Marilyn M. Kline

Marilyn M. “Sis” Kline, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 10, 2024. She died peacefully at home, with family by her side. Marilyn was born July 2, 1934, in Romansville, Chester County, daughter of the late Maurice R. “Fuzzy” Miller, and Evelyn F. Lammey Miller. Marilyn graduated from Honey Brook High School, class of 1951. As a young adult Marilyn held multiple administrative and clerical positions. She was co-owner of the Conestoga Wagon Motel in Morgantown, along with her first husband, the late Robert P. Wert, with whom she shared 25 years of marriage. Marilyn continued her career in hospitality at The Riveredge Restaurant and Motor Inn, as well as The Reading Motor Inn. She then went on to waitress for several years, until her retirement from Zinn’s Diner in her 70’s. Marilyn enjoyed many hobbies including hunting, trapping, fishing, gardening, playing golf, and one of her favorite past times, watching the Phillies. She was a talented pianist, and crafter. Many people cherish the memories of her Christmas parties, which she enjoyed hosting. Most of all, Marilyn loved her family and friends. She was very special to a lot of people, and influential to her niece, Heidi Beth, who she raised like a daughter. We were all very blessed to have her in our lives and will treasure the memories, and stories of the incredible adventures she lived. Marilyn is survived by her daughter-in-law, Penny Wert of Lititz, granddaughter, Melanie Aiken (Erick) of Mount Joy, grandson, Robert “Zac” Wert (Kendra Waltower) of Everett, 6 great granddaughters, and 3 great grandsons. She is preceded in death by her son Leonard P. “Lennie” Wert, and brother Maurice R. “Rip” Miller Jr. A memorial service honoring Marilyn’s life will be held at the Sheetz Funeral Home, Inc., 16 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552, on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 3 PM. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home before the service from 2 PM to 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider memorial contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; https://www.stjude.org/ or The Sarcoma Foundation https://www.curesarcoma.org/

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Marilyn M. Kline

July 2, 1934 - October 10, 2024