Karen E. Porter's obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2025 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Karen E. Porter

June 23, 2025

Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Karen E. Porter's obituary , Passed away on June 23, 2025 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John Syka Funeral Home, Inc.

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Karen E. Porter Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen E. Porter (Ambridge, Pennsylvania), who passed away on June 23, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen E. Porter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Debiec and Irene Debiec (Kohar); her daughter Rochelle Catherine Porter; her sister Rochelle Debiec; and her friend Becky Dixon.

She is survived by: her husband Jack Porter; her son John Joseph Porter (J. J.); her stepson Brian Hans (Kathy) of Hookstown; her brother Joseph; her sister-in-law Janelle Debiec of Chippewa; her niece Jessie Debiec-Sargent (Ryan) of Patterson Twp; her nephew Joey Debiec (Megan) of Chippewa; her uncle Edward Kohar Sr. (Marie) of Baden; her cousin Karens; her friend Patricia Kohar of Sewickley; and her pet Troy. She is also survived by four great nieces.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. (833 Kennedy Dr, Ambridge, PA 15003). A prayer will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. James Catholic Church (200 Walnut St, Sewickley, PA 15143).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John Syka Funeral Home, Inc.



Thu

June 26

Visitation

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

John Syka Funeral Home, Inc.
833 Kennedy Dr, Ambridge, PA 15003

Fri

June 27

Prayer

10:00 AM

John Syka Funeral Home, Inc.
833 Kennedy Dr, Ambridge, PA 15003

Fri

June 27

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 AM

St. James Catholic Church
200 Walnut St, Sewickley, PA 15143

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