Karen Sperry Labuda obituary

Karen Sperry Labuda

Passed 3/9/2007

Obituary For Karen Sperry Labuda

Karen Lynn “Sis” Labuda, 51, beloved wife and mother passed from this life to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on Friday at her home in Empire, Ohio. Karen was born on November 13, 1955 a daughter of Jack and Sandy Sperry, formerly of Steubenville. She was a 1974 graduate of Steubenville High School and attended Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma where she majored in nursing. In addition to her father, Karen was preceded in death by her infant son Ian. Karen devoted her life to spreading the good news of Christian love and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a member of the Messianic Christian praise and worship group “Anaphero”, which means to offer up continuous praise. Her hope was that through acts of kindness to those less fortunate, she might help people to see the love that God has for each of us and lead them to a relationship with Him. One of her favorite scriptures was Psalm 104:33 “ I will sing to the Lord all my life, I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.” Karen is survived by her husband John Labuda; daughter Deanna Labuda and her fiance Eric Hodek both of Colorado; two sisters Janice Stefansky and her husband Pete of Weirton and Chris Hunt and her husband Larry of Toronto; and brother Jon Sperry and his wife Darlene of Stratton. The family requests the pleasure of meeting with you to celebrate Karen’s life during visitation at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home in Wintersville on Sunday from 1-3 and 6-9 p.m. A Messianic Christian service will be held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church on Lovers Lane in Steubenville at 1 p.m. Monday (visitation from noon until 1 p.m. at the church). Burial at Fort Steuben. Anyone wishing to make a donation in lieu of flowers is asked to prayerfully consider the following charity : International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, P.O. Box 96105, Washington, D.C. 20090-6105 (800.486.8844 or www.ifcj.org)

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09/03/2024

Jean Holstein

John, I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She was a great woman who loved you so very, very much as you did her. She is with God now and he's enjoying her laughter, her grace, and her goodness. Take care and my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Love you. Jean Holstein
09/03/2024

Nickie Young And Family

I lived Next Door to you guys for years and I really liked both of you and we will miss her dearly.. My Condolences to the whole family..
09/03/2024

Bob Brown

John, So sorry to hear about Karen. You are in my prayers.
09/03/2024

the rigbys

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you and be with you . Sincerely, Terry and Patti Rigby
09/03/2024

janet "HECKATHORN" hay

Dear John and Deanna, I am really sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I am not good at knowing the right words, but I do know that Karen was loved by everyone she touched. And she loved everyone she touched. I will continue to remember her and also you every time I think of my parents. You both were by far the best neighbors in the world. Maybe know Pappy and Annabel can take help take care of Karen. God Bless you. love and prayers Janet Hay
09/03/2024

Nick & Paula Oransky

Dee: We are very sorry to hear of your mother's untimely passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024

Bob & Diana Burtnett

We are very sorry to hear about the lost of your dear precious loved one. May the memories that you had with her be with you all the time. If there is anything that we can do please feel free to ask.Remember that God will be with you and your family through this time of sadness. May the Lord Bless You and Keep You in his care. Remember to keep God in your life.Also we send our sympathy to the rest of your family. She will be sadly missed. God Bless You and We will Miss You Karen.
09/03/2024

Bree (Neice)

Aunt Sis I'm sorry I didn't get to say I love you and goodbye. I will never forget you. You were so funny and so passionate in your beliefs. I loved that about you. I'm sorry you had to go so soon. Please watch over us. Tell pappy and Ian hi. I love you always R.I.P Bree
09/03/2024

sonya (neice)

To my family: we will pull together and get through this...remembering all the good times we had with her and letting her spirit live on....to aunt sis....enjoy the time up there with ian and pap....i know you all will be at the pearly gates waiting to see the rest of us....i miss and love you aunt sis...

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