Mary C. Roth

Mary Catherine Roth, 89, of Spring Grove, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19th, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving children. The family will be ever grateful to Dan and Natalie Roth, Maynrose Ozuzu, Suzanne Wentz and her many amazing caregivers who were her personal angels on earth.
Mary's legacy lives on through her eight children, 20 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Mary's love of God, love of family and friends as well as her keen intuition, common sense and wisdom shine brightly in her children: Joseph F. Roth and his wife, Pamela of Reno, Nevada; and from York, County: Michael A. Roth and his wife Vivian; Timothy E. Roth and his wife, Grace; David A. Roth and his wife, Betsy; Marianne Roth Harbold and her husband, Bruce; Dianne Roth Wojciechowski and her husband Paul; Gregory J. Roth and his wife, Carol; and Daniel P. Roth and his wife, Natalie.
Mary was predeceased by her parents Frank Benkert and Laura O'Shea Benkert; her sisters, Elisabeth (Betty) Cameron and Dolores (Dee) Hall and her brothers, Frank Benkert, Paul Benkert James Benkert and John Benkert. She will be missed here on earth by her loving sibling: David Benkert and his wife Barb as well as her many special nieces and nephews.
Mary was born in York on November 24, 1933. She proudly graduated from York Catholic High School with the class of 1952 and married the love of her life, Joseph Roth on September 27, 1952. Joe and Mary faithfully attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spring Grove for over 60 years. Mary and Joe enjoyed many years of Square and Round Dancing and were avid card players mostly unbeatable as a team which is how they were as a couple in general. Throughout their lifetime together, they traveled extensively with family to every state in the United States, most National and State parks, as well as destinations overseas.
Family was everything to Mary. She loved everyone and loved life to the fullest. She has extended family and friends who are blessed to also call her Mom. Mary was known to live her faith in all of her words and actions. She enjoyed many church activities: she sang in the choir, was a Eucharistic Minister and volunteered countless hours in the kitchen and on many committees. She also volunteered for Meals On Wheels, Hospice, Habitat for Humanity, food banks, and more. Mary loved being a Stay At Home Mom for 22 years and then she drove bus for Spring Grove Schools for 18 years. During this time she became an avid bowler and made many lifelong friends.
Our family extends a thank you for the love, support and thoughtfulness during this time.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mary's Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Rd., York, PA 17402 with Rev. Steve Fernandes, OFC, Cap as celebrant. She will be laid to rest following the Mass at Holy Savior Cemetery in York. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 10:00AM – 11:00AM in the Chapel of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the family will receive friends from 10:00AM – 11:00AM in the Narthex of the church. Funeral services are under the direction of Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., of Spring Grove.
To view the livestream of Mary's Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, please visit https://www.sjy.org/mass
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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