Karen Lynn DeSantis

Karen Lynn DeSantis R.N., 50, of Lansdowne, a former Taylor resident, died Monday in Mercy Hospice.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Sidney A. and Ruth Johns James DeSantis, she was a graduate of Riverside High School, class of 1976, Temple University and the Community Medical Center Hospital School of Nursing.

Before her illness, she was employed as a surgical nurse at Pennsylvania Hospital and the Surgical Center of the Main Line, both in Philadelphia. She was a member of CNRO and was a certified operating suite nurse.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed her home, baking, gardening, vacationing at the New Jersey shore, the music of Bob Dylan and especially being with her family.

She was a loving, caring and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, friend and nurse who was dedicated to her profession.

She loved her boxer dog, Mel, and was active with Boxer Rescue.

Her family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at both Mercy Hospital and Mercy Hospice for all their care, especially her sister, Susan, and her longtime and loyal friend, Debbie Harrison.

Surviving are a sister, Susan R. Aulisio, B.S.N., and husband, Joseph, Clarks Summit; two brothers, Robert W. James and wife, Edith Ann, Taylor; and Sidney R. DeSantis and wife, Michelle, Old Forge; nieces and nephews, including attorney Sara E. Aulisio, Miami, Fla.; Dr. Jennifer James Lutkowski and husband, Joseph, Old Forge; Robert D. James, Taylor; Brian James, Dunmore; Matthew and Stephen Aulisio, Clarks Summit; Anthony M. DeSantis and wife, Jeanne, Scranton; and Nicholas R. DeSantis, Old Forge; a grandnephew, Nico Anthony DeSantis; and several cousins.

In keeping with her wishes, services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice, 746 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 18150. Arrangements by the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Dunmore. To leave an online condolence, visit www.cgdfuneralhome.com.