KAREN L. KRASS

Dear Family,My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.I knew your mom for a long time,,and met all of you when you were children.I had the utmost respect for her and how smart she was.She was a lot of fun to be around and I"ll never forget her.Our hearts go out to you all.With sympathy,Marleen Jacobetz and Mark Steele

I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was a great friend and co-worker. Her smile will be missed.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

To the family of Karen: I used to work with Karen and when a bunch of us met after work for drinks, it was so much fun to hang with her. I enjoyed Karens forthrightness and her sense of humor. I especially remember her "Steel Curtain" costume and her Fetivus for the rest-of-us pole. I am sorry that you all had to lose her at such a young age. Hopefully the memories that people share and the love of
friends and family can help you all through this difficult time.

My heartfelt and deepest sympathy go out to Mike, Keith and Andrea...Karen will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a woman of strong conviction, courage, loyalty and beauty. Her love for her children and granddaughter was immeasurable and her loss will be felt forever. We were blessed to have had her as a part of our family and we will treasure her laughter and loving spirit always. Although separated by miles, family can never be separated in the heart...may you rest in peace always Karen...our love goes with you always, until our family chain is linked again. Love Patti, David & family ???

Karl and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy.
God bless and comfort you in you time of need.

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was such a nice lady. She was a very good neighbor when we lived on Outlook. I used to see her on the bus all the time on the way home from work. She will be truely missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayerd during this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. Karen was such a sweet person.

My deepest sympathy to Keith and the rest of Karen's Family. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends.

In loving memory of a wonderful person.Karen was a great friend to all like a 2nd mother to some of us and taken way to soon. We will love you and miss you always.

I really cannot say enough about Karen. She was an incredible coworker and a great friend! Always willing to lend a hand. I don't believe there was a selfish bone in her body. Karen trained me in my first position at UPMC and taught me just about everything I know. She will be missed terribly, but never forgotten. Her granddaughter was the apple of her eye, and she will now look upon her from heaven as her guardian angel.God bless and keep you all! Please accept my deepest symtathy.

My deepest sympathy to you all. Karen was a friend and a co-worker. We'll all miss her. Take care.

Kathy Aglio

Dear Karen, I'm going to miss you laugh,your smile, and how laid back you were! you made me feel like a part of your family from day one.You told me stories,showed me pictures that made me laugh( and Keith embrassed),and If we needed anything we just had to ask.You were a beautiful person inside and out.I was really looking forward to have such an amazing mother in law that I really did like/ love and it breaks my heart that we'll never have that chance, but I will promise you that I'll be here for son and you'll still be apart our life just in a different way... I love and miss you already ... Keep the family humble like you were ...