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Dorothy E. (Kline) Kauffman

June 8, 1924 ~ August 28, 2015 (age 91) 91 Years Old
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Dorothy E. Kauffman, 91, of McClure died at 4:25 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2015 at Ohesson Manor.

Born June 8, 1924 in Decatur, McClure she was a daughter of the late Henry E. and Margaretta (Wright) Kline.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: her first husband, Walter Shilling and her 2nd husband, George Kauffman; her son, Richard Shilling; a grandson, Richard Shilling, Jr.; brothers, Henry V. and David O. Kline; and sister, Hazel J. Harker.

She is survived by: step-children, Ronald Kauffman, of Mapleton Depot, Shirley Warner, of Dillsburg, Betty Soloman, of Downingtown, and Carol Parks, of Reedsville; brother, George Kline, of McClure and Nestow Kline, of Port Deposit, Maryland; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was a member of Samuel’s United Church of Christ.

She worked in the cutting room at Kirby-Bubbs Sewing Factory in McClure for 25 years.

Dorothy enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Juniata Memorial Park with Pastor Clark Kelsey officiating.

For those who cannot attend the graveside service you are still invited to the McClure Fire House for a meal and time of fellowship at 11:30 a.m.

Memorials in Dorothy’s name may be made to Samuel’s United Church of Christ, 480 Samuel’s Church Road, McClure, PA 17841.

Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, Inc., 108 First Ave., Burnham.


Charitable donations may be made to:

Samuel's Church
480 Samuel's Church Road, McClure PA 17841



 Service Information

Graveside Service
Tuesday
September 1, 2015

10:00 AM
Juniata Memorial Park
9010 U.S. Hwy 522 South
Lewistown, PA 17044


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