- Deceased's name: John A. Karr
- Age: 93
- Date: May 14,2011
- Hometown: Severna Park
John A. Karr, 93, a 25 year resident of Severna Park, died on May 14, 2011 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie.
He was born February 26, 1918 in Three Rivers, MA and graduated from Syracuse University and the Columbia University in NY.
He was a member of the Polish Heritage Club in Baltimore and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eleanor Karr; his children, Maryann Schimpff (Paul) of Wynnwood, PA and Joan Ott (Thomas) of Arnold, MD; and five grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, May 19 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 689 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. Interment will follow in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, MD. Arrangements made by Barranco & Sons, P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com
*Obituaries provided as a service by Barranco & Sons P.A. Severna Park Funeral Home*
Marek
5:53 pm on Friday, May 20, 2011
John A. Karr, or as I call him.....Uncle John, I am sure is in heaven.
Uncle John was one of the most inspirational and decent people I know.
In a world of so much negativity and cynicism, Uncle John was a beacon of light. He was the kind of person who always looked for the good in people. Although he acknowledged the bad in the world, he always tried to inspire me, my sister and all my brothers to strive for what is good.
I believe many people liked him because he was a kind hearted and humble man. In a world where many people talk about living a life according to the Lord, but doing otherwise, I believe Uncle John lived about as God fearing, humble and decent a life as a person could.
Uncle John may be gone now, but at least I know I was blessed to be in the presence of a man, who I really feel was a good and decent man on this earth. I am sure his family feels the same. We will all sincerely miss him.
God Bless you Uncle John
See you on the other side one day with Tata.
Your loving nephew,
Marek Karski