Debra Ann

Klase

Debra Ann Klase, 52, of Robesonia entered into eternity with the Lord she loved on January 6, 2018, at Reading Hospital. Her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior carried her through a four- and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer. Deb was born December 5, 1965, in Rheems, PA to Melvin & Dolores (Noll) Klase. She graduated from Berks Christian School in 1983 and attended Liberty University. She worked at Baldwin Brass for over twenty years and Good Samaritan Hospital & WellSpan for eight years. Deb will be remembered for being full of life with an outgoing personality. The friends and family she cared deeply about knew her to be funny, compassionate, and a hard worker. She loved and enjoyed animals. She also liked sports, to travel, eating out, and going to concerts. She had been a member of Exeter Bible Church for many years. Deb is survived by parents Melvin & Dolores (Noll) Klase, brother Dave and his wife Mary Klase (Reading). Nieces and nephews Rebekah Klase (Reading), Rachel & Justin Neyer (Ephrata), and Daniel Klase (Reading). Also by her best friend Jeanine Schweitzer who was also a wonderful caregiver to her. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Catherine & Thomas Noll and paternal grandparents Marion & Leyon Klase. A viewing and service will take place at Calvary Baptist Church (510 Park Ave, Reading, PA 19611) on Thursday, January 11th. Viewing will be from 5:30-7:00 pm with the service to follow. A burial for family and close friends will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, January 12 th at Wyomissing Cemetery in Gouglersville. The service will be conducted by Pastor Dave Klase (Door of Hope Church- Reading) and Pastor Tony Perez (Bethany Baptist Church- Reading). In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Berks Christian School (926 Philadelphia Ave. Birdsboro, PA 19508 or http://berkschristian.org/donate/), or to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (58 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508). The family would like to thank the oncology department at Reading Hospital, specifically Dr. Rupard and his team for their excellent care and compassion for Deb.