Karin Levy

Karin A. (Rappl) Levy, 71, of Erie, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
She was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on December 3, 1951, a daughter of the late, Frank and Bertha Rappl.
Karin graduated from Grover Cleveland High School located in Ridgewood, Queens. She excelled in most sports and received the school's highest academic honor. Karin then attended Queens College and graduated with a Biology and Pre-Veterinary degree.
Eventually, she received a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Gannon University and went on to work at Penn State Behrend as a Psychologist.
Karin held several positions around Erie including the Director of the Humane Society and President of The Colony Association.
Karin had a unique gift with animals and could relate to them in a special way not afforded to most people. She was a talented musician and excelled as an artist. People who knew Karin described her as kind, empathetic, and loving. She cherished the time spent with family and friends. Most of all, Karin was a dedicated wife and mother.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Bertha Rappl, and her son, Adam Levy.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. David Levy and daughter, Lauren Killian, son in law, Randall, three grandchildren, Cameron, Evan and Noah, and her sisters, Heidi Gore (Nathaniel) and Susan Leitner (Joel). Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A private burial was held at Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. is handling the arrangements. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.