The Life of Anna L Klahr

Anna L. Klahr, 90 of Schuylkill Haven, died peacefully Tuesday night surrounded by her family. 

She was born August 31, 1932 in Schuylkill Haven, a daughter of the late Dominick A. and Ruth Eiler LaScala.

She was a 1950 graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School.

Prior to retiring she worked as a secretary at Schuylkill Haven Elementary School.

Anna was a member of the Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven, where she was a member of the choir and taught Sunday School. She was also a girl scout leader at one time.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra J. Seitzinger; 2 brothers, Tony and Nick LaScala.

Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Richard G. Klahr; a daughter, Karen Paynok and her husband Christopher, Lancaster; 5 grandchildren, Tanya, Krystal, Cali, Philip and Anna; 7 great-grandchildren, Danika, Lucas, Max, Natalie, Benjamin, Colton, Vada; 2 sisters, Joan Sterner and Ruth Tucci, both of Schuylkill Haven; many nieces and nephews.

Services celebrating the life of Anna will be held Monday at 11AM from Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. Larry Laine officiating. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9AM until the time of services Monday at the church. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Anna be made to Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Interment will follow services at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.