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Barbara Klavon Obituary
Barbara M. Klavon, 79, of Upper Ridge Rd, Pennsburg, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Edward J. Klavon. They celebrated 58 years of marriage in March. Born in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late John and Esther (Thomas) Miller. She is a graduate of Grace Martin Business School, Pittsburgh. She retired from the North Penn School District where she was the secretary for the principal of the N. Penn Jr. High. Prior to that, she worked for Daniels Garden Center in Vernfield. Early in life, she worked for the H. J. Heinz Co., in Pittsburgh. Barbara was an advocate for environmental issues, peace, and justice. She was an avid birdwatcher and a member of the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. She was also a member of the Appalachian Trails Conservancy. Following her retirement, she and her husband toured National Parks, toured with Elderhostel groups, and hiked on the Appalachian Trail. Survivors: Husband; sons, Timothy Graham Klavon and John Paul Klavon Sr., both of Pennsburg; sisters, Susanne Hahn, of Shaler Twp., PA, and Gretchen Peery, of West River, MD; and six grandchildren. Services: Memorial, 7 p.m., Thursday, Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg. Call at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. A reception will follow the services at the Perkiomen Parents Hall. Contributions: The Sierra Club, 85 Second Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105-3441 or The V Foundation, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513. To offer your sympathy and contributions on-line, visit falkfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Klavon
Linda Law
July 12, 2020
God bless. We miss you.
Tracy Orlandoni
July 28, 2011
Tim and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom seemed to be an amazing lady. Trust she is in good hands and lovingly watching over you all.......
Enrico and Tracy Orlandoni
Mark Pizzo
July 25, 2011
Dear Coach Klavon - I am sorry for the loss of your wife. Our prayers for your peace and comfort.
Mark Pizzo ('72)
Patricia Nyce-Nikielski
July 23, 2011
Dear Mr. Klavon and Family,
So sad to learn of Mrs. Klavon's passing. A wonderful Mother & a beloved wife. As she rests in God's loving arms, know she is at peace. May I take this time to say thank you. You, Sir, were a great influence in my life & I gleened much from your inspirational talks. Many times I have shared them with my children.
My Mother, Dolores, had the pleasure of working with Tim at Perkiomen & had nothing but praise for him & his family. My deepest sympathies to you all. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you...2 Peter 1:2
Patricia Nyce (Class of 68)
Becky Klotz (Whiteman)
July 23, 2011
Dear Ed: our family was saddened to hear of the passing of your dear wife Barbara of 58 years. May you and your family find comfort in God's loving embrace at this difficult time.
Dale Rodenhaver-Yerkes
July 20, 2011
Dear Mr. Klavon,
I am saddened to learn of the passing of your wife. May the memories of your extraordinary 58 years as husband and wife bring you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Jim Molettiere
July 20, 2011
Coach Klavon:
I am sorry to hear about your loss…. Our family will keep your family in our prayers.
Regards,
Jim Molettiere
Ida Caufield-Lawell
July 20, 2011
Mr Klavon--so sorry for your loss
Don Lewis
July 20, 2011
Ed,
I never really got to know Barbara well, but it was always a great pleasure to see you together at class reunions and to see the deep affection you shared for so long. I know that circumstances made it difficult for you to attend our last reunion, but that Barbara selflessly shared you with us. We will all miss her.
Like so many members of the Class of 1965, I am grateful for your guidance as a teacher, as a coach, as an advisor, and as a long-time friend. I join with countless of those you have influenced in expressing the deepest sympathy to you and yours. Call on your friends in the Class of '65 if there is anything we can do to help in your bereavement.
Nancy and grandson, Andrew
Nancy Smith
July 20, 2011
Dear Mr. Klavon,
The Class of '65 members have been buzzing with the news of your wife's passing in order to inform as many people as possible to enable us to extend our sincere thoughts to you and to let you know how many of us care for you and for Barbara. The love and dedication that you both extended to so many thousand NPHS students throughout the years is truly amazing. I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend but also believe that she is very much at peace at this time. Know that there are many, many of us all over the country that are praying for your own peace.
July 20, 2011
Ed and family,
I was saddened to hear about Barbara's passing. The love you shared as a family is a living testament to all of those whose lives you touched.
Sandi (Strehle) Viscusi. NPHS '83. Gwynedd Square Presbyterian
Tom Wolf
July 20, 2011
Dear Mr. Klavon, so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I know a little bit about how tough things will be in your immediate near future. I lost my 1st wife after only 26 years at age 50. So with 57 years I might speculate that it may be twice as hard for you. But you now need to shift more love to the kids & grandkids. Just take it one day at a time and remember no one can take away all those great memories you built together, they last forever.
Jerry Bonfiglio
July 19, 2011
Coach Klavon, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Klavon's passing. She was a very important part of the North Penn wrestling family.
Joy McIntyre
July 19, 2011
Dear Mr. Klavon & family, we were sorry to hear your wife Barbara has passed on. Please know our hearts go out to you & your family. Butch & Joy(Boileau)McIntyre
M T Fellman
July 19, 2011
Dear Ed, I am sorry to learn of Barb's passing. After such a long life together, you must have many, many wonderful memories of lives well lived. I know that you will find comfort in that. As well, you clearly have the love, affection, respect and admiration of so many whose lives you have both touched throughout the years. God Bless you and your family. Mary Theresa Fellman NPHS colleague
Patrick Collins
July 19, 2011
Mr. Klavon, so sorry to learn of the passing of your wife. Know that you are in our prayers. Patrick Collins class of 65 (112 Lbs)
July 19, 2011
Mr Klavon, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss, but I am sure that she is in a bettter place now. Rod Bunt (Eagle Point, OR)
July 19, 2011
Sincere sympathy, Lucy Cleet (Fluck,class of NPHS 1959)
Roger & Peggy Frank
July 19, 2011
Dear Ed, Tim, John and family,
So sorry to herr of Barbara's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 19, 2011
Ed. without a doubt, you are one of the 3 or 4 greatest influences in my life. I am very sorry for your loss. However, when the pain subsides, knowing of the great love you and your wife shared, the sweet memories will begin to flow, God Bless You and, once again, Thank-you for helping me so much as I went along my way. Bill Ciminera
Ella Roush
July 19, 2011
Dear Mr. Klavon,
I was saddened to learn of Mrs. Klavon's passing. She and you were great influences on me in my teen years and surely helped to shape who I am today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you work through your grief. Ella McGarvey Roush
Linda Law
July 19, 2011
God Bless you Mr. Klavon - Barb Was a wonderful friend an co- worker. She will be missed by many. Prayers to you and your family.
She is in a better place now without pain, God will keep her safe. Love you
L. Law
July 19, 2011
Dear Ed, John & Tim, Barbara was such a dear lady. She was always smiling and ever so nice to talk to at the wrestling matches. She is in a much better place now and, I'm sure, watching over all of you. Our prayers are with you all. Fondly, The Reedinger Family
July 19, 2011
Barb was one of the sweetest and nicest people I have ever met. She will be missed and always fondly remembered. She has passed into a better world and will always remain in our hearts until we all meet again. May Creator watch over and keep her close to Him. Katuha
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