Karen Marie Shea, aged 82, most recently of Harleysville, PA, passed away on November 9, 2024, at her home.
Born June 5, 1942, in Madison, Wisconsin to Walter and Marie Adams, Karen was the eldest sister to Mark, Jane, Julie, & Theresa Adams. Growing up in Trafford, PA, she attended West Penn Nursing School in Pittsburgh, PA. Upon graduation, she met Charles Bibus and married in September 1965. They had 2 children, Scott and Chris Bibus. In 1976, Karen married Patrick Shea of Cinnaminson, NJ. They had 1 child together, Justin Shea, along with one child from Patrick’s first marriage, Jim Shea.
From Wisconsin to Pennsylvania to New Jersey to Florida, Karen lived a full life being the oldest of her siblings, raising her own family, while being a Registered Nurse. Her career started in Pittsburgh and on to New Jersey at Cooper Hospital working in the Operating Room. Upon her move back to Pennsylvania, she went on to become the Head Nurse of the Operating Room at Reading Hospital. She retired in 2000 and moved to Florida in 2001.
Karen is predeceased by: her father and mother, Walter and Marie Adams; sisters, Jane and Julie; and Charles Bibus, her first husband.
She is survived by: her husband, Patrick Shea; her sons and spouses, Scott and Suzi Bibus, Christian (Chris) and Steph Bibus, James (Jim) Shea, and Justin and Lisa Shea; brother, Mark Adams; sister, Theresa Adams; grandchildren, Grace Bibus, Annie Bibus, Charles (Chip) Bibus, Caroline Bibus, John (Jack) Shea, Sara Shea; dog and love of her life, Tanner.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit Saturday, November 16, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM and to attend her Funeral Service immediately following the viewing 10:30 AM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Interment private.
We met Karen and Pat when they became our new neighbors in Florida. We soon became close friends. They were always thoughtful and caring. Karen was always ready to lend a helping hand. We will miss her presence in our lives. Del & Betty Bullis
Scott, my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of loss. May your mother’s soul rest in peace. My prayers are with you. Mark Azarian
What a Beautiful lady.
My Sincere Sympathy to You All!
Although I didn’t meet Karen till later in our lives when our children Justin and Lisa married, she immediately impressed me with her kind and warm personality. Through the years, I’ve gotten to know her more and her hugs and welcoming spirit shine through at each and every event. I will miss Karen’s presence at our future family occasions. My deepest sympathies to Pat, her children and grandchildren.
Back in the day, we called our parents’ friends aunt and uncle and as a little kid, I was never clear on who was family and who was not. As an adult I understand how friends can be as close as family. I have had Aunt Karen as a member of my family for as long as I can remember. She will be so dearly missed. Love to the Bibus and Shea families.
While living in Cinnaminson, NJ, Karen had a wide circle of friends who loved her and shared so many memories. My sympathy to the Shea/Bibus families.
Carol Culberson