Obituaries
Christine J. Gring, 79
Christine J. Gring, 79, formerly of Holtwood, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, at ManorCare Heath Services in Lancaster. She was born in Lancaster to the late Joseph P. and Mabel M. Detweiler Felix. Her husband of 53 years, Lester G. Gring, died on the same day in December of 2003.
Along with her husband, Christine owned and operated Hobo Hollow Campground in Holtwood. Their sons Bill and Rick continue the business today. She was very committed to the campground, her family and to loving animals.
Surviving Christine are her sons William F., husband of Sharon Gring, and Rick P. Gring, both of Holtwood, her grandchildren Jason, Josh, Shannon and Ryan Gring, great-granddaughters Haley and Emma Gring, and her sisters Fran Skiles and Gloria Grumbine. She was preceded in death by her brother Frank Felizzi.
A Viewing will be held 1-2 PM, followed by the Funeral at 2 PM, on Friday, January 6, 2012, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. The Rev. Dana Statler officiating. Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made in Christine’s memory to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661
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To Rick and Bill and all the children and spouses. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking such good care of my sister and aunt. She was blessed to have you in her life,as we are too.You are the best sons.
I will always remember the good times we had growing up together.Your mother always got us(Gloria and Frank)in trouble as we ventured out at night to Ice skate on the local ponds or at school ponds during recess. All kids should have a child hood like we had. We worked hard and played hard.
Chris was a very special sister.I love her very much,I always will.I will miss her forever.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all.
Love,
Fran,Denny and Gloria
First I would like to say that I am sorry for not attending your Mom’s service. I work 3rd shift and sometimes find it hard to break up my sleeping pattern. I have fond memories of spending all the time at the campground, and I can remember Rick letting me drive an old beat up Rambler down there, even before your parents made it into a campground. I was about 9 or 10 back then. Our fathers were good Buds, but I do remember that they once had a falling out, something to do with the union I believe. All was well once again between them, for they were spending lots of time together after retirement. So, I am passing on my condolences to you two, and your children.
God Bless You!
kaoakwood@msn.com (Kirby Oakwood)
