Mary Kayhart

Mary Ann (Wraith) Kayhart, age 78, of Gatesburg, Pennsylvania, went to be with her Lord on May 3rd, 2018.

Mary was born November 29, 1939, in Morristown, New Jersey. She was the

daughter of Arthur and Emma (Fleming) Wraith.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Charles Randall Kayhart, of 60 years; they married on October 19th, 1957, in Morris Plains, New Jersey.

Mary was a spirited and loving wife, mother,

grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed the company of family and friends. She was involved in an

array of activities to include everything from quilting to

genealogy. She also served as a swim instructor and a lead trainer for canine obedience classes. She greatly enjoyed volunteering for several years as a cook for the Appalachia project.

Mary had a diverse and multifaceted career working as a transistor technician for Bell Labs, a veterinarian

technician and a school bus driver.

She will be remembered for her kindness to all people with whom she came into contact, her willingness to serve, her love for all animals and her ability to rescue them, her love for books and reading and most especially, her love for her family. Left to honor and remember Mary are her four children: Dawn (George) Cunningham, of Warrior's Mark, Pennsylvania, Charles (Susan) Kayhart, of Alburtis,

Pennsylvania, Dale (Kim) Miller, of Mertztown,

Pennsylvania, and Arthur (Rita) Kayhart, of Mertztown, Pennsylvania; her sister-in-law, Fini Wraith, of San Diego, California; her nine grandchildren: Andrew, George, Erik, Melissa, Justin, Bryce, Matthew, Collin and Noah; and her eight great-grandchildren: Kale, Quinn, Katie, George, Danny, Piper, Kara and Russell.  

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William; and her granddaughter, Rachel.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 20th, 1 p.m. at Christ (Mertz) Lutheran Church, 16 Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood, PA. Pastors Cheryl Meinschein and Bruce Potteiger will officiate. An additional memorial

service will be held on Sunday, June 3rd, 1 p.m. at Fairbrook United Methodist, 4201 West Whitehall Road,

Pennsylvania Furnace, PA. Reverend Gene McCallips will officiate.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Appalachia, C/O Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel Church 75 Ridgedale Ave. Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927.

Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or

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