OBIT: Karen L. (DECKER) LISTER, 1997, of interest in Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Helen Miller Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ KAREN LISTER Karen L. (Decker) Lister, 28, of Akron, Ohio, died unexpectedly Sept. 27, 1997, at her residence. Born in Wadsworth, Ohio, Mrs. Lister resided in Akron for five years, previously residing in Medina, Ohio. She was a member of Grace & Truth Tabernacle and employed by Corbett Industries. She was the mother of the late Krystal M. (Lively) Lister and the daughter of the late Harry W. "Jimmy" Decker, Sr. Mrs. Lister is survived by her husband, Elmer J., Jr.; a son, Cody J.; mother, Iona Mae Grams; and step-father, Raymond L. Grams, all of Wadsworth, Ohio. She is also survived by sisters: Linda Jett, Green, Ohio; Patricia Williams and Edie Decker, both of Akron, Ohio; brothers: Terry, Massillon, Ohio; and Harry W. Jr., Wadsworth, Ohio. She is also survived by stepsisters: Cynthia Horine, Chicago, Ill.; and Sandra McDaniel, Mansfield, Ohio. The family received friends Sept. 30 at the Hilliard Cox Mullaney Funeral Home, Wadsworth, Ohio. Funeral services were held Oct. 1 at the Grace & Truth Tabernacle, also in Wadsworth. Pastor Wayne LaFollette officiating. Interment, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. New Republic, October 2, 1997 [L1001]