Karen O'Brien Smallen's obituary , Passed away on April 9, 2025 in Yardley, Pennsylvania

Karen O'Brien Smallen

1950 - April 9, 2025

Yardley, Pennsylvania

Karen O'Brien Smallen's obituary , Passed away on April 9, 2025 in Yardley, Pennsylvania

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FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home

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Karen O'Brien Smallen

1950 - April 9, 2025

Yardley, Pennsylvania

Karen O'Brien Smallen Obituary

The world bids farewell to Karen O'Brien Smallen of Yardley, Pennsylvania, born in Lockport, New York, departing on April 9, 2025. Karen O'Brien leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Schintzius and Mary Schintzius (Luella); and her siblings-in-law, Howard and Helene Smallen. She is survived by: her husband David Smallen of Yardley, PA; her children, Ben Smallen (Erin) of Richboro, PA and Xander Smallen (Julia) of Langhorne, PA; her grandchildren, Sabrina, Emilia, Oliver and Alice; her sister Kathleen Niederpruem (Craig) of Langhorne, PA; and her nieces and nephews, Chris Niederpruem, Annie Niederpruem, Gail Ferguson and Sari Zugermayr.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Holy Ghost Prep (2429 Bristol Pike, Cornwells Heights, PA 19020).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Karen's name can be made to The Abramson Cancer Center https://www.pennmedicine.org. or the Art Program at Holy Ghost Prep https://www.holyghostprep.org. .

Funeral arrangement under the care of
FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home



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Apr 26

Memorial service

Holy Ghost Prep
2429 Bristol Pike, Cornwells Heights, PA 19020

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