Carissa M. Balthaser, 24, of Kutztown, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in her residence.
Born in West Reading, she was the daughter of Christopher W. Balthaser and Lisa M. (Carr) Balthaser. Carissa graduated from Fleetwood High School and also graduated from dog grooming school. She owned and operated The Pink Poodle grooming salon, Allentown. She had also been a manager at Sheetz on Rt. 222, Fleetwood for four years. Carissa was passionate about animals, working and nature. She enjoyed tie-dying clothing and her hair. Carissa was funny and had no filter.
Surviving in addition to her parents are two sisters: Courtney Porr and Alyssa Balthaser; two brothers: Chase Balthaser and Keenan Rightmyer; and two nieces: Brinlee Derenzo and Harper Karaffa.
A visitation with the family will be held on Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport, PA 19533. The contributions collected will be used for a dog park in Carissa's name.