Karen L. Jones
September 2, 1943 – November 27, 2024
Karen Louise Jones passed away Nov. 27, 2024, following a short illness. Born Sept. 2, 1943, in Paris, Texas, Karen was the eldest child of Marjorie Ellen (Page) and Merwin Miller Jones. Karen is survived by siblings, Eric (Lorena), Barbara (Richard Cain), Stephen (Sylvia), Pamela (Robert Wiebusch), Peter, and Robin (Frederick Scott). She is survived by nieces and nephews, Holly Yardley, Eric Jones (Kathy), Erica (James Lozouski), Richard Cain Jr., Joshua Cain (Jill Lipski Cain), Jesse Cain (Molly Page Cain), Stephen Jones (Beverly), Jason Wiebusch (Drinda), Monica (Dan Shelton), Christina Sheldon, Linda (Kenneth Matthews), Joshua Scott, Vanessa Scott, Mary (Tim Stern), and over two dozen grandnieces and grandnephews.
Karen, graduated from Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York; earned a BA at SUNY Brockport, NY; and completed an MS at Ithaca College, NY. Following teaching physical education for seven years at Phelps-Clifton Springs School District, NY (1965-72), Karen was a physical education instructor and coach at Cazenovia College, NY (1975-76), coordinator of Women’s Athletics and coach at Gannon University, Erie, PA (1976-80), assistant athletic director and Women’s Volleyball coach at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK (1980-2001).
Karen created the role of “Girl’s Sports Columnist” at Geneva Times, Geneva, NY, 1972-74. Karen coached, practiced or competed in sports, from synchronized swimming to team sports and golf, winning the Alaska State Women’s Golf Amateur Championship in 1982 and nominated into the Fairbanks Golf Association Hall of Fame in 1998.
After retiring from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Karen moved to Sun City Center, FL, joining the golfing community and serving at times as president, vice-president and treasurer at the Summerfield Crossing Golf Club, running events and assisting managing tournaments.
Karen’s sports heroes included Iga Swaitek, Roger Federer and Tiger Woods. Her favorite color was blue, same as her mother. The most influential person in her life was Rose LaSorte at SUNY Brockport, who convinced her to continue her phys-ed studies.
Karen’s ashes will be interred at the Jacksonville Rural Cemetery, Lysander NY, in the spring of 2025. For family and all who Karen touched in life, a celebration of her will take place at that time. To be notified please leave contact information on Karen’s Legacy page.
<h3>Seth A Reingold</h3>
Seth A Reingold, born on May 28, 1978, passed away at 46 on November 26, 2024, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
Seth was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived with his family for 18 years of his life. Seth traveled the United States, from Hawaii, Colorado, California, Florida and the deep South for almost 30 years.
Seth is survived by his parents, who live in Florida, and two brothers, who still live in the Chicago area.
Beth Israel of Sun City Center, Florida, is honoring his death with a memorial service.
Karen, graduated from Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York; earned a BA at SUNY Brockport, NY; and completed an MS at Ithaca College, NY. Following teaching physical education for seven years at Phelps-Clifton Springs School District, NY (1965-72), Karen was a physical education instructor and coach at Cazenovia College, NY (1975-76), coordinator of Women’s Athletics and coach at Gannon University, Erie, PA (1976-80), assistant athletic director and Women’s Volleyball coach at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK (1980-2001).
Karen created the role of “Girl’s Sports Columnist” at Geneva Times, Geneva, NY, 1972-74. Karen coached, practiced or competed in sports, from synchronized swimming to team sports and golf, winning the Alaska State Women’s Golf Amateur Championship in 1982 and nominated into the Fairbanks Golf Association Hall of Fame in 1998.
After retiring from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Karen moved to Sun City Center, FL, joining the golfing community and serving at times as president, vice-president and treasurer at the Summerfield Crossing Golf Club, running events and assisting managing tournaments.
Karen’s sports heroes included Iga Swaitek, Roger Federer and Tiger Woods. Her favorite color was blue, same as her mother. The most influential person in her life was Rose LaSorte at SUNY Brockport, who convinced her to continue her phys-ed studies.
Karen’s ashes will be interred at the Jacksonville Rural Cemetery, Lysander NY, in the spring of 2025. For family and all who Karen touched in life, a celebration of her will take place at that time. To be notified please leave contact information on Karen’s Legacy page.
<h3>Seth A Reingold</h3>
Seth A Reingold, born on May 28, 1978, passed away at 46 on November 26, 2024, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
Seth was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived with his family for 18 years of his life. Seth traveled the United States, from Hawaii, Colorado, California, Florida and the deep South for almost 30 years.
Seth is survived by his parents, who live in Florida, and two brothers, who still live in the Chicago area.
Beth Israel of Sun City Center, Florida, is honoring his death with a memorial service.