Karen Ann (Swan) Conklin

Karen A. Conklin, 54, of Rostraver Twp, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Addison PA while camping. She was born on December 24, 1968 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, the daughter of the Stanley and the late Phylis (Marsh) Swan. She worked at numerous pet stores throughout the area before founding Karen's Pet Creations, where she made and sold pet treats, toys and general pet supplies. Surviving are her two children, Jade Swan and Kassandra Conklin with whom she made her home; sister, Deborah (Gary) Lamm of East Brady, PA;  Brother, Stanley (Virginia) Swan III of Live Oak, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Jeffrey Conklin and Brother, Michael Swan. All services are private and arrangements were entrusted to the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441 Reed Avenue, Monessen. In lieu of flower the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice in Karen's name.