Karen G. Glagola Roberts

ROBERTS, Karen Glagola, 47, of Charlottesville, died June 1, 2010. Karen was born January 2, 1963 in Passaic, N.J. She attended Collegiate Schools in Richmond and graduated from William & Mary with a degree in Economics in June 1985. She started her career in banking, then worked in Real Property Management with the State of Virginia and later with Luck Stone Corporation. In 2001, she joined Northrop Grumman (Sperry Marine) as a contracts administrator. In 2002, she joined the IT group and worked as a data security analyst. In 2009, she became the Information Technology Business Management Analyst for the Naval and Marine Systems Division of Northrop Grumman and was responsible for managing the IT business and financial operations for four major business units located within the US and abroad. Karen was also active in community activities in Charlottesville including election campaign work for The Albemarle Charlottesville Republican Woman's League and The First Tee of Charlottesville, where she was a golf coach for young children.

She is survived by her husband, Greg Roberts; parents, Hannelore and Mike Glagola; grandmother, Celia Glagola; two brothers, Peter Glagola and Michael Glagola Jr.; nieces, Alexi and Clara; nephews, Adam, Jack and Henry; aunt, Arlene Zanias; and cousin, Jennifer.

Friends may call Thursday, June 10, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, 1771 North Parham Rd. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 11, at 12 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home Chapel. Interment at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Karen would love a donation to be made to: The First Tee of Charlottesville, 1400 Pen Park Rd., Charlottesville, Va. 22901.