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Karen Eastman Obituary
Karen Nancy Eastman, 56, West Reading and Easton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at 9:11 p.m. in the emergency room of Reading Hospital.
Born March 31, 1953, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was a daughter of Ormond Lyle Eastman, Brooklyn, N.Y., and the late Viola (Johnson) Eastman.
She worked in data entry for Verizon, New York City, for 27 years, retiring Sept. 6, 2006.
She was an active member of the Greater Shiloh Church, Easton.
She loved to travel, eat and go shopping.
In addition to her father, she is survived by five children: Monae Eastman-Pitts, wife of Keith Pitts, West Reading; James E. Eastman, Smyrna, Ga.; and Olivia C. Eastman, Michael O. Eastman and Cameron K. Eastman, all of West Reading.
Also surviving are a brother, Richard Eastman, Brooklyn, N.Y., and three grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in Greater Shiloh Church, 201 Reynolds St., Easton, PA 18042, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jeffrey Allen will officiate. Burial will be in South Easton Cemetery. Viewing will be Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.
The family is being served by Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Shillington.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Eastman
Elder Reginald Hazzard Sr.
February 2, 2010
To The Eastman Family especially my long time friend Richard, I am praying for you and the Family during this time of your lost. I'm sry I just found out yesterday. Just know that God will take care of you.
love
Elder Reginald J,Hazzard Sr.
Brooklyn NY
Shirley D Miller
February 1, 2010
Eastman Family,
Please accept my sincere sympath in your bereavement of your mother, Karen. I am very pleased to have known her. May the love of your family and friends comfort and strenthen you in the difficult days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Kaye Foster
January 29, 2010
Eastman Family
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. May God's comfort be with you.
January 25, 2010
Eastman Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will hold your family close to my heart and pray for God's blessings on you during this sad time. May His love bring you comfort.
Mrs. Luci Schaeffer
Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center
January 23, 2010
Eastman Family
My most sincere condolences to you all. May the love and light of God wrap his arms around you to assist you through this difficult time.
Susan Sorrentino, RN
Pinnacle Health Hospice
January 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of a family friend, Ms. Karen.
We will be thinking about her in the days to come. How Ms. Karen was always so helpful and down to earth. She did let her light shine. We will keep the family in or prayers as we always do. Love, Kevin, Juanita, Jordan and Joy Banks
January 22, 2010
Dear Eastman Family,
We are sorry to hear of Karen's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We will watch over Olivia here at school.
The Faculty and Staff at West Reading
Elementary School
January 22, 2010
Dear Eastman Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kristen Schaffer
(Cameron's Kindergarten Teacher)
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