Obituaries

Mary C. Gorman, 86

Mary C. Gorman, 86, of Conestoga View Nursing Home died Friday at her residence.

She was a professional swimsuit model for Jantzen Co. in Philadelphia and a former Golf Pro.

Mary was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and many friends.

Born in Spokane, Washington Mary was the daughter of the late Edgar and Mary Walton Graves. She was married to the late Frederick James Gorman Jr. who died in 1976.

Surviving are two daughters; Joan Marie married to Joe Isaacs of Downingtown; Christine Ann Kane of Lancaster; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two sisters; Joan married to John Friel and Claire Kizer both of Wynnewood.  She was preceded in death by a son, John Wheeler and two brothers, Edgar and John Graves.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 610 E. Delp Road, Lancaster on Thursday at 11:00am.  A viewing will be held at the church on Thursday morning from 10:00am until time of service.  Interment in Conestoga Memorial Park.  Flowers will be received at the church.

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