Karen Leigh (Vasbinder) Ober Obituary

The family announces the passing of Karen Leigh (Vasbinder) Ober of Commodore, Pennsylvania on October 29, 2026. Karen, born on April 20, 1963, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Leigh (Vasbinder) Ober to show support.

She was predeceased by: her father Robert Vasbinder; and her niece Alicia Vasbinder. She is survived by: her mother Evelyn Joan Vasbinder (Blose); her husband Ron; her children, Breann Baughman (Nick), Evan Ober (Emily) and Madilyn Ober (Cormac Pagnucci); her grandchildren, Harper, Brooks Baughman and Max Ober; and her siblings, Barry Vasbinder (Jodie (Baker)), Julie Fetterman (Greg) and Douglas Vasbinder (Deana (Mumau)). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Sunday, November 1st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Rairigh Funeral Home Ltd. (18944 PA-286, Hillsdale, PA 15746). A funeral service was held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Plum Church (17107 PA-286, Commodore, PA 15729).

For the past thirty-five years, Karen was employed as the Director of Fund Administration with the Foundation for IUP. Karen formerly served as a trustee and treasurer for her alma mater, the Purchase Line Red Dragon Foundation.