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Jean Klinges Obituary
Born in Englewood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Irving S. Reeve and Vecina W. Reeve.
Jean was a graduate of Smith College.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one grandson: James Reeve.
Surviving, in addition to her loving husband, Dave, is daughter Katherine R. Holt; three sons: David Jr., Peter C. and John H.; and grandchildren, Grace Klinges, David Klinges, Peter Klinges, and Danielle Origlio (Dom), and Kristina Stehle (Ben), as well as Christian Holt, Elizabeth Holt, and Caroline Duddy (Alex). She is also survived by one great-granddaughter: Sloane Stehle.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem. A memorial mass will be held at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 10:00am.
Memorial contributions may be made, in Jean's memory, to the church.
To share condolences with Jean's family, please visit www.connellfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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