Karen Mitchell Macus passed away at home on May 7th, 2021. She was born in Pottsville, PA, on September 8th, 1946, and moved to Baton Rouge in 1975 with her husband. Karen was a loving wife, friend, and mother, as well as a devoted schoolteacher at both Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Elementary School and Broadmoor United Methodist Preschool. One of her greatest pleasures was to revisit with her former students from 30 years of teaching. She delighted in sharing her culinary traditions with her family and friends in the comfort of her immaculately kept home. Karen is survived by her adoring husband, John, of 48 years; her son, Lieutenant Commander Johnny Macus, USNR, and his wife, Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Macus, USN; and her grandson, John Francis (5 months); sister-in-law, Barbara Zogby and husband Charles in Harrisburg, PA; and aunt, Tess Dornsife of Greenville, PA, along with several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Florence Mitchell, and her in-laws, John and Ann Macus Sr. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 9 am until Mass at 10, celebrated by Father Frank Uter. Inurnment will follow in the church Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Our Lady of Mercy School and Church's Traditions for Tomorrow Fund.
