Lloyd M. Cline

Lloyd M. Cline, 84, of Carlisle, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Thornwald Home, Carlisle. He was born on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1927, in Shippensburg, a son of the late Roy and Ada (Lautsbaugh) Cline. Lloyd was married to the late Frances (Gibbs) Cline, who died June 10, 2000.

He was a 1945 graduate of Carlisle High School and served in the Merchant Marines toward the end of World War II and then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After returning from the service, Lloyd and his brother Paul, took over and owned and operated the family businesses in Carlisle which included Cline's Appliances and Cline's Plumbing and Heating. Lloyd was a life member of V.F.W. Post 477, American Legion Post 101, both of Carlisle. He was also a member of St. John's F&AM No. 260 and the Carlisle Elks Lodge. Lloyd was a dedicated life member of the Tri-County Plumbers Association and held many offices in the organization throughout his many years of service. Lloyd was an honorary life member and past President of the Pennsylvania Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors. He was a member of the National Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors and was a former national director.

He is survived by two daughters; Wanda E. (and her husband, Jim) Gehr of Carlisle and Debra M. (and her husband, Gary) Lebo of Boiling Springs, one brother, Paul Cline and one sister, Bernita Mayberry, both of Carlisle, two grandsons; Brandon Lebo and Kyle (and his wife, Kristen) Lebo and several nieces and nephews. Lloyd also leaves behind his friend and companion, Sally Greger. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Cline and one sister, Esther Shenk Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with the Rev. Anna L. Thompson officiating. Burial with military honors by Cumberland County Honor Guard will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be on Tuesday from 6–8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to PHCC (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors) Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 6808, Falls Church, VA 22046 or at tinyurl.com/LloydClineGift. Please visit www.Since1853.com to send condolences.