Karen Ann Kolf
November 20, 1958 - April 29, 2025
Karen Ann Kolf, age 66, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in New Castle, DE on November 20, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Clarence A. and Ruth A. (Bryson) Brooks. Karen was a 1976 graduate from William Penn High School. She went on to receive her Associates degree in Business at Delaware Technical Community College. Karen married the love of her life, Stephen, on September 13, 1980. She loved taking trips down to the beach, going to quarter auctions, Lancaster and Cosmos Restaurant. Karen loved everything about Christmas. Most of all she loved and cherished making memories with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Ed Austin. She is survived by her loving husband, Stephen A. Kolf; children, Matthew Kolf, Kimberly Kolf, Sarah Molaski (Chris), and Lauren Ledoschuk (Eric); her grandchildren, Emily Kolf, Madison Kolf, Sophia Kolf, Brianna Wilding, Nadalie Wilding, Avagail Wilding, Ethan Dewey, Izabella Dewey, Ivan Molaski, Austin Ledoschuk, and Mason Ledoschuk; siblings, Susan Austin, Clarence Brooks (Clarise), and Alice Mullins (Ray); life-long best friend, Peggy Pilichowski; and loving fur baby, Charlie.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s name to Brandywine Valley SPCA Copeland Center for Animal Welfare, 290 Churchmans Road, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here.
Lauren Ledoschuk
This one hurts. I’m still trying to process it. My mom was incredibly tough. Sure, she had her moments of weakness — we all do — but even on the days she didn’t feel her best, she pushed through. She got up, went to work, and showed up for the grandkids’ sporting events — rain or shine, hot or cold.
She was always there. For Matt, Kim, Sarah, and me — she never missed a beat. She didn’t want to miss out on anything.
She always put us all first.
Capturing memories was her thing — always snapping photos or recording videos on her phone. She wanted to hold on to every moment.
She gave everything she had to the people she loved, and she did it with strength, grace, and a camera in hand — making sure none of it went unnoticed.
We were so lucky to be hers. And though she’s no longer here with us, her love, her laughter, and the memories she captured will live on in all of us — always.
Randy Roberts
Sue, Sara and the entire family, I am so sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. Sending prayers of comfort and condolences.
Marjorie Hutchinson
To the whole family We are so sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful person.
Keeping you in our prayers. Marj and family.
Liv DiMichele
To the entire family, I send my heartfelt condolences. I was honored to have met such a kind and genuine woman.
Susan Strab
Sue and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families…….
Susan (Beatson) Strab
Sarah
I love you mommy. Always and forever.
Holly Corbett
Sending my heartfelt condolences to each and every one of you. I know she was an incredible mother, an amazing grandmother a loving wife and a cherished sister. I know she made a difference in so many lives and she will truly be missed. Sending you all my love and strength..
Joann Tinnerello
Lauren, Eric, Austin, Mason & entire family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that all your beautiful memories help see you thru your toughest days.
We are always here for you & love you all! 💔🪽
Marie Powers
So sorry for your loss, thinking of all of you and sending prayers.
Dave & Linda Sydnor
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Dee Czahor
Karen will missed by so many. She was a funny, kind and caring person. Prayers for the entire Kolf family.
Lesley Gearhart
Sorry for your loss my prayers to you and your family
Edward Hoffmann
Dearest Karen Ann,
Our pride and joys are our family! We are so thankful for the wonderful life you lived! Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to as you said “the love of your life”, Stephen, Matt,Kim Sarah,Lauren and the grandchildren and of course Charlie! Thank you all. Rest in peace, our dear Karen, you will always have a special place in all our hearts! Whitehall remembers Karen Anne Kolf, April 29,2025
Respectfully, all our love!
Ed, Susan, EJay, Danielle and all of the Hoffmann Family