Karlene S. Molinaro, 78, of Warren, PA., died Monday evening,
March 20, 2017 at the John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home after a
extended illness, surrounded by her family. She was born May
10, 1938 in Ridgway, PA. She was daughter of Henry O.K. and
Madeline Hartweg Smith. Karlene was a Warren area resident
most of her life and formerly of Conneaut Lake and Ridgway, PA.
She was a 1956 graduate of Ridgway High School and earned her
Bachelor’s Degree in English and Library Sciences from Clarion
State Teachers College. Karlene was employed as Head Librarian
at Conneaut Lake High School and in the Editing Department at
Blair Corporation retiring from there after 24 years employment.
She was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church where she was a
church greeter, instrumental with the formation of the adoration
committee, and former treasurer of the school P.T.U.
Karlene was also a member of Beta Sigma Sorority. She was an
avid quilter, lover of books, music, birds, flowers, the outdoors
and completing jigsaw puzzles. She was known for always
baking a dessert for every meal. She had great affection for the
Cleveland Indians Baseball Team. Her greatest joy in life was
being a wife, mother and grandmother, her family was her life.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Peter F. Molinaro
whom she married August 13, 1960 in Ridgway, PA.
9 Children – Amy Page and husband, Tom, Ann Smith and
husband, Rick all of Richmond, VA., Peter M. Molinaro and wife,
Lori, Christopher Molinaro and wife, Hollie all of Pittsburgh, PA.,
David M. Molinaro and wife, Beverly, Alice Fadale and husband,
Eric, Arlene L. Molinaro, Andrea N. Kiehl and husband, Mike,
Francis K. Molinaro all of Warren, PA., 1 Brother – Norman Smith
of Warren, PA., 1 Sister – Noel Murphy of Ridgway, PA., 15
Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brother – Kenneth Smith.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 1:45
P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday,
March 25, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600
Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., with Fr. Richard
Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in the
Mausoleum of the Resurrection in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph
R.C. Church Educational Center Fund or the Warren Cancer
Center or Hospice of Warren County. E-mail condolences may
be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Praying for your family in this time of sadness.
Dave and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are truly sorry for your loss.
Dear Pete and family, I wish you peace and grace at this time of sadness. hold tight to those precious memories. may Karlene rest in peace and be a guardian angel to you all
Peter and family, praying for you and your family in the loss of Karlene, devoted wife and mother.
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sadness.
Mr. M, Andrea, and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you.
Pete and family: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I have known your family all my life and know that your wife/mother was a kind and very caring person who loved her family so much.
Dear Pete and Family…My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. I’ll always remember Karlene’s beautiful smile and gentle ways. You all are in my prayers.
Pete and family,
The world has lost a very kind and special lady. She often helped me when I was trying to become a parent and offered encouragement that I am sure she never knew meant so much in the years to come. We will remember all the laughs we had while the kids were at St. Joes and treasure those memories always. May all of you have the strength you need for today and the courage you will need in the days ahead.
Pete and Family,
So sorry for your loss…Prayers for you all….Sharie Van Gilder
To Pete, Pete jr.,Amy, Ann, David and all rest of the Molinaro children my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for the loss of your wife/mom.
Molinaro family,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs.
Lisa Rizzardi Cecil
Dave, Bev and family. Im so sorry for your loss. I hope that in the days ahead you can be comforted by all the wonderful memories of your mom.
Dave (Juice) & Pete,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Both Dave and I offer our condolences to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Pete .My condolences to you and your family. Bigg hugs to Francis.
To Little Pete, big Pete, and the rest of the whole Molinaro crew. The utmost condolences from my family to yours!! It is never easy losing your loved one!!! You have an incredible family and an incredible bond!! Stick close to each other and get through this difficult time together!!! May your mom, wife, grandma RIP. Her job here is done!! She has completed her task! She is now hanging out with God and all her relatives. Remember the good times and hold them close to your heart!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers!! Godspeed to you all!!!
To the Molinaro family,
I’m sorry I couldn’t be there but wanted to extend my sympathies and that I am thinking of all of you.
Take care,
Bonnie (Bailey) Dinger