Karen Ranson Obituary
We announce the death of Karen Ranson of Swissvale, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 78. Karen will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Karen will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Karen will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Karen’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Stephen; her daughter Laura Lee Wilks (Scott); her granddaughter Emilee Kate Wilks; her cousin Dannilee Cardinal of Ford City; her son Leonard Lewis Jackson, III; her siblings, Susan Lynn Boucher and William Thomas McKinley; and her parents, Richard Boucher and Ellen Boucher. She was also cherished by numerous nieces and nephews.
