Karen A. West

1940/08/29 — 2019/05/19

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Karen A. West, 78, of Hopewell Twp., on

Sunday, May 19, 2019. Karen was born on August 29, 1940; daughter of the late Florence and

David West. Karen is survived by cousins and by an overflowing network of individuals that

looked to her as a thoughtful mentor, a mother figure and a cherished friend. A devoted lover of

animals, particularly focused on the welfare of horses, cats, and dogs, Karen’s home was a warm

refuge for animals in need. Karen worked in accounting with J&L Steel and Michael Baker

Corporation and was a proud, long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of

Aliquippa.

She was a seeker of adventure and travel in younger years, and a past Worthy Matron

of the Woodlawn Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star #164. Karen met life’s challenges with

grace and a profound assurance. Good friends are the family that you choose, and Karen was

kind enough to leave her good friends with memories that will keep her legacy and her animal

advocacy alive and thriving. Karen’s life will be honored in a private service with interment at

Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa

are entrusted with arrangements. Donations may be made in Karen’s name to the Beaver County

Humane Society at 3394 Brodhead Road, Center Township, PA 15001.