Karen L. Pernel, 53, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at the Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy Center.  She was the wife of Paul Pernel with whom she celebrated 30 years of marriage.  Karen was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Kenneth Rankin, Christine Henry and, step-father, Clearence Henry.

Karen enjoyed the beach, shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Paul, are her two daughters, Melissa Pernel Chambers, wife of Dustin, and Christie Pernel, fiancé of Christopher Marinos, all of Lancaster; step-son, Brian Pernel of Connecticut; five grandchildren, Cameron and Delaney Chambers, Michael Pernel, Elliana and Ariana Marinos; two sisters, Jane Rankin of Florida and Wendy Richards of Lancaster; and two brothers, Clearence Henry of Ephrata and Ken Hall of Lancaster.

A Funeral Service will be held at 5 PM on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Jeff Werkheiser officiating.  A viewing will be held from 4-5 PM at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Karen's name to the Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, 609 North Cherry Street, P.O. Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17604 or online at LGHealthCancerCampaign.org.  To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100