Karen M. Speer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Karen M. Renninger Speer, 65, of Clarion, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on June 7, 2017 at the Clarion Hospital. She was born March 15, 1952 in Clarion. Daughter of the late Edward and Jane McEntire Renninger. She graduated from Clarion Limestone High School in 1969. Karen was married to Denny Speer on September 17, 1999 and he survives. Karen was employed as a restaurant and bar manger throughout the clarion area. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Crates. Karen enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, camping, cooking and loved animals, especially her dog, Lady and her cats, Boo & Fire. Surviving are her husband; three children, Felicia Studer and her Fiancé William Chillcott of New Bethlehem, Joni Buzard and husband Larry of Templeton and Joe Studer of Clarion; Three Step Children, Cam Speer and wife Heather of Bellfonte, Ali Cannon and husband Tom of Wexford and Lisa Horan and husband Brett of Summerville, SC. Seven grandchildren, Emily, Kyle, Kamie, Mason, Makenna, Kayden and Braylynn; and two step grandchildren, Oliva and Cohen. She is also survived by five brothers, Norm Renninger and wife Suzanne, Den Renninger and wife Patsy, Keith Renninger and wife Janet all of Strattanville, Steve Renninger and wife Pat of Corsica and Troy Renninger and wife Nicki of Newburg; three sisters, Sandy Wikander of Brookville, Mary Jo Rominski and husband John of Strattanville, Carol Kiehl and husband Curt of Brookville. Also survived by Nemours aunts, uncle, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents. Family will receive friends from 1 to 5PM on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11am Monday, June 12, 2017 at the St. Nicolas Catholic Church in Crates with Reverend Samuel G. Bungo Pastor officiating. Interment will be in the St. Nicolas Catholic Church Cemetery Memorial and donations can be made in Karen’s name to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.

Karen M. Speer

March 15, 1952 - June 7, 2017