With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Biernacki of Iselin, New Jersey, who passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 60. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Biernacki and Joan Biernacki. She is survived by: her husband Michael Johnson; her daughter Grace Ann Johnson; her sister Sharon Rapetti (Frank); her nephew Frank Jr.; her sister JoAnn Gobbo; her nieces and nephews, Alec, Julia and Zach; and her sister Paulette Moscinski.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Costello-Koyen Funeral Homes

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February 27, 2025

Maryann and Jim Knef lit a candle

“Roommates, Once Upon A Time....But Friends, For All Eternity. Love you and miss you Karen. Until we meet again.”

February 27, 2025

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“In loving memory of Karen Biernacki, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless.”

February 27, 2025

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February 27, 2025

Lisa and Steven [Ficsor] Mace sent flowers

“In loving memory of Karen Biernacki, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

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February 26, 2025

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“In loving memory of Karen Biernacki, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

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Costello-Koyen Funeral Home - Avenel
399 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ 07001

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Costello-Koyen Funeral Home - Avenel
399 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ 07001

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St. Cecelia's R.C. Church
1 Wilus Way, Iselin, NJ 08830

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Mar 01

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St. Gertrude's Cemetery
53 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067

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