Karen Sabatucci, 75, of Temple, PA, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at home. \u00a0<\/p>\n
She was the loving wife to Michael H. Sabatucci for 45 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Born in Reading, PA, she is survived by her mother, Betty June Kilakis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Karen graduated from Muhlenberg High School and went on to work at Western Electric.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Karen\u2019s free time she loved to take care of her plants and read books. She loved the beach, especially her trips down to Myrtle Beach with the family. Karen had a passion for animals and loved all cats and dogs, often boasting about how much better they are than people.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Surviving are two children, Michelle Sabatucci, and Tracey (Sabatucci) Dellarova, partner of Dan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Also surviving are two grandchildren, Cierra Dellarova and Derek Dellarova. There are numerous fur baby grandkids she loved and adored!<\/p>\n
Karen was predeceased by her brother, Jeffrey T. DeLong.<\/p>\n
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. Laureldale, is in charge of arrangements.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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