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Karol Deanna Kennedy, 78, of Roaring Spring, passed away Tuesday morning March 7, 2023, at the Village at Morrisons Cove.

She was born Nov. 30, 1944, in Roaring Spring, the daughter of the late Ross and Mary (Stoner) Hoover. She married David Ray Kennedy Dec. 11, 1964, in the Holsinger Church of the Brethren and he died March 1, 1992.

Karol is survived by six brothers: Gene (Lydia), Gary (Caroline), Glenn (Debbie), Dale (Polly), Max (Denise), and Myron (Karen) Hoover, all of Roaring Spring; and a daughter-in-law, Gera Kennedy of Altoona; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three children: Edward Kennedy, Annette Kennedy, and Kirk Kennedy; two sisters: Darlene Hoover and Dottie O’Neal; and three brothers: Robert, Lawrence, and Harold “Peat”.

Karol was a member of Vicksburg Grace Brethren Church. She was a 1962 graduate of Central High School and retired from Signature Doors, Altoona. She loved Elvis Presley.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing.

A graveside service was held Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Holsinger Cemetery. Pastor Paul Snyder officiated.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Karol’s memory may be given to St. Judes, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Shriners Hospital for Children, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.

Arrangements are by the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Roaring Spring. (www.thompsonfh.com)