Karen Jean Tshudy, 68

Karen Jean Tshudy, 68, of Elizabethtown, passed away suddenly at her home on December 20, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Helen Lombardo. She was the best friend and beloved wife of Troy W. Tshudy for 33 years. In addition to a loving wife, Karen was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt “Yubbies”, and great aunt. Karen dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren who lovingly called her Nanny.

Karen enjoyed the outdoors and loved to go camping at Pequea and Hobo Hollow, going to the beach at Assateague Island, and traveling. Her dream was to travel the world in an RV. She also enjoyed scratch off lottery tickets, playing games on her phone, and spending time with her many animals. One of her favorite sayings was “Eeeee Whateverrr!”.

She will be missed by her husband, Troy Tshudy, daughters; Julie Torres (Shannon Mummaw) and Crystal DeJesus (Rei Serrano), grandchildren; Dominic, Jordan, Jazmine, Reilynn, and Rei’el, and great-grandchildren; Maximino and Evelyn. Karen is also survived by her sister; Cathy Zabatta, brother; Leroy Lombardo, nieces; Melissa Baker (William Baker) and Valerie Zabatta (Nick LaFrance), and a great-nephew, Caelan.
She is preceded in death by Helen Lombardo and aunts and uncles.

A Memorial Gathering will be held January 8, 2022 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Ballroom of the Eden Resort, 222 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. Memorial donations in Karen’s name can be made to the Pennsylvania SPCA at https://www.pspca.org/donate.