Obituary for Richard R. Kline
Richard R. Kline, formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, in The Community at Rockhill, West Rockhill Township. He was 91.
He was the husband of the late Mary (Fedorak) Kline for 66 years until her death in 2016.
Born in Allentown, Richard, known as Dick to most people, was the son of the late Robert and Augustine (Hermsdorff) Kline.
Mr. Kline was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Korea prior to the Korean War.
He had been employed for 42 years as an office manager for NCR Corporation, Allentown.
Dick was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown, where he had participated with the St. Mary Seniors and other local seniors’ groups.
An avid traveler, Dick had especially enjoyed trips with both family and friends, most memorably, family Caribbean cruises and vacations at the beach. He also enjoyed playing pinochle and had taught many family members to play. He particularly loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Mr. Kline is survived by his three children, Diane Yurasits and her husband, Steve, of Frisco, TX, Karen Johnson and her husband, Chris, of Harleysville, and Richard J. Kline and his wife, Jane, of League City, TX; nine grandchildren, Chris Yurasits and his wife, Tara, Brandy Yurasits and her husband, Brad Stoop, Chris Johnson and his wife, Jessica, Matthew Johnson and his wife, Caitlin, Douglas Johnson, Kyle Kline and his wife, Whitney, Devin Kline and his wife, Cristina, Katie Kline, and Trey Kline; and six great-grandchildren, John, Julian, Colstyn, Carter, Kerrigan, and Miles. He will also be missed by his faithful friend, Marian Eustace.
His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020, in The Community at Rockhill Multi-Purpose Room, 3250 State Road, Sellersville, PA 18960, where a visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Kline’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1031 Fullerton Ave., Allentown, PA 18102 or to a charity of one’s choice.
He was the husband of the late Mary (Fedorak) Kline for 66 years until her death in 2016.
Born in Allentown, Richard, known as Dick to most people, was the son of the late Robert and Augustine (Hermsdorff) Kline.
Mr. Kline was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Korea prior to the Korean War.
He had been employed for 42 years as an office manager for NCR Corporation, Allentown.
Dick was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Allentown, where he had participated with the St. Mary Seniors and other local seniors’ groups.
An avid traveler, Dick had especially enjoyed trips with both family and friends, most memorably, family Caribbean cruises and vacations at the beach. He also enjoyed playing pinochle and had taught many family members to play. He particularly loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Mr. Kline is survived by his three children, Diane Yurasits and her husband, Steve, of Frisco, TX, Karen Johnson and her husband, Chris, of Harleysville, and Richard J. Kline and his wife, Jane, of League City, TX; nine grandchildren, Chris Yurasits and his wife, Tara, Brandy Yurasits and her husband, Brad Stoop, Chris Johnson and his wife, Jessica, Matthew Johnson and his wife, Caitlin, Douglas Johnson, Kyle Kline and his wife, Whitney, Devin Kline and his wife, Cristina, Katie Kline, and Trey Kline; and six great-grandchildren, John, Julian, Colstyn, Carter, Kerrigan, and Miles. He will also be missed by his faithful friend, Marian Eustace.
His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020, in The Community at Rockhill Multi-Purpose Room, 3250 State Road, Sellersville, PA 18960, where a visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Kline’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1031 Fullerton Ave., Allentown, PA 18102 or to a charity of one’s choice.