I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I remember Mary as a good friend of my Nanny’s (Sara Krushinsky) on Ice Avenue.

Dear Sue and Brenda,
What can I say? What can any of us say about our mothers? Your mother was simply special, and she was special to a lot of people in particular. I count myself lucky to be among those people. And I have both of our mothers to thank for that. Was there ever a friendship such as we witnessed between them? Not for either one of them, that’s for certain. There is little doubt that your mother was responsible for more happiness in my mother’s life, and for a longer time, than anyone else, with the possible exception of my father. (However, when you weigh the happy times against the times when my mother was ready to knock his block off, your mother definitely comes out ahead of my father, on balance. 🙂 ) I can hear your mother’s uproarious laughter still! Although we miss her, our comfort lies in the certain knowledge that she is reunited with your father (whose name I am proud to share), and that she can rest in the eternal peace of Heaven that her exemplary life on Earth earned her. When I consider “Ma Kit’s” ninety-three years, I can’t help but think of the word “celebrate.” She certainly did.
Love,
Dave (Charles) Healey

Sue and Brenda.

We are so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.  We can remember all the good times we had at family reunions covering many years. I know the last few years have been hard on both of you; however, Mary is now in a better place.

Ken Jr & Beverly Kittinger

Dear Sue & Brenda,

David was kind enough to contact us with the news of your mother’s passing … and what sad news it is.  I’m so very sorry.  Your mother was unique and I, like many others, will never forget her.  When I think back to my childhood and all the excitement on Salem Street when your mother was due to visit – there was nothing like it!  She’d arrive in a bustle of activity with the most wonderful laugh, always with those huge tins of pretzels and newspaper articles about Amish children, which she knew fascinated me. Those were very happy days for our mothers and Auntie Bea.  How we miss them all, but I can only imagine the joy of their reunion.  God bless you all, you’re in my prayers.

Love,
Jane (Healey) Ford

Our thoughts and prayers are with "Aunt Mary’s" family.  She was a wonderful woman who brought love and care to those she knew.  We will always remember the many good times we shared with her, our Aunt Bea and mother Dot.  We also remember the delicious "peanut butter pie" she made and served to us on several occasions. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely with love,
Harry, Rosalie and Brad Longenecker

Susanne and Brenda,
So sorry to hear about your Mom passing away.  She had on of those unique personalities with a most interesting sense of humor. What a long and blessed life…………God Bless
Dorsey Mae Breneman

Dear Sue and Brenda,

So sorry for the loss of your mother.  I have very fund memories of her coming to my teller window on market day many, many years ago.  She was such a character.  I never forgot her.  I know how difficult some of these last years have been for you and your family, and especially Mary.  In your grief I know you will find relief knowing that she is in the Lord’s house now.  At 93 years young, she lived a good long life.  I know her family was everything to her.  When she still could remember, she would always talk about her girls with me.  She loved you as only a mother could.  You were blessed, and I know till the very end she was too for the devotion and love you always showered her with during the good days and bad. 

God Bless each of you on your journey through grief, and may it comfort you to know that others care and will keep you in prayer.

With deepest sympathy,

Pat (Ames) Perry
patpassat@comcast.net

Keith extends his sympathy as well.  He will miss seeing Mary at the M-Home.

So Go and Run Free….

So go and run free with the angels

Dance around the golden clouds

For the Lord has chosen you to be with him And we should feel nothing but proud Although he has taken you from us And our pain a lifetime will last Your memory will never escape us But make us glad for the time we did have Your face will always be hidden Deep inside our hearts Each precious moment you gave us Shall never, ever depart So go and run free with the angels As they sing so tenderly And please be sure to tell them To take good care of you for me -Author Anonymous

Too all family and friends, thank you for attending the services. My apologies I couldnt be there today. RIP Grandma. Brighter days ahead for us all, as I guess God needed another angel to watch over us.

Andrew Haverstick
Grandson

To Cousins Susie and Brenda and families,

So sorry to miss being with you on Saturday at your mother’s service.  My brother Joe brought condolences for me since I was out of town.

But oh the wonderful memories!  From Mary calling my husband Don the movie star to all the family reunions and laughter with Mary.  I so much enjoyed being with your mother, especially her spirit and humor.

Please know Don and I are thinking of you in your mother’s passing.  And the next time you fly by, watch for any cow on the road and stop in for a cup of milk and cookies.