N. Kathryn Otto, age 90 of Hegins, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at her residence.

She was born on March 9, 1935, in Hegins, a daughter of the late Reuben Schwartz and the late Eva Schwartz.

Kathryn was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp High and than received her Degree in Education from West Chester University.

She was an elementary school teacher in the Upper Dauphin and Tri-Valley School Districts. Kathryn also was a reporter for the Upper Dauphin Sentinel.

She was a former Hegins Twp Supervisor, a member of the planning committee for the Schuylkill County Wine Festival and the Hegins Valley Arts and Crafts Fair. An active member of the Tri-Valley Senior Citizens, and a member of the Hegins Area Ambulance Association.

She was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins.

Her husband John "Jack"Otto passed away in 2006. She was also preceded in death by a son, Peter Otto; a brother, Marlin Schwartz; and a sister, Ruby Maurer.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Carlee (Cori Ebersole) Otto of Carlisle; a great granddaughter, Paislee Ebersole; and a nephew, Gary (Deb) Maurer of Allentown.

Services will be held at Friedens Lutheran Church, Hegins, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Lee Diefenderfer officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday at the church.

Private burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.

Buffington-Reed Funeal Home, Inc, Valley View,, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .