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Karen Diane Deel

Karen Diane Deel, 62 of New Bloomington, died Saturday evening, June 30, 2018 at her home. She was born December 9, 1955 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania to the late Calvin and Delores (Stiffler) Smith. On August 27, 1994 she married Ed Deel in Leavittsburg and he survives in New Bloomington. She enjoyed making crafts, especially jewelry. Karen had a special love for butterflies. She loved hosting holiday meals and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Melanie (Brian) Kalb, New Bloomington; a granddaughter, Emily Kalb; a step-granddaughter, Boston (Zachary) Winslow; three step-grandchildren, Hallie, Hartley and Riggins; four brothers, Tim (Angela) Smith, Valrico, Florida; Roger Smith, Leavittsburg; Mark (Debbie) Smith, Cortland; Kirk (Rita) Smith, Leavittsburg; two sisters, Cindy Hicks, Jefferson City, Missouri; Tammy (Richard) Long, Leavittsburg. Funeral services will be Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, LaRue with Pastor Kathy Herr officiating. Burial will follow in Agosta Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday at the funeral home in LaRue. Memorial gifts may be made to New Bloomington United Methodist Church. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Agosta Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: James and Darlene Deel 244 Hobart rd, Leavittsburg Ohio Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 4:07 PM We had some good times traveling together. Pennsylvania and Maryland #2 from: Barbara Stiffler Pennsylvania Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 7:25 PM I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was always kind and caring to everyone. She will be missed by all who knew her. May God give you strength at this difficult time. #3 from: Donna Waddell Warren, Ohio Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 10:34 AM So sorry for your loss. Karen was always a special soul. Always kind, loving and caring. She will always hold a special place in a lot of hearts. She will be missed. She is now doing what she always loved doing, serving her Lord and Savior. Prayers for the family as they go through this difficult time. Love you all. The Waddell family. #4 from: Tanja   Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 3:54 PM Dear Melanie, i am very sorry to hear about your loss! It was an honour to get to know your mother. I wish you and your Family all the strenghth one needs in such Hard Times. Thinking of you and sending Love. Tanja #5 from: Karen Deel Swenor Chatham, MI Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 8:30 PM Ed, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your wife.  I have not been in touch for years but do want you to know I also lost my second husband. Not easy to go on.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Had a visit with Clarence at our grandson's wedding in Minnesota.  Sherry was there also.

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