Karen E. Lingel passed away August 2, 2013 at Hospitality House after a four month battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by loving parents, Frank and Kathryn Lingel.

Karen grew up in the Barberton, Norton area and was a graduate of Norton High School in 1972. She moved to the Massillon area in 2001.

She leaves behind her younger brother, Frank and wife, Debbie of Wadsworth; two nieces, Tammy (Martin) Nemchev and their daughter, Leila of Barberton and Aimee Lingel of Wadsworth, one nephew, Dane Lingel.

Karen spent over 30 years of her life devoted to the medical field. She became an LPN in 1975 and then graduated from Akron City Hospital School of Nursing as an RN in 1979. She also became a Certified Physician Assistant graduating from Cuyahoga Community College in 1988.

She loved music, dancing, books, watching movies and spending time with her dog, Gizmo.

The family would like to thank the professionals at the Community Hospice of Stark County for their care and assistance through this difficult time and a particular thank you for the extraordinary care Karen received at Hospitality House of Massillon.

We also want special thanks to go to Sharon Hamilton for all her care and help during Karen's illness; she was like a sister to Karen and the truest of friends.

There will be no funeral or memorial services in accordance with Karen's wishes.

Memorial donations may be made in Karen's name to your local animal shelter or to St. Rita School for the Deaf, 1720 Glendale Milford Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215, where her nephew Dane had attended school.

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