Karen Louise Kurka

Karen Louise Kurka, 59, of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1965 and was the daughter of the late Robert L. Sr. and Sarah Jane (Dietrich) Kurka. She was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a Loan Specialist for BNY Mellon. Karen loved cats and watching Law and Order SVU. She is survived by her son, Garett Jackson of Canonsburg; sister, Mary Ann (Ken) Jacobs of North Versailles; brother, Frank Kurka of Boston, MA.; nephews, Joshua and Micah Kurka; niece, Leah (Rich) Anderson; great-niece, Lauren Humphreys and sister-in-law, Carol Kurka of Cherry Tree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert L. Kurka, Jr. and sister, Victoria Ann Craig. There is no visitation. Private inurnment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com