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Karen was always a kind and charming woman. I grew up with Peter and as an adult enjoyed seeing Karen at Clifton Beach whenever I was visiting my parents. My condolences to the family.
Mary Pardee
January 31, 2026


Lakewood, Ohio
Age 87
Karen K. Strang, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald W. Strang, Jr., her high school sweetheart and husband of 63 years. Karen was a devoted mother to Donald W. Strang III (Dawn), David Strang...
Read MoreKaren was always a kind and charming woman. I grew up with Peter and as an adult enjoyed seeing Karen at Clifton Beach whenever I was visiting my parents. My condolences to the family.
Mary Pardee
January 31, 2026
My sincere condolences to her family, known Karen 25 years ,looked out for her her as I did for my own mother, she will surly be missed by all that knew her...many prayers......
Randy Radabaugh
January 21, 2026 | Work
Karen Strang was a beautiful, generous and loving person. She was my dear friend and I am so grateful to have known her. My sincere condolences to her family. The world was absolutely a better place because of her. Jean Beaver
Jean Beaver
January 20, 2026 | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Karen was a true treasure, I will miss her.
Vicki DeBoest
January 20, 2026 | Friend
Darling Karen with the perpetual smile. She was one of my favorite, loyal friends. It is with fondness I remember her warm greetings at her door for various social and civic events. She was a grand lady in every sense of the word. Good bye, dear friend.
Patty DeFabio Shimrak
January 19, 2026
Karen and I met in the 70's during our years as Howard Johnson owners. She made many very boring meetings wonderful. We later became partners in our Applebee's company. Karen and Don are two of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Karen's life is the example we all wish to have lived. Somewhere Don and Karen are back together. Allen
Allen Musikantow
January 19, 2026 | Friend
Karen was a dear friend. Together we co-founded the Friends of the Salvation Army.. What a joy as we were of one heart. Karen was all things admirable! She had character, mid-west values, leadership qualities,the gift of hospitality., a joyful spirit. Karen will remain in the heart of all who were blessed to know her.
Natalie Wismar
January 19, 2026 | Friend
Karen and Don were one of my first clients over 30 years ago . Karen´s support strength and grace buoyed me many times over the years both professionally and personally . She loved her family deeply and was a great supporter and fierce advocate for them .I pray that all of the many happy moments she shared with them will lift them up in the difficult moments to come . I was lucky to call her a friend.
SHELLY CIPRIANI
January 18, 2026 | Friend
The lose of Karen in my life is huge. She was a major joy to my spirit. I knew her since Lakewood High School days. She was always cheerful, honest and sincere and a help to many!
Mary Gund Farr
January 18, 2026 | Friend