Karen Irene Hulings Davidson, 75, of Ludlow, PA, formerly of Warren, PA, died on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in her home, after a courageous hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was born in Bradford on January 27, 1950, the daughter of the late Samuel and Geraldine Hawes Stein. Karen was a 1967 graduate of Bradford High School and received her bachelor’s degree in business from Houghton University. She worked for 25 years in the Human Resource Dept., at Warren General Hospital, and retired from Calvert-Pearson Insurance in 2022. In her earlier years, Karen taught Piyo classes in Warren and Sheffield. She enjoyed walking with her husband, Larry, cooking, baking, holidays, and most importantly, spending time with her loving family.
On October 5, 2024, in Sheffield, PA, she married Larry Davidson, and he survives.
In addition to her loving husband, Larry, Karen is survived by her children, Brielle Reitz and Jonathan, Gregg Hulings, and Michael Hulings, all of Warren, PA; two stepchildren, Misty Walton and Joe of Brookston, PA, and Matthew Davidson of Warren, PA; 4 grandchildren, Emily Reitz, Zachary Hulings, Zachary Walton, and Gage Walton; and one sister, Shirley Ferrara.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her first husband, Gary Hulings, and one sister, Betty Stefanczak.
Family will receive friends on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 10:00am to 12:00 pm in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St., Warren, PA. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home at 12:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. Dale Haight, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Toys for Tots, www.toysfortots.org, or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm Street, Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
I am sending prayers and condolences to her family. Karen was such a kind and giving person.
Again my heartfelt sympathies to you and your families Brie..glad I seen you to give you a hug earlier..all my best! Prayers for comfort
Heaven is a brighter place now. There wasn’t a more joyful soul than Aunt Karen and I will truly miss her.
My deepest condolences to Uncle Larry, my cousins and nephew’s families…
She has been in my prayers daily and will remain so…
from your favorite nephew, Mike McKenyon
My deepest sympathy for your family. May the wonderful memories you have of her help you through this difficult time! Karen was in HR when I started at WGH. She was always extremely helpful, very knowledgeable and kept a constant smile on her face even on her toughest days.
My heartfelt Sympathy to the families, so sorry for your loss,Karen was a true ray of sunshine, sincerest condolences to Karen’s children sending my love and hugs ❤️
My heart is so sad with the loss of Karen. I worked with her at Wgh and took many of her piyo classes. She was always an inspiration, kind soul and incredible strong. Heavenly is sparkling a bit more as Karen arrives. Prayers to family and all that loved her.
Sincere condolences and prayers to Brie and the entire family. Karen will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. I will especially miss her sense of humor and her laugh.
Always loved see karen when she was out for har walks she always mde me laugh and had i kind word to say
Our heartfelt sympathies to Karen’s family.
Our prayers go out to Brielle and Emily in the time of their loss.
With Love,
Lisa and Tim Passinger
I will be forever grateful for how wonderful she was to my daughter. Karen definitely had a positive impact on her.
Condolences to Karen’s family. While working at Warren General, she was positively THE best HR person there ever was She was exceptional in every aspect of her job. She was kind, supportive,and I will never forget her.
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of Karen’s family and friends. She was a wonderful person and working with her through WGH and Northwest Bank was a very enjoyable experience.
Sending prayers for her family and husband. She was an amazing person with a kind soul and she had the best smile. I know she will be dearly missed.
Karen is one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. She was a caring and compassionate light for the staff at WGH.
Her gentle kind soul will be missed forever. She was a great friend.
My deepest condolences and sympathy to you all.