Karen S. Bresnahan

December 28, 1958 - August 14, 2015

Karen S. Bresnahan, 56, of New Castle, formerly of Butler, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015 at her home. She was born December 28, 1958 in Butler, the daughter of the late Emmett Paul Graham and Janice (Walker) Graham of Butler. Karen loved to play cards and games with family and friends. She loved listening to music and loved her dogs, Killian and Abbey. Karen resigned from Butler Memorial Hospital due to medical reasons. She enjoyed her nursing career and serving her patients. Karen was a member of Mary Mother of Hope Catholic Church in New Castle. Surviving are her husband whom she married September 22, 1979, David Bresnahan of New Castle; her mother, Janice Mae Grahamof Butler; 2 daughters, Erin Bresnahan and Emily Bresnahan at home; 2 sisters, Judy(John) Thompson of Hilliards and Mary Lou Graham of Butler; 4 brothers, Emmett Graham of Allison Park, Gerry Graham of Butler, Tom Graham of Butler and Dan (Lexie) Graham of North Carolina; mother and father in law, Mike and Sally Bresnahan of Butler; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Monday from 1-3 and 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 127 Franklin St., Butler, on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 10 AM. Interment in Calvary. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1501 Reedsdale St. Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233.