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Mary Bashore Obituary
Mary W. Bashore, 92, of Bethel, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Cedar
Haven.
She was the wife of the late Samuel W. Bashore, who died Jan. 12, 1989.
Born in Shoemakersville, she was a
daughter of the late William and Geneva (DeLong) Waxwood.
She was a member of Little Swatara Church of the
Brethren, Bethel.
She was a waitress and then also a sewing machine
operator, retiring in 1991.
She was a member of Berks County Farm Women's Group, 50 Plus and Women's Fellowship.
She is survived by two children, Lester D. Bashore Sr.,
Bethel, and Wendy G., wife of Robert A. Lingle, Bethel; a sister, Wilma Leininger, Leesport; five grandchildren: BethAnn, Lester (Danny), Dorinda, Crystal and Dana; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by five sisters: Carrie Wenrich, Gladys Althouse, Phyllis Bashore, Marlene Wallace and Bernice Shirk.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, at Little Swatara Church of the Brethren, 31 Rehrersburg Rd.,
Bethel, with her pastor, the Rev. Matt Christ officiating. A viewing will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Sunday, and 9-10:00 a.m., Monday, at the church. Burial will be in Merkey's Cemetery. Hill Funeral Home, Rehrersburg, is handling
arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Online condolences may be made at
www.lammandwitman.co
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Dennis and Judy Emerich
July 22, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Michael & Cindy Kohl
July 20, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Mary was a great woman. Always friendly and smiling. Just a great person. Cindy and I send our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Pete and Carol Sanchez
July 20, 2018
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. God be with you as you go through this special time. We will be with you in thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Pete and Carol
Sally Ann (DeLong) & Dennis Greth
July 20, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing, she led a good long life and has moved on to a better place. Our prays and thoughts go out to the entire family.
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