Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
Dec 1, 1943 – Feb 25, 2026
Elvin Kleppinger, 82, of Northampton, PA passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in his birthplace home. Born December 1, 1943, he was the youngest child of nine of the late Paul Kleppinger and Elsie Hoch. Elvin served his country in the Air Force. He worked at Bethlehem Steel prior to founding Greenwood Nursery in Northampton, providing landscaping services to county residents and businesses. He is predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Rosemary Kleppinger.
Survivors: daughters, Jane Gollie and Marni Fehnel; granddaughters, Tori, Taylor, and Morgan; sisters, Elsie Grohotolsky of Northampton, and Susie Adessa of San Marcos, CA.
Services: Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be submitted below.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Queenship of Mary Church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton, PA 18067 in Elvin’s memory.
Read MoreDeepest sympathies & condolences to Elvin’s family & friends. We had the pleasure of getting to know Elvin when we moved into our house on Manor Drive in 2002. Most of the trees on our property were purchased and delivered by Elvin personally. Always pleasant and you could count on a friendly smile and wave whether passing by the nursery or seeing him in his truck. He will be missed.
Kim Milnes
March 23, 2026 | Northampton, PA | Family
Our deepest sympathies from the Spitzer family to Jane, Marni, and the rest of the family on the loss of your father. I know that my father cherished his friendship greatly. Godspeed, Elvin.
Erik Spitzer
February 28, 2026 | Northampton, PA | Acquaintance
sorry for your loss a good friend
Eugene Meltsch
February 27, 2026 | Northampton, PA
Klep, its definitely going to be different not seeing you driving by in the dump and stopping in just to shoot the you know what. We always enjoyed your companyRest easy my friend
Tracy Werley-Boreman
February 27, 2026 | Danielsville, PA
Alvin was a great guy to work with always a positive attitude. I’m sure your family will miss him dearly. God bless you all.
Joh n Podhany
February 27, 2026 | Bethlehem, PA | Coworker
Elvin,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Grateful
February 26, 2026
Elvin was a valued friend and good neighbor who very generously shared his property and the woods with us when we needed new spots to train our dogs in field searches and obedience. We relied on his landscaping advice and his help with planting the White Pines along our driveway. Visiting with Elvin was often part of a summer afternoon. We will miss him. He was an asset in our lives and to our township. Our condolences to his family. We share your sorrow.
Anka and Richard Andrews-Ball
February 26, 2026 | Lehigh Township, PA | Friend
Very little can be said when sorrow touches the heart. Deepest sympathy. Many fun times with Elvin.
Johann & Cas Meltsch
February 26, 2026 | Northampton, PA | Friend
Our Deepest sympathies to the Family. I knew Elvin for 30 years, we had wedding photos taken on the bridge in the yard, Elvin & Rosemary were so accommodating. I will miss our Chats for sure. RIP Ole Friend. God Bless You were a good Friend and Neighbor.
Dave & Sheri Paules
February 26, 2026 | Northampton, PA | Neighbor
