William Howard "Bill" Karns

Age 72, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Beloved and devoted husband for 40 years of Kathryn Anne Kelley Karns; son of the late William L. and Frances S. Clapper Karns; son-in-law of the late Rev. Dr. Robert and Ruth Kelley; brother of Sharyl Sumner (Stan), Gwendolyn Warner and the late Geraldine Kuremsky (the late Dale). Brother-in-law of Robert J. Kelley (Gloria); also survived by his nieces and nephews. Bill was a former co-owner of Padgett Business Services, formerly located in Waynesburg, PA (now in Carmichaels, PA). He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at The Pennsylvania State University in 1973 and his Masters in Business Administration Degree at The University of Pittsburgh in 1985. At his request, there will be no viewing or memorial service; and interment in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery will be private. The family requests "No Flowers", please. If desired contributions may be made to Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 3319 W. Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216.  Arrangements by Laughlin’s, Mt. Lebanon.