Karen L. Ringley

Karen L. Ringley, 60, of New Philadelphia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 30, 2004, after a long struggle with illness.

Born September 14, 1943 at Canton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary A. Frye.

For more than 35 years Karen was a member of New Philadelphia�(TM)s First Church of God. Many years ago she assisted with the church�(TM)s day care program, and for the past 15 years has served in the capacity of custodian.

Outside of her involvement and work in the church, she was a longtime blood donor and had also been a Hospice volunteer. Karen enjoyed being outdoors and especially liked walking for enjoyment and exercise.

She is survived by: three children, Glenn Zimmerman of New Philadelphia, Candace (Kevin) Kreiling of Austin, TX and Corinna (Richard) Hurray of Dover; four grandchildren, Henry Zimmerman, Christian and Adra Kreiling and Isabella Hurray in addition to another grandchild that is due to be born in November that she was so looking forward to; three brothers, Raymond (Twila) Frye of Dover, Fred (Sylvia) Frye of Adrian, MI and Jack Frye of Uhrichsville; and five sisters, June Dockus of Tallmadge, Janice Frye and Cindy Hudson of Canton, Marianne (Dave) Dahler of Canal Fulton, and Patty Campbell also of Canton. She is also survived by her Old English Sheepdog, Roxy.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by: her son, Michael Zimmerman and an infant sister.

Pastor Matthew Roe will officiate a service that celebrates Karen�(TM)s life on Wednesday, September 1, at 11:00 a.m. in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, 246 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia. Interment will be in the Dover Burial Park.

Friends may call in the funeral home on Wednesday one hour prior to services.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Karen by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home�(TM)s website.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to either: the First Church of God, 824 Tuscarawas Ave. NW, New Phila., or to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 West 3rd St., Dover.

Toland-Herzig, New Philadelphia
(330) 343-8131
www.tolandherzig.com