Of East Amherst, entered into rest on Feb. 25, 2026. Beloved wife of John Karpie; devoted mother of Jennifer Karpie-Otterstein and John (Emily) Karpie; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Ashley, Tyler, Madison, Owen, Brianna; dear sister of Carolyn (late John) Litwin, Carl, Cary, the late Charles (Debby) Duerr, and Cynthia Richardson; also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert Rd., on Friday March 6, from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's of Swormville (Chapel) 6919 Transit Rd. East Amherst, NY 14051, at 11:30 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo.