Margaret J. Klinger

Margaret J. Klinger, 51, of New Holland died unexpectedly on Friday, November 4 at Ephrata Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband Harry M. Klinger to whom she was married for 27 years on October 22, and their daughter Haley. Born in Wilkes Barre, she was daughter of the late John and Marie Salwoski. Margaret received her undergraduate and Master’s Degree in English from West Chester University. She furthered her education with a second Master’s Degree in Education and a Principal’s Certification from Cabrini College. Currently, she was the Gifted Program Coordinator for the Downingtown Area School District. One of her greatest joys in life was the adoption of her daughter, Haley, and supporting her involvement in sports and other activities. In addition to her husband and daughter, she is survived by a sister, Suzanne married to Dan Kwiatkowski of Wilkes Barre and their three sons. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 8 at 7 PM at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 – 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Adoptions from the Heart, 30-31 Hampstead Circle, Wynnewood, PA 19096 or the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. Online condolences may be posted on our website, www.groffeckenroth.com.