Karen Elaine Schimmel Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karen Elaine Schimmel (Wilmington, Delaware), whose life came to an end on November 30, 2024 at the age of 70, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Elaine Schimmel to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Karen shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Karen farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry "Buddy" Wilds and Hedwig "Heddie" Soboleski. She is survived by: her children, Joseph John O'Leary, Jr. of Delaware, Christina Marie O'Leary of Pennsylvania, Chelsea Draper (Jesse) of Maryland and Joshua William Schimmel of Colorado; and her grandchildren, Kelley Ryan O'Leary, Aurianna Leilani O'Leary, Sean O'Leary, Landen Patrick Milloway and Elijah David Asti.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Doherty Funeral Home - Pike Creek (3200 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Crumpton Cemetery (Crumpton, MD 21628).
