Karen Etschman
(nee Dougherty) On January 17, 2025, of Washington Twp. Age 71. Beloved wife of Edwin. Devoted mother of Stephanie Destra (Anthony), and Nicole Kline. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Jaxon, Jason, and Brian. Dear sister of Pat Haubrich (Charlie). Also survived by Dawn Mehaffey (Tom) and Colin, Ryan, and Sydney, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In loving memory of a remarkable woman, Karen filled our lives with love, kindness, and endless strength. She touched the hearts of everyone she met with her love and generosity. Her legacy lives on in the values she instilled in us and the countless memories we’ll cherish forever.
Karen, Mimi, Ma, Kar – she was known by many names. She loved to travel with family – the more the merrier. From Sea Isle to Florida to OBX to Alaska and Aruba – every vacation was long anticipated and done in style.
She was the boss and everyone knew it. She was our rock when we needed someone to lean on – she was always there to give advice, to laugh with, and to cry with. She touched so many lives and will be missed by so many.
Karen is reunited in heaven with her parents (Betty and Doc), 3 brothers (Billy, Terry, and Kevin), sister Kass, parents-in-law (Florence and Ed), sister-in-law Pat, and her son-in-law Cory.
Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation Tuesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm at SS. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, 362 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 pm.
In honor of Karen’s life, in lieu of flowers or other acts of sympathy, her family would encourage any donations to Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center.
“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”