Karen Ann Keller Lessman's Obituary
Karen Ann (Keller) Lessman age 75 passed away peacefully on November 21, 2018 with her family by her side, after a long and brave struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Karen was born in Port Trevorton, PA, a daughter of the late John Henry Keller and Mary Alice (Newman) Keller. She was a graduate of Selinsgrove High School, Class of 1960. She enjoyed her time with her cousins who were dear to her heart, Lorna (Keller) Yoder, George Keller & Margaret Keller. Margaret Keller was a great comfort to Karen, putting her at ease with the many supportive phone conversations they had, always ending in a prayer.
Karen lived in New Hartford, NY raising her two sons and a daughter before relocating to Raleigh, NC with her long time companion David Cosola. Karen and Dave spent many years entertaining and enjoying their time with their long time friends. Karen appreciated all of her friend's support and comfort throughout her struggles with Lewy Body Dementia. Much thanks to David Cosola, Linda Artis, Jo Hughes, Sally Currie, Paul Salmon Jr., Irma Salmon, Paula Salmon & Mike Gough. She was recently relocated to Maryland to be closer to family. She enjoyed caring for her cats and the many neighborhood cats that found their way to her door. Her passion was tending to her garden that eventually expanded to her neighbors where they shared and appreciated her green thumb. Karen also loved spending time in the sun, on her deck with a fan, at the pool or the beach. Her favorite time was spending it together with her family at the beach house in Emerald Isle, NC. She is survived by her son, Brent Alan Lessman and wife LuAnn Lessman of Stevensville, MD, daughter, Roshele Le Lunnie and husband William Lunnie of Seekonk, MA, 6 grandchildren, Rebecca Rose Lessman, Annie Keller Lessman, Chloe Ann Lunnie, Benjamin James Lunnie, Kenneth James Lessman and Marie Alana Lessman. She was predeceased by her son, Kent Alan Lessman. The family will have a celebration of life in her honor at a later date. We are so thankful for all the love and life our mother Karen gave us. For more information on Lewy Body Dementia please visit www.lbda.org In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to lbda.org
In Loving Memory of
Karen Ann Lessman
To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, Release me, Let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown.
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for awhile that you must part.
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away. For life goes on.
So if you can't see or touch me, I'll be near-
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and
“Welcome Home”
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