BERNDT, Karen J., of Somerville, passed peacefully on May 1, 2021. Born in Arlington to the late James E. Berndt and Jeannette D. (Hudson). Beloved sister of Kevin J. Berndt of Somerville. Karen is also survived by many loving cousins, relatives, and dear friends. Visiting Hours will be held from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass Ave, NORTH CAMBRIDGE, on Monday, May 10th, from 9:30-10:30AM. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Catherine's Church, 185 Summer St, Somerville, at 11AM. Those that are attending the Funeral Mass at St. Catherine's are kindly asked to register online at https://www.stsmartinparish.org/register-event . Burial will conclude in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. Relatives and friends invited. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com.