She was the loving wife of the late Hiram L. Gross for 42 years. Mary was born in Mainland, PA to the late John C. and Susan B. (Stauffer) Clemens.
She graduated from the Towamencin School, Kulpsville, PA. Mary was employed as a Plant Worker for Hatfield Quality Meats, Hatfield, PA. She was a charter member of Calvary Church, Souderton. During her years of service she was a member of the church choir, served on various committees, taught Sunday School classes and was a member of the Sewing Circle and library committee. In her later years she was part of the Women's Prayer Circle and was a faithful prayer warrior for the church and her family, whom she prayed for daily by name. Mary was an avid reader on her Kindle and enjoyed watching game shows on TV. She loved cooking and was known for her Funny Cakes and Fastnachts. Mary also compiled Susie's Cookbook, a collection of the Clemens family recipes.
She is survived by: 2 Sons, Hiram L. "Bud" (Carol) Gross of Harleysville, David Lee (Linda) Gross of Souderton; 3 Daughters, Patricia Ann (Leon) Alderfer of Houston, TX, Betty Lou (Robert) Godshall of New Albany, PA, Mary Lynne (Duane) Nice of Souderton; 13 Grandchildren; 24 Great-Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Lester S. (Kathryn) Clemens of Sellersville; Sister, Betty S. Bradford of Lansdale.
She was preceded in death by: Grandchild, Jon Randall Alderfer; Great-Grandchild, Kalyn Hope Loux; 4 Brothers, Claude S., John S., Abram S., and Ezra S. Clemens; 3 Sisters, Miriam S. Souder, Susie S. Landes, and Hannah S. Stetler; 3 Infant brothers and 1 Infant sister.
A Viewing will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Calvary Church 820 Souderton Road (Route 113), Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am with the service immediately following.
Burial will take place at Calvary Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Church Missions Fund at the address above.
Arrangements are by the Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home and Crematory, 130 E. Broad St., Souderton, PA 18964.
She was the loving wife of the late Hiram L. Gross for 42 years. Mary was born in Mainland, PA to the late John C. and Susan B. (Stauffer) Clemens.
She graduated from the Towamencin School, Kulpsville, PA. Mary was employed as a Plant Worker for Hatfield Quality Meats, Hatfield, PA. She was a charter member of Calvary Church, Souderton. During her years of service she was a member of the church choir, served on various committees, taught Sunday School classes and was a member of the Sewing Circle and library committee. In her later years she was part of the Women's Prayer Circle and was a faithful prayer warrior for the church and her family, whom she prayed for daily by name. Mary was an avid reader on her Kindle and enjoyed watching game shows on TV. She loved cooking and was known for her Funny Cakes and Fastnachts. Mary also compiled Susie's Cookbook, a collection of the Clemens family recipes.
She is survived by: 2 Sons, Hiram L. "Bud" (Carol) Gross of Harleysville, David Lee (Linda) Gross of Souderton; 3 Daughters, Patricia Ann (Leon) Alderfer of Houston, TX, Betty Lou (Robert) Godshall of New Albany, PA, Mary Lynne (Duane) Nice of Souderton; 13 Grandchildren; 24 Great-Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Lester S. (Kathryn) Clemens of Sellersville; Sister, Betty S. Bradford of Lansdale.
She was preceded in death by: Grandchild, Jon Randall Alderfer; Great-Grandchild, Kalyn Hope Loux; 4 Brothers, Claude S., John S., Abram S., and Ezra S. Clemens; 3 Sisters, Miriam S. Souder, Susie S. Landes, and Hannah S. Stetler; 3 Infant brothers and 1 Infant sister.
A Viewing will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Calvary Church 820 Souderton Road (Route 113), Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am with the service immediately following.
Burial will take place at Calvary Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Church Missions Fund at the address above.
Arrangements are by the Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home and Crematory, 130 E. Broad St., Souderton, PA 18964.
Family Members
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Claude Stauffer Clemens
1901–1970
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John Stauffer Clemens
1902–1992
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Miriam S Clemens Nace Souder
1904–1988
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Jacob S. Clemens
1905–1905
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Alpheus Clemens
1907–1907
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Margaret S. Clemens
1908–1908
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Susie Stauffer Clemens Landes
1910–2002
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Samuel S. Clemens
1911–1912
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Abram Stauffer Clemens
1913–2002
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Hannah Stauffer Clemens Stettler
1915–2013
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Ezra Stauffer Clemens
1919–2002
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Lester Stauffer Clemens
1921–2017
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Elizabeth Stauffer "Betty" Clemens Bradford
1924–2022
