Karen Lynn Howe-Knopsnyder, 56, of Rockwood, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 19, 2025, in Oviedo, Florida. Born on December 22, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Karen dedicated her life to caring for others and cherishing her family.
Karen graduated with high honors from Somerset Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing. For over 20 years, she served as a registered nurse, primarily in acute care, where her passion for helping others shone brightly. She loved serving those in need and brought comfort and compassion to countless patients.
Beyond her professional life, Karen was a woman of many talents and passions. She possessed the voice of an angel, loved to read, and enjoyed camping, traveling, and the serenity of the ocean. Above all, she was devoted to her family and her beloved Tibetan Spaniels. Her kind and caring heart, coupled with a sense of humor and a laugh that carried for miles, touched the lives of everyone she met.
Karen is survived by her children, Nathan and Caitlin Church of Meyersdale, PA, and Cheyanne Howe of Pittsburgh, PA; her cherished grandchildren, Cameron Church and Jayce Wilt; her stepfather, William Farmer of Paint Lick, KY; her sister, Kim and Andy Kindred of Cincinnati, Ohio; nephews, Kris and Megan Foster of Cincinnati, Ohio, Randy Foster and Eva Garber of Silandro, Italy, and Jacob and Destinie Foster of Dayton, Ohio and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 18 years, Jeff Knopsnyder, who passed away exactly one year prior on May 19, 2024; her mother, Anne Davis Farmer; and her father, Robert Earl Schuler.
A Celebration of Life will be planned by the family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Karen's memory to the Tibetan Spaniel Club of America (TSCA) Rescue & Health Trust. Contributions can be sent to:
Linda Foiles
190 Cedar Valley Lane
Louisburg, NC 27549
Website: https://tstrust.org/donate/
