Karen M. Worley, 70, a resident of Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, passed away Tuesday at the home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Cecil and Edna Mathers.

Surviving are her husband, Joseph Grieco of Ashville; a daughter, Deborah (Ken Jr.) Carter of Altoona; a son, George (Lisa) Worley of Sproul; seven grandchildren: Matthew and Andrew Morrissey, Jenna Carter, Tisha Aker, Katie and Kassie Nolan and Nevaeh Worley; and a sister-in-law, Becky Mathers.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Mathers.

Karen was a 1966 graduate of Altoona High School, and she attended Altoona School of Commerce.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles, dancing and NASCAR. She loved spending time with her family, friends and her cats, who were like her kids. She was a very strong and amazing woman who touched many lives.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Santella Funeral Home, Altoona, Pastor Kathy Colebank officiating. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.