Karen Lawson

Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 19, 2022

Karen Lawson, age 59, of Liberty Borough, died peacefully with her family by her side on April 15, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Born July 11, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Roy Lawson and Carole (Findura) Lawson Hampton and life partner of the late Anthony "Tony" Piplica, Sr.

Karen lived with her father and took care of him until she was physically unable. She loved animals and leaves behind her cat named "Church."

Karen is survived by her children, Anthony "Tony" (Megan) Piplica, Jr., Holly Piplica, and Taylor Jefferson; grandchildren, Dominic, Isaac, and Zoey; siblings, Roy R. (MaryAnn) Lawson of McKeesport, Debra Bock of Versailles; also many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to Willig funeral Home & Crematory.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 22, 2022, 12 p.m., at Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Chuck Danforth, Supervisor

Originally published April 19, 2022.

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