Karen Sabin Obituary

Karen L. Sabin

Sep 30, 1942 - Mar 25, 2025

Wakeman

Karen L. Sabin, 82 of Wakeman, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Karen was born in Lodi, Ohio September 30, 1942. She was the daughter of the late George and Frances (Manning) Greenbank.

She worked at Whirlaway in Wellington and was a member of Brighton Congregational Church. Karen had a love for arts, crafts, shopping and cooking. She was the heart of her family, always social and full of life. She cherished spending time with her loved ones and good friends, tending to her flower garden and enjoyed taking rides on the Kubota and golf cart. She always looked forward to getting her hair done at the local salon.

She is survived by her three sons, Larry Sabin (Michelle Hendrix) of Wakeman, Christopher (Bobbi) Sabin of New London and Bryan (Christina) Sabin of Southside, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Derek (Hanna), Erica, Kayleigh, Alyssa (Caden) and Trayce; six great-grandchildren, Della, Myles, Vera, Leo, Jake and Clara; her siblings, Shirley Sheffield of New London, Carol (Alan) Lacko of Elyria, Arthur "Tink" (Karen) Gingery of Norwalk, Bonnie (Jim) Richards, Kathy Gingery and Melody Gingery all of Wakeman; and several nieces and nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Sabin; her father, George Greenbank; her mother, Frances (Manning) Gingery; her stepfather, Lawrence Gingery; and brother, Robert Greenbank.

A celebration of life for Karen will be from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Hileman Building, 2 Blake Street, New London.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to The Elms Retirement Village, Attn: Activities Fund, 136 S Main St, Rear, Wellington, OH 44090.

Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be given by visiting, www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.