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Brian Kleman Obituary
August 14, 2011
Brian P. Kleman, 56, of 535 W. Arch St., Frackville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at home.
A lifelong resident of Frackville, he was born in Pottsville and was a son of Patrick C. and Vera M. Hawranick Kleman, Frackville, with whom he resided.
Brian was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School and attended Bloomsburg State College.
He was the owner of the Olde Dawg Inn, Frackville from 2005 to 2010 and previously worked as an assistant manager at the former Hawranick Lumber Company, Frackville.
He was of the Orthodox faith and a member of Altamont Fire Company, West Mahanoy Township, Frackville.
Brian enjoyed all sports and was a former assistant coach with both the Frackville Little League and Teener League. He loved his family and had an artistic expressive way.
He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Brenda M. Kleman, in 2010.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Abigail V. Bettinger and her husband, Matthew, Pottsville; a son, Mitchell B. Kleman, Frackville; his granddaughter, Evelyn Bettinger; a stepson, Levi Bettinger; a brother, Gary P. Kleman, Harbinger, N.C.; his former wife and friend, Alicia L. Kleman, Frackville; two nephews; many cousins.
Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Albert L. Gricoski Funeral Home, Frackville, with the Rev. James M. Jadick officiating. Relatives and friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brian's name to Holy Ascension Church Memorial Fund, 209 S. Lehigh Ave., Frackville, PA 17931. Albert L. Gricoski Funeral Home, Frackville, has charge of arrangements.
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for Brian Kleman
tim shirey
August 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ken payne
August 17, 2011
0ur deepest sympathy in this sad time brian was a good friend
Paul Bereskie
August 17, 2011
To All of Brian's Loved Ones;
I just learned of Brian's passing and a flood of memories flow, from playing basketball at NS to Tucker Young gigs. Brian, RIP!
Michael Klak
August 17, 2011
My heart is broken learning that one of my best buddies is no longer with us. I first met Brian through Little League, but really didn't get to know him until high school and after. Basketball, summer days at the Frackville pool, summer league games, Frackville Youth Canteen, Reichweins, the Grove, countless trips over the Haas Mtn. backroads with Chuck, Hink, Glenn, Wap and all the other guys jn search of Fearnot, Rough and Ready, Pillow and all the other odd named towns. Trips to Penn State, Rehobeth Beach, Stompin 76 in Galax Virginia, class reunions. When I left Frackville to come to CA, it was Brian who brought me to the Philadelphia airport to see me off. When I came home to visit, Brian was always the first person I would look up and even if it had been years since we were last together, we would pick up where we last left off. My visits to Frackville will never be the same again.
Mr. and Mrs. Kleman, Alisha, and the rest of your family, I can't be with you today, but you are all definitely in my thoughts and prayers.
To Brian, take care Brother. I know that when we next meet,that you and Glenn will have already scoped out all the good places in Heaven.
Mariann Klak Young
August 17, 2011
Words cannot express the deep sadness that is felt with Brian's passing. My prayers to his family and everyone who has known Brian as their friend. My brother Mike will surely be at a loss when he comes back home from California to visit, as he always spent those days visiting and catching up with him. Rest in Peace Brian
Bill and Theresa Zelonis
August 17, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.
Marilee (Flail) Greig
August 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Levine
August 16, 2011
My heartfelt prayers to all of Brian's loved ones. I knew Brian in school as the talented artist, one who always had a generous smile and nice things to say.. a very good friend to all. Words cannot express the sadness of his passing, my thoughts and prayers will be with you. May you be comforted by his memories always.
Barbara Eick Dalby
August 16, 2011
So saddened to hear of Brian's passing. We were friends since 5th grade. I remember Brian as a very talented and gentle soul and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Godspeed, my friend.
Ed & Gin Rakowsky
August 16, 2011
Very sorry to hear about Brian. I have many fond memories of Brian and the Altamont soft ball team. God Bless you all.
Ellie & Bob Martz
August 16, 2011
Abby, Mom and Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you comfort and may God bless you at this time of sorrow. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gene Murphy
August 16, 2011
To the kleman family, i am so sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of brian, i have known brian since we were kids growing up in the south side of frackville, he was a good man,and will be missed very much,thoughts and prayers with you all....
Georgene Anthony
August 15, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Brian was a friend of mine for most of my life,he will be missed.Thoughts and Prayers to all of the family.
Eleanor & John Sidoriak
August 15, 2011
Our thoughts are with you today and in the days to come Aunt Vera and Uncle Pat. Brian will be so missed.
Memory Eternal.
Cuz Eleanor and Johnny
A Friend
August 15, 2011
Thoughts & Prayers to your family
Cherie Cresswell Roberts
August 15, 2011
Gary, Mr. and Mrs.Kleman, Abby,Mitch, and Leash,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot find the words to express the sadness I feel. I am hoping all of the memories that you have as a family and that we all had as friends will help through this time of sorrow. May God Bless and comfort you at this time. He will be dearly missed.
Judith Ustonofski
August 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. God Bless.
Christine & William Caraher
August 15, 2011
May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Cat
August 15, 2011
I will always remember you as a kind & gentle man, someone I consider a friend.Thoughts of you bring back so many memories from our youth. Deep conversations, while crusing around listening to music, sipping hot cocoa or beating you at pool :) which wasn't easy to do. These things make me smile,Thanks. Rest in Peace my friend. My Sincere Sympathy to your Family , May the Lord help you through this Heartbreaking time.
Donald (Jed) Chappell
August 15, 2011
Brian,
You were a good friend who will be missed. I was shocked to hear the news this morning. I have many good memories of you starting with Little League and going on through the years. May God bless you and your family. Say hello to Glenn when you see him.
Jed
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