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Mary M. Klinger

by Sentinel Staff
January 21, 2021
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HALIFAX • Mary M. Klinger, 90, of Halifax passed away Jan. 16, 2021, at Carolyn’s House of Hospice of Central PA, Linglestown. Mary was born Sept. 10, 1930, in Washington Twp., Northumberland County, to the late Guy and Bessie (Treon) Mattern. Mary was a graduate of Mahanoy Joint High School. She married Dale W. Klinger of Halifax and celebrated 68 years of marriage. Mary and Dale ran and operated Klingers Grocery, the Red Rose Motel and Red Rose Homes for many years before retiring. Mary was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Millersburg, Pa. Before losing her eyesight to macular degeneration, Mary enjoyed sewing and making pillows and crafts. Her vests were very popular with the nurses and staff at her cancer doctor appointments. Mary loved family picnics at the river every summer. She loved public sales, yard sales and thrift stores and always found hidden gems. For many years Mary was a member of the Halifax Farm Women’s Club. Mary is survived by her husband Dale W. Klinger, a son Richard (Michelle) of Halifax, three daughters, Debra Harner (Henry) of Millersburg, Denise Wolfgang (Thomas) of Easton, Md., and Donna Peifer (Todd) of Millersburg; six grandchildren, Tim (Mindi) Klinger, Kevin Klinger, Nicholas (Rose Deimler) Harner, Nathaniel Harner, Sierra Musa and Taylor Musa. She also is survived by eight great-grandchildren Spencer, Steven and Annie Klinger, Derik, Devin and Cameron Klinger, Cassidy and Caleb Harner, and many cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Betty Nicholas and Dorothy Byerly. A private funeral for the family will be held at First U.M. Church, Millersburg. She will be laid to rest at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with a public graveside service. In lieu of flowers, Mary requested donations be send to First U.M. Church, 356 Union St., Millersburg, PA 17061 or Carolyn’s House, Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110. Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Ltd. a Minnich Funeral location, Millersburg, is handling the arrangements. To sign the guestbook, go to minnichfun eral.com Paid by funeral home

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