Judith Kline, 70 years old, of Merritt Island, Florida, passed peacefully in the presence of loved ones, on Saturday, October 22, 2022, after a brief illness. The daughter of the late Jack Stirn of Perth, Australia & Barbara Mather of Lancaster, Pennsylvania she was born September 28, 1952, in Spokane, Washington. Judy spent her early years in Washington state, Puerto Rico, Australia, and Pennsylvania. She graduated high school, started a career, married Michael A. Kline, and became a mother in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

She and Mike moved to Port Charlotte, Florida in the early eighties with the promise of drama-free winter driving, fewer state taxes, and year-round boating. She relocated to Merritt Island, Florida to be closer to her son, and grandchildren and enjoy a well-earned retirement from the Charlotte County School System. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband, Michael A. Kline, and sons Robert H. Kline and Eric M. Kline and survived by seven siblings, three children, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Judy personally requested in lieu of gifts and flowers, a donation to Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Florida. A private memorial service will be held in Pennsylvania.