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Karen A. Keppel

1952 - 2025

Karen A. Keppel obituary, 1952-2025

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Erie County Cremation Service

873 Abbott Road

Buffalo, New York

Karen Keppel Obituary

Keppel, Karen A.

Jun 19, 1952 - Dec 31, 2025

Of Hamburg, NY. Dearest mother of Betsy A. (John M.) Litzinger; grandmother of Roman, Landon, Hayden and Paisley; loving daughter of the late Richard C. and Carolyn K. (Ries) Keppel; sister of Kenneth (Jackie) Keppel, Kris (Dennis) Bird, Kevin (Michelle) Keppel and the late Kathy (Thomas) Jackson; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com

Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 4, 2026.

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