Hazel I. Karns
February 27, 1934 ~ May 11, 2026
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Resided in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Hazel I. Karns, 92, of Franklin passed away on May 11, 2025 at Sugar Creek Care Center with her family at her side.
Born in Franklin, PA on February 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Hazel V. (Abel) Barnicle and the last surviving member of her family.
She retired as an assistant manager from First National Bank after 25 + years of service.
On February 6, 1953, she married the love of her life, Charles W. Karns. He preceded her in death on January 24, 2023.
Hazel was the type of person who was always on the go. She loved to go fishing and tending to her prized floral beds at the homestead. She was very creative in everything she did. Most of all, family was her world.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Deborah S. Lyle and her husband, Dave, of Centerville; her grandchildren, Michael Lyle and his wife, Megan, of West Chester, PA and Christine Lyle of Buffalo, NY; her sisters-in-law Patricia Karns, Mary Ellen Karns and Florence Barnicle; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son Barry Karns in 2018 and her siblings Louise Dalmaso, James Barnicle, Lucille Culbertson, Helen Graham, Linda Campbell, and Thomas Barnicle.
No public services will be observed and arrangements are in the care of the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA.
Since Hazel was a dog lover, it’s requested that memorial contributions be made in Hazel’s memory to either to Precious Paws Animal Rescue, PO Box 784, Franklin, PA 16323 or Venango County Humane Society, 286 South Main Street, Seneca, PA 16346.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Hazel’s Book of Memories online at WarrenFH.com.
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Hazel I. Karns 's name.
Venango County Humane Society
286 South Main St
Seneca,
Pennsylvania
16346
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My deepest sympathy to all of you!😢
Judy Susi Grandelis
Debbie & Family,
I’m sorry to read of your dear Mom’s passing. My childhood memories of her are vivid & sweet. God bless her in her new home with your dad & Barry. My deepest sympathy.
So saddened to read of Hazels passing. Always knew her as Sunny which was very fitting! I spend a lot of time in the 3rd street hollow where she lived, as her sister, Lynda, & I were good friends. God surely blessed her with creativity! I extend to family my sincere deepest sympathy. Cherish the memories!
Connie Baker
Gilbert, AZ.
So sad to hear of the passing of Hazel. Worked with her at First National Bank for many years and we always had pleasant times together. Could always depend on her for whatever I needed. My sincere sympathy goes out to all the family. Know Hazel will be missed!
Dear Debbie, We were so very saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Aunt Sunny will always have a special place in my heart! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jan & Roger
My sincere sympathy to all Hazel’s family.
Debby Irwin