Karen Olivia Bash

Karen Olivia Bash, age 76, of Dunedin, Florida died April 14th, 2022 at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Pinellas Park, Florida, following an extended illness. On September 22nd, 1945, she was born in Massillon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph and Doris Wetzel Warner. She was previously married to Bruce Bash Sr.

Survivors include her sons Bruce Bash Jr. & Laura Stewart of Massillon Ohio, Greg & Lori Bash of Canton Ohio, Mark Bash & Eric Bash of Dunedin Florida, her dearest and best friend George McCauley of Clearwater Florida, sister Rita & Richard Smith of Massillon Ohio, brothers Ron & Rosie Warner of Massillon Ohio, Don & Sandy Warner of Massillon Ohio, Jim Warner of Largo Florida, John & Nancy Warner of Massillon Ohio, Larry Warner & Vicki Constable of Massillon Ohio, half-sister Paula Jo Carr of Wooster Ohio, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Karen was preceded in death by her son Scott A. Bash of Massillon Ohio, brother and sister-in-law Gary & Linda Warner of Marietta Ohio, and half brother Ralph Wayne Warner of Danville Ohio.

Karen previously worked as the Supervisor of Cashiers at Home Depot of Palm Harbor, Florida. She attended Heritage Church of Clearwater, and in her early years volunteered at the Doctor's Hospital of Massillon, Ohio. She was originally from Massillon, Ohio, until she moved to Clearwater, Florida years ago. She loved helping others, doing random acts of kindness, and spending time with her family and her best friend George McCauley of Clearwater, Florida. Her proudest achievement was raising her 5 boys; her children and family always came first.

The family would like to thank Dr. Tanuja M. Kotak M.D. and staff of Palm Harbor, Suncoast Hospice Care Center Mid-Pinellas Staff, and the Hospice Yellow Team.

Memorial contributions are requested to be made to hospices.