Karla Vaylle (Beler) Dunlevy, of Sharon, PA, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. She was 52.
Karla was born in Sharon, PA on June 30, 1963, the daughter of the late Ralph Burdick and Delores Beler and attended Sharon Schools growing up.
She had worked as waitress and bartender at the former Wave Restaurant in Sharon, for many years. Karla worked at other service oriented positions including being a crossing guard for Sharon.
A free spirit, she was a life-long animal lover, a passionate fan of The Greatful Dead, and loved fishing, camping, and hanging out with friends at the Farrell VFW where she proudly served in the Womens Auxiliary.
She leaves her daughter, Alyssa Rhoades and her husband Jesse, and a son, Kyle Dunlevy all of Sharon, PA, and three grandchildren. Other survivors include her brother, Kurt Beler and his wife Bernadette, of Canfield, OH, a devoted companion, John Vinzant, of Hermitage, PA, her loyal friend, Connie Shemancik, of Farrell, PA and scores of friends and acquaintances.
Donations in her memory may be made to Animal Appeal, P.O. Box 197, Sharpsville, PA 16150.
A Gathering Time will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 4:00 till 6:00 p.m. at Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home., 264 East State St., Sharon, PA 16146.
A Memorial Service will be held at Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, Sharon, PA at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7th, with Rev. Rebecca Zielke of the Lord Of Life Lutheran Church, Canfield, OH officiating.
Funeral arrangements by the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, 264 East State St., Sharon, PA.