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So sorry to hear and read about Karen's death. My thoughts are with Marci, and all who were close to Karen as you mourn. Ronney Rosenberg
Ronney Rosenberg
January 22, 2021 | Friend
Schenectady, New York
Jul 8, 1955 – Jan 15, 2021 (Age 65)
Daffner, Karen SCHENECTADY Karen Daffner passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021, at the age of 65, from complications due to cancer. She spent the majority of her career teaching physical education and coaching in the Schenectady School District. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, niece,...
Read MoreSo sorry to hear and read about Karen's death. My thoughts are with Marci, and all who were close to Karen as you mourn. Ronney Rosenberg
Ronney Rosenberg
January 22, 2021 | Friend
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Josh Kinneston
January 21, 2021 | Rensselaer, NY
We are neighbors of Karen. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. We often spoke over the fence,since we both had dogs. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Barbara and Jim Follain
January 19, 2021 | Neighbor
My heart is broken from the loss of such a wonderful friend and confidant. God bless her family and friends who are devastated by this loss.
Aimee Demarest
January 18, 2021 | Schenectady, NY | Friend
Karen, Sending you lots of Love and Prayers. We will miss you very much. We have so many great and fond memories to cherish, which we will always carry in our hearts. Our sincere condolences to all family members and friends. Love, Richard and Ray
Richard and Ray
January 18, 2021 | Friend
I first knew Karen when she was a student in Niskayuna High School. She was interested in athletics just as Title IX was beginning to influence women's opportunities to participate in sports. She was determined to be the best competitor and team mate possible then. She went on to teach and coach with those same goals. I always admired how she engaged her students and her teams by striving to put them in the most competitive arenas possible. She was a wonderful friend, a devoted teacher...
Bob Winchester
January 18, 2021 | Friend
I am saddened to hear of her passing. Ms. Daffner was my 8th grade gym teacher and I loved her classes because she was so tough! She will be missed.
Rhonda Harper- Durfee
January 17, 2021 | Rotterdam, NY | Student
In 8th grade u was my gym teacher you always told me to stand on the floor I don't have to play if I don't want to you said you'll pass me for gym class for effort ... U told me about skipping ur classes and other classes that's not good
Heather Armour
January 17, 2021
I heard today through a mutual friend of Karen's passing. As a fellow Schenectady teacher I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family. She truly embodied the qualities of a good human being and a good teacher. May she rest in peace.
Sandra Verdrager Smith
January 17, 2021