Newport News – Karen M. Putnam of Rome, NY, age 69, passed away on December 29, 2024.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents Donald and Barbara Joanis. She was also
preceded in death by the father of her children Allen R. Putnam, Sr.
Karen had a wonderful nursing career working in many nursing homes helping those in need.
Her hobbies included bird watching, reading romance novels, and watching medieval tv shows.
She was an avid animal lover. Especially when it came to her beloved cat Ziggy. She loved her
family more than anything. Her 2 children and 5 grandchildren were her life.
Left to cherish her memory, her son Allen R. Putnam, Jr., daughter Jennifer M. Velasco,
daughter-in-Law Kayla Putnam, son-in-law Charles Velasco; grandchildren Kaylee Putnam,
Kiera Gnotsavath, Simon Gnotsavath, Madison Putnam, and Skyler Velasco; brothers Robert
and David Joanis; sister Cheryl Shusdock; numerous nieces and nephews, special friends, and
health care nurses.
We plan to spread her ashes at a location TBD. That is what she wanted. Therefore, we will not
be holding a wake or memorial service. We are planning to do a celebration of life. We will get
those details out to everyone once we have them. Online condolences may be expressed to
www.vacremationsociety.com.