Betty J. Klaus, 82, of Richland, PA, passed away on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon. She was the wife of Jan D. Klaus, to whom she married on Sept. 28, 1963.

Born in Stouchsburg, PA, on Jan. 22, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Grace (Klick) Brown. A 1961 graduate of Myerstown High School, she was employed as a folder and packer at Richland Knitting Mills, later known as Ocello. Betty was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Neptune Fire Company. She enjoyed cooking, baking, painting ceramics, and crocheting.

In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by her daughter, Susan J., wife of Brian Brennan; brother, Kenneth C. Brown, husband of Shirley; nephews, Jeremy R. Lutz and Ryan M. Lutz; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Geraldine M. Weiss and Shirley A. Lutz; and brother, Donald G. Brown.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Grose Funeral Home, 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA, preceded by a viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Richland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Lebanon County, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067.

Grose Funeral Home has been serving Myerstown area families for years. We are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come.