Karolyn Kloepping

Karolyn (Sekley) Kloepping, 55, of Upton, died at home on Thurs., Feb. 28, 2013 after a valiant and lengthy battle with cancer. She was the wife of Dennis J. Kloepping. Mrs. Kloepping was born in Poughkeepsie, NY, a daughter of Mary (Billerbeck) Sekley of Copake Falls, NY and the late Karol Sekley. She grew up in Wappingers Falls, NY and had lived in Salt Point, NY before coming to Upton in 2000. A self-employed nutrition consultant and Reiki practitioner, she was certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also was a substitute teacher at Nipmuc Regional High School, worked race and events at Sunday River in Maine, and volunteered at Silverwood Farms CSA in Sherborn. She had a passion for skiing and the beach. In addition to her husband of 19 years and her mother, she leaves a son, Kyle Evan Kloepping of Upton; a brother, Kristopher Sekley of Salt Point, NY; and a sister, Kathy McClellan of Lakeside, AZ. Funeral services will be held Tues., Mar. 5, at 10 a.m. in the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home, 45 Main St., Upton. Cremation will follow. Calling hours at the funeral home are Mon. from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Kyle Evan Kloepping Educational Fund, c/o Unibank for Savings, 113 Main St., Upton 01568. www.uptonfunerals.com