The Fassnacht Family
 

 

Family of Geraldine Elaine Fassnacht Kauffman

Geraldine Elaine Fassnacht Kauffman, born May 19, 1924 in Ephrata, Pa. Lives at 419 Woodside Avenue, Wyomissing Hills, PA 19609 (610) 678-9337. Graduated from Reading Senior High School, Reading, Pa. Married Charles L. Kauffman on December 24, 1942 in Reading. Charles was born June 5, 1922 in Reading, Pa. He graduated from Reading Senior High School and is now retired. Gerrie's favorite pastimes are cross-stitching, adding to her doll collection, trying new recipes, and caring for her flower beds. Charles enjoys woodworking, building Grandfather clocks, and gardening. Both like to travel whenever possible.

_1. Charles Brian Kauffman, born March 13, 1946 in West Reading, Pa. Resides at 166 Greyrock Drive, Bowling Green, KY  42101.  Graduated from Wilson H.S., West Lawn, Pa. Received a B.S. degree in Engineering and Commerce from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa.   Employed by Logan Aluminum, Russellville KY. Married Carol Ann Morasky on September 11, 1971 in Minersville, Pa. Carol was born August 4, 1946 in Pottsville, Pa. The family enjoys spectator sports, and the many activities involving their family members.

_1. Kevin Allen Kauffman, born on July 2, 1971 in Willingboro, N.J. Resides at 3626 Broad Oak Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273, (704)504-3794.   Graduated from Oswego H.S. and Penn State University with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering.  He also graduated from Wake Forest with an MBA.  He is employed by AMP in Charlotte, NC.  He is married to Heather.

_1. Brayden James Kauffman, born April 24, 2004.

_2. Julie Ann Kauffman Manwarren, born June 3, 1975 in Willingboro, N.J. Graduated from Oswego High School, Oswego, N.Y. in 1993. Married Carl Manwarren.  Resides at 282 Sundridge Drive Left, Amherst, NY 14228, (716)691-3813.  Works as a computer programmer for Penn Traffic Grocery in Syracuse, NY.  She earned an Associate Degree in Computer Programming at Cayuga College, Cayuga, NY in spring of 1999.

_3. Kyle Edward Kauffman, born February 5, 1979 in Oswego, N.Y.  Resides at 4831 Stowe Derby Drive, Charlotte, NC 28278.  Graduated from Oswego H.S. and graduated from University at Buffalo with a BS in Industrial Engineering.  Employed by Wachovia Bank, NA.  Married to Jennifer Lynn Siddall on December 18, 2004.

_1. Sydney Victoria Kauffman born on May 6, 2005.

_4. Kenneth Leon Kauffman, born June 7, 1980 in Oswego, N.Y. Graduated from Oswego H.S.  Ken graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Industrial Engineering.  He now resides with his brother Kyle at 210 White Oak Court, Bowling Green KY, 42101.  He is employed as a process engineer by Sumotomo in Scottsville KY.

_5. Eric David Kauffman, born June 7, 1980 in Oswego, N.Y.  He is a junior at Oswego H.S.

_2. Wayne Randall Kauffman, born June 9, 1948 in West Reading, Pa. Lives at 55 Saddle Court, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 (610) 777-3297. Graduated from Wyomissing H.S. in 1966 and received a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and an M.S. degree in Elementary Education at Kutztown State College in 1970 and 1973 respectively. After an illustrious career of 35 years, Wayne has retired from the Wilson School District.  He still follows the Reading Buccaneers, working on the support staff during the summer. Married Laura Ellen Schimmel on July 14, 1973 in Kingston, Pa. Laura was born November 15, 1951 in Pottsville, Pa. She graduated from Wyoming Valley West H.S. in 1969 and received a B.S. degree in Education (Library Science) from Kutztown State College in 1973 and an M.S. in Library Science from Kutztown University in 1990. Works as a middle school librarian in the Reading School District. Wayne and Laura are still performing members of the Reading Buccaneer Senior Drum and Bugle Corps.  Both are active members of the Buccaneer Alumni Corps and Celebration Brass, a group of alumni who perform a musical ministry in area churches.

_1. Tracy Lynne Kauffman Blimline, born April 3, 1976 in West Reading, PA. Graduated from Wilson H.S. and is a 1998 graduate of Millersville University with a B.S. degree in History.  Tracy works for Sovereign Bank as a personal banking associate.  She married Chad Blimline on May 7, 2005.

_2. Nancy Beth Kauffman Green, born February 1, 1978 in West Reading, PA. A graduate of Wilson H.S., Nancy graduated from Penn State in 2001 with degrees in industrial engineering and math.  She worked at the Dahlgren Navy Base in Virginia, where she met and married her husband Andrew Green.  They have a baby, Andrew Joseph, born October 14, 2004.

_1. Andrew Joseph Green was born October 14, 2004 in Fredericksburg, VA.

_2. Sarah Elizabeth Green was born May 4, 2006 in Fredericksburg, VA.

_3. Mark Randall Kauffman, born July 12, 1980 in West Reading, PA. He is a 1998 graduate of Wilson H.S. After attending Shippensburg University for one year, Mark enlisted in the Marines.  He attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California where he met and married his wife, Rachel Mains, who was in the navy.  They were stationed in Hawaii, where their daughter, Lauren Mackenzie was born May 6, 2005.  They now live in Albuquerque, NM.

_1.  Lauren Mackenzie Kauffman was born May 6, 2005 in Honolulu, HI.

_3. Yvonne Lorraine Kauffman Landis, born August 12, 1955 in Reading, PA. Resides at 2075 Cedar Hollow Road, Green Lane, PA 18054; (215)257-5581. Graduated from Wyomissing Area H.S. in 1973 and from the Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA. in 1976. She is an ICU nurse at Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, PA.  Married J. Willard Landis on May 6, 1978. Jay is a graduate of Souderton H.S. and Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.   He is a CPA practicing as controller for Bearings and Drives Unlimited, Inc., Souderton, PA.  He is treasurer of the Pennridge Music Association.  Yvonne enjoys cross-stitching and crafts. Both are actively involved with the Pennridge H.S. band.

_1. Kristen Michelle Landis Gochenour, born November 2, 1981 in Sellersville, PA.  She  was married to Brian Gochenour on June 10, 2006.  They have a home in Mechanicsburg, PA.  Kristen teaches a class of 4 year olds at Dickenson College day care center, and Brian teaches 2nd grade in the Cumberland Valley School District.

_2. Michael Andrew Landis, born September 28, 1984 in Sellersville, PA.  He is a senior at Bucknell University.