Karen Ruth Steele
March 10, 1946 ~ August 18, 2022
Born in: Butler, Pennsylvania
Karen R. Steele, 76, of Franklin went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Born on March 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Claude E. and Ruth E. (Coulter) Smith.
After receiving her degree from Grove City College and her Master's degree from Slippery Rock University, Karen was employed by North Hill School District where she faithfully taught the third and fourth grade classes for thirty-two years. She was well loved by her coworkers and students.
Karen's faith and love for Jesus Christ was everything to her. She was a proud member of the St. John's Episcopal Church where she served as treasurer. She was also an integral part of the church's women's prayer group, Daughters of the King. Karen loved spending all the time she could with her family and church family. She loved old family stories. After retiring from teaching, Karen enjoyed spending time playing bridge with her friends. She loved to travel and especially enjoyed going on river cruises. Karen was grateful to have had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land. It was one of her greatest accomplishments.
Left to cherish her wonderful memory is her brother, John H. Smith and his wife, Sue of Polk; her nephew and niece, Dave W. Smith and his wife, Ashley of Franklin and Erica Rohrabaugh and her husband, Jason of Saline, Michigan; and her beloved great nieces and nephew, Madison Porter of Greensburg, Kaiden Rohrabaugh of Michigan, Isabella Rohrabaugh of Michigan, Lainey Smith of Franklin, and Josie Smith of Franklin. Her great nieces and nephew were her world and she loved them dearly.
A memorial service for Karen will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 1:00pm at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA 16323.
Karen will be laid to rest at Mt. Irwin Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Karen's memory to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1145 Buffalo St, Franklin, PA 16323.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Karen's Book of Memories at www.WarrenFH.com.
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Oh Karen what a shock to your church family and especially your sisters in Christ that you left us so suddenly. I was blessed to have shared conversation, laughs, and quality time with you prior to your heavenly journey. That you will be missed is an understatement. But you are now healed and free from all physical pain. Love and miss you.
Your sister in Christ,
Edie B
John, so sorry for the loss of your sister. She’s watching over you from above now. Many hugs, prayers and lots of love.
Carol Tenon
I am so sorry’. She had so much life left. She moved to Franklin because she wanted to live to be 93. She always talked about that. She was a happy person. I’m glad I got to know her.
Karen was always smiling. And she had a great laugh. I’ll miss her. Enjoy your new life my friend, until we meet again.
John and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Karen was a pleasure to know. I wish you comfort and peace always. Wendy Lineman
I was sorry to read of Karen’s death. I spoke with her on 6/18 at the Alumni Reunion for Victory Joint High School – she was a 1964 graduate. She reminded me that one of her students at North Hills Elementary was my granddaughter.sincere sympathy to her family.
Sylvia RUSSELL Coast
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Mrs. Steele, oh how I enjoyed our conversations and time we spent laughing about life. The path you walked in life was lived beautifully. You were an amazing woman who always knew what she wanted and anyone who knew you enjoyed your company. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. John my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. To hear of this so sudden loss broke my heart.