Catherine, affectionately known as "Cathy" Krchnavi (Fant) 61 of Northampton, Pennsylvania, left this world on August 10, 2025 after a courageous battle with illness. She was born on November 14, 1963 in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.

Cathy's loving spirit is carried on by her sister, Natelee Kiefer; brother-in-law, Daryl Kiefer, and nephew, Mason Kiefer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emma Elizabeth Erie (Williams) and her step-father, Carl Erie.

Cathy lived her life in color, she served the community working at Wegmans Allentown for 26 years and the YMCA for 3 years, as well. She was a natural at building relationships and she loved the children and the public that she served. Cathy loved her friends, coloring, Coca-Cola, dolphins and New Jersey beaches.

In accordance with Cathy's wishes she has been cremated. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, August 18th from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be offered below.  Please consider bringing school supplies that will in turn be donated to the local YMCA.