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1943
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2019
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Mary Stengel Obituary
Mary Ann Athena Stengel, 75, entered
into rest Sunday, June 9, 2019.
She was the wife of Dr. James N. Stengel for 53 years. Mary Ann was born July 23, 1943, in Reading, Pa., daughter of the late Steve X. Gallas and Mary Louise (Distasio) Gallas.
Mary Ann is preceded in death by Steve X. Gallas Jr., brother; and Stephen Nicholas Stengel, son.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Dr. James N. Stengel; son, James Nicholas Stengel Jr. and wife Wendy; daughter, Janie; son, Joseph Steven Stengel; grandchildren: Steven Christopher, James Nicolas Stengel III, Samantha Athena and Abigail Louise; brother, James Martin Gallas, Ph.D. and wife Christina, of San Antonio, Texas; and sister-in-law, Stephanie Gallas, of Williamsburg, Va.; in addition, one niece and three nephews.
Mary Ann was a 1961 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Reading. She was an elementary school music teacher after graduation from Philadelphia Music Academy, now University of the Arts.
She was active in York Symphony Auxiliary and served as chairwoman for the Andre Watts Benefit Concert in 1993. Mary Ann was also influential in the Symphony Holiday Musicales. She was asked to speak at the American
Symphony Association National Meeting about her
fundraising endeavors.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Road, York, PA 17402. Viewings will be held on Monday, June 17, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., both at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Road York, PA 17402 or York Symphony Association, 50 North George Street, York, PA 17401.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and
Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Cheri Harvey
June 16, 2019
Janie, your mom will be missed so much. She was always so supportive of y o u and your brothers. Please know I a m thinking of you !
Mary Jane Chronister
June 16, 2019
Dear Dr. Stengel and family,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you in the passing of Marty Ann, her beautiful smile and personality will be greatly missed by many.
I am a former emergency nurse at Memorial for 45 yrs as well as a patient of Dr. Stengels
Sincerely,
Mary Jane Chronister
Joe Flemming
June 13, 2019
My condolences to the Stengel Family.
Dr Nick & Kathy Spagnola
June 12, 2019
Dear Jim & family,
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you.We were just visiting St Pats on Sunday & I thought of Mary Ann sitting up front & wondered how she was doing. Mary Ann was gracious & welcoming when we arrived in York back in 1981. Always a smile ! We worked together in the auxiliary at Memorial & she had such great ideas to fundraise.
You took such great care of Mary Ann as she struggled with bad health for so long. We have been praying for all of you & ask the Lord to bring you comfort.
We regret we cannot attend her services since we have moved out of the area.
Fondly,
Dr Nick & Kathy Spagnola
Langhorne Pa.
Bebe Shortall (Gallas)
June 12, 2019
My deepest sympathy to my cousin Mary Ann's family. My her memory be eternal. Bebe (Gallas) Shortall
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