Judith L. Klinsky – Charleroi
Obituaries
July 20, 2020

Judith L. Klinsky – Charleroi

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Judith L. Klinsky, 68, of Charleroi, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, in her home. A daughter of the late Charles and Catherine Munce Reimer, she was born in Pittsburgh on May 29, 1952. A lifelong resident of Charleroi, she graduated from Charleroi High School in 1970 and received a bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris College in 1974. She was a teacher for Douglas Education Center until 2001, when she was hired by the Belle Vernon Area School District, teaching in the gifted programs in both the elementary and middle schools. Judith loved gardening, music and marching bands. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Fred Kress of Pittsburgh, and their children, Shelby, Scarlett and a baby girl expected in September, and Katie and Zachery McGavitt of Houston, Texas, and their children, Alexandra and Jack. She is also survived by a sister, Linda Totura of Carroll Township; and a brother, Jeff Reimer of Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Terri Barnett. There will be no public visitation or funeral services. Arrangements are being handled by FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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