James Dean Klinger

Warren- James Dean Klinger, age 90, passed away Friday August 11, 2017 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. James was born September 11, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Edwin T. and Buelah (Gordon) Klinger. He worked at the Halsey Taylor Company for 23 years and the K-Mart Distribution Center for eight years. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army serving in France during WWII. James was also a member of Old Erie Lodge #3 F&AM for 67 years. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Helen, three brothers and five sisters. James is survived by his children William J. (Shirley) Klinger and Joyce A. (Michael) Hoffman; four grandchildren Matt (Stacey) MacGregor, Jesse MacGregor, Lauren Hoffman, and Jonah Hoffman; six great-grandchildren, Aaron, Mya, Evan, Aidan, Jacob, and Chase. Friends may call from Noon to 1PM on Wednesday, August 16th at the Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel 180 Garfield Dr. NE in Warren, where a Masonic Service will be held at 1PM. Entombment in Crown Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio 44512 Visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with James's family.