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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Lois Clinger


Lois Clinger, 85, of 54 S. Maple St., Emporium died at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys on Thursday (April 14, 2011) morning. She was born February 13, 1926 in St. Petersburg, Florida a daughter of the late Bruce Luman and Ella Black Rhines. On September 21, 1991 in Emporium she married the late Lyman F. Maines. Mrs. Clingers first husband was Jack Clinger whom she married Feb. 13, 1946.


She attended Emporium High School. She worked as a mail girl for Sylvania during WW II when Emporium was known as "Girl Town USA" She then worked for the various companies like GTE Sylvania, Philips Electronics & Tau Electronics. She also worked for Meisel's Dress Store. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for several years. She was a floor manager of the former Emporium Skating Rink a 16 year member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194, Emporium and was a past president of the Guy and Mary Felt Manor Auxiliary for several years.

Surviving
Son: Gary Clinger and his wife Barbara, Emporium
Son: Dennis Clinger, Emporium
4 Grandchildren: David, Chris, James & Denise Clinger
8 Great Grandchildren: Tyler, Cory, Toni, Brittaney, Jacy, Kalani, Karrie & Destiny
2 Great Great Grandchildren: Isaac & Ivan
A nephew whom she helped raise: Philip "Terry" Barker, Fort Myers, FL
Several other nieces and nephews,
Preceded in Death By:
Parents: Bruce Luman and Ella Black Rhines
First husband: Jack Clinger who died Feb. 16, 1989
Second Husband: Lyman Maines who died June 28, 1993
Brother: Gerald Rhines
2 Sisters: Dassie "Lucille" Rhines & Velma "Maxine" Freedline

Visitation with Video Tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Saturday (April 16, 2011) at 1:00 PM with Rev. R. Scott Melott, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Newton Cemetery, Emporium.

Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 424 N. Broad Street, Emporium, PA 15834 or to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Unit 194, 427 E. Third St., Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net
BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

1 comment:

  1. We own a little Spanish Mediterranean Home in Saint Petersburg, FL. The original builder in 1926 was G. S. Clinger. Any relationship? Any news connected to the history of our home would be greatly appreciated.
    Email: CasaDelBella@gmail.com Thx

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