On August 3, 2014. Age 53. Of Wenonah. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving wife of Joseph W. Gifford. Loving mother of Sara Gifford, Amy Gifford and Joseph Gifford. Cherished daughter of the late Gaber and Elizabeth Ruszkai (nee Bothner). Loving sister of Kevin Ruszkai, Stephen (Beth) Ruszkai and the late Robert Ruszkai. Karen graduated from Gloucester High School class of 1979. She retired from working many years in the mortgage industry. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Thursday evening, August 7, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. On Friday, August 8, 2014, viewing from 9:15 to 10:15 AM in St. Mary's Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Repauno Pre-School Day Care: 171 N Repauno Ave, Gibbstown, NJ 08027. Please write in the memo: Karen M. Gifford. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Karen M. Gifford. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142