Karen Elaine Harring, age 76, of Pitman, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Geisinger Hospital - Danville.

Karen was born in Lykens, PA to the late Clair Dunkelberger Sr. and Dawn (Rickert) Dunkelberger. Karen married Garry Harring of Pitman, Pennsylvania on September 21, 1968 in Hegins, PA.

Among her favorite pastimes were camping, vacationing in Tennessee, and taking scenic day trips to Lancaster County. Karen was a dedicated beautician for more than 40 years and later retired from the Tri-Valley School District. She also generously volunteered with the Mahantongo Ambulance Association and Fire Company, serving her community with compassion and commitment. Karen was a proud member of WoodmenLife Chapters 433, 721, and 390, and she served as an Auditor for the WoodmenLife Pennsylvania Jurisdiction.

She is survived by her husband, Garry Harring of Pitman, PA; her son, Rodd Harring, his wife, Julie; her son, Dustin Harring Sr.; her daughter, Mindi Eisenacher, her husband, Brian; eight grandchildren: Austen, AJ, Raquel, Dustin Jr., Dakota, Chelsea, Ava, Aiden; one great grandchild, Braxton and two nephews, Richie and Adam Dunkelberger. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Clair Dunkelberger Jr.

Services will be held at St. Paul's EC Cemetery, Pitman, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Todd Wolfe, officiating.

A viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday at St. Paul's EC Church. Burial will follow at St. Paul's EC Cemetery, Pitman, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Karen's name to St. Paul's Evangelical Church.

Buffington Reed Funeral Home is honored to serve the Harring family with arrangements. Karen's full obituary can be viewed, and online condolences may be shared with her family, at www.buffingtonreed.com.