Karen Nagy

Karen Nagy, 77, of Frederick, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021 at her home.  She was the wife of Joseph Nagy.  Born on November 15, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of Lester Knaack and Eva (Pacey) Knaack.

Karen was a 1961 graduate of Milwaukee Lutheran High School.  She obtained her BA in 1994 and her Master's in 1998, both from UMBC.  Mrs. Nagy was a ESOL teacher in Montgomery County School System from 1994 until her retirement in 2015.

Karen was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Damascus.  She was a giving and loving person who shared her time with many.  She volunteered with the Frederick Rescue Mission as well as the Frederick Literacy Council.  Karen enjoyed Bible study, mentoring, board games, cards, reading, knitting, exercising, walking, traveling, and spending time with family and her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by Joe Nagy, Jr., Matt Nagy and wife Veronica, Steven Nagy and wife Lauren; 3 grandchildren, Summer, Bennett and Scarlett Nagy; 3 sisters, Patricia Viereck and husband Wayne, Betty Woerishofer, and Jackie Fryt and husband Mike.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.  A private, invitation only, funeral service will take place on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 27015 Ridge Road in Damascus.  Those unable to attend are encouraged to view the live streamed funeral service at https://www.facebook.com/redeemer.us .

Memorial donations may be made to Frederick Rescue Mission, PO Box 3389, Frederick, MD 21705, One Life Africa, c/o Bridge Ministries, Inc., PO Box 1958, Minden, NV 89423 or to Literacy Council of Frederick, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701.