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Wilma Lee Klein

Wilma Lee Prough Klein, 63, of Sewickley, formerly of Portersville, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospice.

Born in Uniontown on Feb. 15, 1945, she was one of six children born to the late James and Mae "Skipper" Prough.

She was a wonderful homemaker and loved by all her family and friends. She was active in the New Community Church, where she was part of the Women's Connection and the Welcome Center. She had a giving nature and was known for her bracelet ministry.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, John "Jack" E. Klein; three loving daughters, Robin Russell and her husband, Michael Wills, of Sewickley, Sarah Brueggeman and her husband, Jeff, of St. Louis, and Pamela Klein of Diablo, Calif; three cherished granddaughters, Zoe Wills and twins Kristin and Meaghan Brueggeman; three sisters, Betty Morgan and her husband, Daniel, of Richeyville, Pa., Carolyn Grimm of Smithfield, Pa., and Barbara Lyberger of Clinton, Utah; and her beloved companion dog, Oliver.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Mays, and her brother, Elmer Prough.

<B>KLEIN</B> — A memorial service for Wilma Lee Prough Klein, who died Sunday, March 2, 2008, will be held to celebrate her life at noon Saturday at the <B>New Community Church</B>, 3100 Wexford Road, Wexford. The Rev. Hollis Haff will officiate. Burial will be private at Sewickley Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her church, Vision Campaign New Community Church, 3100 Wexford Road, Wexford, PA 15090.

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