Karen J. Shields

Karen J. Shields, 74 of Avis, PA, passed away peacefully at her daughters home on May 3rd, 2026 in Lamar, PA.

Karen was born in Jersey Shore, PA to the late Billie and Mary (Baker) McCloskey on March 22nd, 1952.

Karen was a graduate of the class of 1970, Lock Haven High School. She had been employed at the Woolrich Woolen Mills in the Sewing Department in Avis, until its closing. She then worked at Walmart in Montoursville until she transferred to the Mill Hall location, where she worked for 20+ years until retirement.

Karen enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting, quilting, and knitting slippers for friends and family.

She loved spending time with friends and family, especially shopping and adventuring with her best girlfriends whom she referred to as sisters.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Holly Hoffman (Jeffrey Hoffman) of Lamar, stepdaughter Robyn Campana (Stephen Campana) of Richmond, VA, stepson Derrick Shields of Woolrich, and brother Kenneth McCloskey (Barby McCloskey) of Orlando, FL, grandchildren Lauren Barnhart, Brian Barnhart Jr., Cody Shields, Dylan Shields, Alyssa Campana; and six great grandchildren.

Karen was predeceased by her husband Larry E. Shields, grandson Austin Barnhart, sister Ethel Soo, and brother Larry McCloskey.

Karen will be remembered as being a sweet, kind soul by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known her. She will be greatly missed by everyone. There will be no services for Karen at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, LLC 121 W. Main St. Lock Haven, Pa 17745. Thoughts and memories can be made at the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook Page or www.GedonFuneralHomes.com

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