Karen L. Faust, 75, of Allentown and formerly of Catasauqua, died Nov. 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. She was the wife of the late Floyd A. Faust for 51 years.

Born in Northampton, she was a daughter of the late Howard P. and Mable Dorothy (Oswald) Newhard.

She was a 1966 graduate of Catasauqua High School.

She was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, Catasauqua.

She is survived by two sons, Eric J. and wife Danielle and Brian J.; two brothers, Douglas Newhard and wife Diane and Tom Newhard and wife Connie; three sisters, Pat Palencar, Joan Herman and husband George Joyce and Betty Knauss and husband Fred; and four grandchildren, Lauren, Justin, Brandon and Marissa.

She was predeceased by a brother, Howard; and two sisters; Dolores Herman and Brenda Humanick.

Contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington, D.C. 20090-1891; or the church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua, 18032.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Catasauqua.