Karen N. Havens Obituary
We bid farewell to Karen N. Havens of Deruyter, New York, born in Cortland, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 24, 2026 at the age of 81. Karen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen N. Havens to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Stanley Nowalk and Lucille Nowalk; and her siblings, Stanley Jr., Karl, Leonard, Charles, Gus, John, Gene, Robert, Evelyn, Sylvia and Margaret.
She is survived by: her children, Gary Mierke (JoAnne Crandall), Diane Seamans (Mike) and Rebecca "Becky" Marshall (Christopher); her grandchildren, Rachael (Andrew), Kelly (Josh), Amanda, Matthew, Nathan, Kayla (Jeffrey) and Tayler (Zach); her great grandchildren, Wyatt, Jordan, Adalynn, Lainey and Kain; and her siblings, Phillip Nowalk and Helen Hill. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Contributions may be made to The Renzi Cancer Center at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.
