Karen Black Burgin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen Black Burgin (Clark, New Jersey), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Karen had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Karen may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She is survived by: her daughters, Cecilia Streit and Barbara Cary; her son-in-law Michael Streit; her grandsons, William, George, Philip, Simon Streit, Oliver and Henry Cary; her sister Christine Bluestein; and her niece Rachel.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Karen's honor to one of the organizations she supported below or to your favorite charity in her name.