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Josephine Klinger Obituary
She was the wife of the late William F. Klinger Jr.
Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Pietro DeStefano and the late Concetta Bicrissi DeStefano.
Josephine will be remembered for her love of cooking, playing cards, and being with her family.
She is survived by her children, William F. Klinger III and his wife, Clare, of Landisville, and Susan J. Karr and her husband, Robert Jr., of Glenmoore; grandchildren, Jeremy P. Klinger, Kristin Karr Jolley and Bobby Karr; great-grandson, John Tanner Jolley; and her sister, Catherine D'Antonio.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 14, at the St. Agnes Church, 233 W. Gay St., West Chester.
Visitations will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 and again from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home Inc., 410 N. Church St., West Chester, 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com.
Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Barclay Friends, 700 N. Franklin St., West Chester, PA 19380; and/or the Chester County Hospital Foundation, 701 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19380.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Klinger
Bob Sheller
June 14, 2013
Bill and Sue,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know your mother was an important part of your lives. Both of you are a reflection of her. My deepest sympathy goes to both of you for that loss.
Bob Sheller
June 13, 2013
Billy & Sue--I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I know she had to be a great lady to have such great children. During this tough time focus on the smiles and good memories she gave you. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Judy McDonald
June 12, 2013
Billy and Sue,
Pam and I express our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. While she is in heaven, her memories will be with you forever. Prayers to both of you.
Pam and Vinnie Di Martini
June 12, 2013
Bill
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tom Nuse
June 12, 2013
Bill and Sue, Very sorry to hear about your Mom. I remember her going way back to the picnics at Lenape Park. Take care, Tony Betz
June 11, 2013
Bill and family,you are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are with you in spirit. Hold onto the good memories to help you thru mourning your mom. Jack and Kathleen Martin
June 11, 2013
To Bill and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.I hope the prayers and caring thoughts of your friends give you comfort.
Sincerely,
Carol Billingham
Bob & Karen Downey
June 11, 2013
Bill, Sue & Family,
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Berly Ann Kauffman
June 10, 2013
Bill,
Deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. While I only met her a few times, I know she was a wonderful and loving mother based on the father, husband and friend you are.
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