Mary E. Donley, born on January 22, 1935, in Columbia, was the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Alphia Helen (Garrett) Donley.
Columbia, Pennsylvania
Early Life and Education
Mary was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of 1955.
Life and Activities
Mary never married. After her father passed, she spent several years living with her brother’s family and helping to care for his children. Later, she lived in her own apartment and began working for Wendy’s, where she stayed until retirement.
Wendy's Restaurant
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Mary was a resident of Lancaster House North Apartments for over 30 years where she was known by many for the colorful, patterned socks she wore. She participated in many activities there, her favorite being Friday night’s dinner & BINGO.
Mary frequently signed up for bus trips, which had her touring cities throughout the US.
Greyhound Bus
Faith and Church Involvement
Mary was an avid learner of scripture study and a regular Sunday School attendee. She grew up attending Wrightsville Assembly of God Church. Later, when she moved to Lancaster, she became a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, later known as New Life City Church. In recent years, Mary attended the 1st Assembly of God on Columbia Ave.
She never missed a chance to attend a church social and loved going out to eat. Mary loved to sing and tap her tambourine, mostly, in time to the music!
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Daily Life and Enjoyments
While she was still getting out and about on her own, Mary daily walked from her apartment to eat her supper at Onions Restaurant. She enjoyed watching her daily shows: The Price is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and Jeopardy.
Wheel of Fortune
Family
Mary is survived by her sister, Lois E. Bernhardt, wife of Hank of Lubbock, TX, her nieces and nephews, and best friend, Jeanne, of East Petersburg. She was preceded in passing by her parents, and her brother Ralph Donley, Jr.
Funeral Arrangements
Guests are invited to the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, to a viewing from 6 - 6:30 PM with a funeral service following. Interment will take place on Friday, at Mountville Cemetery, at 10 AM.
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