Karen L. (Damen) Pomykala, 68, of Edison passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Rahway, Karen had lived in Edison for 39 years. She was an Office Manager for Metuchen Dentistry (office of Dr. Gregory Kubinak) for 10 years before retiring.

Karen was also a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Metuchen and a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Class of 1962.

Karen is survived by her husband of 39 years, Chester A. Pomykala; a daughter, Karen Benson of Edison; a son, Ed Jankowsky and daughter-in-law Sherry of Pemberton; five grandchildren: Robert, Kimberly, Gabrielle, Victoria, and Sarah; and a sister, Joan Koch of Delaware.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 10 AM from Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Linden.