Claudia L. Kater was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Maggie Spencer and Clyde Spencer.

Claudia was baptized at a young age and had a strong relationship with the Lord. She enjoyed attending different churches and reading the bible in her free time.

Claudia was a proud graduate of Steelton Highspire High School, Class of 1957. She was known for her classic beauty and warm personality. During her high school years, she sang in the school’s high school band and excelled in academics and earn the Salutatorian award in her graduating class. After high school she attended Harrisburg Area Community College where she received her associate’s degree.

Claudia worked many positions throughout her life, including a laborer position at AMP Incorporated, a clerk at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a supervisor for Omex Cleaning Services.

Above all, Claudia was devoted to her children. She was a proud mother of Timothy, Brittany and Wesley and made countless sacrifices for them. During her children’s younger school days, Claudia enjoyed being an active parent at her children’s school. She was a PTA member and enjoyed bringing snacks to her children’s classroom and helping with field trips. During her free time, Claudia enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, watching movies and reading. Claudia had an amazing book collection.

Claudia L. Kater, passed away into eternal peace on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 5:49am. She was 69 years old.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Madden and her brothers, Abraham Hunter and Wesley Hunter.

She leaves to cherish precious memories of her, 3 children; Timothy Kater, Brittany Kater-Ngatchou and Wesley Kater, all residing in Harrisburg, PA; a brother, Hebert Hunter residing in Scottsdale, AZ; 7 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Her life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026 in the Sanctuary Of Harrisburg Church of Christ, 205 Miller Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110