Martha "Mardy" Louise (Howry) Brenner, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Moravian Manor.

She was born July 24, 1930 in Lancaster, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Bear) Howry.

Mardy graduated in 1948 from McCaskey High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Arts Society. She devoted her time and energy to her family and was an accomplished gardener, gourmet cook, and master tailor who made all her own clothes. She was very active in the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, serving as a Deacon and a member of the board.

Mardy is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Donald Brenner; two children: Dr. Lawrence Brenner and his wife Jennifer of Corpus Christi, TX and Laurie Mellon and her husband Christopher of Ligonier, PA; 6 grandchildren: Stephanie Brenner Hill, Alex, Kurtis, and Eric Brenner and Hunter and Aiden Mellon; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, John Howry.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. J. Calvin Wenger officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be private.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Mardy's memory may be made to the church at the address above, or to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.