Karen Schoenfeld Buncich

Karen Schoenfeld Buncich, age 78, a long-time resident of Pennsville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida, with her family by her side. She was raised in Carneys Point, New Jersey, and graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1964. Karen spent her career in administration at E.I. Dupont de Nemours Company in Wilmington, Delaware. She retired at age 45 and was excited to be able to provide childcare for her beloved grandson, Jeffrey. Later in life, she went back to work as a receptionist at a local doctor’s office in Pennsville. Karen met Thomas Hartman in 1983, and they enjoyed more than 20 wonderful years together. They loved traveling and dining with friends, but for Karen and Tom, family always came first. They hosted large Sunday dinners each week where everyone was welcome – no invitation needed. Throughout her life, Karen was a strong, independent role model for the women in her family and for all that knew and loved her. Karen moved to Cape Coral in 2021 to live with her loving daughter, Christine Buncich Jackson, and son-in-law, John Jackson, who cared for her for many years. She enjoyed the warm weather and exploring her new, beautiful surroundings. She made special friendships and enjoyed luncheons, shopping and playing Bunco. She was a member of the Union Presbyterian Church in Carneys Point, and most recently attended Cape Christian Church in Cape Coral. Karen is survived by her loving daughter, Christine (John) Jackson, son Michael Buncich; stepchildren Mike (Diane) Hartman, Butch (Holly) Hartman, and Patricia (Jacki) Hartman; grandchildren Jeffrey Cooksey, Coty (Jason) Smith, Emma (Greg) Kaczmarczyk, Travis Hartman, Kaitlyn Hartman, Michael (Nicole) Hartman, Zachary Hartman, April Hartman, and Chace Hartman; step-grandchildren, John (Angela) Jackson, Jr. and Jennifer (Rich) D’Alessandro; seven great-grandchildren; nieces Carol Belcher-Faragher and Rhonda (Egon) Necelis; nephews Alan (Diana) Belcher and Steven (Patti) Belcher. She was predeceased by her parents, Alvina and Karl Schoenfeld; her soulmate, Thomas Hartman; sister, Joan Belcher; brother, William Schoenfeld and stepdaughter, Kathleen Hartman. A visitation will be held on April 2, 2025, at Ashcraft Funeral Home in Pennsville, NJ, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service beginning at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the Salem County Sportsmen’s Club. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Cape Coral, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or the Harry Chapin Food Bank 3760 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. The Family would like to express our deep gratitude to all of the people who have shown love and support during this difficult time.

Karen Schoenfeld Buncich

March 22, 1946 - March 14, 2025