Russell-Klingensmith-Obituary

Russell Klingensmith

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

1920 - 2019

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Russell Stanley Klingensmith, 99, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away on Sunday August 4, 2019 at his home. Born on July 13, 1920 in Roston, PA, he was the oldest child of the late Ernest S. (Sr.) and Margaret May (Cooper) Klingensmith, and he was the widower of Bernadine "Penny" (Bucko) Klingensmith....

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To all the Klingensmiths,
Fond memories of all the good times in the Hollywood development. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angel Catalano Marfizo

To the Klingensmith family, I am so sorry for your loss. I never met your Father but from the article, I feel like I Know him. He enjoyed a long life and has a beautiful family. I am sure you will treasure your memories forever.

It grieves me to read of the passing of Russell Klingensmith, the patriarch of a fine Camp Hill family. Having attended grade school back in the 60's, at the original (but now demolished) Good Shepherd Church & School, I knew the Klingensmith family. Memories are many. Russell was a faithful servant at Mass during the basket collection times. West Shore Players originated through Good Shepherd, and Russell contributed backstage and creating props with my dad, as my Mom, Penny and I were...

Our condolences. It appears he had a rich and fulfilling life and his memory will go on through his children and grandchildren.

My condolences to all of the Klingensmith family. He was an amazing man that I am sure fills your minds with wonderful memories. Brian Morgan

Russ was one of the first people I met when I came to PA in mid-1965. At that time he was in charge of a project at Gannett Fleming called Operation Yellowboy to clean up acid mine drainage. He was always helpful to me, a young whipper snapper. He was a true gentleman. I wish I had known of his WW2 service. Definitely was part of The Greatest Generation. RIP.

So many good memories spent at the Klingensmith home for the past 50+ years with three generations of our family. Just saw Mr. K. for his birthday in July. A life well lived. One of our last WWII heroes!
Thanks for the apples Mr. K!