Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area.
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She was born on Friday, July 16, 1954, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Eugene G Fesig and the late Shirley P (Matter) Fesig.
She was a 1971 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a graduate of Central Penn Business School, Summerdale.
Karen was a medical records/coder for several hospitals and retired from Shamokin Area Hospital after twenty-nine years of employment.
She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.
Karen enjoyed camping, attending concerts, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband Daniel C Schwalm, to whom she was married for 45 years.
She is also survived by two sons, Matthew D Schwalm and his wife Ashley of Dillsburg, and Adam M Schwalm and his wife Tabitha of Valley View; two grandsons, Jacob Schwalm and Jeremiah Schwalm both of Valley View; four granddaughters, Kelly Schwalm of Valley View, Naomi Schwalm, Josie Schwalm, and Eliana Schwalm all of Dillsburg.
Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Suzanne Elliott officiating.
A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the church.
Burial will be made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.
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