Karen Blanche Shannon

Karen Blanche Shannon, 81, of Chambersburg, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2026, at Paramount Senior Living. Born February 22, 1945 in Mercersburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Roy Peck, Sr., and Marden Schooley Peck. Her beloved husband of 53 years, Donald Ray Shannon, whom she married on May 31, 1968, preceded her in death on October 30, 2021.

Karen was a homemaker most of her life and later was employed as a van driver for Tom Gift III. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She devoted herself to creating a loving home and treasured every moment spent with her daughters and their spouses, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was always there to offer her love, encouragement, and support in any way she could. Karen had a special way of making people feel loved and remembered. A true people person, she went out of her way to show kindness, let others know they mattered, and bring a little sunshine into their day. Her caring heart and thoughtfulness touched the lives of so many and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Karen was a member of Antrim Assembly of God Church, where she enjoyed participating in church activities and sharing in the fellowship of her church family.

She is survived by three daughters, Darcy Shannon-Harnish (husband Larry) of Chambersburg, Levey Carbaugh (husband Jerry) of Chambersburg, and Marnie Hoffmann (husband Chad) of Amberson; eight grandchildren, Courtney Shannon, Christian Shannon, Justine Tracey (husband Josiah), Landon Carbaugh, Layton Hoffmann (wife Kendra), Allyson Rickabaugh (husband Seth), Jenna Hoffmann (Daxten Detweiler), and Toree Hoffmann; six great grandchildren, Kay’Lianna, Ly’Onna, Janessa, Maverick, Kaleb, and Elsie; four siblings, Marla Peck of Mercersburg, Gary Peck (wife Nancy) of Harrisonville, Dennis Peck (wife Sarah) of Myerstown, and Jerle Peters (Larry Seville) of St. Thomas. Aside from her parents and husband, Karen was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Jr., Ronnie, Leslie, and Harlan Peck.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA. Rev. Shawn Peck and Rev. Renee Berkey will officiate. Interment will follow the service in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 PM on Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Antrim Assembly of God, 11192 Bemisderfer Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225. Condolences and memories may be shared at geiselfuneralhome.com.