William J. Klinko, 93, of Renfrew, PA, passed away Monday afternoon at his home.

Born in Peckville, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Anna Bagnick Klinko.

He was the husband of the late Dolores C. Rainsburger Klinko.

He was a proud World War II Veteran, having served as a radio operator and navigator on Douglas C-47 troop transports.
Following the war, he graduated college and became an Electrical Engineer working in the aerospace industry. He lived and worked in Delaware and Illinois before settling in suburban Philadelphia where he made his home and raised his family.

Following the death of his wife Dolores, he relocated to Renfrew, PA. He enjoyed maintaining his home, gardening, spending time with good friends and family, and especially fishing. He was fiercely independent, living alone until his death. He was a man of the Greatest Generation, but, to his family, he was just the Greatest.

Surviving are two daughters, Dolores Cenci and Kathleen (Raymond) Elliott; one son, William R Klinko.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Melissa, Stephen, and Alicia Tolton; Christie and Kenny Cenci; and Katie and Jacob Klinko; and great-grandchildren Nate and Josh Cuff.

He was preceded in death by his five sisters, Alice Klinko Juenger, Stella Klinko Schorsch, Helen Klinko, Elizabeth Klinko Medalis and Dorothy Klinko; five brothers, Joseph, Edward, Paul, Robert and Richard; and also an infant brother. Also preceding him in death are his daughter Evelyn Klinko Tolton and daughter-in-law Jill Klinko.

Friends and family may call Saturday at 8:30 a.m. (prior to Mass) at the Robert E. Decker Funeral Home, 702 River St., Peckville, PA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from Christ the King Parish at Saint Mary's of Czestochowa Church in Eynon, with the Rev.Christopher Sahd, officiating.

Interment will be at a later date near his former home in Dresher, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Food Pantry, 429 Church St., Archbald, PA 18403.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler and Robert Decker Funeral Home, 702 River Street, Peckville, PA. 18452.