M. Karper Obituary
Isabel Calaman Karper age, 101 born October 17th, 1923, passed away on October 29th, 2024. The wife of Thomas Karper deceased, and Benjamin Ritter deceased. She was dearly loved by her son, Raymond Ritter deceased, also by her surviving children, son John Ritter wife Glenda; daughter, Patricia Kennedy, husband Larry; daughter Cynthia Zook husband Randell; son Dale Ritter, wife Amy; daughter Irene (Renee) Ritter; son Lawrence (Larry) Ritter.
Isabel had 22 grandchildren 32 Great-grandchildren and a host of great-great-grandchildren. She loved her children and every one of her grands very much they were near and dear to her heart.
Isabel served at the Local Congregation of Jehovah's witnesses for over 50 years and was dearly loved by all who knew her.
She loved the outdoors very much enjoying gardening, caring for her flowers and birds for hours
During her lifetime she worked for PR Hoffman and Wentzels. She was a great storyteller, telling us stories about growing up with her father Raymond Calaman who she dearly loved.
There will be a private gravesite arrangement for the family at Cumberland Valley Memorial Garden on Ritner highway. (RT 11)
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