Kevin Kline

Kevin R. Kline, 56, of Bern Township, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015, at 4:45 am in Penn State Health-St. Joseph. Born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William I. and Dorothy (Reed) Kline. Kevin studied piano and organ under Mildred I. Schnable, playing his first church service at the age of five at St. James Church, West Reading. He was a drum major in the Reading High School Marching Band, Class of 1977. After high school he furthered his musical education at Moravian College.

During his career Kevin served as director of music for various local churches including First Baptist Church, Lincoln Park; Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Spangsville; and Bern Reformed United Church of Christ, Leesport.
Kevin was a member of Friedens Church in Shartlesville, where he currently served as Minister of Music. A member of the American Guild of Organists, he held various offices including sub-dean and treasurer of the Reading Chapter. He was an accountant for Berks Transfer for eleven years and the owner of Allegro Arts in West Reading for seven years. An avid fan of Broadway, Kevin was active in organizing trips to New York, often gifting tickets to others.

Kevin is survived by his children Amy R. Velazquez, wife of Sam Velazquez of Sharon, PA, and Zachary R. Kline, fiancAC. of Jess Wensell of Reading, along with his grandchildren Kaileigh, Alexander, and Ayla. Kevin is also survived by his partner of 24 years, David C. Hughes; his step brother Joel Kline, husband of Cora Lee Kline of Wyomissing; and his niece Shanna Kline.

Funeral Services will be held at the Bean Funeral Home, North 16th & Rockland Streets, Hampden Heights, Reading, Thursday, December 3, 2015, at 11:00 am. The Reverend Inge M. Williams will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family will receive relatives and friends Wednesday, December 2, 2015, from 6-8:00 pm and Thursday from 10-11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Friedens Church, PO Box 366, Shartlesville, PA 19554, or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4261, Pittsfield, MA 01202-9902, in memory of Mr. Kevin R. Kline. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com