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Karen L. Pernel, 53
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
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July 12, 2013
Paul
My thoughts are with you and your family. I was lucky to have Karen as my roommate at Manor Care. We niether one wanted to be there, and worked hard every day to get out. She pushed herself hard to get home with you, the dog, your girls, and Grandchildren. I was thrilled the day she got to go home! However I really missed her company. She was a kind but strong individual, she was one of the good things that happened to me at Manor Care. I’m sorry Brian and I were not able to attend the service on Monday, but I had to do dialysis. Please know we will never forget her and your family. Jane Wise (Sloppy Janes)
July 12, 2013
We are deeply saddened by the news of Karen’s passing. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family. Lori & Henry Mogk
We love you guys and are here for you .Karen was a wonderful person and I will always remember all the great times with her.We love you Karen always the johns family, wolpert family and the wertz family
paul and daughters, our condolences for your loss of karen. may she rest in peace.
jim and betty romanos
greatest neighbors…may her memory be eternal. What a fight,Karen! May you all be at peace.God bless you all!
Melissa,Peter,Ashley,Elene& Sevi Keares
Karen was a very well loved mother , grandmother and wife . She will be missed greatly, but will always remain in our hearts … We love all of you guys and are here for you always… Love Jeff ,Tracy & Shawn
Your family is in our heart and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss of such a great lady.
Jeff and Karen Stere and family
Paul and Family,
I am Mike Freeman, son of Anna Riexinger. My mother (who also passed away recently at 80 years of age this past March 3, 2013) was sister to Hank’s mother Gertrude "Aunt Gert".
I am very sorry about the passing of Karen. I didn’t realize that she was suffering from cancer. You will be in my wife’s and my prayers. She suffers no longer and is in the glorious light of Heaven with loved ones who have gone on before her. We can be comforted by that reality.
Mike
