William ‘Bill’ N. Klinesmith

EAST PALESTINE — William “Bill” N. Klinesmith Sr., 76, passed away Dec. 6, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Bill was born Jan. 22, 1949 in Freedom, Pa. to the late James D. and Lucy A. (Hupp) Klinesmith.

Bill, a loving husband, father, grandfather and mentor to many, was always ready with a helping hand.

Residing in East Palestine since 1977, coming from Beaver, Pa. He retired from Norfolk and Southern in 2009 after 40 years of service where he worked as a machinist, certified welder and state licensed inspector. He also served as treasurer of the local IAMAW during the 1980’s. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Community Church serving as teacher, treasurer and consistory leader over the years.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Connie Klinesmith who he married May 26, 1967.

Bill is survived by his son William (Katia) Klinesmith Jr. of Frazysburg, Ohio; daughter Julie (Ken) Kroah of Newark, Ohio; grandchildren TJ, Alexis, Emerson, Tiffany Klinesmith, Nathaniel, Colleen, Matthew Kroah, Rebekah (Jerinson) Wolfe, Abigale (Justin) Coomes, Aron (Hope) DeJesus-Lafferty; and great-grandsons Gabriel Klinesmith and Jacob Diaz-Wolfe.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine with Pastor Tom Rice officiating. A private interment will be held at a later date at Salem reformed cemetery in Unity.

The family will receive friends Saturday prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.

www.linsley-royal.com

12/9/25