Ilene Klein
Ilene Klein, 77, formerly of Center Township, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023.
Born on March 14, 1946, Ilene was the daughter of the late David and Adele Klein. Ilene leaves behind her beloved husband of 42 years, Jay Klein, as well as her son Louis (Nicole) Klein of Pittsburgh. Ilene was the dearly beloved Ammy to her two grandchildren, Addison and Austin, and her grandpuppy, Brody.
Ilene also leaves behind her niece, Kimberly Zytnick, Aspinwall, wife of the late Jay Zytnick, and three grandnephews, Zachary, William, and Matthew Zytnick.
Ilene was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Klein.
Ilene leaves behind an amazing collection of special friends – who she truly considered to be her family.
Ilene was a graduate of Aliquippa High School and Edinboro University. She was a devoted and tireless elementary school teacher to countless students in the Hopewell Area School District for over 30 years.
In addition to her dedication to her family and her career, Ilene was a volunteer at Meals on Wheels, as well as with Faith in Action. She loved vacationing with family and friends at Myrtle Beach, participating in bowling leagues and playing mahjong with her friends.
Friends will be received between 10 AM and Noon on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Huntsman Funeral Home, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001, with a celebration of life to follow thereafter. Interment and a graveside service will then follow at Beth Shalom Cemetery, 1501 Anderson Road, Shaler, PA 15209.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Ilene Klein Children’s Fund established at the B.F. Jones Memorial Library, Aliquippa, PA. Donations to the fund can be made online at https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/N6hrxk.
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Mrs Klein was one of my teachers at Raccoon Elementary in the Hopewell Area School District. Thank you for the memories.
Ilene Klein was my 1st grade teacher while she was still MISS Klein.
I absolutely loved being in her class and remember not understanding why she couldn’t be my teacher for 2nd grade too!
She was a favorite to all the students at Raccoon Elementary. As an adult I loved bumping into her and being greeted with that big smile of hers. She will be missed.
My deepest condolences to the Klein family at this difficult time.