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Karen Struck Obituary
Born in Trenton, she had resided in Hamilton Township for the past 11 years.
Mrs. Struck was employed by Risoldi's Thriftway, Hamilton Township, for three years until 2008. She was formerly employed at Lowe's, Hamilton and Bradlees Department Store, Staten Island, N.Y. and Bordentown.
Daughter of the late John B. Sr. and Emma M. Enourato Melker, she is survived by her husband, Stephen H. Struck; a son, Stephen Struck and his fiancee Janice Croux of Bordentown; a daughter, Desirea Struck of Browns Mills; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John B. Melker and Diane Hannish, Michael A. and Nina Melker, and Robert R. Melker; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Deborah M. and George Morris, Donna L. and Barry Hawley, Florence and Al Auletta, Margaret and Charles Graff, and Dawn L. and R. John Antinoro; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Viola Struck and Shirley and Richard Stoveken; her grandchildren, Anthony Croux, Sierra Struck, Makenzie Chamberlain, and Joshua Moore; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. from the Brenna Funeral Home, 340 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Saint Anthony's Church, 626 South Olden Ave., Hamilton. Cremation will be private.
Calling hours for family and friends will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brenna Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Visiting Nurse Association, PO Box 441, 171 Jersey St., Suite 201, Trenton, NJ 08603, or to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002.
To send condolences to the family or for directions please visit www.brennafuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Karen Struck
Miguel Jaraique
November 19, 2023
My sincere condolences.
Miguel J.
February 15, 2023
To the Melker family. I'm so sorry for your loss. She's with Our Lord and Savior. God bless you all. I couldn't stop crying. My prayers are with ask if you.
Sr. hyacintha Program
December 3, 2012
Our condolences and prayers.
Tiffany Rhubart
December 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers! Aunt Karen you were the sweetest most giving person! I love you very much! Youll be missed terribly. <3
Bob & Lisa Paccillo
November 30, 2012
To the Melker Family:
We were so very sad to her that Karen has passed away. It is very difficult to lose a loved one. Our prayers will always be with you and your family. God had taken his child into his loving arms and ended all her pain. May God Bless you, your family and keep all of you strong.
sharon (Onorati) Coleman
November 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I have many fond memories of Karen while visiting your home on Revere Ave while growing up in Villa Park.
Paula Carabelli Conover
November 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Melker and Struck families. Deepest sympathy.
November 28, 2012
Rest in peace Karen, until you hear His voice. John 5:28
bob rhubart
November 28, 2012
debbie and family i'm so sorry to hear of karen's passing..i will always remember our good times together at the colonial pub..i know she will be missed dearly.love you guys .rip karen. i know your in a better place now.you will live on in our hearts for ever
November 27, 2012
To The Melker Children, Aunt Florence, Uncle Robert, Voilet & Ruthanne,
Deeply sadden by your loss of Karen. May your memories be your strength.
Warmly,
Patty Frustaglia Chisano
(Welling & Elsie's dtr)
November 27, 2012
John & Diane-Please know that Jane & I are both thinking of you during this very difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Love Bill & Jane
Don & Patti Basile
November 27, 2012
John & Diane -so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister-our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Barbara Brennan
November 27, 2012
Debbie and Family, My heart goes out to you all at this sad time. You all have been such a support to Karen and her husband and now Karen is at peace. She left knowing that she was loved and that you will all be there to comfort each other because that is the type of family you are. You have always been like a sister to me and I'm here for you for anything. Love, The Brennan's
Antoinette Lauritsen (Festa)
November 27, 2012
To the Melker family:
My son Gerry called to tell me about Karen, we remember the days on Brookside Ave and how our families loved each other, and what a help your father was to our family. God Bless All of you!.Karen is with Jesus now!
Love, Toni Festa Lauritsen and Richard Festa.
November 27, 2012
steve, we are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers, rest in peace karen, god bless you steve.
dan & cathy rivera
levittown, pa
Jeanae Ayala
November 26, 2012
Flo and Family, I haven't stopped thinking about you and Karen since you got the news on Thanksgiving. Love to you, her husband and children and your entire family.
Bob Hall
November 26, 2012
Florence,
My heart goes out to you and yours. Having just lost my father, I understand losing someone you love. May God be with you and your family during this time.
Phyllis Venceller
November 26, 2012
To the entire Melker Family and her husband, who we did not have the opportunity to know, our deepest sympathies are sent to you from Augie and I who are in Florida. (Dawn, we never did get to make that visit.) We loved Karen. She was a real sweetheart and a fun person. Please accept our deepest sympathies on her passing. We hope you can find solice knowing that Karen is no longer suffering. God Bless you Karen - rest in peace!!!
November 26, 2012
Flo,
So sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Denise Loffredo
Denise Loffredo
November 26, 2012
Flo,
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. You and your family are in my prayers.
Denise Loffredo
Robert Fordyce
November 26, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out to Karen's family and friends - she was a wonderful person and many will treasure her memory - RIP
Joanna Makara
November 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Melker and Struck families. Karen was an amazing woman and a very special friend to me. She will live on forever in my heart
John Osvai
November 25, 2012
Flo, I'm very sorry to learn your sister Karen passed away. Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Kathy (Enourato ) Whitaker
November 25, 2012
My love and prayers go with you Karen..God Bless you..Rest in peace..Aunt Kathy
Donna & Jerry Fiabane
November 25, 2012
God bless you Karen you were a blessing for Steve. I wish we had more time together.
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