Karen Maryanne Hinz, 79, died on August 23, 2026, in Bexley, Ohio.Born on January 12, 1947 in Jersey City, NJ, Karen was a family focused, salt of the earth person who loved spending time with her family, Raised on Greenville Ave in Jersey City, Karen had a wonderful childhood surrounded by her numerous cousins and friends. She had cherished childhood memories of visiting the original family home in Pittston, PA with her large extended family. At Snyder High School, she was a Majorette and was skilled as a twirler.

Married to Arnold " Lou" Hinz, they meet at a dance where he was working a bouncer. Known by her nickname "Treasure", Karen was a true Jersey Girl. Blessed with two daughters and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, she spent her time thinking of ways to spoil them. Karen worked as a nurse and eventually establishing a career as a teacher's aide in Jersey City public schools where she made great friends with her co-workers. She also volunteered her time as a volleyball coach and librarian at Our Lady of Victory in Jersey City.She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh, especially to her favorite radio show, the Howard Stern show. Her later years were spent happily retired enjoying time with her family and have a can or two of her beloved Pepsi.

Karen was predeceased by her husband, Arnold "Lou" Hinz; her father, Paul Daley; her mother, Marie Daley; and her brother, Gary Daley. Karen is remembered alongside her daughter Randi Hinz; daughter Kerri Doyaga ( Justin); granddaughter Nicolette Miller (Clark); grandson Louis Romano (Dacoda); granddaughter Alexa Romano (Gianni); granddaughter Carlie Romano, grandson Benjamin Doyaga, granddaughter Ruby Doyaga, grandson Jack Doyaga, great-granddaughter Charlie Olive, great-grandson Louis Jr., and sister DeRicci Mard (Greg).

Per her request, Karen will be cremated and her ashes spread. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks.