Maysie D. Artley

HANOVER Maysie D. "Mame" Artley, 82, entered into God's eternal care Friday afternoon, April 6, 2007, at the Hanover Hospital. Maysie was the loving wife of Harold L. Artley, who died August 23, 1983. Born April 22, 1924, in Fairfield, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Blanche (Kepner) Lightner. Mrs. Artley was an Honorary Member of the Hanover VFW Post 2506, as well as the Harold H. Bair Post 14 American Legion, Hanover. She was a member of the Hanover Moose Lodge #227, the Hanover Elks Lodge 763 Ladies Auxiliary, and the Hanover Home Association. Mrs. Artley proudly served her country in World War II and was a veteran of The United States Women's Army Corps as a Technician 5th Grade. She was a waitress for most of her life in the Hanover Area having worked at the former Holland, Lyric, the Mark Stevens, and retiring from INN 94 after several years of service. Maysie is survived by three siblings, Francis Lightner of Mahaffey, Pa., Anna Mae Ishman of Punxsutawney, and Barbara Sturgeon of Mahaffey; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Merle "Shorty" Lightner, Nicholas Lightner, Donald Tom Lightner, Dale Lightner, John "June" Lightner, Howard "Hen" Lightner, and Philip "Butch" Lightner; and one sister, Helen Mummert. A graveside funeral service to celebrate and remember Maysie's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. There will be no viewing. If you wish to make contributions in Maysie's name, the family suggests they may be made to the charity of your choice. The Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc., 269 Frederick St., Hanover, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.