Elva I Klinger, age 97, of Erdman, formerly of Sacramento, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on Wednesday, February 16, 1921, in Valley View, a daughter of the late John Harner and the late Eva Schucker Harner.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, Erdman.

Elva enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family.

Her husband Leon O Klinger passed away in 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents; by a son, Leon Klinger, Jr, a daughter, Joy Shadle; a great granddaughter, Amber Hoke, three great grandsons, Nicolas Farran, Brandon Messner, and Brent Messner; and a sister, Elsie Ferree.

She is survived by three sons, Gene Klinger and his wife Jean of Gratz, James Klinger and his wife Penny of Harrisburg, Rodney Klinger and his wife Brenda of Sacramento; three daughters, Dorothy B Yeich and her husband Ray of Mechanicsburg, Diane Mausser and her husband Harry of Hegins, and Rose Frantz and her husband Joe of Erdman; a daughter in law, Janet Klinger of Gratz; eleven grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; twenty-one great great grandchildren; a brother, Roy Harner of Spring Glen; a sister, Betty Klinger of Barry Twp; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Church, Erdman, with Rev. Jonathan Jenkins officiating.

Burial was made in Zion Lutheran "Klinger's" Cemetery, Erdman.

Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, c/o Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, 48 Main St, Klingerstown PA 17941.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .