Karen A. Stone, 78, of Neshannock Township, passed away the afternoon of May 10, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born November 22, 1941 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Alvaro and Michelina Ruth (Fusco) Carletti. She was preceded in death on February 22, 2009 by her husband, John F. Stone, whom she married in 1960. Karen was a 1959 graduate of New Castle High School. In 1974, she completed The School for Bank Administration at the University of Wisconsin. Karen was employed with Peoples Bank for 29 years as a Senior Vice-President and cashier. She later worked for the Human Services Center as the Executive Secretary to the Director. Karen was active with the Red Hat Society and member of the Christian Women's Connections. She enjoyed cooking and loved her circle of friends that she came to love and travel with. She was a lifelong member of First Assembly of God. Above all, Karen was always such a giving person of her time, love and friendship. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Karen Carletti of New Castle, and a nephew, Andrew D. Carletti of Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John. A private service will be held for the family at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory with the Rev. John Kuert of First Assembly of God officiating. Karen will be laid to rest beside her husband at Castle View Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God, 2021 Pulaski Road, New Castle, PA 16105. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com