We are sad to announce that on April 21, 2024, at the age of 76, Kathleen K. Karla (Buffalo, New York) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the sacred silence of farewell, we release Kathleen into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of our lives. And as we carry her memory forward, may we find comfort in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Kathleen's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by : her husband Kenneth R. Karla; and her brother Ronald Stelmach. She is survived by : her friends, Ronald Bochorski (Frances), Robert Bochorski (Victoria), Amanda Missert (Matthew), Philip Bochorski (Stephanie), Cynthia Bochorski and Elizabeth Bochorski. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc. (911 Englewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. John the Baptist Church (1085 Englewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223).

If Memorials desired, they may be made in Kathy's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc.