Clovena F. Klenk Obituary (2020)

Clovena Frances Klenk (nee Yohn) passed away peacefully at home with family on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the age of 95.Clovena Frances Klenk (nee Yohn) passed away peacefully at home with family on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the age of 95. Clovena was born in Mechanicsburg, PA on January 2, 1925, daughter to the late Frances (Trostle) Monroe Yohn and sister to the late Richard. Clovena would move to Philadelphia in 1943. In August of 1947, Clovena married Harold Klenk, who she met while in High School when they worked as Counselors at Camp Ladore, a Salvation Army Summer Camp. Together they had a full and enriching life raising ten children. Incredibly in addition to raising ten children, Clovena was a active member of her community. She served over 45 years in the Girl Scouts mentoring countless young women and receiving recognition locally for her tenure, she also served as President of the Adaire PTA. Clovena is predeceased by her husband of seventy years Harold, her children Barbara Bezotsky (Frank), and Patricia Sampson (Jim). She is survived by Marilyn Polatsek (Fritz), Glenn, Darryl (Cindy), Karen (Charles), Rodger, Nancy, James (Barbara), Shawn (Chris), seventeen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her sister-in-law Emily Klenk, nephew Steven Yohn (Diane) and 13 nieces and nephews. A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory to The Salvation Army.