Karen English 1947-2025
ANDOVER — It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Karen English on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her residence in Andover.
She was born June 26, 1947, in Erie Pa., the daughter of Gerald and Edith Gradler McLaughlin.
Karen used her excellent pinstriping skills while working at Earl Shives and Maaco, and she enjoyed being a waitress at the pub in the Southern Park Mall. Karen loved going to roller skating dance competitions and driving the Amish around.
She enjoyed hunting, golfing and watching Ohio State football. Going anywhere with Karen was a treat; she always ran into someone she knew and a great conversation ensued.
She is survived by her sister, Cindy (Dan) Wellman; brothers, Donald (Mac) McLaughlin and Billy McLaughlin (Carla); granddaughter, Tarisa McLaughlin; daughter-in-law Dawn; nieces, Tina, Tracy, Cassie, Dawn and Tanya; nephews, Davey and Michael; a host of cousins and her beloved dog, Snickers. All will sadly miss her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronald McLaughlin, the light of her life; brothers, Michael McLaughlin and David McLaughlin; and her life partner, Donald Garreffa.
Visitation will be held 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025, followed by a service at 3 p.m., at Kirila Funeral Home Inc., 258 Poland Ave. in Struthers.
In place of flowers, donations can be made to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.kirilafh.com.
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