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Ralph Eugene Kline, 82

May 15, 1940 - January 04, 2023

Ralph Eugene Kline, 82, of Quarryville, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Lancaster General Hospital. He shared 55 years of marriage with his wife Theresa Mary (Codner) Kline.

Born in Susquehanna Township, Juniata County, Ralph was the son of the late Earl Oscar and Lulu S. (Fawver) Kline. He graduated from Greenwood High School, and he earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Ralph served in the US Air Force for over 27 years, obtaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. A Navigational Aids Equipment Technician, Ralph served in Vietnam.

A parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Ralph was a Eucharistic Minister and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Santa Maria Assembly.

Ralph was very community oriented, having served with the Quarryville Fire police, and volunteering with Boy Scouts of America for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping.

In addition to his wife Theresa, Ralph is survived by their sons, Duane S. Kline, husband of Eileen Wrisley of Quarryville, and Christopher E. Kline, husband of Marty Jo Boldin of Key West, FL; three grandsons, Liam Kline, husband of Leah of Hummelstown, Steven Webb, husband of Alyssa of York, and Johnny Sheehan of Virginia, and great-granddaughter Isla Kline. Also surviving are his siblings, Carrie Kauffman of Lewes, DE, Geraldine, wife of Jerry Louden of Duncannon, Gerald Kline, husband of Bridget Nichols of Duncannon, and Wendell Kline of Liverpool.

Ralph was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Kline.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2023, with The Rev. Olusola H. Adewole, OP as Celebrant, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 955 Robert Fulton Hwy, Quarryville, PA 17566. A viewing with Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Assembly Honor Guard will take place from 10 to 11 AM at the church. Military Honors will be accorded following Mass. Interment will be in Liverpool Union Cemetery, Liverpool, PA, on Wednesday January 11, 2023, at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a memorial contribution to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1013 Mumma Road, Suite 203, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 A Wounded Warriors, Inc.
or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. American Cancer Society

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January 09, 2023

To the Kline Family, I was saddend to hear of Ralph’s passing and will keep you in my prayers. Ralph worked with me and my co-workers at the Conowingo and Holtwood fish lifts for several years and we always enjoyed having him with us during the busy spring field season. We also enjoyed him stopping in to visit us during the “off” season at our office in Drumore, PA. I had the chance to visit Newfoundland with my son this past October and I now understand why Ralph enjoyed visiting his relatives who live in that beautiful area. May God bless you all during this difficult time. Ray Bleistine (Normandeau Associates, Inc.)

January 09, 2023

 
Aunt Theresa, Duane, Eileen, Chris and Marty and families. It is with a heavy heart that we offer our condolences on the passing of Uncle Ralph. We were so lucky to have visited and stayed with Aunt Theresa and Uncle Ralph several times in PA and Uncle Ralph loved showing us around and taking us to places of his childhood and youth. We treasure the memories from those trips as well as the memories from all of their trips here to Newfoundland. Uncle Ralph was so kind and that little twinkle in his eye was awesome! He will always be in our hearts ♥ Sending all of our love and prayers and wishing we could be there. xoxoxo Jackie, Dean, Jillian and Nicholas Codner (Torbay, Newfoundland)

January 08, 2023

Aunt Theresa, Duane, Chris and your families, we are so sad to hear of Uncle Ralph’s passing. Our heart felt condolences and prayers are being sent to you during this hard time. You could always count on having great conversation with Uncle Ralph. Truly a talented storyteller.Hopefully there is lots of codfish in heaven for him to enjoy. Love Roger, Kelly Codner and Siobhan Murrin. 

January 07, 2023

I enjoyed taking Ralph to different  Doctor apptm. And just talking with him.  Listen ing to his stories  he was  great guy and greatly missed  by me and my wife . We new him for many years, we go to St.Catherine of Seina Church too. He will be greatly missed by The Knights of Columbus which he loved so much may God take him may he rest in peace

January 07, 2023

Aunt Theresa, Duane, Chris, Liam, and Family, 
I’m so very sorry to hear of Uncle Ralph’s passing. I consider myself so lucky to have known him so well and cherish the memories we have with him. We loved his visits to Torbay, where Ralph and Terri would take in so many adventures that the rest of us could hardly keep up. I’ll never forget the summers when I was younger and Liam came with them to visit. Even though I was the one born/living here, they showed me so much of the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland than I had ever seen before. I will never forget our day trip to Brigus that we took during their last visit in 2018. Even when they weren’t here, Uncle Ralph was always cheering us on, following along with special events and milestones in whatever way he could. I’ll miss our adventures and the chats. Thinking of the entire Kline family and sending all of our love to you at such a difficult times. We love you Uncle Ralph and we will miss you dearly. 
-Alice and Matt Oates (Torbay, Newfoundland & Labrador) 

January 07, 2023

Richard and Carol Ann Codner would like to send their deepest condolences to the family

January 07, 2023

This is heartbreaking. Ralph and Terri have been my friends since the early 70’s. I’m am so sorry for the loss his family will go through.

January 07, 2023

Terri, Duane, Eileen and Liam, and Christopher and Marty, we are so deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ralph. We are blessed to have had some quality time with Ralph and the family this past fall. We have many fond memories of Ralph during his many visits to Newfoundland. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Sincerest condolences, Hubert, Odell and family. 

January 07, 2023

Aunt Theresa, Duane, Eileen, Chris, Marty, Liam and extended family,
Our hearts are broken with the news of Uncle Ralph’s passing. We always enjoyed his visits to Newfoundland; his stories and company was such a pleasure. On their last trip we spent the day on Bell Island. Touring the community, taking in the sites, eating ice cream and fish and chips and enjoying the ferry ride. The biggest highlight for me was seeing how he care for Aunt Terri and the joy he felt seeing her happy. I have such a beautiful picture of them that I will cherish forever. 
We are sending all our love and prayers your way. We wish you guys were closer so we could be with you at this difficult time but please know we care ever so much. 
Love: Kira Codner and Dean Fitzpatrick
– Torbay, Newfoundland

January 06, 2023

Mrs. Kline, Duane, and Chris, my prayers go out to your family. I’m sorry for your loss. This truly saddens me. I remember all the years our families spent together. Your dad was the one who got my into Harlequin books. 😘

January 06, 2023

Our  condolences to Aunt Theresa , Duane , Chris and your families during this difficult time .Treasuring the many memories of Ralph and his  visits to Torbay , Newfoundland over the years . Barry & Marie Codner and family.

January 06, 2023

Aunt Terri, Duane and Eileen, Chris and Marty, and Liam
We are so saddened to hear of Uncle Ralph’s passing. He was such a beautiful soul, and the nicest man and so wonderful to his family.
We always enjoyed Ralph and Terri’s visits to Torbay. I could talk to Uncle Ralph for hours. So many wonderful memories. He didn’t miss a St. John’s Regatta when he was here. Especially if myself, Alice and Stephanie were rowing. It meant so much to have him there cheering us on. We will not forget him, and will miss him. Sending Lots of Love, hugs and our Deepest Condolences to you all. May you rest easy Uncle Ralph oxo
Nicole, Jason and EJ Boland 

January 06, 2023

Sorry for the loss and prayers to the family in time of their loss.

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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955 Robert Fulton Highway
Quarryville, PA 17566
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