Karen H. Haslauer

Karen H. Haslauer, age 78, of Ilion, New York, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, in Ilion, New York.

Karen was born on August 6, 1947, in Massena, NY. She was one of four daughters of William and Dorothy Ratowski. She graduated from Massena Central School District. Karen spent many years working at Potsdam University as a Secretary. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and William Ratowski. 

Karen is survived by her husband, Daniel Haslauer, her son, William Hewitt, her daughter, Vicki Cimo, and her stepdaughter, Kimberly Diskin, as well as many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no formal services for Karen. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Enea-Ciaccia Applegate Funeral Directors.

Online notes of sympathy for Karen may be left at mohawkvalleyfunerals.com