J. Kimberly “Kim” Moyer Karschner, M.D.
J.Kimberly “Kim” Moyer
Karschner, M.D., 53, of Un
iontown died unexpectedly
at her home on Wednesday, August 20,… J.Kimberly “Kim” Moyer
Karschner, M.D., 53, of Un
iontown died unexpectedly
at her home on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. She was born June 3, 1955 in Connellsville, daughter of William E. “Bud” Moyer and Frances Furin Moyer of Lemont Furnace.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, David Lee Karschner; her paternal grandparents, Andrew Curtis Moyer and Mary Matthews Moyer of Mt. Independence; and her maternal grandparents, Joseph Stephen Furin and Marie Furin of Uniontown. She is survived by her loving parents, named above; one sister, Becky Wilcosky and husband Larry Wilcosky of Uniontown; one brother, Ben Moyer and wife Kathy of Farmington; two nieces, Colleen Moyer of Smithfield and Brittany Wilcosky of Uniontown; and a nephew, Aaron Moyer of Slippery Rock, PA.
Kim was a determined, strong-willed and generous woman who devoted her life to caring for others through the practice of Medicine. Her natural inclination to treat patients with empathy, caring and deep personal respect led to a varied and accomplished career as a physician. She was a 1973 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School, and a 1977 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, with a B.S. degree in Animal Science. She completed her medical training at the American University of the Caribbean in Montserat, British West Indies and served an Internal Medicine residency at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, with affiliated service at the Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She took particular pride in her 10 years as a member of the faculty in the Shadyside Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program where she taught General Internal Medicine, and care of hypertension, cardiovascular and renal diseases.
In 1998, Kim was named by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Health and Science editors as one of the Top 25 Women Doctors in Western Pennsylvania. In the same year she opened her own practice in Uniontown, where she was much loved by patients for her willingness to spend hours listening and investigating ailments, and for her informal, but clinically brilliant, manner.
Even before receiving her medical degree, Kim sought ways to help others heal. She worked as a laboratory technician at Uniontown Hospital and served as a volunteer with the Blood Committee of the Fayette County Chapter of the American Red Cross, rising to a position on the Board of Directors.
Throughout life, Kim was an avid horsewoman and a kind care-giver to animals. She was active in 4H equestrian activities and excelled in Western event competitions with the Fayette County Saddle Club. She leaves behind her beloved canine companions, Rufus, Dipper, Rookie and Charmin, and her horse Buddy. Kim also enjoyed golf, hay-baling time, and visits with her many friends, her nieces and nephew.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Uniontown, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her professional affiliations included the American Medical Association, The American College of Physicians, The Pennsylvania Medical Society, The Allegheny Medical Society, and the American Society of Hypertension. She was also licensed to practice medicine in the state of Maryland.
Friends will be received today, August 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the
STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown. A Blessing Service will be held in the chapel there at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 25, with the Rev. Michael Crookston, a personal friend, officiating. Burial will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Western Pennsylvania National Wild Animal Orphanage, 169 Shepherd Lane, Uniontown, PA 15401