Kerri A. Klatka

Kerri A. (Valentine) Klatka, wife, mother, daughter, and sister, age 40, of Tamaqua, died unexpectedly upon arrival Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale.

Survived by her husband and childhood sweetheart Mark A. Klatka.

Kerri was A 1990 Tamaqua Area High School graduate, she matriculated to the McCann's School of Business, and has worked for twenty plus years at IWCO Direct of Hamburg as an H.R. Generalist.

Kerri enjoyed decorating her home, crocheting, and her animals.

She was a member of St. John's U.C.C. of Tamaqua.

Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of Shirley (Davis) Valentine of Tamaqua, and the late James E. Valentine, who died on Dec. 09, 2004.

She is also survived by her:

Daughter,
Alexis M. Klatka;

Son,
Adam A. Klatka both at home;

Sister,
Vicki Valentine of Tamaqua;

Two Brothers,
James E. Valentine and his wife Allison of Lehighton,
Zachary J. Valentine of Colonia, N.J.;

In-laws, Joseph and Theresa Klatka of Quakake;

many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, August 24, 2013.

Memorial Service will be at E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc . at 11 o'clock AM Saturday, August 24, 2013, Rev. Kevin Duffy-Guy to officiate.

Memorials in her name to: Mark A. Klatka 146 Orwigsburg Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252 to establish an education fund for her children.

Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com