Karen J. (Knaus) Burns, age 62 of New Castle, formerly of Orlando, FL., passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Burns; cherished daughter of Ronald J. Knaus, Sr. and the late Patricia J. (Hey) Knaus; sister of Ronald J. (Sherry) Knaus, Jr.; niece of Norma Jean “Dolly” (Peter) Heim and Robert C. (Nonie) Knaus. Friends will be received Monday from 2-4 & 6-8pm in the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, Inc., 1032 Perry Hwy, Ross Twp, 412-364-4444, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11am. Condolences may be offered at www.brandtfuneralhome.com