Karen Rowan
Karen Rowan, 66, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Kenneth and Lois Ross. Karen’s family lived in Hawthorne and Jamesburg, New Jersey, before moving to Delaware in 1969.
She graduated from Christiana High School in 1976, where she sang in the choir and managed the girls’ softball team. Karen married William Rowan in 1985 and was devoted to him until his death in 2010. She then worked for the Avon company in Newark for over 30 years as an order fulfillment specialist. Karen and Bill enjoyed many vacations at their trailer in Broadkill Beach.
She loved to bake, knit and crochet, and created numerous afghans and baby blankets for friends and family. Karen was a dedicated Jazzercise enthusiast for many years. She loved her family and especially loved to spend time with her nieces and nephews, along with other children outside of her family. Karen was dedicated to her close friends. She was a die-hard Phillies fan and her wardrobe proved it. Karen and her long-time companion, Frank, enjoyed dining out—especially breakfast on Saturdays, and going on road trips together.
She is survived by her mother, Lois Ross; sister, Linda (Steve) Kay; nephew Jonathon Kay (Brooke Shaw); niece, Jessica (Scott) Weber; great nieces, Emma and Haven Weber; great nephew, Zeke Weber; and her loving companion, Frank Trasatti. Other surviving relatives important to Karen were her aunt, Carol Christman and cousins, Diane Christman-Weischedel, Susan Christman, Kristine Eng, Elizabeth Finger and Elaine Zapata. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, William Rowan and father, Kenneth Ross.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am until 12 noon on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12 noon. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online by clicking here or Brandywine Valley SPCA, 290 Churchmans Road, New Castle, DE 19720 or online by clicking here.
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