Barbara Kline Obituary
Barbara Ann (Rauch) Kline, 84, of Bally, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, in The Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the widow of Raymond C. Kline who died on December 14, 1989 and whom she married on September 5, 1959.
Born in Allentown, Barbara was a daughter of the late Stanley P. and Pauline R. (Schnabel) Rauch and was a 1959 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School. She was employed as a office clerk by the former Great American Knitting Mill, Bally, for nearly 40 years until her retirement.
Barbara was a dedicated and faithful member of Huff's Union Church. Alburtis, where she would often volunteer her time with many different church activities. She was also a member of Bally Senior center and former member of Seisholtzville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed spending time with her family, shopping and baking.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, RaeAnne (Kline), wife of Larry Endy, Boyertown; daughter-in-law, Rose M. (Walter) Kline, Mertztown, widow of predeceased son, Mark A. Kline, who died on January 26, 2020; sister, Lynda (Rauch) Boyer, Macungie; five grandchildren, April L. (Vovericz) Flores, Kristen M. (Vovericz) Harper, Bradley J. Kline, Anthony J. Vovericz and Elizabeth R. (Kline) Alcaro; six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Along with her husband, parents, and son, Barbara was predeceased by her second son, Matthew T. Kline on January 1, 1998.
A funeral service to celebrate and honor Barbara's life will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Huff's Union Church, 540 Conrad Road, Alburtis, PA, with Pastor Mike Todd officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining Huff Union Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the church.
The family requests contributions be made in Barbara's memory to Huff's Union Church, 540 Conrad Road, Alburtis, PA 18011.
Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown and Topton, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Barbara's obituary tribute page at www.Ludwickfh.com.
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