Published January 20, 2018 - Press Enterprise
Mary Marlene Diehl, 85, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at her home. She was born March 5, 1932, in Danville, the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Hartline Yeigh.
She graduated from Danville Area High School in 1950.
Mary was a member of the All State Chorus and Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was employed as a seamstress at Milco Industries from where she retired. In her earlier years, she worked in the Hospitality Department at Geisinger Medical Center.
One of Marys greatest passions in life was singing in church choirs and at weddings, especially The Lords Prayer, as well as listening to opera. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching crime television with her family. Mary adored her dogs and spending quality time with her family.
She is survived by four daughters: Jacqueline Stephens and her husband, George, of Etters, Linda Yerger of Muncy Valley, Kathy Shymansky of Sunbury, and Deb Bortel of Danville, and one son, William B. Diehl, and his wife, Kim, of Bloomsburg. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers: Daniel Yeigh of Victorville, Calif., and Benjamin Yeigh of Freeburg; and one sister, Naomi Clemens, of Danville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, David Shymansky and Dean Yerger; and one great-granddaughter, Adelyn Ivy Socash.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Washingtonville Lutheran Church, 10 Strawberry Ridge Road, Washingtonville, with the Rev. Melody Sell officiating assisted by Hospice Chaplain Mike Delp. Burial will follow in Washingtonville Lutheran Cemetery
Mary Marlene Diehl, 85, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at her home. She was born March 5, 1932, in Danville, the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Hartline Yeigh.
She graduated from Danville Area High School in 1950.
Mary was a member of the All State Chorus and Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was employed as a seamstress at Milco Industries from where she retired. In her earlier years, she worked in the Hospitality Department at Geisinger Medical Center.
One of Marys greatest passions in life was singing in church choirs and at weddings, especially The Lords Prayer, as well as listening to opera. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching crime television with her family. Mary adored her dogs and spending quality time with her family.
She is survived by four daughters: Jacqueline Stephens and her husband, George, of Etters, Linda Yerger of Muncy Valley, Kathy Shymansky of Sunbury, and Deb Bortel of Danville, and one son, William B. Diehl, and his wife, Kim, of Bloomsburg. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers: Daniel Yeigh of Victorville, Calif., and Benjamin Yeigh of Freeburg; and one sister, Naomi Clemens, of Danville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, David Shymansky and Dean Yerger; and one great-granddaughter, Adelyn Ivy Socash.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Washingtonville Lutheran Church, 10 Strawberry Ridge Road, Washingtonville, with the Rev. Melody Sell officiating assisted by Hospice Chaplain Mike Delp. Burial will follow in Washingtonville Lutheran Cemetery
Published January 20, 2018 - Press Enterprise
Mary Marlene Diehl, 85, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at her home. She was born March 5, 1932, in Danville, the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Hartline Yeigh.
She graduated from Danville Area High School in 1950.
Mary was a member of the All State Chorus and Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was employed as a seamstress at Milco Industries from where she retired. In her earlier years, she worked in the Hospitality Department at Geisinger Medical Center.
One of Marys greatest passions in life was singing in church choirs and at weddings, especially The Lords Prayer, as well as listening to opera. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching crime television with her family. Mary adored her dogs and spending quality time with her family.
She is survived by four daughters: Jacqueline Stephens and her husband, George, of Etters, Linda Yerger of Muncy Valley, Kathy Shymansky of Sunbury, and Deb Bortel of Danville, and one son, William B. Diehl, and his wife, Kim, of Bloomsburg. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers: Daniel Yeigh of Victorville, Calif., and Benjamin Yeigh of Freeburg; and one sister, Naomi Clemens, of Danville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, David Shymansky and Dean Yerger; and one great-granddaughter, Adelyn Ivy Socash.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Washingtonville Lutheran Church, 10 Strawberry Ridge Road, Washingtonville, with the Rev. Melody Sell officiating assisted by Hospice Chaplain Mike Delp. Burial will follow in Washingtonville Lutheran Cemetery
Mary Marlene Diehl, 85, of Danville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at her home. She was born March 5, 1932, in Danville, the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Hartline Yeigh.
She graduated from Danville Area High School in 1950.
Mary was a member of the All State Chorus and Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was employed as a seamstress at Milco Industries from where she retired. In her earlier years, she worked in the Hospitality Department at Geisinger Medical Center.
One of Marys greatest passions in life was singing in church choirs and at weddings, especially The Lords Prayer, as well as listening to opera. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching crime television with her family. Mary adored her dogs and spending quality time with her family.
She is survived by four daughters: Jacqueline Stephens and her husband, George, of Etters, Linda Yerger of Muncy Valley, Kathy Shymansky of Sunbury, and Deb Bortel of Danville, and one son, William B. Diehl, and his wife, Kim, of Bloomsburg. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers: Daniel Yeigh of Victorville, Calif., and Benjamin Yeigh of Freeburg; and one sister, Naomi Clemens, of Danville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, David Shymansky and Dean Yerger; and one great-granddaughter, Adelyn Ivy Socash.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service to be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Washingtonville Lutheran Church, 10 Strawberry Ridge Road, Washingtonville, with the Rev. Melody Sell officiating assisted by Hospice Chaplain Mike Delp. Burial will follow in Washingtonville Lutheran Cemetery
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