Karen Peterson

Karen Peterson, age 79, of Meadville, PA passed away peacefully after a brief illness on November 30, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1946 in Meadville, PA to the late James and Iris Andrews. She married Albert Peterson on June 11, 1983. He preceded her in death in 1999.

Karen was a 1965 graduate of Meadville High School. She earned her X-Ray Technician degree in Philadelphia and then worked at Erie Osteopathic Hospital.

She was a member of Watson Run Presbyterian Church, where she was ordained as an elder in 2016. She was also a member of Watson Run Women's Club of Vernon Township. Karen was very involved with church activities, spending time with friends and she loved her pets.

Karen is survived by her nephew, Shawn Washburn of Meadville, PA; her niece, Sharla Buzzard of Conneaut Lake, PA; her great nieces, Shaylan Buzzard of Erie, PA and Shelby Buzzard of Conneaut Lake, PA and her beloved dog, Taffy.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Werneth.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday December 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Watson Run Presbyterian Church, 13594 Harmonsburg Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.

Please sign Karen’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville, PA 16335.