Carole L. (Klaiss) Dieciedue, 86, of Royersford, wife of Anthony Joseph Dieciedue, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 11th, 1939, in Philadelphia, Carole was the daughter of the late Harry Klaiss and Marjorie Grace (Scherff) Klaiss Reinbol.
Carole was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend. She was known for her radiant positivity and loving nature. She enjoyed traveling, reading, journaling, listening to music, and dancing. Carole often said she had a “Masters in Life!”- a reflection of her wisdom, vitality and joy. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, deep spirituality, unwavering love of those around her, and her life’s philosophy: “Gratitude is my Attitude!”.
Carole worked for many years at the American Baptist National Ministries where she served as the Director of Volunteers In Mission (VIM). In 1993, she developed the part-time volunteer service program - an impactful initiative that sent volunteers on ministry endeavors throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Her work took her across the country as a keynote speaker and workshop leader. She also gave generously of her time as a hospice volunteer and bereavement counselor. Carole retired in 2003 after 30 years of dedicated service.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Anthony; sons, George T. Childs and David W. Childs husband of Suzanne; grandchildren Amanda Guldin, Ashley Childs-Cavallo, and Alexandra Childs-Groth; several great grandchildren; her brother Harry Klaiss, Jr.; and sister Pamela Green.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Janette M. Childs O’Donnell and her sister Barbara Richard.
A memorial service will be held Sunday June 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., 329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, PA 19468. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Sunday from 9:30-10:45 AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carole’s memory to the American Heart Association at https://pages.heart.org/honor-memorial-lp?s_src=25L521AEMG&s_subsrc=fy25_june_sem_google__&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=honor-memorial&utm_source=sem+google&utm_content=sitelink&utm_term=&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21638294577%3A%3A&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22361746703&gbraid=0AAAAADfYbP6PNjzrj1MuI0tic7NEHcMDL&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI15Dcs5yIjgMVjUb_AR18sBGnEAAYASACEgJ8FvD_BwE
Or to Seasons Hospice at https://www.pahospice.org/Public/Public/Donate/Donate.aspx?hkey=7e54fa62-d88f-4bd1-8992-bf6cb0aee729