Karen Lea Berkheiser

Karen Lea Berkheiser, 65, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Wednesday, August 20th, at home.

Born in Pottsville on November 10, 1959, she was a daughter of the late Harold W. & Joan Reidler Berkheiser.

Karen was a 1977 graduate of Blue Mountain High School. She enjoyed playing softball during her younger years.

She graduated from LCCC as a dental assistant, and from Alvernia University where she earned her RN & BSN.

Karen had been employed by Zeller’s Market, Dr. Kempes’ Office as a dental assistant, and by Hazleton Hospital as a nurse. She was last employed by the VA Hospital in Wilkes Barre as an RN.

Karen was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ Summer Hill, Auburn.

She enjoyed crafting, watching the Phillies, taking care of her chickens, and vegetable gardening, but above all else, she loved spending time with her family. Karen was a very caring person and was an exceptional caretaker for her parents for many years.

She is survived by her brother, Harold R. Berkheiser, husband of Janis, Lebanon, sister, Linda Honyara, wife of Frank, Schuylkill Haven, nephews: Aaron Honyara, & Evan Berkheiser, husband of Christy, niece, Kaitlyn Miele, wife of Cody, great-niece, Olive Berkheiser, and great-nephew, Dutch Miele.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 26th at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Summer Hill, Auburn with Pastor Kenneth McDowell officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 AM until the time of service.

Interment will be held privately.

The family prefers remembrances in Karen’s memory in the form of contributions to St. Paul's UCC Summer Hill, 1235 Summer Hill Rd., Auburn PA 17922.