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J. Kirk Kling
03/18/1960 - 08/24/2022
Obituary For J. Kirk Kling
J. Kirk Kling March 18, 1960-Aug. 24, 2022
J. Kirk Kling, 62, Altoona, a man of great faith, resiliency and strength passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona of complications from chronic medical conditions. He was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, the son of James and Elaine (Seidel) Weaver. Kirk married Donna Drabic on June 12, 2004 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altoona. Kirk is survived by his wife, Donna; his parents; his daughter, Madeline L. Kling at home; three sisters: Karen (Tom) Connery of Md., Kathleen (Ed) Zeak of York and Jennifer (Cory) Geishauser of Altoona; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Pat and Linda Nagle; sisters-in-law: Linda Drabic and Karen Gruchy; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by Joseph Kirk Kling, Sr. and brother, Michael Kling. Kirk was a 1978 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School. He graduated from Penn State University and Duquesne University School of Law. He was a self-employed attorney at J. Kirk Kling Law Offices. Kirk was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Bavarian Aid Society, PA Bar Association, Blair Co. Bar Association, Bar of Federal Courts. Kirk served as solicitor for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Guardian ad Litem-Children for Blair County. Kirk was a member of the Bishop Guilfoyle Ring of Honor and past board member for Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School and Holy Trinity Catholic School. He was an avid fan of Penn State, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins. Kirk enjoyed beach vacations, family gatherings, listening to classic rock and sharing time with friends and his fellow attorneys. Most importantly he enjoyed attending Madeline’s many activities. Friends will be received from 2-6 pm on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Monday, August 29, 2022 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to: Madeline Kling Education Fund, c/o Donna Kling, Altoona First Savings Bank, 203 N. Logan Blvd., Altoona, Pa. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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