John W. Cline

John W. Cline, age 95, of Carlisle, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.
He was born April 25, 1922 in Gardners to the late Howard, Sr. and Susie (Paxton) Cline and was the widower of Betty L. (Gelsinger) Cline who passed April 19, 2001.
John honorably served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He retired from the former Reading Railroad after 35 years of service. John was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Carlisle. He was a founding member of the International Watch Fob Association. He enjoyed collecting watch fobs and antique toy trucks and the time he spent with his loving family.
He is survived by: two daughters, Linda S. (husband Richard) Mohler of Lewistown and Deborah C. Ryerson (and companion, James Stanfield) of Carlisle; two granddaughters, Rachel Mohler (husband Eric) Newman and Sarah Mohler (husband Jeffrey) Johnson; four great-grandchildren, Alexander and William Newman and Madelyn and Eleanor Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, John was preceded in death by two sisters, Esther Ditzel and Helen Slusser, and a brother, Howard Cline, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA with Rev. Steve P. Motter and Rev. Anthony D. Lorenz co-officiating. Burial will follow at Westminster Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Cumberland County Honor Guard. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to the charity of one’s choice.
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