Obituaries
Mary Jane Autrey, 96
February 09, 2019
Mary Jane Autrey, age 96, of Lancaster, PA died peacefully, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Misericordia Nursing Home in York. Born in Lancaster on May 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Hildegarde (Elsesser) Hambright.
Mary Jane was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy High School in Lancaster. She earned her BA degree in Psychology at the University of Maryland. She worked as an accountant for 30 years at the Visiting Nurses Association after raising 5 children. She was still working part-time in her 80’s.
Mary Jane was a faithful member of St. Anne Roman Catholic Church for 67 years and will be sincerely missed at Sunday Mass. She was a loving and uplifting influence on her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She supported, guided, and traveled with her middle child, Patrick Allen Joseph Francis Autrey. Her life’s motto was “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Mary Jane is survived by her sons William L. Autrey and his wife Carol of York, Michael L. Autrey and his wife Ronna of Longmont, CO, Mary Lynn Smith of Lompoc, CA and Stephen L. Autrey of Lancaster. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard V. Autrey, her sister Charlotte Solecki, her son Patrick A. Autrey and her grandson Shaun M. Autrey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 12 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 929 N. Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 15, from 10 to 11:00 am at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery on Saturday, February 16 at 10:15 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Anne’s Catholic Church at the above address.
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February 21, 2019
I am truly sorry for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” (2 Co 1:3) “and the God of love and peace” (2 Co 13:11) be with the Autrey family and friends. My love and prayers, Nicole
February 15, 2019
Pax et Bonum.
February 15, 2019
Dear Bill and Carol,
May God be with you at this difficult time. Praying that you be filled with His peace, knowing that you have the prayers and love of your many, many firends. Wish we could be with you physically.
Know that you are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy
Harry and MaryAnn Hartzell
February 14, 2019
Bill and the Autrey Family,
My condolences on the loss of your mother. Just want you to know I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
Charlie Broich
February 13, 2019
To all the family of Mary Jane, you have my heartfelt sympathies and prayers.
I have so many good memories of your mother. I played cards with her for over fifty years. What a wonderful friend she has been all those years. I will never forget her
Rita Good
February 13, 2019
Dear Mary Lynn, Steve, Mike & Bill: condolences on the passing of your mother. I hope your memories of her will help provide some comfort for you at this time of sorrow. Bill Chalfant
February 13, 2019
My condolences on the passing of Mary Jane. She sat right in front of me every Sunday Mass at St. Anne’s for several years. I missed her presence when she went into the nursing home. I enjoyed her spirit and her spunk. I’m so glad she is at peace now. She said to me on several occasions, “Why doesn’t He just take me?” I responded, “He just isn’t ready for you yet.” Well I guess the Lord was finally ready for her on Saturday, and she was definitely ready for Him. Rest In Peace Mary Jane. You have definitely earned your wings. Jill Ferretti
February 13, 2019
To the Autret Family in the passing of your beloved Mother, Grandmother
and Great grandmother. Mary Jane was a friend to all[, always greeting one with
a smile. An inspiration to all, on how she kept going. She was a member of the Prayer Request Group if St. Anne Church of which I am leader for. She continured until
her own health issues did not allow her to do. May Mary Jane Rest In Peace My sincere condolensce to the Autrey Family. Rita R. Boyer
February 13, 2019
To Mary Jane’s Family:
I worked with your mother at the VNA and have fond memories of her unique sense of humor. She had a strong work ethic and loved her family.
Peace be with your family in this time of loss.
Gale Vee
February 13, 2019
To the Autrey family,
Sincere condolences in the passing of your mother. She was a roll model for us all.
Mary Lynn Hobday DiPaolo
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- Friday, February 15, 2019
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Lancaster, PA 17602
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