Karen Anne Burns

Karen Anne Burns, 69, of North East PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1954 in Worcester, MA the daughter of the late John Mailea and Fernanda Ciotti-Asselta.

Karen was a dedicated and hard worker in the taking care of people business where she spent most of her professional years. An enthusiastic member of social clubs. Many memories made at North East V.F.W. Post 4789, North East Athletic Club, and the Brotherhood of St. Joseph.

Karen is survived by her amazing husband David Burns of NE. Her children, Melissa and Cesar Ruiz of Erie, Tanya Mailea of Erie, Kevin Guertin of Erie, Christina Guertin of NE. She was “Mama Dukes” to many others. Her siblings Mary and Jim Mousseau of Millbury, MA, and James Mailea of Dracut, MA. Her 9 grandchildren, Antonio, Aiden, Wilfredo, Vanessa, Cassandra, Jesten, Tristen, Althea, and Cesar Jr. Her 5 nieces and nephews, Steven, Jimmy, Erica, James, and Sarah. Her 11 great-grandchildren.

She lost her brother Bobby Mailea and her beloved stepfather Salvatore Asselta much too soon.

Karen loved camping at her “Happy Place” with friends and family, fitting that she rests there. She loves family gatherings, friends, baking, saving quarters, the Golden Girls, crocheting, Red Sox, Patriots, house plants, and her cats. She loved her community and stayed active, she never stood still. She always had great friendships because she was a great friend. Her friends were an extension of family. She faced adversity with determination to always keep her family together. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Friday July 7th at 7:00pm V.F.W. Post 4789, 28 Vine Street, North East. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake Street, North East.

Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.

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