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THE VIEWING AND SERVICE HAVE BEEN CHANGED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. SHREWSBURY Mary Marlene Ryan, 78, of Shrewsbury, died Saturday, February 8, 2014, at her residence. A VIEWING WILL BE HELD FROM 1 TO 5 P.M. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2014 at J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, WITH A 4 P.M VIGIL. A FUNERAL LITURGY WILL BEGIN AT 2 P.M MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 315 N. Constitution Avenue, New Freedom, with the Rev. Joshua R. Brommer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery following the service. Mary Marlene was born February 11, 1935, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James Vincent and Anna May (Joyce) Herbert. She was the wife of the late James Ryan. Mary Marlene was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, New Freedom, and a former member of the church choir. She was also a member of New Freedom V.F.W. Post 7012, and a former member of T.O.P.A.S.Y.C. She retired in 1996 from Point Breeze Credit Union in Hunt Valley, Md. Mary Marlene enjoyed skiing, camping with the neighbors and was an avid reader. Mary is survived by her children, Timothy Ryan of Shrewsbury, Beth Ann Ryan of Baltimore, Md., and William H. Ryan and his wife, Kristina of Annapolis, Md.; one grandson, Max Ryan; and her beloved dog, Casey. She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia A. Summerville.
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Tim, Beth, and Will...May God watch over and comfort you during this difficult time. Your Mom was amazing lady, and will be greatly missed by all those who have had the joy of knowing her.
God Bless
Pete Rufo
February 15, 2014
You have my deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother. May loving memories of your mother fill your thoughts during your time of sorrow.
Mary Angel
February 11, 2014
Beth and Family,
May the peace and promises of God's word give comfort and sustain you all through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Pam Geiple
February 11, 2014
May the warm memories of "Mom" sustain you through the upcoming days. She was truly an amazing person. My heart breaks for all of you.
Kelly Hermansen
February 10, 2014
Beth and family
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Jeff
Jeff Joy
February 10, 2014
Ms. Marlene was a one of a kind, special lady. We were honored to have known her. We were blessed to have shared so many years and wonderful memories with her and her family. Our loss is heaven's gain...
Kathy & Bernie Clasing
February 10, 2014
May my Aunt Marlene rest now in peace with with family in friends who will share everlasting life with her. She will be missed by all that she knew and touched.
Jeffrey Thomas
February 10, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Tim, Beth, and Will. May God welcome your mother into his heavenly kingdom.
Denise and Bob Goble
February 10, 2014
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