Karen L. Witthohn

October 27, 1947 – April 10, 2026

Karen Lee Witthohn, a devoted mother, grandmother, and a cherished pillar of the Babylon and Lindenhurst communities, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. She was 78 years old.

A Life of Service and Heart

Born on October 27, 1947, to the late Frederick J. Schneider and Lois Schneider (nee Vanderveer), Karen grew up in Lindenhurst, NY alongside her younger brother Jeffrey. After graduating from Lindenhurst High School in 1965, she spent several years working at the Robert Bosch Corporation, and also as a local bank teller. It was at the bank where she first met her future husband, John. They were married in 1974 at Grace United Methodist Church, in Lindenhurst, and found a home in West Babylon to live and raise their kids. Karen dedicated her life to the service of others. For decades, she was a familiar and beloved face at Babylon Memorial Grade School. Beginning her career there when her daughter was in the sixth grade, she served as an instructional aide until her retirement in 2020. Karen didn’t just work at the school; she championed its culture, deeply loving the teachers she collaborated with and the many students she helped guide through their formative years.

Faith and Harmony

A woman of deep devotion and a beautiful voice, Karen was a longtime and active member of the choir at Grace United Methodist Church in Lindenhurst, NY, where she used her musical talents to bless others. Her commitment to the church and her love for music provided a soundtrack of grace and community to her life and those around her.

Beyond the church walls, Karen was known for her immense compassion for all living things. An ardent animal lover, she was a frequent and generous donor to various animal welfare organizations, ensuring that her kindness reached even the most vulnerable creatures.

Legacy and Family

Karen was predeceased in 2018 by her beloved husband, John Michael Witthohn, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories. Additionally, she was predeceased by her cherished brother Jeffrey Scheider and sister-in-law Linda (nee Viola) of Lindenhurst, NY., and her sister-in-law Barbara Witthohn, of Babylon NY.

Her legacy of love and kindness lives on through her three children and seven grandchildren:

• Janet Link and her husband, Christopher; and their children, Jack and Aidan.

• Paul Witthohn and his wife, Jennifer; and their son, Gabriel.

• John Witthohn and his wife, Noelle; and their children, Soraya, Colette, John Mark, and Luke.

Additionally, she is survived by her brothers-in-law Richard Witthohn, of Babylon, and David Witthohn (Mary) of Monticello, NY as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Karen will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family, her gentle spirit, and the quiet strength she brought to every life she touched.

Afternoon Visitation will be held at Claude R. Boyd/Spencer Funeral Homes, 448 West Main Street, Babylon, NY 11702, US, on April 16, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and Evening Visitation will be held there on April 16, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Interment will take place at North Babylon Cemetery, Livingston Ave, Babylon, NY 11702, US, on April 17, 2026, from 10:45 am to 11:20 am.