DEVANNEY, Karen Anne (nee: Smith), 77, of Loveland, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Bethesda North Hospital. Born October 21, 1946 in Washington, DC to Jack M. and Wanda C. (nee: Chisholm) Smith. A graduate of Central Dauphin East High School in Harrisburg, PA, she attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated in 1968 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was a long-time nurse for Shriners Burn Hospital, Christ Hospital, UC Hospital, and the Hoxworth Blood Center. An avid gardener and arborist, she enjoyed scuba diving and also considered herself a "cat person." She had a giving heart, and this was always evident in her volunteer work with the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team. She also freely gave her time to the Warren County Historical Society.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Michael Thomas Devanney, one son, Lt. Col Brian (Wendy) Devanney, one daughter, Anne (Tom) Stall, a brother, Jack (Mary) Smith II, and two grandchildren, Trinity Devanney and Connor Devanney.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 10-11 AM at the Oswald Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, OH. A memorial service to celebrate Karen's life will follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Warren County SPCA or to the Wounded Warrior Project.