Elsie T. Kleppinger, 99, of Northampton, died Aug. 12, 2016, at Fellowship Community, Whitehall. She was the wife of the late Melvin G. Kleppinger.

She was a daughter of the late Claude E. and Jennie M. (Muth) Troxell.

She was a graduate of Northampton High School and Kutztown State Teachers College.

She was a kindergarten teacher by the Northampton Area School District until she retired in 1974.

She was a lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ, Northampton.

She is survived by a daughter, Claudia Jane and her husband Lee Knowles of Austin, Texas; and a grandson, Joshua Knowles and his wife Christin Roman of Brooklyn, N.Y.

She was predeceased by a sister, Helen C. Horst.

There will be a calling hour 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service 11 a.m., both Oct. 3 at Grace United Church of Christ, 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc.