Staff Sergeant Jeffrey E. Klynoot

Staff Sergeant Jeffrey E. Klynoot, 45, passed away on Wednesday, June 18th 2014, after struggling with a lengthy illness. Jeff was born on June 7, 1969, in the Wilkes-Barre area. He was the son of Maj. Gen. (ret.) Eugene P. Klynoot and Jean M. Januszko Klynoot of Punta Garda, FL. Jeff attended elementary school in Swoyersville, PA until moving to the Lebanon area with his family in 1978. He graduated from Northern Lebanon High School in 1987. Jeff was a member of Co. B, 628th Aviation Support Battalion at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA. He was employed as a fulltime helicopter Mechanic at the Flight Facility. Jeff joined the Army National Guard on July 25, 1986, and completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Dix., NJ and helicopter repair training in Fort Eustis, VA. He completed a yearlong deployment to Iraq in 2009. He was the recipient of the ARMY Commendation Medal, ARMY Achievement Medal, ARMY Good Conduct Medal, ARMY Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, IRAQ Campaign Medal W/Campaign Star, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal W/Silver Hourglass and Mobilization Device, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, ARMY Service Ribbon, ARMY Overseas Service Ribbon, Master Aircraft Crewmember Badge and numerous other Pennsylvania Service Medals. Jeff was an intelligent and caring person. He enjoyed fishing, camping, photography and the company of family and friends. He was highly regarded for his technical expertise and known for his keen sense of humor. He lived his life with courage and commitment. He will be sorely missed by his parents, family, friends and his loved ones. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his former wife, Monica Klynoot of Fredericksburg; his son, Airman First Class Derek M. Eisenberg and his wife Devon; his daughter, Stella Klynoot; and brother Raymond P. Klynoot and his wife, Leslie and family of Louisiana; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives and Jeff’s companion, Julie Hochberg of Harrisburg. A viewing will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014, from 2-4 PM and from 6-8 PM at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 & Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held on Tuesday, June 24th, at 11:30 AM at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or to the Keystone Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 475, Blandon, PA 19510. www.kreamerlumfh.com

Staff Sergeant Jeffrey E. Klynoot

June 7, 1969 - June 18, 2014