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Anna Mahlon Obituary
She was born on Nov. 2, 1917, in Herndon, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Alice (Herrold) Wise. She was married to Donald R. Snyder, who preceded her in death on April 9, 1978. She then married Walter H. Mahlon, who died on June 28, 1988.
Anna had been employed by the Milton Shoe factory and for many years had worked in the social hall at the Friendship Hose Company, Sunbury.
She was a member of Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church, Sunbury.
Anna had a great sense of humor and loved being with family and friends.
She is survived by two daughters, Janice Schlegel, of Millersburg, and Nettie M. Hoffman, of Sunbury; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Gaugler, of Sunbury; and 13 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one son, Donald L. Snyder, on Aug. 24, 2001; three brothers, Samuel, Merlin and Richard Wise; and two sisters, Katherine Neidig and Letha Kauffman.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the David T. Zweier Funeral Home, 157 Chestnut St., Sunbury, where the funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday.
A graveside service will be held in Herndon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Anna's memory to Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Church.
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Amy L.
March 26, 2010
Great-grandma Anna was always warm, caring and generous. I remember when my mom and my sisters and I would visit her at her house, and she'd always fill us up with baked delights. Her chocolate cake with peanut butter fudge on top was an inheritance she passed to my mom. :) That and her wonderful white baked beans. Needless to say, that's what us great-grandkids remember, she always kept us happy and our bellies full. We will miss you, Great Grandma. Much love and dearest sympathy to Nettie and family and to my Grandma (Janice).
Tiffani Hoffman
March 26, 2010
Thank you all for the love and support! Grandma Anna was one of a kind and she touched us all in so many ways....Whether it was a joke at the dinner table, a hysterical car ride, or just siting back and watching tv. She was a great woman and I am truly blessed to be able to say she was my grandmother.
I love you Grandma Anna. You will be forever missed.
Cathy Shingara
March 25, 2010
To all of Annie Mahlon's family, May God bless and comfort all of you in your sorrow.We will miss our Annie for a very long time. she was a sweet and kind person. always willing to give. and hated to ask for anything.I remember when we first got ann at manor care and they wanted to move her to the second floor she woundn't here of it she told them she wasn't leaving the girls she liked it there.and we have alot of fond memories since then. thank you for choosing us to care for for your love one. we feel blessed to have known her. From the day shift nursing staff 1st floor Laurel unit. Cindy,Connie,Cathy,Joyce
Cindy M.
March 25, 2010
Nettie and family,
I always enjoyed my visits with Anna in the Lewis Building. She warmed every room with her caring and humor.
My deepest sympathies to you all.
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Ronda Snyder
March 25, 2010
Fond memories of Grandma Anna will remain in our hearts forever. She was a wise woman with a zest for life. Our lives have been enriched and blessed by having known her.
sara davis
March 25, 2010
Choley and family, please accept my condolences. I did not know Anna but will keep all of you in my prayers.
Theresa Snyder
March 25, 2010
Dear Nettie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Here is a short poem that I hope will provide some comfort to you all.
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
Far as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in our hearts.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers! You were much loved Grandma Anna and will be sorely missed.
Diane Lloyd
March 25, 2010
Aunt Nettie,
Please know that you and the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. Anna was a very kind and loving woman and I have some very fond memories of her when I would visit you. Please take comfort in knowing that your mom is in heaven with God now.
March 25, 2010
Tiffani and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karen S.
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