Karan A. Pasquariello, 78, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Garvey Manor in Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Peter "Pete" and Rosella (Martin) Pasquariello.

Karan is survived by many cousins and friends.

Karan was a 1965 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and later retired as an office clerk from PennDot.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, where she was a cantor and sang in the choir.

Karan was a very talented artist, working mostly in oil paints and water colors.

Friends and family will be received at the funeral Mass at 10:30am on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Santella Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Karan can be made to the Mount Carmel Restoration Fund, 806-11th St. Altoona PA 16602 or to Sister Paula's Soup Kitchen, 2201 Union Ave. Altoona PA 16602.