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John Klinges Obituary

Nov. 21, 2012

John "Jack" Klinges, 81, of Plains Township, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary Mulherin Klinges, worked at Valley Vending as a vending machine technician for many years. He also lived and worked in California and Montana.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene "Kiki" and Andrew Klinges.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Debbie Belcastro and her husband, Richard, Blossvale, N.Y.; son, John P., Wilkes-Barre; three grandchildren, Richard Belcastro Jr., Corinne Belcastro, Jay Klinges; one great-granddaughter, Alayla; siblings, brother, Francis "Tim" Klinges and his wife, Kathleen, Wilkes-Barre; sister, Maureen Hudack and her husband, Albert, Bear Creek Township; nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for immediate family are pending.

Condolences may be sent by visiting Jack's obituary at www.lehmanfuneralhome.com.

Published by Times Leader on Nov. 25, 2012.
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To Debbie, John, Uncle Frannie and Aunt Maureen and families,
My sincerest condolences, at this sad time. Uncle Jack will surely be missed. I will miss his smile and wit. He has a special place in my heart. Love to all. God Bless, Barbi

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December 11, 2012

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