Obituary of Karen S. Rowker

Karen S. Rowker, 68, of Eaton Township passed away September 19, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She is survived by her husband of over 51 years Paul Rowker. Born in Scranton on May 30, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Adam and Grace Ellsworth Matalavy. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons, Paul and Andrew Rowker; daughter, JoAnna Straley and husband Dave; brothers, Lewis Matalavy and wife Judy, Adam Matalavy and husband Mark Gage; grandchildren, Shane, Lucas, Megan Straley, and Jacob Rowker; brother in law, Peter Rowker; sisters in law Nancy Rowker and Paulette Chellis and husband Charles. She was preceded in death by parents in law, Paul and Dorothy Rowker; sister in law, Roxanne Rowker. Karen will be deeply missed by her family and friends, whom she loved very much. Family and friends are invited to attend Karen’s Mass of Christian Burial which will be held on Thursday September 24, 2020 at 10 AM from the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 99 E. Tioga St, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 to be celebrated by Reverend Patrick Albert, pastor. Interment will follow in Pieta Cemetery, Tunkhannock, PA. Those of you who may wish to attend Karen’s funeral service but are unable can join the family online for a livestreamed service at 10AM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com under Karen S. Rowker’s tribute page.