Saratoga Springs, NY – Karen V. Schriefer, of Saratoga Springs and formerly Elmont, NY, passed away surrounded by her family on January 30, 2016.

Born in Queens, NY, she was the adored daughter of the late William C. and Virginia Krapohl Schmohl.  Karen enjoyed the outdoors and reading overlooking the lake. She cheered on her sons in all their sports activities and also was an avid gardener and lover of animals. She enjoyed raising many cats and dogs including a 14-year-old Labrador retriever named Huey.

Survivors include her beloved husband James; loving sons John Henry and his wife Lindsey, Zeke; her brother William A. Schmohl and his wife Cristina and   her many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 3pm on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. At 3pm, family and friends will have an opportunity to share memories of Karen.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Rd., Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com