Karen L. Goerner

Karen L. Goerner, age 71, passed away on September 19, 2026, from a short illness. She was born in Pompton Plains, NJ, and was the daughter of the late Archibald Frederick and Myrtle Marie Huber (Winters). She lived in West Milford and Butler throughout her life and made so many friends along the way. Karen was employed for 30 years at Butler Printing & Laminating, also located in Butler.

Her hobbies and many talents included coin collecting, all types of antique clocks, playing the lottery, sewing and making costumes for all the kids in her family as well as making soaps, lotions and candles with her husband.

Karen is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dennis, their daughter Doreen Goerner, and their only granddaughter, Amy Denise Akcay. She leaves behind a brother, John Huber and his wife, Julia and three sisters, Diana Van Orden, Barbara “Cookie” McReynolds and her “partner in crime” Doreen Huber. She is also survived by Arthur “Skip” Goerner, his wife Wilene, Walter “Buddy” Goerner, his wife, Yuliya, Perry “Peewee” Goerner, Richard Goerner, Sally Salus and her husband Jim, Sondra “Sandy” Goerner, Debbie Coveney and her husband Sean, Dawn Scanlon and her husband John.

Karen Leaves behind multitude of nieces and nephews on both sides of the families.

She will be welcomed into Heaven by her beloved parents, Archie, Edward Huber, Fred Huber, Charles Huber, Alan Huber, Raymond “Bud” Huber, Mike Huber, Linda (Huber) Nauta and her mother-in-law Margie (Griffith) Goerner.

Karen’s main focus in life was to be involved in every family function, whether it be a happy occasion or a sad one. She enjoyed fishing, vacationing to anywhere they all decided to go and laugh along the way. She was such a positive influence and made the most of any situation without complaining.

We have lost a spoke in our family’s wheel, and her presence will be greatly missed.

The family will be accepting visitors for Karen at The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ 07405 on Friday, September 25, 2026, 2:00-7:00 PM with a short service at 6:30 PM