Mrs. Zoe Ann Carol Nalepa
January 6, 1933 - February 6, 2022
Mrs. Zoe Ann Carol Nalepa, age 89 years, of Crystal River, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Crystal River, FL. She was born January 6, 1933 in Bellingham, Washington to Paul F and Henrietta Balsley Karst but grew up in the Panama Canal Zone. After her marriage to Jerry she moved to New York City to start a family. Since 1995 she resided in Citrus County, except for a 7 year hiatus in Zachary, Louisiana. Mrs. Nalepa worked in Administration at Bay Pines VA Medical Center and was a homemaker for her family. She was a member of St. Benedicts Catholic Church and volunteered at the Central Ridge Library and Crime Watch. Mrs. Nalepa loved to read and listen to audio books. She was preceded in death by her husband: Cyril "Jerry" Nalepa, January 4, 2004; a brother: Paul Karst; a sister: Shirley Alexaitis Whitlock; and her parents. Surviving are her 3 sons: Chris Nalepa, Robert (Lisa) Nalepa, and Kenneth (Sharon) Nalepa; a daughter: Kathy Nalepa; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Grandma enjoyed frequent visits from family and was especially fond of her grand and great grandchildren. We will all miss her bright smile and gentle resilience.The family will have private services. Arrangements under the direction of the Beverly Hills Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes. Online condolences for the family can be left at www.HooperFuneralHome.com.
Mrs. Zoe Ann Carol Nalepa, age 89 years, of Crystal River, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Crystal River, FL. She was born January 6, 1933 in Bellingham, Washington to Paul F and Henrietta Balsley Karst but grew up in the Panama Canal... View Obituary & Service Information