Karen A. (Kirkpatrick) Schmoyer, 75, of Macungie, died Dec. 17, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township. She was the wife of John P. Schmoyer, to whom she was married 54 years. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rosalie (Francis) Kirkpatrick.

She retired in 2012 as an industrial registered nurse at Pepperidge Farms in Denver and before that, Carpenter Steel in Reading. She also was a private duty nurse.

She will be remembered as a wonderful friend, sister, mother, grandmother and wife. Her loving and caring nature shined through in all she did, and her presence will be deeply missed, but her love will remain with us always.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, J. Eric (Dara), of Devon, Leah B. Hirschbeck (Jason), of Easton, Becca A. Ohlsen (Matt), of Macungie, Lindsay B. Schmoyer Singh (Vipul), of Georgia; brother, Timothy Kirkpatrick (Jeannette), of Sinking Spring; sister, Janet Heller (Dean), of Florida; grandchildren, Hailey, Jackson, Shelby, Ben, John, Anya, Evelyn, Ari.

Services are private with no calling hours. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.