1965-2026
Karen L. Tabacsko, age 60 of Reynoldsville, PA died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
Born on September 14, 1965 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dawn Quashnock, and Julie (Lichvarcik) Smith. Her mother survives and lives in Reynoldsville, PA.
Karen was a homemaker. She was a well-known waitress, bartender and video store employee in Reynoldsville for many years.
Karen was a free spirit that will be missed by many. She loved animals, especially her dog Bear-Bear, music and movies. Above all, she loved her family and friends, and spending time with them.
Along with her mother, she is survived by her children (Julie Smith of DuBois, PA, Joshua Kelly and his wife Amber of Ohio, Jami Kelly of Punxsutawney, PA, and Joelle Tabacsko of Florida), nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, her fiancé (Jeffrey Shenkle of Reynoldsville, PA), one sister (Debra Hileman), and one brother (John Anthony), both of DuBois, PA.
Karen was preceded in death by her sister (Kathy Anthony).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 2 – 4 Pm at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A private funeral service will be held.
