Karen Cholewa, 66, of South Carolina and formerly of Nanticoke, passed away peacefully, Friday, May 30, 2025 at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, SC after a courageous battle with PSP disease.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, on September 9, 1958, Karen was the daughter of Edward Chacko, of West Wyoming and the late Ann (Jasulewicz) Chacko.

Karen was a member of St. Faustina Kowalska Church in Nanticoke.  She was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School, Class of 1976.

Karen dedicated over 40 years to a fulfilling career as a medical coder. She was a highly experienced and respected professional, working at both Mercy Hospital and Commonwealth Health. In her role, she was known for her dedication and precision, contributing significantly to the efficiency and accuracy of patient billing and record keeping.

Karen was a woman of remarkable strength and unwavering spirit. She faced her illness with dignity and grace, inspiring all who knew her.  She will be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.  Though her presence will be deeply missed, her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of her family.

In addition to her father, Karen is survived by her husband of 40 years, David Cholewa; her son, David Cholewa Jr. and his fiancé, Brandy, SC; her granddaughter, Avery; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Linda Cholewa, Wapwallopen; and Daniel Cholewa, Nanticoke; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A blessing service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. John J. Chmil, pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, officiating.

Family and friends are invited to attend Karen's viewing which will be held on Monday from 5 to 7 P.M.

Private interment will be held in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Due to Karen's great love for animals, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in her memory to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

To share a memory or a message of condolence with Karen's family, you may visit www.bednarskifuneralhome.com