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Karen Lamanna Obituary

Karen M. Lamanna HALL - Karen M. Lamanna, 66, died on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. Friends may call on Sunday, February 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Kenneth J. Perkins Funeral Home in Gorham. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 29, at 11 a.m. at Union Congregational United Church of Christ, 4823 Route 14A, Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Budding Readers' Program, c/o Kathy Burke, 6065 Holly Lane, Farmington, NY 14425; or Boston Hope Lodge, c/o Amanda Starkel, 125 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. Karen taught elementary school classes at the Gorham and Middlesex Valley buildings of Marcus Whitman Central School for 23 years. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Frank P. Lamanna; four children, Lisa (Damon) Addleman, Philip (Amber) Lamanna, Rosi (Marshall) Statt and Angela (Jeff) Wisniewski; eight grandchildren, Eden and Mehren Addleman, Adam, Elena and Cora Lamanna, Oliver and Maxwell Statt and Elliot Wisniewski; brother, David (Linda) Patrick; two sisters, Donna Frankish and Kathy (Ron) Hinson; brother-in-law, Ralph (Judi) Lamanna; two cousins, Gail (Sam) Certo and Karol Ludaescher; and many nieces and nephews. Please visit www.kenperkinsfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence for the Lamanna family.

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Published by Daily Messenger on Feb. 26, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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March 1, 2016

Karen was such a special lady. Always a welcome smile. And what a cheerleader at GHS!! Karen was 4 years older than me. I visited her in Potsdam when she went off to college. We kept in touch. When I graduated in 1971, she made me this to send me off on my journey. Great memories with Karen!! RIP
45 years later and 40 in Louisville, Colorado and I still have it and knew where to find it!!
Memories live forever!!!
With sympathy,
Carol A Meyer Creech

February 29, 2016

So sorry for your lose Mrs.Lamanna she was such a great teacher Cheryl Hess

Chuck & Roe Franzese

February 29, 2016

We are friends of Kathy & Ron. Over the last 48 years we were blessed w/ knowing Karen & Frank. She was a genuine gal with a beautiful smile. God Bless your family.

Sandy Oswald Knopf

February 28, 2016

Fond memories of my GCS band mate, fellow cheerleader, and church choir friend. I'm sorry for your loss.

February 28, 2016

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Patrick and Lamanna Family

Patrick and Lamanna Family
We are very sorry for your lose
Peter and Kathy Farr

February 28, 2016

My sympathy to family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that God "has heard your prayers and seen your tears." (2 Kings 20:5).May God give you the strength you need now and in the days ahead.

Cheryl Vogel

February 28, 2016

One of the best Teachers Marcus Whitman has ever had.

D McLellan-Tuck

February 28, 2016

Frank and Family
We were all blessed to have Karen in our lives... My heart goes out to the family but I know your faith will carry you through. Karen is smiling at us from heaven.... one day we will be all together. Feel the love from all of us.

Karen at Lisa & Damon's wedding.

Amy Cheng

February 28, 2016

My heart is aching for all of you. I remember Karen so fondly and just thought the world of her. I'm praying for all of your hearts through this tough time. She really was one of a kind, but she has left an incredible legacy through all of you. I posted a photo from Lisa's wedding that shows off her joyous spirit. That's how I'll remember her.

February 27, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Mr. Lamanna. All my love and prayers to you and your family.

Meg Brown Smith

Ed and Elaine Prindle

February 26, 2016

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. May her soul rest in peace with her Lord and Savior.

Amanda Milliman

February 26, 2016

I lived across the road from the Lamanna's for the better part of my childhood...I was also blessed to have Karen as one of my teachers. She and her husband did more for me than they could ever know. Such wonderful people and wonderful memories...my heart goes out to Rosie, Angela, Phil, Lisa and Frank...love to you and your families.

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Feb

28

Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Perkins-Ames Funeral Home, Inc.

2583 East Main Street P.O. Box 201, Gorham, NY 14461

Feb

29

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Union Congregational United Church of Christ

4823 Route 14A, Hall, NY

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2583 East Main Street P.O. Box 201, Gorham, NY 14461

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