Karen K. (Spohn) Bulford

Salem, Ohio - Karen K. Bulford, age 76, of Salem, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her home following a long illness.

She was born on December 19, 1947, in New Kensington, Pa., daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Pavillian) Spohn.

Karen worked for the American Cancer Society and retired as a patient navigator for the organization. She was a devoted member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Leetonia. She volunteered for various organizations, including serving as a past board member of Sophia Women’s Center in Salem and helping to found Resources For Parents in Lisbon. Karen also enjoyed reading, bible study, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald C. Bulford, whom she married on June 2, 1973; her daughter, Amy (Anthony) Montana of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two sons, Kevin (Joi) Bulford of Salem and Matthew (Crystal) Bulford of Newton Falls; a brother, Gregory Spohn of Brackenridge, Pa.; a sister, Lori Riggatire of Sarver, Pa.; three grandsons, Andrew Bulford, Ryan Bulford and Tony Montana; and former daughter-in-law, Christina Herron of Salem.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Darryl Spohn, and her brother-in-law, Gregory Riggatire.

The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 167 Main Street, Leetonia, Ohio, and a funeral mass will be held at this location at 11 a.m. with Father Joseph Ruggieri officiating. Burial will take place at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa., at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to: Resources For Parents, 114 E. Washington St., Lisbon, Ohio 44432.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Woods-Rettig Funeral Home, Leetonia. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

Resources For Parents
114 E. Washington St., Lisbon OH 44432