Karel R. Caragine
October 15, 1943 - March 15, 2021
Karel R. Caragine, a 50 year resident of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., died on Monday, March 15, 2021. Karel was employed by the Lakeland Central School District as a third grade teacher at George Washington Elementary School and retired in 2005. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 15, 1943 to Leo and Ruth Murin. Karel grew up in Yonkers, N.Y. and then attended SUNY Cortland, graduating as an education major. On August 6, 1966, she married Joseph Caragine in Yonkers. Karel will be remembered for her friendly smile, her dedication to her students, and her love of family. She is survived by her husband Joe, her sons Joseph (Ruth) and Robert (Bridget), her daughter Judith (Keith Schmidt), her five grandchildren Matthew, Vinny, Jason, Shawn, and Jessica, and her sister, Sandra Miklavcic. A memorial service will be held at the Yorktown Funeral Home, Shrub Oak, N.Y. on Friday, March 26th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Karel's memory (www.stjude.org).
Karel R. Caragine, a 50 year resident of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., died on Monday, March 15, 2021. Karel was employed by the Lakeland Central School District as a third grade teacher at George Washington Elementary School and retired in 2005.... View Obituary & Service Information