Obituary of Marcey Karashin

KARASHIN – Marcey (Learn), 52, of Ebensburg, passed away December 23^rd, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born August 26^th, 1967 in Johnstown, daughter of Edwin D. and Marilyn K. (Watson) Learn.  Preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents, and brother-in-law Harry Gittings.  Survived by her parents, of Johnstown;   her husband, Ricky Karashin, whom she married in 1998 and children:  Chad P. (Amy) Croyle, Phoenixville;  Alissa R. (Bruce) Legros, Ebensburg;  Sarah (Randy) McCool, Northern Cambria; and Kacey Haluska, and fiance’ Cody Kinback, at home.  Also grandchildren:  Kaden & Leyton Legros; and Makayla, Aubrey, & Randall McCool.   Also survived by brothers: Randy (Pam) Learn, Beaver, Pa; and Craig (Bridget) Learn, Ebensburg; sister Karen Gittings, Darlington, S.C.; brother-in-law William “Chuck” (Elizabeth) Karashin; numerous nieces and nephews; and her trusted dogs, “Gracie” and “Libby”.   Marcey was a graduate of Mount Aloysius College, with a degree in Nursing; she had been employed by SCI, Huntingdon and Cresson, where she met her husband Ricky; and by the Home Nursing Agency.  She enjoyed Kayaking, Camping, spending time with her grandchildren and fussing over her family.  She was a member of Ebensburg United Methodist Church and the local Tres Dias.  Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Monday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg, followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Ebensburg United Methodist Church, Pastor J. R. Virgin, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.