Karen T. J. Garman, 84 years old, of Blain, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born December 8, 1939 in Toronto, Canada to Herman and Margaret (Stennett) Christiansen. She was a 1961 graduate of Grace Hospital in Toronto, a member of the Church of the Living Christ in Loysville and enjoyed sewing and gardening.

 Karen is survived by her sister Ingrid Irwin of Canada, children Andrew Garman, Mark (Wendy) Garman and Karena (Michael) Kell of Blain; grandchildren Zachary Robinson, Allison Garman, Eliam (Chloe) Kell, Christian Garman, Izac (Ravyn) Kell and Kaleb Kell and great grandchildren Mercedes Garman and Nevaeh Torres. She was preceded in death by her sister Brenda Culver.

  A Celebration of the Life of Karen will be held Saturday June 29 at the Church of the Living Christ, 2401 Fort Robinson Road, Loysville at 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to the Church of the Living Christ Mission Fund, PO Box 180, Loysville, PA 17047