Rodney Cline

Rodney L. Cline, 51, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born January 9, 1964 in Chambersburg, he was a son of Robert L. Cline of Fayetteville and Darlene Jones Cline of Shiremanstown. Rod was a 1981 graduate of the Chambersburg Area Senior High School and earned numerous technical certificates in ASE throughout his lifetime. Involved in auto body work since the age of 14, he owned and operated Cline Collision Repair on Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg. Early in his career he worked alongside his father, Bob, and was then employed as an auto body technician at the former Whalen Motors. He began Cline Collision at the former Frey’s Dairy in Chambersburg in the early 90’s and moved the operation to Lincoln Way East in the mid 90’s. He then built the current Cline Collision Repair at its current location. He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. A talented artist, he enjoyed painting and drawing and was a perfectionist with custom car paint work. A man who gave much of himself to others and to the community, Rod made friends anywhere he went and would lend a hand to anyone in need, regardless of their situation. He was an active member of the Board of Directors of Franklin County Crime Solvers, had volunteered with the Boy Scouts, and had served on the Board of Directors of Montessori School. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed country music, boating, and spending time at his home in the mountains watching the hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and deer. He liked watching the golf channel, attending UFC boxing matches, and was a NASCAR enthusiast. He also enjoyed good food. A loving and dedicated father, he enjoyed attending his children’s sporting events.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Taylor Cline of Chambersburg; two sons, Derrick Cook of Fayetteville and Reagan Cline of Chambersburg; his brother, Robert L. Cline of Newville; his girlfriend Diane Trindel and her two sons Nathan and Samuel Trindel; his aunt, Shirley Monn-Myers, who was a second mother to him; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard L. Cline, Sr. on December 2, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 15, 2015 in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA. Rev. Eloise Shanley will officiate. Interment will follow at Parklawns Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home with the family present from 6:00-8:00 PM. Friends may also visit from 9:00-10:00 AM Saturday.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 44 East Main Street, Fayetteville, PA 17222 or to Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center, c/o Kathleen P. Hertkorn, Director of Development, Department of Surgery Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 North Broadway Suite 725, Baltimore, MD 21205.