Obituary

Kinkade, Karen A., 70, of Richland passed on July 27,2020.  Born May 13, 1950, in Johnstown.  Daughter of Jesse T. and Flora Sophronia “Phronie” (Dixon) Kinkade.  Preceded in death by:  parents; nephew, Christopher; numerous aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great -uncles and cousins.  Survived by brothers, Richard T. and wife Julianne, South Fork, PA; and Barry L. and wife, Haydee, Johnstown, PA;  niece Sherry Sawyer and her husband, Mike, Philadelphia, PA; nephew Barry L. Kinkade Jr., Johnstown, PA; great-nieces Cecelia, Tiara, and Tiana; great-nephews Mikey and Darren.  1968 Graduate of Greater Johnstown High School, 1998 honor graduate of PA Highlands Community College with AAS in Business Office Technician, and 2008 graduate of Geneva College with a 4.0 GPA BS in Business Organization.  Retired 2012 from Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) and had prior employment with:  Leitenberger Machine Co., Titan Letter Shop, Juvenile Probation of Cambria County, Southern Alleghenies Legal Aid, and Crown American Corporation.  Had a deep Christian faith and served various positions at Trinity United Methodist Church.  Shared her love of music with 30+ years in her church’s choirs and sang multiple years with interdenominational Choir for Higher.  Was a Certified Lay Speaker with the UM Church for many years and loved to share her faith with others.  Please, in lieu of flowers, donate to your local food bank or church, volunteer in your community, extend a helping hand to others, or adopt a furry friend from a local shelter.  Go always in peace, in faith & in love.  Arrangements by Simple Alternatives, Windber, PA, with private burial.