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Mary McConaghy Obituary
Mary Lisbeth Kluth Delaney McConaghy was born March 17, 1945, in Manitowoc. A graduate of Lincoln High School in 1963, she received a BA from Bryn Mawr College in 1967 and a MA from Reed College in 1968. On June 20, 1970, she married Richard W. McConaghy at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manitowoc.
Mary received a PhD in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania. Until her retirement in 2011, she was a historian and the web coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania Archives.
She is survived by her husband, her sons, Edward and Alexander, her sister, Susan Delaney, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lt. Frederic E. Kluth, the former Vivian Berg, and Dennis A. Delaney.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, at noon at the Episcopal Church of St. Martins-in-the-Fields, Philadelphia. At her request, organ donation for ALS research has occurred. In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully accepted to: The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road - Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002; The Cradle Foundation, 2049 Ridge Avenue, Evanston IL 60201; or the Manitowoc Public Library.
Online condolences may be sent to http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/marymcconaghy
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary McConaghy
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Gail, Timm, Uncle Chet McGregor
May 26, 2012
Dick, Ned, Alex & Susan -
How like Mary to be thinking of others who will benefit from ALS research with her final gift. With heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Susan Molofsky Todres
May 22, 2012
It was a special treat to collaborate with Mary at University of Pennsylvania Archives. In addition to her broad historical knowledge and web expertise, Mary brought a special enthusiasm and excitement for our work together. Her courage and strength as she faced ALS was quite extraordinary, and a shining example to anyone facing tragedy. My deepest sympathies to her treasured family. Susan Molofsky Todres
Antoinette
May 21, 2012
I am sending my condolences and may special memories of Mary bring you comfort at this time. God will soon wipe out every tear and death, mourning, outcry and pain will be no more. Thinking of the family.
David McKnight
May 21, 2012
Dear Richard, Ned, and Alex:
Please accept my sincerest sympathies with the sad news that Mary has succumbed to ALS. I'm sure this a bitter moment for you all.
I count Mary among my first friendly contacts when I started at Penn in 2006. Soon I was to become acquainted with Ned. (Ned I'm with you on this terrible event. Any help I can provide you let me know.)
It has been a dreadful journey for you
all since Mary's diagnoses. I know she is in a much better place and, rest assured, her memory and spirit is with
you always.
With deepest condolences,
David McKnight and the Staff
of the Rare Book and Manuscript
Library and the Schoenberg Center
for Electronic Text and Image
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