Karen Luanne Kelly Anderson Obituary (1951 - 2023)

Karen Luanne Kelly Anderson, 72, of Harborcreek, passed away in her sleep after a short battle with lung cancer on Monday, June 5, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1951, to the late John "Al" Kelly and Margaret Ethel Olson in Erie, PA and graduated from Harborcreek High School, Class of 1969. Karen worked at Kmart East for 35 years in the deli and cafeteria. Here, she made many lifelong friends. She was an avid bowler in her younger years, but her soul focus was her family. She enjoyed attending all her grandchildren's events, rarely missing one. Whether it be dance, golf, bowling, football, cheer, basketball, or wrestling, she beamed with pride at their achievements. Family gatherings and picnics were her favorite things. Always in attendance, they will never be the same without her there. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Lee Sands, and her brother, John Albert Kelly Jr. She leaves behind her husband of 52 years, Wayne Scott Anderson, whom she married on October 31, 1970; her three daughters, Shannon Renee Anderson, Kristin Jane Gonda, and Amy Beth Lindsay; two sons-in-law, Bradley David Gonda and Thomas Verl Lindsay; three grandchildren she loved more than life itself, Ryleigh Renee, Madalyn Jane, and Hunter Scott Gonda; sisters, Janet Lorraine Burris (Robert), Patricia Louise Hall, and Kristin Linell Chadwick (Richard Affronte); brother-in-law, James Robert Anderson; sisters-in-law, Linda Henry Kelly and Karen Wilson Anderson; close family friends, Laurie and Earl Smith; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. All who will greatly miss her. Cremation will be handled by Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., as per her wishes. In lieu of services, a private family picnic will be held in her honor. Please feel free to donate in her name to your favorite charity. There is no easy way to sum up the life of an incredible woman, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, but in the kind words of Karen Luanne Kelly Anderson: Love you. Love you more. Love you most. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THIS PAGE SHARE TO SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL