Jonathan W. Kline, Sr.

Jonathan W. Kline, Sr. 79, of Elizabethville, passed away Friday evening, February 6, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.

Born in Reading on Sunday, July 28, 1946, a son of the late William and Kathryn Allenbach Kline. Jon was a 1964 graduate of Reading Senior High School. Following graduation, he attended Delaware Valley University, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science. In 1991, Jon graduated from Evangelical Seminary, Myerstown, with his Master's in Divinity.

He was an ordained pastor last serving at the First Baptist Church, Punxsutawney.

Jon was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. In his younger years, he was a very talented bowler, belonging to numerous bowling leagues. He also enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and had a sense of humor second to none. Above all else, his family was his world.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marina Radja Kline; a son, Jonathan Kline Jr.; his grandfather whom he was very close with, Moses Allenbach.

Surviving are his daughter, Heather Harner (Brad), Marietta; daughter-in-law, Diane Kline, Williamstown; eight grandchildren, Josh Harner (Katie), Florida, Joel Meyers, Elizabethville, Kristel Weikel (Tyler), Williamstown, Miranda Strickland (Eric), Elizabethville, Hannah Harner, Marietta, Christian Kline, Williamstown, Devin Kline, Ephrata, and Sarah Harner, Marietta; numerous great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Jon's Life will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home with Pastor Luke Heald and Pastor Kenneth Webster officiating. Visitation will be from 12-1 pm at the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Compassion in the Valley, 9 N Hand Street, Tower City, PA 17980.

To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.

Remember Me

Remember me with smiles not tears,

For all the joy, through the years

Recall a "closeness" that was ours,

A love as sweet as fragrant flowers

Don't dwell on thoughts that cause you pain

We'll see each other once again,

I am at peace... try to believe

It was my time... I had to leave.

But "what a view" I have from here

I see your face, I feel you near

I follow you throughout the day

You're not alone along the way

And when God calls you... you will be,

Right by my side.. right here with me

Till then, I'll wait by heaven's door,

We'll be united... evermore.

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