Karen Speakman

Karen V. Speakman, 77 of Mohrsville died in her residence May 9, 2019. She was the widow of Ralph K. Speakman who died June 16, 2018. Karen was born in Bedford PA and was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Theresa R. (Lasher) Leabhart. She was a 1959 graduate of Pequea Valley High School and a member of Mohrsville Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her four children: Ralph A. husband of Debbie Speakman, Exeter, Natalie R. wife of Harry Cash, South Hadley, Mass., Christine L. wife of Edward Ernst, Mohrsville and David M. Speakman, fiancé of Madelyn Pennino, Lancaster, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Additional survivors include a sister, Gayle Carter, Lake Placid, FL and a brother, Thomas Leabhart, California.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the Mohrsville Church of the Brethren, 1542 Shoemakersville Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541. A viewing will be held at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private in Limerick Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church at the above address. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll. com.