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HANOVER Brian E. "Klunker" Klunk, 37, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at HIS PLACE in Emmitsburg, Md., where he was employed. He was the husband of Diana L. (Spahr) Klunk, to whom he was married seven years. Born March 1, 1971, in Hanover, he was the son of Lee E. and Angela W. (Wintrode) Klunk of Hanover. Brian was a 1989 graduate of Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown. He was employed at HIS PLACE in Emmitsburg, Md., and Tyco Electronics in East Berlin. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Hanover, the McSherrystown Moose, and the Republican Club in Hanover. Surviving, in addition to his wife and parents, are a son, Mark Buckingham, II of York; a daughter, Melinda Buckingham of Dover; three grandchildren, Corbin Buckingham, Emma Buckingham, and Miley Patton; two brothers, Dennis J. Klunk of McSherrystown and Wess M. Klunk of Hanover; one sister, Zoe A. Klunk of Hanover; and his parents-in-law, Dale and Linda Spahr of Dover. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2008, at St. Vincent Church, 220 Third St., Hanover, with the Rev. John A. Szada Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in St. Vincent Cemetery, Hanover. Friends and relatives will be received Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown, with a prayer service to be held at 8 p.m. Contributions may be made in honor of Brian to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101.

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Published by Evening Sun from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2008.

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Stacey (Erb) Greenholt

October 2, 2008

I graduated from DCHS with Brian. Although we didn't hang in the same circle of friends, Brian was a guy that was well liked, always smiling, laughing and having a good time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Robert Scott

October 1, 2008

I remember Brian from my child hood. It has been at least almost 30 years +. His mom Angie used to babysit me and my brother Tony. Gilligan's Island was a popular show daily in our lives and playing construction bosses with our play equipment was equally important. I am deeply saddened by his death. It only reminds me about my own mortality, not a matter of if but when! I feel sympathy for his family, I know know there is nothing I can say or do. God Bless you all, Brian is in a much better place than we are now.
Robert Scott
Elizabethton, Tn

Cathy & Bob Brodbeck

September 30, 2008

Angie,Lee & family
Our prayers are with you, may they help to keep you strong and get you through each day.

Dawn (O'Conner) Shadle

September 29, 2008

Dear Diana & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated w/Brian at DCHS and one thing that I always remembered about Brian was his smile. He was always cheerful and no matter how the day was going he could always make me laugh. He will be greatly missed. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dawn Chenevey

September 29, 2008

Angie,
Sorry son to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Dawn

Jill Corbin Bechtel

September 29, 2008

I graduated with Brian at DCHS. We had some awesome times together -camping and the prom to name a few. Brian will be very much missed! I'm very sad to hear of his passing. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.

ALL OF US AT UTZ

September 28, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

jason markle

September 28, 2008

Zoe,

I have never met you but I have had many good times with your family. Your brothers and I have gotten ourselves in some trouble. I have many fond memories of your bro.

Ang, Lee, Dennis, and Wess,

I dont know what to say. You all were a hugh part of my life. I have many great memories of the things we did together, driving cars w/o licenses and going to the cottage. i dont remember the kittens in the box but do remember getting stuck in the kaundry chut!! Sorry I cant be there fot you now but you all are in my thoughts.

Jason Markle

Michelle (Timmins) Prin

September 28, 2008

To the Klunk Family,
I graduated with Brian from DCHS. Brian always had a smile and a friendly word for everyone. He was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this most difficult time.

David Stephens

September 28, 2008

I am truly sorry. Brian was a wonderful friend and his great attitude toward life will be missed. I have many fond memories of Brian from DCHS. They are now made even greater. I'll miss ya bud.

Crystal Koller

September 28, 2008

Your laughters and humors will be missed.

Linda Contino

September 28, 2008

Angie, Lee and Zoe,

We are so sorry for your loss and cannot imagine your heartbreak.

Fondly,

Ross and Linda Contino and family

Stephanie Cutler

September 28, 2008

Diana, Sorry for your loss. Brian is a wonderful person, will do anything for anyone. He will be missed. I'm happy that I got to know him as well as I have. I'll miss that smile and laugh but I know he will be watching over all of us.

Bonnie Russell

September 28, 2008

Klunk family, Will miss Brian deeply, he'll always be in my heart.

Mike Klunk

September 28, 2008

Although some time has gone by since the years at DCHS, I can still recall Brian's broad smile and laughter as if it was just yesterday. He was someone that I was fortunate to have been friends with and will always remember. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

SUSAN YEALY

September 27, 2008

ANGIE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

Helen Eichelberger

September 27, 2008

Diana,
Thinking of you in this time of grief in loss of Brian, He was a wonderful, fun loving person, a friend to all. My prayers are with you. I am blessed by having knowed him.

Annette Ayers

September 27, 2008

Diana, We are so sorry for your loss. Brian was a pleasure to work with and will be missed. Keep the fond memories of him close to your heart.

Ron Higgs Jr.

September 27, 2008

I met Brian when I started St. Vincent's in the eighth grade and then we started Delone together. Brian always was a decent guy, who was always good to me. I would run into him later in life and it was just like we were kids in eighth grade. I can still picture us racing across St. Vincent's parking lot to see who was the fastest. I can picture him in his St. Vincent uniform and that's how I will always remember your brother,son,father, and friend. May God be with your family through your grieving.
Ron Higgs Jr.

Tom & Chastity Bodkin Jr.

September 27, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Tom really had the chance of getting to know Brian while working with him at Tyco in East Berlin. God Bless

Amie Rinier

September 27, 2008

Diana, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. He was a wonderful man and was taken too soon. I hope that you are able to find the comfort you need during this time. You and Brian didn't always have it easy, but you found a way to stay together because you loved one another. That love will help you through this. He always had a smile on his face and could find a way to make others smile. I will always remember him for that. I'm sure you have loads of family and friends there for you, but if you need anything let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kristin Schneider

September 26, 2008

Ang, Lee and Family--
It is so hard to find words to say...memories will live on, I know you will cherish them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Bitner

September 26, 2008

Diana,
My heart goes out to you and your family in this very trying time. Brian was a wonderful person that always had a way of making us smile, one way or the other. He will be greatly missed, but take comfort in the fact that he will live on the hearts of so many people that he has touched. It has been an honor to have had the opportunity to get to know and work with Brian over the years. God Bless !!

September 26, 2008

From all your Tyco friends,we have all been threw so much together. Brian always had a way of making us laugh no matter how bad things got. We lost a great person, your wonderful smile will be missed. You will never be forgotten.

Gail Miller (Hawbaker)

September 26, 2008

Angie, Lee, and Family, Thinking of you during this most difficult time. As I reflect back on the many memories of our high school days, of which there were many, what I remembered most was that Brian was the person who always brought a smile to your face. Those memories are even more special now. Klunker, we'll miss you.

Ken Landis

September 26, 2008

Diana, Sorry to hear about Brian. Steelers and all of us will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your friend

Janet Arnett

September 26, 2008

Brian was a sweetheart of a guy, with a great smile. He was a pleasure to work with.
Diana,
I am so sorry for you loss. May God comfort you in your time of need.

Lance Smith

September 26, 2008

Brian is in a better place now, and you know that he wouldn't want us to be crying or anything negative. But, in times like this how can we...Brian will be miss very much by Ashley and I, we both wish you the best in this hard time.

Brian Brady

September 26, 2008

lee and ang, i can't imagine what your family is going through right now. you guys will all be in my prayers. i'm so sorry for your loss.

Sally Brooks

September 26, 2008

Dear Angie, Lee and family, I am so so sorry about your son. He was so young. May God comfort you in this time of need.

Jennifer Riley

September 26, 2008

Dear Diana and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I hope you can take comfort in knowing how much people loved Brian and what a good man he was. His smile,warm personality,and sense of humor will be surely missed by all who knew him.My prayers are with you.

Christy F. Tom B.

September 26, 2008

Diana, We are very sorry for your loss of Brian. He was a good person to work with. He will be sadly missed.

joanne schneider

September 26, 2008

Dear Ang, Lee and Family,

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
With our deepest sympathy and thoughts and love,

Joanne and Charlie

Douglas Doelp

September 26, 2008

The great memories I'll never forget. You will be missed.

Beth Reder (O'Brien)

September 26, 2008

It's been a long time but i have many fond memories of you. You will be missed. 1989

Heather Snyder (Seymore)

September 26, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss! I graduated with Brian and he was one of the nicest, funniest guys in my class. He always had a smile on his face. He is someone I will always remember from DCHS as a good friend. Take comfort in your memories, and know he will always be watching over you. God Bless.

Mary Ebery

September 26, 2008

We will always remember you

john and vanessa mahaney

September 26, 2008

we'll miss your laugh and smile

Peggy Hull

September 26, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lori Farner

September 25, 2008

You will be forever missed.

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