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