Mary Elizabeth Shetler

Mary Elizabeth Thomas, 86, Davidsville. Mom peacefully went to be with the Lord Jan. 14, 2013, at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 7, 1926, in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County the daughter of David and Catherine (Yoder) Shetler. Preceded in death by parents, husband Delmar C. Thomas who died July 17, 2006, daughter Denise Anderson, and brothers Rev. Harry, Paul, Rev. Charles, David, Delmar, Rev. Ammon, Robert, and William. Survived by daughters Donna (Joseph) Beamer; Townsend, Del., Darlene (Dale) Miller; Goshen, Ind., Debra Chaves; Davidsville, Danita (Robert) Speigle; Boswell, and Son-In-Law Robert Anderson; Fredericksburg, Va. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Lydia Catherine Holsopple. Mary was a life member of Kaufman Mennonite Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Women's Sewing Circle. She also was the Card secretary sending a special note in all her cards. She enjoyed quilting, baking and volunteering. Mary was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother and was always caring for others needs, she will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Family receiving friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. until time of funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Kaufman Mennonite Church. Pastors Keith Yoder and Wes Yoder officiating. Internment Blough Mennonite Cemetery. Those who wish please make donations to Johnstown Christian School or the Mennonite Central Committee in Akron, Pa. Arrangements by George E. Mason Funeral Home, Inc. Davidsville

Somerset Daily American January 15, 2013