Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Fish, 97

March 21, 2017

Mary Elizabeth (Therese) Fish 97, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. A lifetime resident of Lancaster, Mary was the daughter of the late Edward F. and Mary E. (Dassinger) Smith. She previously worked in the financial department at Raub Supply Company until meeting her husband of 51 years, John Gaskill Fish. Mary is survived by her daughter, Susan Carol Petty and two granddaughters, Robyne Bertele and Christy Bitto. She was also the great-grandmother of three.
A devout Catholic, Mary never missed a Sunday service as long as she was able to attend. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11AM, Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 for family only. Interment will be private at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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March 23, 2017

So sorry to hear of Aunt Mary’s passing.  Seems like the end of an Era, the last of her generation.  May she now be in the company of our Lord, her husband, Uncle Jack, and her sisters and brothers. Rest in peace, Mary. You will not be forgotten.  
Ken and Mary Anne Bomberger

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