Karen L. Heffley 70, a lifelong resident of Ravenna died Thursday, January 26, 2012. She was born September 16, 1941 in Ravenna to Charles H. and Ruth (Marks) Postlethwait. Mrs. Heffley retired from the cafeteria at Ravenna City Schools. Survivors include her daughter Tami (Donald) Kierstead, sons Jeff (Kristin) Heffley and Doug (Cindi) Heffley all of Ravenna, grandchildren Aaron, Calista, Zack and Tiffanie, sister Betty Rhoads of Brady Lake and brother Charles Postlethwait of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry in 2009 and brothers Gary and  Larry Postlethwait. A memorial services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Ravenna Chapel with Reversnd David Ballert officiating. Burial will take place in Maple Grove Cemetery at at later date.