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THOMAS KLINE Obituary

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KLINE
THOMAS EDWARD, Sr.,
"PAP PAP TOM"
On Saturday, August 17th of Cheswick, formerly of Shaler, Township, at the age of 82, he passed away peacefully in Lawrenceville, not far from where he was born. As the fourth of five children to John and Anna (Helko) Kline, Thomas grew up in Lawrenceville playing sandlot football and graduated from Central Catholic High School. After marrying his beloved wife Marilyn Joan (McCann), he joined the US Marine Corps before settling down to raise a family. He was a proud machinist for Henry Miller Springs in Sharpsburg, where he missed one day of work in 40 years. Thomas and Marilyn raised their children Thomas Jr., David (Lynn), John, Alex (Ellen) and Mary Ellen Kline-Mattimore (John) in Shaler. He was heavily involved in his children's lives especially as a youth baseball coach for Dehaven AA where his teams won five consecutive championships. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years Marilyn; his brother William, killed in World War II ,and his brother Richard as well as his beloved dog and best friend Mindy. In addition to his children, he leaves behind a sister Dorothy Matthews and brother John (Annette); loving grandfather to Chelsea, Alex, Tori, lizzie, JT, Mikayla, Krysta, Joey and Kara; brother-in-law to Jack and Cheryl McCann, Helen and Whitey Clemens, Loreen and David McLeod, Patricia Coli; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 1500 Mt. Royal Blvd. Glenshaw Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bonaventure Church Glenshaw on Wednesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Central Catholic or St. Bonaventure School.
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August 22, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Klein family.

Tom & Joan Pietrzak
Allison Park

August 20, 2013

Jen Sattler

Mary, so sorry about the passing of your father. I have been thinking of you, John and your kids the past week. So glad your children will remember the time they had with their "Pap Pap Tom." God Bless.

August 20, 2013

Dave and All
Real sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Good man who always treated us kids well.
Dan Schramm

August 20, 2013

Mark & Peggy Griffith

Alex, Ellen & Family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather. May your memories bring you peace in the days and weeks to come. With our sympathy,

August 20, 2013

Al & Sandy Spencer

May many happy memories of times spent together over the years help the whole family through this difficult period. So sorry for your loss. Take Care!

August 19, 2013

Michael Valo

Alex and Family,

Sorry to learn of your loss. You're a great family, I'm sure that Tom is largely responsible for that feat. Best regards as you remember his life and legacy.

- Mike Valo

August 19, 2013

John Penezic

Alex/Tom and Family,

I'm sorry to hear this sad news. Your dad was a good man....Family Man.....Will always remember the poker games with him...Prayers from the east side of the state....

Pen, Christina and Gianna

August 19, 2013

Angharad and James Stock

Alex and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Bonaventure Church Glenshaw

PA

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1500 Mt Royal Blvd, Glenshaw, PA 15116

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