Mary E. Neiswender

Mary E. Neiswender, 79, of Richland, Pa., died Monday, July 14, 2008, at the home of her daughter. She was the wife of the late Linwood "Lindy" C. Neiswender, who died February 17, 2004. Born in Lebanon County, Pa., on September 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Irwin and Edna (Brandt) Heisey. She had been employed at the Richland Knitting Mills, Richland, Pa., for many years. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown, Pa. She is survived by a daughter, Dawn, wife of Randall Marks of Myerstown, Pa.; and a son, Daryl, husband of Peggy Neiswender of Lebanon, Pa.; grandchildren Lauren and Ryan Neiswender; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Homer, Jacob and Ralph Heisey. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. from Zion United Methodist Church, Myerstown, Pa. Friends may call Saturday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Interment at Richland Cemetery, Richland, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Methodist Church "Missions," 22 E. Main Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067; or GSH Hospice, P.O. Box 1281, Lebanon, PA 17042. Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, is in charge of arrangements. www.grosefuneralhome. com