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Karen Kwiatkowski Obituary

Karen Louise Kwiatkowski, age 81, of Girard, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Fairview Manor.

She was born on November 26, 1938, in Olean, N.Y., a daughter of the late Walter and Thelma Follick Barton.

She attended Olean High School and enjoyed playing softball.

Karen was employed at Girard School District as a teacher's aide for 26 years until her retirement in 2004.

She was a member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Girard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene E. Kwiatkowski; and sister, Emily Chandler.

Karen is survived by three sons, Anthony, Matthew and Paul, all of Girard; and two granddaughters, Victoria and Sophia also of New York City, N.Y. She is further survived by three brothers, Walter Barton of Zephyrhills, Fla., Gary Barton of Goldsboro, N.C., and Tim Barton of Leland, N.C.; a sister, Ann Henderson of New York; and daughter-in-law, Goretti of New York City; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Due to current pandemic restrictions, a public memorial mass will be celebrated at a later date this year with urn burial at St. John Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East, Girard.

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com.

Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Apr. 19, 2020.

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Kathy Vojtko

April 24, 2020

Im so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers at this difficult time.

Michelle

April 24, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Clifford

April 24, 2020

My condolences to the family. The body may be gone but the love remains

Ruth Parker

April 24, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all her family and friends

Joseph Henderson

April 21, 2020

Aunt Karen was an amazing soul and I'm really lucky to have known here. "To live in hearts that love is not to die." Know that she'll forever be in my heart.

Goretti

April 21, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Marylou Billings

April 20, 2020

KK-----you lightened up a room when you walked into it! Your humor brightened up any problem! You will be missed by many of us!
Marylou Klausing Billings

Doris Besecker

April 20, 2020

Tony, Matt, and Paul,

So sorry for the loss of your mother! Thinking of you and prayers for all of you to get through your loss! I know first hand it is not easy! RIP Aunt Karen!

Jean Cordier

April 20, 2020

Rest in peace, KK. You will never be forgotten at RAMS... I think you started the Friday Funny which we still share.

April 20, 2020

You were just the best! You were well loved and you shall be missed.
becky

April 20, 2020

KK was a great person to be around, she always said what was on her mind, no matter who it was in front of.
Scott Hoover

George Myers

April 19, 2020

Paul and Matt. I am truly sorry and saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I will truly miss our game of ITS UR FAULT . that we always played she was a wonderful kind woman and I will miss her .My thoughts and prayers go out to u guys and may the Lord bless and comfort u in the coming days.

Karen Eger Luce

April 19, 2020

Rest In Peace MRS K! Thank you for being a smiling face in the Westgate Subdivision. And for being so kind to my boys Jeff and Ryan. They loved seeing you and Rocky when you took your daily walk, not to mention that meant candy and bubble gum.!
Memories of you are still in our hearts❤

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