Risinger

Gloria M. Risinger, 82, of Hooker Road, Karns City, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, at her home.

Gloria was born in Karns City on Feb. 17, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Jordan Fleeger.

She attended school in Karns City and was a longtime member of Crisswell Bible Baptist Church. Gloria was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed flower gardening, canning and the company of her family.

Gloria married Norman E. Risinger on July 2, 1960, in Chicora. Mr. Risinger preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 2019.

Surviving are two children, Beverly Risinger and her partner, Reynaldo Ramos, and Thomas E. Risinger and his partner, Blair Miller, both of Karns City; three grandchildren, David Morrison and his wife, Melissa, of Emlenton, Joshua Morrison and his wife, Kelsey, of Karns City, and Katrina Mangini of Apollo; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Fleeger and Richard Fleeger and his wife, Shirley, all of Butler; two sisters, Blanche Downing of East Brady and Grace Watterson of Ford City; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, Gloria was preceded in death by a son, Gary Risinger; two brothers, Sonny and DeWayne; a sister, Eleanora; and a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

RISINGER — Friends of Gloria M. Risinger, who died Saturday, May 10, 2025, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at HILE FUNERAL HOME of Karns City, 128 Main St., Karns City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Pastor Paul DeBacco, Gloria’s church pastor, officiating.

Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.

Contributions to defray expenses may be made by choosing the donation tab above the obituary at www.hilefh.com.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

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