Catherine M. Klepeisz, 71, of Bushkill Township, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was married to her High School Sweetheart, Thomas F. Klepeisz, for more than 50 years.

Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Heidecker) Jones. Cathy was an alumnus of Nazareth High School Class of 1971. Upon graduation, she entered the field of Cosmetology at Empire Beauty School. Cathy began there as a student, but she quickly grew into a teacher and served as a Director starting in 1985. She was later promoted to Regional Manager and retired after 44 years as the Vice-President of Operations. Cathy was also the recipient of the Chairman's Hall of Fame in 2014.

Cathy was a member of Holy Family Church in Nazareth. Cathy and Tom enjoyed traveling to many destinations with family and friends. Her nieces and nephews brought hours of fun, laughter and mostly smiles to her face. Cathy was always up for a "good time" and especially enjoyed Sunday dinners at "Aimee and Joe's."

And remember, "Drink one to the Queen!"

Survivors: The love of her life, Tom; siblings, Terry Jones and his wife Sally of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Hugh Jones and his wife Ginger of Pennsburg, Peggy (Jones) Sandt of Nazareth; sister-in-law, Frances (Klepeisz) Habrial and her husband Steve of Bath; brother-in-law, Edward Klepeisz and his wife Caroline of Nazareth; 12 nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews. Cathy was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law Donald Sandt.

Services: A Prayer Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in the Schmidt Funeral Home, PC, 407 Belvidere Street, Nazareth. A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of the service in the funeral home. Inurnment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Nazareth.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Cathy to a charity of your choice.