Karen Ann (McGill) Donley, 78, of Dauphin, passed away on Saturday. February 28, 2026 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital with family by her side. Born in Harrisburg on February 2, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Mildred (Geibe) McGill.

Karen attended Centenary United Methodist Church in Steelton. She loved playing Bingo, going to the casinos, and spending time in her garden and with her dogs. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Karen is survived by her loving husband of over 40 years, Donald R. Donley; daughters Crystal and Angelia; stepsons Donald, Jr., David, and Daniel; grandchildren Chelsea, Damian, Cheyanne, Amanda, Desiree, Devon, Dray, Bella, Danny, Drake, Dresden, and Michaela; great-grandchildren Cohen, Savannah, Bentlee, Aleigha, Kacey, Kennedy, Cash, Cove, and Jace; and her sister Alice Jean Thorn; as well as a large extended family.

A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 357 S Harrisburg St, Oberlin, PA 17113. A Visitation will be held in the funeral home prior to service from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area at www.humanesocietyhbg.org