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Mary
Lou McCauley, 82, of Harrisburg and formerly of Lancaster, passed
away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Community General Osteopathic
Hospital. She was born in Lancaster on Cabbage Hill to the late
Charles P. and Anna M. (Scheuchenzuber) Schreck.
Mary Lou is
survived by her husband of 60 years, E. Roy “Mac” McCauley.
She was a R.N.
inspecting nursing homes for the Commonwealth of PA. She graduated
in 1946 from Sacred Heart Academy and 1949 from St. Joseph
Hospital School of Nursing, both of Lancaster.
She was a
member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church where she also sang
in the choir and was an active volunteer, past President of the
Catholic Nurses Guild, Knights of Columbus Council #869 Women’s
Auxillary.
She enjoyed
crafts, crocheting, painting with oils and acrylics, traveling,
and spending time with her 13 grandchildren.
Surviving in
addition to her husband, 3 sons Timothy D. McCauley, husband of
Regina H., of Harrisburg, Andrew J. McCauley, husband of Sandra
L., of Elizabethtown, Michael P. McCauley, husband of Patricia J.,
of Mechanicsburg, 3 daughters, Eileen L. Herb, wife of Stephen R.,
of Camp Hill, Anne C. Maitland, wife of Michael T., of Carlisle,
Mary Ellen Sierhuis, of Palmyra, 13 grandchildren, 4 great
grandchildren, 3 sisters, Jean R. Acklin and Nancy A., wife of
John P. Amico, both of Lancaster, Martha J. wife of Paul E.
Hopkins, of Claremore, OK and sister-in-law, Barbara Schreck. She
was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas S. and Charles P. Jr.,
Schreck and great granddaughter, Katie D. Herb.
Mass of
Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Monday, May 23, 2011 at
10:30 am at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church 6150 Allentown
Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 17112 with the Rev. Mark Spietel as
Celebrant. A viewing will be held at the church on Monday from
9:30-10:30 am. Luncheon will follow Mass with an Interment at
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 2pm. In lieu of flowers,
memorial Contributions may be made in Mary Lou’s memory to The
Katie Herb Foundation 233 Walton St. Lemoyne, PA 17043 or Links
with Lachie Golf Tournament benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund 1424
Wellgate Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. To send the family an
online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com |
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Anne,
I was sad to hear of the loss of your beloved Mother. Keeping
you and your family in my prayers.
With deepest Sympathy
Cathy Hunter
To my extended family, I want you to know how
much your family has been in my thoughts this week. Mary Lou's
infectious laugh will be greatly missed! The battle she fought
these last few months is an inspiration to us all. Our deepest
sympathy to you all.
Jan and Terri Travers
Dear Uncle Mac, Tim, Eileen, Anne, Mary Ellen,
Andrew and Michael,
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Mary Lou's passing. We are
keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Mary Olson & Family
Dear Friends,
I am saddened to read of Mary Lou's passing but she did live a
good long life. Mac, I know you will miss her terribly - I hope
she left you with some new and wonderful memories of her dear
ways.
We have lost touch over the years, but I think of all of you
whenever I drive past Spring House Lane where Steve and Eileen
used to (and maybe still do) live. I pray God will comfort each
of you in your mourning of one very lovable lady.
Love to all of you,
Carol Wesley (at one time Carol Foor!)
Nancy, Jeannie and Martha,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. She will
be remembered very fondly for her laughter, sense of humor and
determination. My deepest sympathies to your entire family for
your loss. I will say a special rosary in Mary Lou's memory.
Steve & Denise Amico Glatfelter
I was so very sorry to hear of your mom's
death. She was the proud matriarch of quite an amazing family.
You will have many, many fond memories of her, cherish them all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to all.
Cathi Green
May 19, 2011, San Francisco, CA
Retire
Fill a cup to its brim and it is easily spilled;
Temper a sword to its hardest and it is easily broken;
Amass the greatest treasure and it is easily stolen;
Claim credit and honor and you easily fall;
Retire once your purpose is achieved - this is natural.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 9
Lieve Mom,
It’s been more than 26 years ago that we first met, Saint
Patrick’s Day 1985. You took me into your home as a son. We have
fought and laughed together. We have yelled at each other and
cried together. We have caused each other pain and we brought
each other joy. One thing I know deep in my heart; we always
loved each other. I respect you and love you as my mother. You
have been my mother in law for as long as I have been in the US,
more than half my life, and as your life comes to an end, you
are and will always be Mom.
As I think of you, I think of the things we did together. I
remember when we said goodbye at Harrisburg airport, when Mary
Ellen and Nick went to Holland. I remember the first time you
came to Capelle a/d IJssel with Dad. I remember taking you to
Delft and Madurodam. I remember how you loved Amsterdam. I
remember waving you and Dad goodbye at Utrecht train station, on
your way to Vienna to visit my parents. I remember when you and
Dad arrived at Schiphol and you held Megan for the first time. I
remember when you picked us up at the airport when we arrived
back in the US. I remember the mustard incident. I remember
baking bread with you in your kitchen. I remember being in
Washington, DC for your brain surgery. I remember the first time
you came to visit us in California … and … I remember that you
were there at my Ph.D. graduation in Amsterdam, and how I took
you to see your family’s graves in Germany and meeting your
relatives in Munich, where we went to the Beer fest and drank
beer together. I even remember taking you to church in Capelle,
Rotterdam, Poughkeepsie, Fremont and finally in Pleasanton.
There have been many, many good times and I will always cherish
them.
You are a beautiful person. You have lived a long and joyful
live. As you have now retired from our world, I will always
fondly remember you and the special moments we have had
together. As I look at my daughter Megan, I will always see you.
I love you!!!
Lieve Dad,
My heart goes out to you. I wish you strength in the road ahead.
I know your children and grand children will be there for you. I
love and miss you.
Mary Ellen, Anne, Eileen, Tim, Mike and Andy,
I think of you, and wish you strength. I miss you all. I know I
don't have to say it, but please take care of Dad.
Maarten Sierhuis
Message from Curaçao: a great person is on her
way to her rightful place. I honor her and feel gratitude that
our paths have crossed. Although far away, I have always, and
will always, consider the McCauley's my family. So, my thoughts
are with all of you and I grief for your loss.
Peace,
Jan Sierhuis
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mary
Lou. During the WTPA-TV days, I loved talking with her and
especially enjoyed her positive attitude and caring ways. It
was always fun to gather with those
who put the station on the air, many years ago.I enjoyed Mary
Lou's humor so much.
Please accept my sympathy in the loss of a lovely, intelligent,
caring individual who made our
world brighter whenever we were privileged to be in her company.
Joan Prescott
"The world is not conclusion, a sequel stands
beyond. Invisible as music, but positive as sound." --Emily
Dickinson
It was my privilege to work with Mary Lou back in the early '70s
in the Nursing Home Program. She was every inch the
professional nurse, seasoned with a terrific sense of humor.
I'll never forget her love of maraschino cherries--as I remember
it, 'Mac' once gave her a gallon of 'em as a Christmas gift. :-)
With sympathy and love,
Heidi Neiswender, LDN, RD
Mother, you loved to be called that; I think
of you every day when I open my eyes. Audrey told Nick, who you
know is 3 now, out of the blue, that she saw Granmudder in a
pretty white dress. She saw you Mother, now our Angel from
above. I know you are not suffering anymore. I love you, your
faith was unparalleled. I only hope to follow in your footsteps.
I know you are watching over all of us. I miss you so much, and
carry you in my heart until we meet again.
Your baby girl,
Mary
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