Karen R. Pforter

      Karen R. Pforter, 63, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 after a long illness. Karen spent her life doing what she loved, caring for her family and friends. No matter what the world dealt her in life she always handled it with a smile. She was predeceased by her parents, Maurice and Ruth Pforter and brother, Kevin Pforter. Karen is survived by sister, Kathy and Larry Pocengal, Endwell and Espero, Fla.; nephews, Christopher and Michelle Taylor, Binghamton and Patrick and Candice Taylor, Cape Coral, Fla. and many special cousins.  She leaves behind her best friend, Betty Johnson, Binghamton.     A celebration of Karen’s life will be held 1:00 pm, Friday, October 18, 2013 at the DeMunn Funeral Home, 36 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton with the Reverend Steve Chastain officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to services. Interment will follow services in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. To forward condolences please visit www.demunnfh.com.