Born January 10, 1944, in Hornell, she was the daughter of Ernest J. and Marion Norton Cole.
Karen was a long-time resident of the Allegany ARC. Karen enjoyed listening to polka music and eating out. She loved taking trips with her sister, JoAnne, and spending time with her family.
Surviving are: a sister, JoAnne (John) Hoagland of Belmont; two nieces, Crystal (Joseph) Wiech of Scio, and Stephanie (Kirby) Pierce of Cuba.
She was predeceased by her parents.
A private graveside service will be held at Until the Day Dawn Cemetery, Angelica. The Rev. David Ford will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Friends of Allegany Arc Foundation, 50 Farnum Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Arrangements are entrusted to Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wellsvillefuneralhome.
