Obituaries
Karen Lee Coyle, 58
Karen Lee Coyle, 58, of Willow Street, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of Wilson and Marian (Harned) Collins.
She is survived by her husband, John K. Coyle. They were married on August 12, 1978.
Karen was a member of Historic St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in Education and Millersville University with her Master’s degree in Education.
Karen was a reading specialist and mathematics instructor for IU13.
She enjoyed her book club, singing, traveling to historical sites and museums, and history.
Karen celebrated life in all its forms, encouraging and loving everyone she encountered. Although she will be missed in the physical world, we rejoice in her new spiritual life.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Erin K. Coyle, of Blackwood, NJ, and Megan K. Coyle, of Lancaster. She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Collins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Historic St. Mary’s Church 119 S. Prince St. Lancaster, PA at 11am with The Rev. Leo Goodman III as Celebrant. Visitation will be held from10-11AM prior to Mass. Interment will be held at a later time at the McLane Cemetery in Karen’s home town of Erie, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Karen’s Relay for Life team, The K.C.’s Sunshine Band, at the American Cancer Society 314 American Cancer Society Lancaster, PA 17603 or click here to submit online contribution. To send the family an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661
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Dear John,
Your family is in my prayers. Karen was such a unique person with a lot of laughter, love, and so smart. I enjoyed being her friend, sharing ideas about reading and hanging out with her at work functions! I see her influence on all of you with your gracious, loving, outlook on life.Karen was a true teacher to the end, choosing 3:30pm to pass on…Schools out! I will miss her and will be thinking about you and the girls. May your memories be strong and happy ones. Love Kelley Sloss
John, Megan & Erin
You have our sincere condolences on the loss of your Wife & Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Ellen McCart
Karen was a special friend and colleague during our Reading Recovery training year. Her warm personality and good humor sustained us throughout our time together. May her warmth always be with you. Dotty Dix
Dear Family, She was an inspiration to us all on the IU staff,
and I am so glad to have known her and worked with her.She was
so dedicated to her students and an excellent teacher. May God
bless and comfort you during this time.
Mary Ellen Charniga
My thoughts are with you all as you mourn for Karen. I know I will miss her gentle spirit greatly. I will miss her laughing at my silly jokes and her smile that lit up a room. I will miss her quick wit and her amazing strength. She was truly a generous and loving friend.
To the family of Karen Lee Coyle,
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our sincerest condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and wish you and your loved ones all the best. We are truly sorry for your loss.
On behalf of my father, William Frederick Fellows, Karen’s cousin, and my mother, Hoa Thi Fellows, I would like to pass on their condolences as well. Just the other night, my father tearfully told me of the times that he and Karen along with all their other cousins used to play on their grandfather’s farm in Erie, PA, near the creeks and in the barn followed by a big feast in the middle of their grandfather’s circle driveway. Although my father has difficulty reaching out at these painful times, I know and feel that he is deeply saddened by the loss of Karen and only wishes the best for you all and sends his love.
Warmly and with love,
William Jeremy Fellows
John and Megan,
My deepest sorrow at the loss of Karen, her kindness, warmth, and especially her smile will surely be missed by all. It seems only days since your retirement party John, when I last saw Karen. I remember how at ease she was with all of us and how she fit right in like she too worked with us for years. Her laugh and smile will always stay with me.
If there is anything I can do to assist at this time, please let me know.
Our sincere condolence,
Bill and Noreen Dalton
John and Karen,
We are blessed to know you. Your love and devotion brings joy to our lives. Karen has not left us, her spirit lives on the hearts of those she graced with her presence.
Much love to you both, Sue and Rich Barker
John, Megan & Erin
Jim and I are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Sharon Welsh(PBAPS friends)
