She didn't become a professional actress until she was in her sixties. She became familiar to film and TV viewers, playing dozens of small but memorable roles.
She worked for five Philadelphia mayors as a city special events representative.
She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1942. She worked in radio and produced and moderated a television program, "Under Billy Penn's Hat," before going to work for the city of Philadelphia.
Her father died when she was 9. Her mother supported the family by running a grocery store.
Ms. Kauders' name is pronounced KAW-ders.
She was Estelle Getty's understudy in the original Broadway production of "Torch Song Trilogy" and later played the role on tour.