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