Carolyn M Geist, age 90, of Hegins, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

She was born on Friday, February 20, 1931, in Barry Township, a daughter of the late Earl H Kimmel and the late Verna (Kessler) Kimmel.

Carolyn was a graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.

She was also a member of the Tri-Valley Senior Citizens.

Carolyn enjoyed walking, reading, crossword puzzles, spending time at the pool and spending time with her family and friends.

Her husband, Rudolph R Geist, passed away in 1974. She was also preceded in death by her parents; by a sister, Arlene Herb, and by two brothers Harold Kimmel and Bobby Kimmel.

She is survived by four daughters, Wendy K Ensinger and her husband Richard of Valley View, Lori A Bauer and her husband John of Dillsburg, Sheila S Wiest of Gratz, and Jenny L Tietsworth and her husband Timothy of Hegins; three sons, Steven R Geist of Hegins, Neal R Geist of High Point, NC, and Brady L Geist of Hegins; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; three sisters, Wilma Klinger of Ashland, Ellen Woodring of Tremont, and Sandra Fees of Valley View; a brother, Leonard Kimmel of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Michael C Klahr officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .