Karen Eileen Dardinger was born Monday, December 4, 1950 in Erie, Pennsylvania .
she died Friday, May 25, 2012. her recorded age was 62.
DARDINGER Karen Eileen Dardinger (Mannarino) passed away on May 25, 2012, surrounded by her family, after a five month battle with cancer. Karen was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on December 4, 1950. She left us at 61 years old, a devoted loving wife to R. Eric Dardinger, her surviving husband of 36 years, a courageous stepmother to Debora and Kathy Dardinger, and a proud mother to Nicole, Samuel, and Joseph Dardinger. She devoted her life to family, raising her children and loving animals unconditionally. She previously owned Watch me Grow Child Development Center in Columbus, Ohio and worked at Cryan Veterinary Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. She retired to be a loving grandmother to three grandchildren, Caleb and Quinton Dardinger and Charlie McGraw. She is survived by her parents, Albert and Ruth Mannarino; brothers, Richard and Thomas Mannarino; and numerous nieces and nephews. A strong willed woman who will remain in the lives of many forever. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of I-270). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, OH 43214 or Citizens for Humane Action Animal Shelter, 3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231.