Karen J. Coen, 62, of Lititz, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Russel C. and Elsie Brubaker Carpenter. Karen graduated from Warwick High School in 1971. Retired in 2015, she was happily employed for 33 years at Johnson & Johnson, Lititz.
Surviving are three children, Michael Coen of Shamokin, Kelly wife of Fred Shelton of Mickleton, New Jersey and Derek Coen of Lititz, eleven grandchildren, a brother, Douglas Carpenter of Lititz and a sister, Kathy wife of Joe Martin of Hempfield.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her memorial service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2:30 PM. Friends may visit with the family from 1:30 PM until the time of service. Interment in Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Karen’s memory to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2405 Park Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.