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., on Friday March 6th, from 4 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's of Swormville (Chapel), 6919 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY 14051, on Saturday March 7th at 11:30 am. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo.