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Marilyn B. Klinger, 82

September 25, 2019

Marilyn Brodhecker Klinger, 82, of Lancaster, passed away at Mennonite Home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Born and raised in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Belva Brodhecker. She was the wife of the late James H. Klinger, who passed in 2015, for 57 years.

She graduated from William Penn High School in 1955 and went on to be an office manager for Octorara High School, Visiting Angels, and, most notably for Dr. DeGreen at Lancaster Cancer Center, where she worked for 25 years.

Marilyn enjoyed traveling and experiencing different cultures with her husband James. Together, they traveled the world, going to a new place every time they left Lancaster. She loved crafts and was able to make intricate scherenschnitte art and needlework, including cross stitch and counted cross stich. Incredibly skilled with her hands, Marilyn spent much of her time knitting and crocheting. She participated in knitting many pieces that were donated to the homeless as a member of the Woodcrest Ladies’ Club. Marilyn loved card games and enjoyed playing double pinochle and bridge. A very social person, Marilyn was always fond of group activities and spending time with friends.

Marilyn was a member and past-president of both the Lancaster Women’s Club and the Towne Club.

Marilyn is survived by a son; Bob Klinger, husband of Darla (Divet); a daughter, Nancy Lawrence, nine grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 2:00pm at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Pastor John Baker officiating. Guests will be received prior to the service for a time of viewing starting at 1:00pm. Interment at Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lancaster Cancer Center at 1858 Charter Lane, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17602 or to the American Cancer Society at 314 Good Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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January 13, 2021

Hi Klinger family, my mom just recieved a return Christmas card and someone nicely wrote on it the Marylyn had past away. We wanted to send our thoughts and prayer…our family spent many years with them on “D” dock….boy did our parents love their boats.  Sorry, it took us so long to recongnize your Mom’s passing….so cool that over the years they still continued Christmas cards and that someone took the time to let me Mom know.  Your parents were alway so good to all of us.  Four girls on “Little Boat” we loved going on their big house boat.
All the best,
The Laird Family

October 02, 2019

Dear Bob and Nancy, I’m so sorry. I just found out aunt Marilyn passed an hour ago. Her and uncle Jim were my favorites!!! I wish we could have come out more to visit. It was always fun coming to your house when we were growing up. Please take care you two, and know I still think very fondly of you all. Love, your cousin, Carole Gish Cook 

September 30, 2019

I had the pleasure of working with Marilyn when I worked at Lancaster Cancer Center. We shared a love for knitting and crafting. She had a weath of knowledge for her job there. She will be missed.
Gale V.

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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lititz, PA 17543
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