John Welin, Karen Berneck, and Thomas Stevao Obituary – Car Accident: Three Lives Lost in Tragic I-68 Collision Remembered With Love
With hearts shattered by an unimaginable loss, family, friends, and loved ones are mourning the passing of John Welin, 79, of Roscoe, Illinois; Karen Berneck, 81, of Roscoe, Illinois; and Thomas Stevao, 25, of Centreville, Virginia — three precious lives taken far too soon in a devastating head-on collision on Interstate 68 in Maryland.
Their sudden deaths have left behind families, friends, and communities struggling with a grief that words cannot fully express. Three lives with their own stories, memories, relationships, and dreams were tragically cut short, leaving an emptiness that will be deeply felt by everyone who knew and loved them.
John, Karen, and Thomas were more than names connected to a heartbreaking accident. They were individuals who mattered to the people around them. They were loved ones, friends, and valued members of their communities whose presence brought meaning to the lives they touched.
For their families, this loss brings an unimaginable pain — the kind that comes when someone is taken away far sooner than anyone could have expected. The days ahead will be filled with sorrow, reflection, and moments of remembering the lives they shared.
While the circumstances surrounding the crash are heartbreaking, their lives should be remembered for more than the tragedy that ended them. They will be honored through the memories they created, the kindness they showed, and the connections they built with others.
As communities in Illinois, Virginia, and Maryland mourn together, loved ones are holding onto the stories, laughter, and cherished moments that will continue to keep their memories alive.
Though their time was far too short, the love they gave and the impact they made will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew them.
John Welin, Karen Berneck, and Thomas Stevao will be deeply missed and forever remembered by their families, friends, and all whose lives they touched.