The Villages, Florida
1952 - 2022
Beloved Wife, Mom, and Gram Karen (Katie) Kuffner-Benson, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 20, 2022. She was born in Staten Island, New York, on September 25, 1952, to the late Harold and Beatrice Kuffner. She spent her early life in the loving New Jersey...
Read MoreI think of you quite often my very dear friend. It´s very special to find a great person to become friends and that was you. Jeanne
Jeanne Cullen
August 19, 2023 | Friend
Rest In Peace, Aunt Karen. Love you, Kim
Kim Day
September 17, 2022 | Family
I am so sorry to hear of Katie´s passing. We Attended Wilfred Academy together and I had the honor of working with her at Stage One Hair Design. Not only did she do my hair for my wedding but she sang at the Church, and then caught the bouquet at the reception! I have many fond memories of her. She was an awesome person and will truly be missed. May she rest in the sweetest peace
Barbara Stanul Taranto
September 16, 2022 | Friend
My very dear friend Katie (that´s what I knew her as) for 40+years was my very special and kind hearted soul of a human being. We met when Katie worked at "Stage One". I truly will miss my friend more than I can say. Your Birthday in Heaven is coming soon.Jeanne
Jeanne Cullen
September 09, 2022 | Friend
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thankful for and will never forget the beautiful rendition of "Ave Maria" Karen sang for us at our wedding in 1981.
Andrew and Beverly Jupina
September 03, 2022 | Friend
Karen, you will truly be missed here on earth. But, I know the angels are rejoicing now that you are with them.
Ginger Bressler
September 01, 2022
Katie, May you rest in the Light Eternal. We had many laughs in West Brighton. You were my hairdresser and my friend. My condolences to Hap and the rest of Katie's beloved family.
Susan Stewart (Meeker)
August 31, 2022 | Friend
My memories are all from our fun times in West Brighton: playing darts, drinking, laughing and I remember her haircutting skills, and how she repaired what I had done to my daughters' hairdos and told them if they saw scissors in my hand, they should run!! Good, fun woman!
Kathy Murphy
August 31, 2022 | Friend
I have loved Karen since she was a little girl. She was raised by my Aunt "Bab" (her Aunt Anne) and Uncle George Kuffner along with her brothers Harold and George Jr. My mother was Aunt Bab´s sister. Aunt Bab and Uncle George would bring all three kids to Tennessee for a visit every summer to see our grandparents and our family. Karen was quite talented musically. I remember being astounded at how well she played the piano when she was very small. Her little hand s literally flew over the...
Betty Ann Meriwether
August 28, 2022 | Family
