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Karolyn E. Stearns, 67

April 19, 2018

Karolyn E. Stearns, 67, of East Lampeter Twp., passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. She was born in Levittown, NY to the late Harold and Elsie (Cunningham) Burlew. Karolyn was the wife of Vietnam War Army Veteran Leland Stearns for 13 years.

She graduated from Division Avenue High School in Levittown and drove school bus for Brightbill transportation, Inc. Karolyn had a strong Christian Faith.

In addition to her husband Leland, Karolyn is survived by her 4 children: Gerard Farrell of NC, John Farrell of Long Island, NY, Suzanne, wife of Timothy Hollinger of Lititz and Lisa, wife of Leon Lamparter of Mohnton, PA; 10 grandchildren: Katie, wife of Andrew Taglieri, David Lamparter, Kyle Farrell, Morgan Hollinger, Adam Lamparter, Kayla Farrell, Alexis Hollinger, Brooke Lamparter, Cassidy Farrell and Rylan Farrell; and her brother Richard Burlew of Long Island, NY. Her siblings Robert Burlew, Jeanne Hadley and Raymond Burlew preceded Karolyn in death.

Karolyn’s family will receive friends from 11 AM to 12 PM on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, followed by a procession to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA for a 2 PM graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or to American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603.

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April 26, 2018

Miss KAROL was such a wonderful and caring person. She was our son Adams bus driver (bus #3) and she made him smile every day. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. But we are excited to see her again heaven. 
With deep sympathy 
the Dombach Family 
(Chris, Michele and Adam)

April 26, 2018

Lee all the guys in group want to tell you how sorry we are we hope you will be fine and God rest your wife soul

April 23, 2018

Our daugher had “Miss Karol” as her Bus (#3) Driver while at Bucher Elementary.  Our mornings were always brighter when Miss Karol opened that bus door and greeted my daughter with her beautiful smile & a cheery “Good Morning”.   We often see Bus #3 pass by us as we make our way to school in the morning and we always pause to remember “Miss Karol”.  She was a blessing.  Our thoughts & prayers are with the family at this sad time.  – The Shirk Family

April 22, 2018

I’m sorry for the loss to the Family, I loved Karol like a Sister she was my SIL. I will miss Karol deeply, but knowing that she is no longer in pain is a Blessing. I didn’t know her children, but I knew Karol and Lee my Bro very well. I know God needed another Angel, and now God has one of the best. I’m also sure my Mom was waiting for her. God Bless the Family. Prayers to the Family’ Joanna M Benya

April 22, 2018

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Author unknown
Peace to all your hearts. 
Jeanmarie Farrell
Donna Rosch

Visitation
Thursday, April 26, 2018
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Thursday, April 26, 2018
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Annville, PA
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