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Mary Louise Shank Mueller, 84

November 16, 2025

Mary Louise Shank Mueller, age 84 of Lancaster, PA, passed away at her home on November 16, 2025. She is a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and worked at Phillips Financial Services, Mountville, PA for 39 years until her recent retirement. Mary was a devoted mother, spouse and grandparent. She was an avid reader and devoted to her faith and valued all efforts of kindness, big and small.

She is survived by her sons: Kevin C. Shank (Husband of Tracey) of Lakewood Ranch, FL., Jeffrey S. Shank, (Husband of Lisa) of Elizabethtown, PA, and Brian C. Shank (Husband of Joni) of Wrightsville, PA; grandchildren: Amanda, Caitlin, Emily, Jennifer, Thomas, David, Christopher, Jillian and Brenden; a greatgrandchild Rhys; 2 brothers: Charles F. Haldeman (Husband of Phyllis), Sheridan, IN and Joseph G. Haldeman (Husband of Cathy), Lancaster, PA; 2 sisters: Kathryn R. Clough (Wife of Dana, deceased), Philadelphia, PA and Dorothy A. Greer (Wife of James), Lancaster, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Charles and Rosemary Haldeman, Mary is preceded in death by her first husband of 32 years, Ronald G. Shank, and husband Carl W.P. Mueller to whom she was married for nearly 26 years until his passing in 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Thomas Kappes Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601 at 11:00 AM, with visitation being held one hour prior to Mass. Interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.

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Condolences to the Family

November 19, 2025

Dearest family, so sad to hear of my most precious first cousin Mary Louise. Throughout my life she has proceeded me with her accomplishments being the eldest of the first cousins. Now she has completed her book of life honorably, with love and adulation from all of us who were blessed to know her.
lovingly, cousin Margaret Evelyn and Colby

November 19, 2025

So sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing.  She was such a kind and gentle woman.
Condolences to your family.
Anna and Jeff Kirchner

November 19, 2025

Mary was a kind gental soul who always put others before herself. Always ready to lend a hand, an ear or a book. She came into my life just at a time when I needed an Angel. She helped me through some tough times with her generous heart. I treasure our friendship of almost 40 years.. Mary loved her family dearly and spoke of them with a true loving heart. She will be dearly missed. Debra L. Jones

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Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
2427 Marietta Ave
Lancaster, PA 17601
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Saturday, November 22, 2025
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Lancaster, PA 17601
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