Mary Frances Schreiner, 83

August 07, 2025

Mary F. Schreiner “Sis”, 83 of Lancaster, PA died peacefully on August 7, 2025. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Pius W. Schreiner and Mary E. (Walton) Schreiner. She was a devoted sister to Marie and Helen Schreiner with whom she shared all her living life. They were inseparable and did everything together.

Mary attended St. Joseph Elementary School. In 1959, she graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School. She attended Millersville University where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Mary went on to teaching at St. Joseph School and Resurrection for 42 years. She dedicated her life to educating her students. She taught all grades from second to eighth.

Mary led a vibrant life practicing her faith. The Franciscan Nuns were her mentors over the years. A devout Catholic, she was a Parishioner of St. Joseph Church. She taught CCD and prepared students for the sacrament of Penance and the Eucharist. She was a member of the Altar Rosary Society, Auxiliary Member of the Legion of Mary and Perpetual Adoration participant at St. Joseph Chapel. In 2019, she was the first to be awarded Lancaster Catholic High School Alumni Citation for Advancement of Catholic Education.

Mary was often described as the “Sticker Lady”. Students were happy to receive one. Whenever family, relatives or friends had special days, she sent cards with the appropriate sticker theme. She enjoyed spending time reading the newspaper and watching Hallmark Movies with her sisters.

Mary is survived by her sisters, Marie and Helen of Lancaster; brothers, John, husband of Marian (Black), of Lititz and Edward, husband of Linda (Prinz), of Lancaster; 3 nephews, John, Jr., Matthew, Brian and Edward P; 3 great-nephews, Jarrett, Nicholas and Logan; 2 great-nieces, Courtney and Morgan; and 2 great-great-nieces, Ava and Nevaeh.

Family and Friends will be received from 6-8 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Charles F. Snyder, III Funeral Home, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584 and again on Saturday, August 16 from 10-11 AM with A Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA 17603. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mary’s memory.