Honoring Nancy Karen Demeke

November 22, 1941 - July 8, 2024

Obituary

Nancy Karen (Stiffler) Demeke, formerly of Hemet, CA, Mesa, AZ, and Northridge, CA, passed away on July 8, 2024.

She was born on November 22, 1941 in Indiana, PA, the daughter of Leila Willivene Stiffler (née Klingensmith) and James Seward Stiffler.  She was known most often by her middle name, Karen.

In her 82 years, in various locales, Karen was a member of many churches of different denominations including Methodist, Presbyterian, and Catholic.

Karen attended what was at the time Indiana State Teachers College in Indiana, Pennsylvania as a music major. In the early 1960’s Karen moved from Vandergrift to Los Angeles with her parents. In the 1970’s she was a sales representative for National Cash Register in Los Angeles, CA, after which she developed a career in accounting for many firms in the San Fernando Valley. She enjoyed singing in choirs, researching Klingensmith family genealogy, travel, and reading.

Karen is survived by her daughter Shelly Lynn Demeke-Persico and her husband Tom Persico. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband James Scott Demeke.

Interment will be private at Whitesburg Presbyterian Cemetery, Kittanning, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association or Alzheimer’s Association.

Virtual Celebration of Life for John Q. Sample

Saturday December 29, 2029
2:00pm Eastern Time

John’s family invites you to join us for a virtual celebration of life to honor his life and legacy. An interactive online reception will take place immediately following.

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Goodness of God – Sample Memorial Choir

This song embodies the way John lived his life. In every situation, no matter the difficulty, he would proclaim God’s goodness.

John lived a life devoted to Jesus. He spent the majority of his career as a music minister & choir director in churches around the US. The Sample family put out a call for anyone who had served with John to join a virtual choir in his honor. What you see here is just a small picture of his legacy impact on the Kingdom of God. We pray this song blesses you and encourages you today.

Karen’s Music

Please enjoy this selection of various musical events from Karen’s tapes from the 1980’s & 1990’s – including Karen’s participation in the LA Valley College Philharmonic Choir.

Donations

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Lewy Body Dementia Association or Alzheimer’s Association

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Helga Roesler
6 months ago

I’m so sorry for your loss. Karen was my neighbor and friend since she moved to Hemet, CA. She will be missed very much. She was funny and had so much to share. I enjoyed her friendship tremendously.
Rest in peace Karen.❤️

Tom Mangus
6 months ago

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Karen from Vandergrift high school.

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