Sharla A. Kistler, 78 years, of Mars, PA formerly of Schnecksville, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.  Born in Slatington, she was a daughter of the late Harrison H. and Bernice (Bolton) Solt, Jr.  She graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. In addition to being a wonderful mom, Sharla was a self-employed piano technician for 22 years, worked for the Wildlands Conservancy as a database manager for 11 years, and taught school for 3 years. She bowled, she was a Cookie Mom and she loved ice cream. Her two passions were music and genealogy. She was a member of the International Assoc. of Piano Builders and Technicians and the Piano Technicians Guild, serving as an officer for several years. Sharla was a member of Jordan Lutheran Church in Orefield, where she lent her talents to the Jordan Chorale and Sinfonia. Sharla was an avid genealogist with a huge collection of books and records reflecting her years of researching her family history. So that her work can live on, Sharla donated her collection last year to the Genealogical Society of PA, where all her research is now online and available to everyone.

Survivors : daughters, Karen K. Sikora and husband Mark of Valencia, PA and Nancy R. Warrington of Lehighton, brother, Harrison H. Solt, III and wife Carolyn of Gales Ferry, CT, sisters, Harriet Felguieras and husband Donald of Washington Twp. and Kathy Kemp of Slatington, grandson, Sean N. Warrington, former husband, Ronald J. Kistler of Emmaus, nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service : 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 6 at Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd., Orefield with the Rev. Dody S. Siegfried officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.  Interment, Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

Contributions : In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jordan Lutheran Church Choirs, 18069.