Karen Sue Alley

Karen Sue Alley, 72, of Anita, passed away on Saturday, August 09, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on August 29, 1952, a daughter of the late Donald Alfred Depue and Georgia Eve (Fredrickson) DePue.

In May of 1974, she married William “Bill” Douglas Alley, Jr., he preceded her in death on November 01, 2023.

Karen has previously worked at Punxsutawney Area Hospital for many years, prior to returning to further her education and earning a degree in Human Development and family services.  After becoming a licensed social worker, she worked for Crisis Intervention prior to her retirement in 2024.

She dedicated her life to helping others, working tirelessly as a social worker in crisis intervention, offering hope, guidance and compassion to those facing her darkest moments.

Her greatest joy and deepest love, however, was her son, who was not only the center of her world but also her best friend and steadfast caregiver.  Together they shared an unbreakable bond, built on mutual respect, laughter and unwavering devotion that brought her strength to and comfort throughout her life.

She is survived by her son Daniel Travis Alley, Faye Firelight Shearer, whom she considered her daughter and Faye’s son Killian Alexander Kidner; one brother, Ronald Depue Sr. of Richmond, Virginia.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill; one brother, David Depue; three sisters, Phyllis Keto, Frances Bratcher and Mary Ellen Piszker.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation.  Arrangements entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney.

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