It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, mam-mam, Kim E. Faust, of Lombard Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania who passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at St. Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem after a five week sudden illness at 64 years of age.
Born Sunday, December 25, 1955 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Edward and Marian J. (Ohl) Kleckner. She was also predeceased by her son, Daniel E. Faust on May 21, 2000.
Surviving are; her husband of 45 years, Daniel D. Faust; daughters, Sara L. Kunkel and her husband Mike of Tamaqua, Megan M. Moyer wife of Danny of Andreas; brothers, Franklin B. Kleckner and his wife Mary of Penn Forest, Timothy E. Kleckner and his wife Sandy of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Kendra, Layla, Colby, and Chase. Many nieces and nephews also survive Kim.
A 1974 graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Kim had worked at the Bungalow Pool for a number of summers, and most recently was employed as a cafeteria aid for the Tamaqua Area School District, last working in the Middle School. Kim taught swim lessons for the Tamaqua Y.M.C.A, and loved being at the pool. Kim was a member of St. Peters Church of Mantzville. Kim was a devoted mam-mam, and relished time spent with family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A funeral service will be held on Friday evening from the funeral home at 7 o'clock P.M. Friends may call from 5 to time of services. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask.
Memorials in Kim's name to:
Tamaqua Area High School Athletic Department
Swim Team Boosters.
138 West Broad Street
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
To offer online condolences or share a fond memory of Kim, please visit
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com