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Karen E. Hamilton

1946 - 2018

Karen E. Hamilton obituary, 1946-2018, Hellam, PA

BORN

1946

DIED

2018

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Leroy R Leber Funeral Home Inc

2290 School St

York, Pennsylvania

Karen Hamilton Obituary

Karen E. Hamilton

Hellam - Karen Elizabeth (McDonald) Hamilton, 72, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Misericordia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, York. She was the loving wife of Richard C. Hamilton, Hellam.

Mrs. Hamilton was born in York, July 8, 1946, daughter of the late Robert E. and Burnetta E. (Kling) McDonald.

Karen retired from York Hospital/Wellspan after 45 years as a Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse.

She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, York. She served in various leadership positions within the church. Board member for the WELL Food Pantry of York, volunteered as a nurse at Katallasoo Free Health Clinic, and acted as a guide at the AIM and Colonial Complex of York. She loved to read, travel and work in the church kitchen.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Kathy McDonald of NY; a brother, John McDonald and his wife, Jolene of Seven Valleys; several nieces and nephews; two granddaughters, Ashley and Abigail Eyer, both of York.

Memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Calvary United Methodist Church, 11 N. Richland Ave., York, PA. Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Michael Brossman. There will be a visitation from 12-1 p.m., prior to the service at the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Greenmount Cemetery, York.

At the family's request, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 11 N. Richland Ave., York, PA 17404.

Arrangements were entrusted to the LeRoy R. Leber Funeral Home, Inc., 2290 School St., York (Shiloh,) PA.

Published by York Daily Record on Nov. 13, 2018.
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Sincere sympathy.

Marla Kristick

November 16, 2018

To all of Karen's family,
You all have my heartfelt sympathy.
Karen was a great person ,nurse and friend.
She had a great smile and compassion for the babies and children she took care of. I know she is taken care of children and babies up in heaven.
May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Frederica A. Mundis
(Freddie)

November 15, 2018

It was my great privilege to know Karen both professionally and personally. She was a lady who was first to step up for any need. A lovely lady, she is missed.

Veronica Rambo

November 14, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I met Karen while she was a volunteer at the York County History Center. She was such a delight, and she always had red licorice for the kids on tour and me. I will miss her smiling face. God has received another Angel. May she rest in peace.

Vonnie White

November 13, 2018

Sending my heartfelt condolences to Dick and the rest of Karen's family. May God give you peace, comfort and love during this time.

Becky Bankert

November 13, 2018

Wonderful nurse. Worked many years with her at York Hospital. Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories I'm sure you share.

Dorene Johnson

November 13, 2018

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11 N. Richland Ave., York, PA

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