering a closer relationship between the Trustees and major constituents of the University.

In addition to his many scientific articles, President Bluemle published a stream of papers relating to medical education and health care. His professional appointments, civic activities and memberships on boards of directors of associations and business organizations have earned him universal respect. He has not only been active on the committees of a host of medical organizations but has served as President of the American Society for Artificial Organs, 1967-1968, and the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 1980-1982. His numerous honors and awards include Markle Scholar in Academic Medicine, 1955-1960, the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1966, and an honorary doctorate from Johns Hopkins University in 1990.

President Bluemle's performance is documented in his “Triennial Report to the Trustees” from 1977 to 1980, 1980 to 1983, and 1983 to 1986. These three self-analyses are models of candor, insight, initiative and dedication to implementing the “Strategic Plan for the Eighties.” The plan provided a comprehensive overview of issues relevant to preparing the University for the decade.

The Bluemle Life Sciences Building, opened in 1991, is named for him.

“Bill” Bluemle and his wife Dolores (“Dee”) have been married 51 years and enjoy frequent family get-togethers with their four children and four grandchildren, all of whom reside in the area. Their newest grandchild is an 18-month boy adopted from Russia. Since retiring from Jefferson, Dr. Bluemle has worked fulltime as Senior Vice President for the Connelly Foundation. In his spare time, he works at “being handyman” for the Bluemle's 115-year-old house.

Individual Notes

Note for: Johann Georg Waltz, 8 AUG 1776 - 19 SEP 1858 Index

Burial:
Place: Eldred Twp., Lycoming, PA

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Note for: Edward Louis Lamade, 5 JUN 1887 - 19 AUG 1888 Index

Baptism:
     Date:   14 AUG 1888
     Place:   St. Mark's L.C. Rec.

Burial:
     Date:   21 AUG 1888

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Note for: Elsie May Lamade, 24 APR 1889 - Index

Baptism:
     Date:   17 MAY 1891
     Place:   St. Mark's L.C. Rec.

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Note for: Howard John Lamade, 15 JAN 1891 - 15 MAY 1958 Index

Baptism:
     Date:   17 MAY 1891
     Place:   St. Mark's L.C. Rec.

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     The stadium at the Little League Baseball International Headquarters, Inc. is named for Howard J. Lamade, who was the vice president of the Grit Newspapers and philanthropist.

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Note for: Dietrich Willard Lamade, 5 MAR 1895 - MAR 1963 Index

Baptism:
     Date:   26 SEP 1896
     Place:   St. Mark's L.C. Rec.

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Note for: Samuel W. Rhen, NOV 1858 - Index

Individual Note:
Owned a carriage manufacturing business at 772 Edwin Street in Williamsport, PA during the late 1800's.

The 1900 census lists Samuel W. Rhen, 42, and his wife, Ella, 36 living at 707 Grace Street, Williamsport, Lycoming co. PA. They have been married five years and have no children. Samuel is a carriage manufacturer.

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Note for: Ethel H. Lammers, 21 JUL 1916 - 6 JUN 2001 Index

Burial:
     Place:   Wildwood Cemetery, Williamsport, Lycoming, PA

Individual Note:
     Obituary from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, June 7, 2001
Ethel H. Lammers
        Ethel Helena Lammers, of 418 Hawthorne Avenue, died June 6, 2001 in the Williamsport Hospital.
        Born July 21, 1916 in Fredonia, NY, she was the daughter of Elias Greye & Ethel Helena (Null) Lammers.
        She retired with over 40 years of service from GTE Sylvania, Montoursville. She was a volunteer of Senior Citizens, Maynard Street. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
        Surviving are nieces, Donna (Lammers) Wertman, Sonja R. (LaDuke) Smith, Jeanie (Webb) Pricher, Kathleen (Karney) Farr; nephews, Gary Karney, Edward Karney, Donald Webb, Ronald Webb, Richard Webb; 29 great grand nieces & nephews and 29 great great grand nieces & nephews.
        She was preceded in death by four sisters, Edith LaDuke, Alrene Webb, Elberta Moser, Shirley Karney and brother, John Franklin Lammers.
        Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Wildwood Cemetery, with Rev. Veronica D. Chappel officiating. There will be no visitation. Knight-Confer Funeral Home.

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Note for: Sophia S. Stoltz, 10 FEB 1824 - 24 MAY 1869 Index

Burial:
Place: Kurtz Cemetery, Eldred Twp., Lycoming, PA

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Note for: Infant Waltz, 11 MAR 1853 - Index

Burial:
Place: Kurtz Cemetery, Eldred Twp., Lycoming, PA