Karen Ann Berry

Karen Ann Berry, 76, Dunmore, died at home on Monday.

She and her husband Albert  J. “Al” Berry celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary  last August 6th.

 Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late George and Agnes Stravinsky Harbaugh.

Karen was a 1961 graduate of Scranton Central High School and prior to retirement was employed by Gertrude Hawk Chocolate’s, Dunmore and had also been a member of the ILGWU.

She enjoyed entertaining family and friends, spending time in her back yard and was an outstanding baker and cook.

Karen was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and especially grandmother. Her true pride and joy was caring for the lights of her life, her grandchildren. She also felt very blessed to have so many wonderful friends.

Her family would like to thank Dr.Mary Ann McDonald and the staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart especially Kelly and Charlene for all their devoted care.

Also surviving are a daughter, Karen Dougherty, Dunmore, sons, Albert Berry Jr, Dickson City and Mark Berry and wife Mary, Greenfield Twp., grandchildren, Jerry Dougherty Jr. and Patrick Dougherty, Brandon, Christopher and Connor Berry. A sister Georgia Granza, sisters-in-law Carol Berry and Mary Margaret Bartkovsky both of Dunmore, a former daughter-in-law, Marcia Berry, Seminole, Fla. and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Harbaugh.

As per Karen’s wishes there will not be any visitation or funeral service

 Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702, Adopt-A-Boxer Rescue, P.O.B. 154 Olyphant, Pa. 18447 or to the American Cancer Society, 1300 Old Plank Rd., Mayfield, Pa. 18433.

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