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Eileen Karnis Obituary
Born in Scranton on Aug. 12, 1955, daughter of the late David and Ann Marie Connor Brown, Eileen was a graduate of Riverside High School. She began her career as a preschool teacher, where she acted as a mother figure to countless children. She most recently worked as a certified nurse's aide for River Run Nursing Home in Kingston, where her co-workers and patients meant the world to her.
Throughout her life, Eileen had touched many lives. Her selfless, humble and generous nature will be her legacy left behind. A loving mother, sister, aunt, friend and especially grandmother, she adored her two grandchildren, Cole and Paige, taking an active role in all aspects of their lives. Undoubtedly loved by all who knew her, she will be forever missed.
She is survived by her adoring children, Kris Karnis, Moosic; and Melissa Dymek and husband, Brian, Spring Brook Twp.; her siblings, Mike Brown and wife, Diane, Florida; and Sharon Yackobowitz and husband, John, Taylor; brothers-in-law, Scott Rosser, Moosic; Lee Rosser, Dupont; Mark Felkowski, Old Forge; and John Tomasetti, Florida; sisters-in-law, Michaelene Felkowski, Old Forge; Mary Lou Tomasetti, Florida; and Karen Sulz, Scranton; many nieces and nephews; and her true inspiration and adoration in life, her grandchildren, Cole and Paige.
Also preceding her in death were her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary Lou and Harold Rosser.
A funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Queen of the Apostles Parish, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, to be celebrated by the Rev. Phillip J. Sladicka, pastor. Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Visit www.KearneyFuner alHome.com for directions or to leave an online condolence.
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Brenda Siergiej
February 28, 2014
Eileen will be missed. I got to know her when I worked in Kingston. A very kind and caring person who cherished her family especially her grandchildren. So Sorry for your loss.
God Bless her children and grandchildren.
February 27, 2014
We love Gig Gee and will always remember her warmth, kindess and love. She was so loving and generous to Ava and Ava always thought of her as her gig gee!! Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers.XO
-The Verrastros-
February 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss Eileen was a wonderful person. I worked with her for a time and got to know her. She will be missed by many. God Bless her children and grandchildren...
Deb Stiles
February 26, 2014
Eileen you made so I wanted to go to work to see and work with you. Eileen was a great person willing to help anyone and was a great lister and help me with my problems. I love you like a mom and good friend mat you rest in peace. The world was a better place with you in it. To your family I'm sorry for your lose .
February 25, 2014
kris and missy so sorry for your lost.your mom was a great lady,and friend.will be missed. Russell Wilbur
john decker
February 25, 2014
Kris and Missy I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a sweetheart and will be truly missed.
Donna Halko Eiden
February 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Melissa and Kris on the loss of your mother. Eileen was such a kind-hearted person and played a big role in helping to raise Joey & Justin. She will surely be missed by many.
Pat and Don Chapman
February 25, 2014
Our condolences to Brian and Melissa for their loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
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