Karen L. Leeman

Mrs. Karen L. Leeman

Mrs. Karen L. Leeman, 75, of Penn Forest Township, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in the St. Luke's Hospial, Carbon Campus, Franklin Township. She was the wife of Richard Leeman. They had shared 57 years of life together, and 52 years as a married couple.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Gibson) Gacioch.

She was a member of Grace-St. Paul's Church, Jim Thorpe.

Karen was a wonderful homemaker. She had a very artistic flair, and enjoyed painting and crafts. She also sewed, was a great cook/baker, and loved gardening and traveling.

She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Karen was a friend to many, and most of all loved spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Nicole Leeman of Flemington, N.J., Kelly, wife of Pete McEmoyle of Jim Thorpe, and Sandra, wife of Stu Sisler of Niceville, Fla.; grandchildren, Anthony, Bryce, Rylee, Jagger, Aleeah and Lyrik; a brother, Frank Gacioch; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, also many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and an aunt.

Services: Memorial service 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Grace-St. Paul's Church, 410 Center Ave., Room 103, Jim Thorpe, with Pastor Dan Meader officiating. Memorial visitation 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 22324, New York, NY 10087, or Grace-St. Paul's Church, P.O. Box 4096, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Arrangements are entrusted to the Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe.