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Mary L. Kirchner, 82
December 05, 2022
Mary L. Kirchner, 82, of Strasburg passed away December 5, 2022. She was born to the late William and Dorothy Coldren in Lancaster and was a graduate of McCaskey high school. Mary spent her career as a factory worker and retired from Kerr Glass.
Mary spent her leisure time doing puzzles and crosswords. She loved playing bingo and found joy in knitting and crochet. She spent many years as a girl scout leader, and she used to walk and collect for the Red Cross with her daughters. She loved the beach and visiting Wildwood with her family. She will be remembered as a good mother with a good heart. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish Mary’s memory is her husband William R. Kirchner Jr. of Strasburg, with whom she spent 63 years of marriage with; her children Diane Pawson (John) of Pequea, Sharon Abel of Lancaster, Lori Brady (Michael) of Lancaster and William Kirchner the 3rd; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and a sister. She is preceded in her passing by a grandson and her other siblings.
A memorial service will be taking place on Monday December 12, 2022, at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home at 2421 Willow Street Pike at 10AM, a visitation will be held at 9AM. Interment will take place at Conestoga Memorial Park following service. In Lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at alzfdn.org.
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Condolences to the Family
December 13, 2022
Bill, Diane, Sharon, Lori and Billy I’m so very sorry to hear about Mary! My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family! I have many fond memories of times spent with your family many years ago! May your memories of your mom/wife help you through this hard time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Loree (Shetrompf) Strickler
December 12, 2022
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Billy and the whole family on the loss of Mary. Sorry we didn’t get to come to express our feelings, which we were very disappointed. We loved you guys. It sure is sad losing the ones we love. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Pat (Horn) & Giles Wickersham and Linda (Horn) Himelwright
December 11, 2022
Lori, so sorry to hear about your mother. May she rest in peace and be healed knowing that she will be whole again forever. Love you!
December 09, 2022
I miss you mom. Love you.
December 09, 2022
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family
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