Clifford W. Kline

Niles Clifford W. Kline, 91, a lifelong resident of Niles, passed away Thursday morning, December 12, 2013, at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles. He was born in Ambridge, PA, on April 30, 1922, a son of Arthur Kline and Mabel (Miller) Kline. He was a 1940 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended Youngstown College. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II where he served as a medic. Clifford was a member of the First Baptist Church in Niles, a member of the American Legion Post No. 106 of Niles as Past Commander and Niles Masonic Lodge No. 794 F and AM for over sixty years. He belonged to the York Rite Girard, Ohio Chapter, Council and Commander and served as the Past High Priest in Chapter and the Past Master in Council. He was the past president of the Association of Retarded Citizens at Fairhaven School. He also enjoyed golfing in a golf league for many years. Clifford is survived by three daughters; Ruth Ann (David) Fritz of Niles, Elaine J. (David) Kubli of Columbus, Kathy L. Fleming of Niles, one son; Robert A. "Bobby" Kline of Niles; two sisters, Flora "Ocie" Williams of Mineral Ridge and Martha Barnhart of Atlanta GA; five grandchildren, Marc Fritz, Heather (Michael) Southerington, Todd (Lindsey) Kubli, Whitney Fleming, and Lindsay Fleming; and three great-grandsons, Christopher "CJ" Southerington, Carter Thomas, and Braxton Kubli. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ruth Naomi (Byrom) Kline, who he married on August 25, 1943; one son, Bruce Paul Kline; and one brother Arthur Kline. Funeral Services for Clifford will be held at the Lane Family Funeral Homes Niles Chapel, 415 Robbins Ave in Niles Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11:00AM officiated by Pastor Dave Burman and Pastor Ben Reed. Friends may call Sunday December 15, 2013 from 3-5PM and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will take place at Niles City Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church in Niles at 26 E. Church Street, Niles, OH 44446