Karen M. Cerullo

Karen M. Cerullo, 70, of Bethlehem, passed away on November 9, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg.
Karen was born on February 28, 1956, to Thomas Carr and the late Eleanor (Althouse) Carr in Havertown, PA.

Karen was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. A woman of deep Catholic faith, Karen found comfort and strength in her faith, which remained an important part of her life. She was simple and humble by nature, never seeking to be the center of attention, and was happiest in life's more peaceful moments surrounded by those she loved.

She spent the early part of her adult life helping her late husband, Fiorentino "Pat", build his architectural firm from scratch, all while staying busy as a full-time mother to Patrick and Julia.

Later, she went on to spend many years working in various roles at Target. She spent much of her free time remaining in touch with both her current and former co-workers, who became more like extended family.

Most recently, Karen found great joy in her new role as "gram" to her grandson, Blaine Robert Schaffer. Not a day went by since his birth that she wasn't present in his life, always eager to lend a hand or a hug.

If you knew Karen even for just a short time, there is a chance she knitted a clothing item for you or a family member. It's a passion that she was devoted to throughout her life. Her commitment to communicating with family and friends was unmatched, never leaving a message unanswered or a phone call unreturned.
Karen is survived by her son, Patrick (Andrea) Cerullo; her daughter, Julia (Quinn) Schaffer; her father, Thomas Carr; her twin sister Carol (Robert) Zimmerman; her brother, Andrew Carr; as well as many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor.

A viewing for Karen will be held on Friday, November 13, from 5-8 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, November 14, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with inurnment to follow at Bethlehem Memorial Park.

Condolences may be offered online at www.connellfuneral.com.