Karen A. (Forsythe) Zeigler, 68, of Hanover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 with her loving family by her side at UPMC Pinnacle Hanover. She was the devoted wife of Jeffrey Zeigler; together they shared 48 wonderful years of marriage.

Born on December 12, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, Karen was a cherished daughter of the late William S. and Mary L. (Shaffer) Forsythe. She attended South Western High School, graduating in 1973. It was during high school that she met her future husband while they were both working at a grocery store, and they married in 1975.

Karen was a loving wife and mother, raising her children with immense love and affection. She worked at McDonald's for several years and later retired from Weis Markets. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo, solving word search puzzles, and engaging in conversations with others. Above all, she treasured spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Karen is survived by her husband, Jeffrey; her children, Nicholas Zeigler and his wife Alicia, Stephanie Trebatoski and her husband Rob, and Tiffany Zeigler; her beloved grandchildren, Troy Stoner, Thomas Trebatoski, Shani Trebatoski, Harley Zeigler, Logan Trebatoski, and Magnus Trebatoski; and her sister, Joyce Sample. She also leaves behind many loving extended family members and friends.

A service to celebrate the life of Karen A. (Forsythe) Zeigler will be held at 11 am on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA with Rev. Dr. B. Michael Brossman officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 6-8 pm and then again on Friday, May 24, 2024 from 10 am until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover. Pallbearers will be Troy Stoner, Eric Zeigler, Jason Gresczyk, Nicholas Zeigler, Tiffany Zeigler, and Rob Trebatoski.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Hanover, 200 Frederick St., Hanover, PA 17331.

To share memories of Karen A. (Forsythe) Zeigler and view a video tribute, please visit www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.