Faith E. Kleppinger, 50, of Schnecksville, formerly of New York City, NY, died June 15, 2021 in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice surrounded by her family.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of John L. and Barbara (Knerr) Kleppinger.  Faith was a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, earning a bachelor's degree in journalism.  Faith worked as a journalist for CNN for 25 years.  She began her career as a new writer in 1994 and later was the longtime writer of Anderson Cooper's show segment "The Ridiculist".  She was also a great musician.

Faith is survived by her parents, John and Barbara; sisters, Jill Kleppinger and Susan wife of Jeremy Schilling; nieces, Lucy and Emma Schilling; nephew, Blake Zicker; cousins, Pam and Angie Fenstermaker.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Feeding America or Lehigh County Humane Society, both c/o Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus, Pa 18049.