Karen E. (Leffler) Alban, 81, formerly of Port Carbon, of Pottsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Providence Place, Pottsville.

Born on October 20, 1944, in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Christian G. and Martha S. (Kriner) Leffler.

After graduating from Pottsville Area High School, Karen furthered her education at Bloomsburg University and Penn State University.

Karen dedicated 33 years to teaching kindergarten in the Pottsville Area School District, retiring in 1999, from the John S. Clarke Elementary School.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Pottsville, where she sang in the Senior Choir and the Hand Bell Choir, and served as director of the Trinity Singers. Music was one of Karen's greatest passions, and she was often sought after as a soloist, lending her voice to countless weddings over the years.

She was also a member of the Hidden Valley Ladies Golf League and PASR (Pennsylvania School Retirees). Karen loved golfing and enjoyed traveling.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward C. Leffler and wife, Agnes, Christian G. Leffler Jr. and his wife, Pattsie, and nephew, Lance Leffler.

She is survived by her nephews, Edward J. Leffler and his wife, Joanne, and Brian Leffler and his wife, Victoria, her great nieces and nephews, Ashley Porter and her husband, Lyle, Angela Siminitus and her husband, Eddie, Kaitlin Leffler, Gage Leffler, Sloane Leffler, Christian Leffler and his wife, Courtney, great-great niece, Paige, and great-great nephew, Rowan, and her best friend, Twyla Bair.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Friday, August 28th, at the Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, 515 W. Market Street, Pottsville.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:30 PM with Reverend John Wallace, of First United Methodist Church. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church, 330 W. Market St., Pottsville, or the Pottsville Area Music Endowment, Po Box 20, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Online condolences and a live stream of services will be available on her obituary at SchlitzerAllenPugh.com.