Ann Chatterton Klimas

Ann Chatterton Klimas, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Louise (McDormand) Chatterton and the late Alfred Francis Chatterton, Jr.

Ann was married for 50 loving years to her devoted husband, Andrew Stephen Klimas. Together they built a life centered on family, education, and community. Ann’s professional journey began in the news department at WJZ-TV before she found her calling in educational programming at Maryland Public Television (MPT). While at MPT, she created an educational website “Knowing Poe” that earned a prestigious Webby Award. Ann was especially proud to write for Wall Street Week and to author several middle-grade textbooks on literature and history, which reflected her lifelong commitment to learning and teaching.

She earned her master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and dedicated her career to educational media before retiring from MPT.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Katie (Ben) Scarborough; her son, Chris (Brianne) Klimas; her cherished grandchildren, Walter Scarborough, and Emmeline Scarborough; her siblings: Fred (Dee) Chatterton, Ethel Ragland, and Dede (Eric) Himes.

She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Bill Ragland.

Ann adored her grandchildren and found immense joy in spending time with them. Her love for family and passion for education left a lasting legacy in every life she touched.