KARAFFA

TRACY LEE

Tracy Lee Karaffa, 60, of Castle Shannon, PA, passed away on March 30, 2026.

She was an amazing, loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Tracy was known for her kindness, cooking, hard work, and family. She had a way of making everyone around her feel love.

She found joy in tending to her plants, collecting angels, cooking, and taking care of her loved ones. Her happiest moments were spent with her children, who she often referred to as her ducklings, spending time with her husband, and calling her mom twice a day, and visiting her on Sundays. She had a beautiful spirit and a strength that carried her through even the hardest times, as well as a smile and hugs that could cure any sadness.

She is survived by her husband Jon Karaffa, children Johnny Martin, Justin Martin (Paige Donahue), Anjela Martin, Donald Martin, Billy Martin, Patricia Moore (Ronald Moore), stepchild Jon Karaffa II (Kelley Kneedham), grandchildren Hannah Martin, Justin Martin Jr, RJ Nolte, Archer Mulholland, Annabelle Collins, Jon Karaffa III, and Violet Martin and nieces Donna Corrick and Carey Ann Corrick. Mother Donna Corrick, brother Robert Corrick (Tammy Knisely), Sister Carole Desalvo (Rich Desalvo). She was preceded in death by late husband John Martin, daughter Leanna Corrick, granddaughter Madison Martin, father Earl Corrick, stepfather Patrick Malee, grandmother Helen Corrick, grandfather Nathan Corrick II, grandmother Harriet Gregg, grandfather Jacob Gregg.

A viewing will be held on Friday, April 3rd 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, April 4th 2 p.m.-4 p.m., 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and a funeral service is being held on Monday, April 6th 2 p.m.-3 p.m. at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to St. Jude. https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html.

Her love will remain in our hearts forever.