Carolyn Anne Kaple, age 86, of New Washington, Ohio passed away surrounded by family at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 after a battle with illness. She was born on June 13, 1938 in New Washington, Ohio to the late Alfred Karl and Elizabeth Ryman.
Carolyn loved singing and frequently performed at local weddings. She even appeared on the Gene Carroll show in Cleveland as a teenager. As an adult, she led musical performances to raise money for St. Bernard’s school and was a dedicated member of the Buckeye Central School Board for decades. She was a graduate of Providence Nursing School and worked for Drs. Kenny & Barth in New Washington for many years. She also served as the head administrative nurse at Shelby Hospital and Mansfield General Hospital.
In 1959, she married Bernard “Bud” Kaple with whom she raised two sons, Jeff and Scott. She always remained close to her sisters, with whom she enjoyed regular lunch dates. She loved taking her five grandchildren out to restaurants and never missed a concert, play, or recital. Her deep love for family was plain to all who knew her.
Carolyn is survived by her two sons, Dr. Scott (Karen) Kaple of Norwalk, Ohio and Jeff Kaple (Amy Szymkowiak) of Mansfield, Ohio; five grandchildren, Michael Kaple, Elizabeth Kaple (Zebulon Wimsatt), Patrick (Marlea) Kaple, Jack Kaple and Anna Grace Kaple; two sisters, Sharon (Dale) Scheid and Debbie (Jim) Sheppers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Suzanne (Ben) Lash, Jan Frazee and David “Demps” (Heather) Kaple; and several nieces and nephews.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother, Betty (Stan) Ryman; father, Alfred (Agnes) Karl; husband, Bud Kaple in 1987; and sisters, Diane Boehler and Mary Jo Wilken.
Family and friends may visit on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Secor Funeral Home in New Washington from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, November 18, 2024 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in New Washington at 11:00 a.m. with Father Valerian Lawara and Father Frank Kehres officiating. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in New Washington. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.