Karen A. (Mrljak) Whitmire, 71, of Carlisle and formerly of Steelton, passed away at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Florence M. (Howe) Mrljak. She was the wife of the late William E. Whitmire. She was also preceded in death by her brother Floyd Miller.

Karen was a member of the former St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and later Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Parish. She loved her cat, Mickey, shopping and watching soap operas, but family was most important to her. She was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Karen is survived by her children, Kathy (Mrljak) Miller (Sam), Michelle Whitmire (Mark), and Joey Mrljak (Vanessa); her grandchildren Aaron Haubert, Magnum Haubert, Mordacia Haubert, Jordan Mrljak, Dameon Mrljak, Prestan Mrljak, and Alexis Mrljak; her sister Flossie Batcheler; and her brother Joe Mrljak; as well as a large extended family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Prince of Peace-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 815 S 2nd Street, Steelton, PA 17113, with Rev. Matthew Larlick, Pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow at Churchville Cemetery. A Visitation will take place in the church prior to 10:30 AM-11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association at American Diabetes Association

Arrangements are entrusted to Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.