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Kathleen Karpowicz Obituary
Gates: After a courageous battle with lung cancer, Kathleen entered peacefully into rest with her loved ones at her side, Friday, October 19, 2007, at the age of 64. Predeceased by her parents, Charles Adams and Laura Adamski and her sister Arlene Olschlager. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly A. Karpowicz; son, Ryan Glen (Jeremy Hinman) Karr; sister, Carolyn Meisenzahl; uncle, Joseph S. Skalny; aunt, Stephanie Jaskot; very dear friends, John & Tammy Berg, Chuck & Judy Christopher, Trina & Anthony Padula, and her extended work family at Diamond Packaging, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors; and her beloved cats, Charlie, Mac and Mr. Cobbiechops. The family wishes to extend a warm thank you to the doctors, caregivers and staff at the Lipson Cancer Center at Rochester General Hospital for their wonderful care.
Her family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the funeral home. Friends are invited to meet the family, Wednesday 10:00 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church for her Funeral Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lipson Cancer Center, 1425 Portland Ave., Roch., NY 14621.
PAUL W. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME
570 Kings Highway So. 544-2041
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D. Gomer
October 27, 2007
Dear Kelly & Ryan,
I'm so very sorry hear of the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. She was a sweet lovely woman. I worked with Kathy at Diamond Packaging and she was always willing to help in any way, always with a smile. You now have your own special angel who is smiling down on you.
Joseph Charles Winch Junior
October 23, 2007
Ryan and family I am so saddened by your loss. It is obvious what a wonderful woman she was by how you turned out to become a successful, intellegent, and hard working individual. You are her legacy and I am proud to call you friend and family.
jessica gibble
October 22, 2007
Its sad to hear that your gone. You touched our hearts in so many ways. Were sorry our family coulnt be there with you. You will be sadly missed by your nieces and nephews and great neices. You are finally at peace. We always will have the best memories of the times we spent together.
WE LOVE YOU!
STEVE AND BARB FRIGA
October 22, 2007
KELLY AND FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM.. SHE TOUCH SO MANY LIFES, AND WAS STRONG WITH THE BATTLE OF LUNG CANCER. OUR PRAYERS AND THAUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
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Helen Scarpulla
October 22, 2007
Carol and Family:
I was very saddened to hear about Kathy from my cousin Barb. I have alot of happy memories of our high school days @ Nazareth Academy looking for blue eyes and brown eyes together. I will remember you all in my prayers.
Helen L. Scarpulla
Diane Socciarelli
October 22, 2007
Kelly,
We are so sorry to hear about Mom. We have many fond memories of her at Cedars with her cats. How very sad this is. Take comfort that she is not suffering any longer.
Diane and Danielle Socciarelli
Dave, Kim, Alexis & Samantha Meisenzahl
October 21, 2007
We are very sorry for the loss of Kathy. Our prayers & sympathy are with Carol and your whole family.
Bob Mroczek
October 21, 2007
I was so sorry to read the sad news about Kathleen. Way back in the early 1950's, my mom (Bernice) my dad (Joe) and I would come into Rochester from Gates to visit with your whole family. Please accept my sympathy. Kathleen was such a happy person.
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