Age 60 of Pine City, NY passed away unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Wednesday, April 7th, 2010. Karen was the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite Joy Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Richard, sons, Jeff (Julie) Smith of Ithaca, NY, James (Sondra) Roberts of Pine City, NY; four grandchildren Jenna and Quinn Roberts of Pine City, NY, Emily and Ethan Smith of Ithaca, NY; brothers, Ronald (Sharel) Johnson of Middlebury Center, PA,Christopher (Tammie) Johnson of Pine City, NY; sister, Janet (Peter) Peckens of Elmira, NY; several nieces and nephews including special nieces and nephew Jessica Roberts, Elizabeth Peckens and Brian Griswold. Karen lived an enjoyable, satisfying life. Her funeral services will remain private and held at the convenience of the family.Those wishing please make memorials in Karen's name to your local March of Dimes or to the Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative care.A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com