Fleeger

Karen Brooks Fleeger, 70, passed away peacefully in her Dover, Pa., home on Friday, March 1, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born on Feb. 22, 1954 in Butler, she was the eldest daughter of John and Maxine Walker Brooks. Growing up, she enjoyed dance and music lessons, participating in several Knoch High School musicals. After graduating, Karen traveled as a military wife, living in Florida, Texas, Virginia and even Germany. She settled in Dillsburg, Pa., and later Dover.

Karen had a tremendous green thumb and was a member of the local garden club. She was constantly crocheting beautiful blankets, scarfs and other gifts for her family and friends, and was an avid baker who was famously known for her Toll House pies. Her hobbies centered around creations that she could gift to others to spread joy.

Family time and traditions were important to Karen. She loved Sunday game nights and celebrating all milestones. A wizard at “Jeopardy!”, lover of the color purple, and collector of all things pansies and gingerbread, Karen was a mother and sister above all else, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Karen’s life and legacy is carried on through her children, Sean Fleeger, Erika Benner and Katie Righter, their partners, and many wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Two sisters cherish her memory, Melanie Green (Marty) of Dover and Melissa Mahan (James) of Butler. She will also be missed by her loving aunt, Cheryl Hilliard (Tom) of Connoquenessing.

A celebration of life service was held on March 9, 2024, at New Creation Community Church in Dover.

Donations may be made in her memory to the York County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, https://ycspca.org.

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