Edith Marie (Tobias) Kieffer, 98 of Fleetwood, passed on Thursday February 20 ^th 2020 in Kutztown Manor. She was the wife of Ralph I. Kieffer 50 years, who passed away January 23, 1995. Born September 5, l921 in Schuylkill County, Edith was the only child of the late George A. and Annie M. (Schneck) Tobias.

Edith was a 1939 graduate of the Pine Grove Area School District and a 1941 graduate from the Central Penn Business College in Harrisburg, PA, completing a 2 year Business Course in just 1 ½ years. May 1, 1941, bought her to Fleetwood with the Civilian Conservation Corps as a payroll clerk which was later taken over by the US Army when World War II broke) out; whereupon, she became a secretary for an Army Lieutenant. The location later housed the former Fleetwood Tannery. She was employed by the Fleetwood School District for 25 years, the last 17 years as the Business Administrator for the district before retiring.

Edith was an avid reader and served her community in many capacities. She was Past President of Jaycee Wives (being named Woman of the year in 1958-59); Past Matron of East Penn Chapter #336 Order of the Eastern Star in 1964-65, Secretary of the same Chapter for 6 years. She was a long time member of the organization since her teens first in Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, and later in the Kutztown Chapter. She was a past President of the Fleetwood Woman's Club from 1962-64, as well as serving 7 years as an officer in one capacity or another; Past President of Rajah Temple Patrol Auxiliary for 2 years, as well as serving as its Treasurer; Past School Board Director having been elected to a four year term in 1991; Vice President of East Penn Retired School Employees in 1986-88; a member of its Executive Board; member and Secretary from 1992-1993 of the St. Paul's Lutheran Women's organization; served on the Topton Home Auxiliary Board as historian and volunteering in the Accounting Department for seven years.

Edith is survived by three daughters: Frances A. (Kieffer) Kohl, wife of Barry N. Kohl; LaRue R. (Kieffer) Younker; Donna L. (Kieffer) Kline, wife of Bruce L. Kline and five grandchildren; Randall S. Kline; Darin S. Kohl; Stephanie S. (Kline) Calvaresi, wife of Anthony J. Calvaresi, Sr; Tammy L. (Younker) Evett, wife of Patrick Evett, and Kristen P. (Kohl) Mesaric wife of George J. Mesaric. Seven great grandchildren include: Amanda (Prokop) Henson, wife of Juliah R. Henson; Holli Prokop; Job M. Masaric; Linnea F. Mesaric; Hannah J. Mesaric; Anthony J. Calvaresi, Jr. and Kailee J. Calvaresi; and a great-great grandson, Tanner R. Henson.

She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fleetwood.
A viewing will be held at the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, 117 W. Main Street, Fleetwood, PA on Wednesday February 26, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Order of Eastern Star service will be at 7:00PM The funeral service will be held at the funeral home Thursday February 27, at 10:30AM.  Interment will follow in the Fleetwood Cemetery, East Main Street in Fleetwood.

She now sleeps waiting for the Resurrection Day when Jesus returns.

Contributions, In Edith's memory, may be made to: The Shriner's Children's Hospital of Philadelphia