Karen Kaiser, 57, of Lancaster, PA, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2008.

Born in Carlstadt, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude Groot Kaiser.

A special education teacher, Karen had taught at the East Rutherford NJ School District for 25 years, until her retirement in 2006.

Her faith was of great importance to her, being an active member of Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, where she was a member of the choir. She was a former member of Rutherford Presbyterian Church in New Jersey.

She was very involved in her community and her neighborhood, was an excellent cook and enjoyed entertaining. She also enjoyed knitting, music, her cat Snuggles, and traveling and taking cruises with her family.

Karen is survived by her uncle, Alfred Kaiser of Carlstadt, NJ and her cousins: David Nagelhout of Mahwah, NJ, Mark Nagelhout of Park Ridge, NJ, and Francine Rau, Brian Rau, and Stephanie Rau, all of Menomonee Falls, WI.

Friends will be received on Tuesday from 9:30-11AM at Highland Presbyterian Church, 1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, with the funeral service to follow at 11AM. Interment will be Friday in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Karen's memory to Highland Presbyterian Church of to the American Heart Assn., 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz 560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com