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Karen Denise Grover, 55

November 03, 2015

Karen Denise Grover, 55, of Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, after an accident while walking her beloved dog, Mex.
Born in Orange, New Jersey, Karen is the daughter of Bill and Susan Grover, Lancaster, PA, and significant partner of Dr. Jere B. Eshelman.
Karen earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from York College and recently worked at Lancaster Newspapers as a Human Resources Professional. She previously worked for Exide Battery in Lampeter and Lancaster Preferred Partners in Centerville. Besides taking walks with her beloved canine child, Mex, she enjoyed watching the cooking channel, being a “fashionista”, dancing, and wearing creative hair colors, and most of all, spending time with her family. Her loving and generous personality will be remembered by many.
In addition to her parents, Jere, and Mex, she is survived by three sisters, Sheryl L., wife of Gary Fisher, Manheim, PA, Lisa Grover-Swisstack, wife of Tom Swisstack, Rio Rancho, NM, and Nancy E., wife of Dean S. Styer, Lancaster, PA, several nieces and nephews, and her three Uncle’s, Joe, Tommy and Ed.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Karen’s Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 at 1:00 P.M. with the Rev. Michael Messner, Celebrant. A private interment will take place at St. Joseph’s New Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 Noon until the time of Mass. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be sent in Karen’s name to the Humane League of Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602.

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December 25, 2016

It’s Susie, if you see these. I’m on facebook and linked-in. I’ve heard of both tragedies! Susan Holden Mesa!

November 11, 2015

Loving thoughts and prayers to Karen’s family and fellow friends. Thank you Dr. Jere Eshelman for calling me today with the sad news, so sorry for the loss. I shared three wonderful years with Karen as closest of friends before we graduated together from York College. I carry always a bounty of life lessons learned through Karen’s loving kindness and soulful wisdom.
Jeff Stambaugh

November 09, 2015

Deeptest sympathy to all, I worked with Karen at Exide, she was a very special person, we had a lot of laughs together and I was blessed to have known her.

Deb Murr

November 06, 2015

To Karen’s family I am so sorry for your loss. I was so lucky to have had Karen as an amazing client for many years! I loved giving her all those great crazy hair colors. She will be greatly missed by all of us.We were so blessed to have known her .
Angie Balmer and all the stylists at Sincerely Yours

November 05, 2015

To Bill and Susan and all of Karen’s family and Mex, our deepest sympathy. Nancy Blechschmidt and Joe Seventko

November 05, 2015

To Karen’s family: I only met Karen recently at Lisa’s shower and wedding this summer. Even though I knew her for a very short time, I found the sparkle in her eye and her zest for life irresistable. I am grateful that she touched my life and my heart breaks for your loss. May you find comfort in the wonderful and loving memories you shared with Karen. I don’t doubt that her sparkle will continue to light up your lives.
With love,
Lisa’s friend Robyn

November 05, 2015

To Sheryl and family,
So sorry to hear of this tragic accident. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anne Meier Pryzbylkowski

November 05, 2015

My deepest sympathies to Karen’s family!
Katrina Johnson

Visitation: Saturday, November 07, 2015; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church; 558 W. Walnut Street; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Saturday, November 07, 2015; 1:00 PM; Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church; 558 W. Walnut Street; Lancaster, PA
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