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Mary Kling Stoltzfus, 90

June 27, 1930 - January 06, 2021

Mary Kling Stoltzfus finally met her Savior face to face on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. The last of her generation, she rejoined her sisters Cora Jean, Libby, Jane and Joanne, and her brothers Gordie and Frederick at the Ultimate Kling Reunion in Heaven.

The daughter of Elmer and Edna Kling, Mary was born in 1930 and raised in Intercourse. In her senior year she rode the bus to J. P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster where she excelled in business studies. Upon her graduation she went to work for Louis S. May, Esq. In 1954 she married Aaron Stoltzfus, Jr., and they had four children: Jeffrey, Lisa, Patricia, and Mark. When they were all in school, she began her career as a secretary at the elementary schools in the Pequea Valley School District, first at Leacock, then Salisbury, and finally at Paradise.

Mary was kind and fun-loving. She played the piano beautifully and often accompanied the Kling Sisters when they sang together. She was pianist in the churches she attended, and was recently honored for her 30+ years of service at Intercourse United Methodist Church. She loved music, and her children have a fond memory of her dancing to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Birds held a special place in her heart, and she kept the feeders full year-round. She also enjoyed walking, reading, traveling to just about anywhere, going to Wildwood Crest with her sisters, attending community concerts and working in her flowerbeds.

Her family grew over the years to include the spouses of Jeff, Lisa and Patti (Suriya Chaisayan, Joe Fisher, and Kevin McCarty), grandchildren (Jeffrey and Jacob Stoltzfus, Brandon and Joseph Fisher, and Tyler and Matthew McCarty), and great-grandchildren (Connor, Liam, Sheamus and Ellie McCarty). She loved and prayed for them every day and often had them over for a delicious dinner which was sure to include chicken casserole, applesauce and corn which she had frozen, ham balls from Yoders, and her signature dish, cracker pudding. And dinner was never complete without ice cream, which had to be Turkey Hill All Natural!

But the sweetest thing in her life was her relationship with Jesus, whom she loved because He first loved her, the knowledge of which brings great comfort to the family and friends she left behind. We love and miss you, Mom, but as you always said, “We’ll see you before soon!”

Private graveside services will be held at the Intercourse United Methodist Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a future date.

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January 14, 2021

This is a a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person. Mary was so helpful to the new teachers at Salisbury -we became longtime friends. We enjoyed many breakfasts at her house. Her apple pancake was a favorite.  We will miss Mary.
Ann and Debbie

January 12, 2021

i’m so sorry at the death of your mother.  She was a dear friend and colleague for many years and always had a pleasant smile and kind word for everyone. I know you are grieving her loss but please know she touched many lives during her earthly journey.  She is now with her precious Savior and siblings.  Phyllis Stauffer 

January 11, 2021

What a wonderful life, well lived! She was always so sweet and kind to everyone. Supportive to all of her children and teachers, she was a delight to know. May she rest in eternal peace. Condolences to all of her family, as I am certain they are truly grieving.
Ruth Bicking

January 11, 2021

Jeff, what wonderful memories I have of your mother and her kind, gentle ways. May peace surround you and your entire family throughout this sad time. Jeannie Shirk Selch

January 10, 2021

Mary was our next door neighbor in Intercourse for many years.  Her grandkids played with my kids and I couldn’t ask for a more kinder and welcoming neighbor.  We often shared family events.  She was loved by many, many people and she will be greatly missed.  Welcome home to heaven, Mary!
Don Dippner

January 10, 2021

Oh my Sweet Mary.  You were like a second Momma to me.  Please know that I love you so much.  I have so many fond memories of us!  Xoxoxo 

January 09, 2021

What a wonderful life she lived! Such a beautiful tribute to her and the amazing family she raised and continued to guide. You could see the joy in her face whenever the kids were around.

January 08, 2021

A wonderful heritage is left behind. It was my great pleasure to meet Mary and visit with her while staying at Patti’s home in New Bloomfield.
Rhonda Schneider

January 08, 2021

Deepest sympathy to your family. God grant you his perfect peace.
Joanne Stoltzfus

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