Obituaries

Edward F. Klemka, 87 of Forks Twp., PA died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services, Easton.  Born July 16, 1929 in Phillipsburg, NJ he was a son of the late Ella (Powers) and Leo Klemka.

A 1947 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, he served in the Navy during the Korean War. He had been employed by Ingersoll Rand for 44 years before retiring in 1991 and had also worked at Speck Plastics, Inc.  Ed was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Forks Twp. and was their custodian for 11 years following his retirement. He was a member of the Tatamy Social Club, the Fleas Club and Brown & Lynch Post #9, American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Shirley (Jennings) Klemka; children: Alan Klemka and his wife Joan of Lehighton, PA, Kathleen Yarnell and her husband Robert of Phillipsburg, NJ; step-son: David William Stem of Stem, NC; brothers: Jack Klemka in FL, Thomas Klemka of Lehighton; sister: Marie Rafter of Upper Mt. Bethel Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren including Jason Stem and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife:Loretta (Ferris) Klemka; a step-son: Charles Stem; 2 grandchildren: David Michael Stem, Annamarie Stem; and brothers: Leo, Francis and James Klemka.

Services are 11 AM Monday, Dec. 19 in Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church;  the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.  Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA  18040.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.