Obituaries

Mary Lynn Grant, 51

Mary Lynn Grant, 51, of Lancaster passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at Hershey Medical Center as a result of acute leukemia. Her family was by her side.

Born in Lancaster Mary Lynn was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Rose (Iemmallo) Amico. She is survived by her loving husband Roderick Grant.

Mary Lynn attended grade school at St. Leo the Great. She was also married there on September 2, 1978 by her cousin the late Rev. Joe Ceclia and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School Class of 1975.

Mary Lynn had a caring nature and worked as a CNA for a period of time and had only recently started to work at Mountville Family Practice. Her greatest joy was in rearing her children, and helping them in achieving their goals. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife. Mary Lynn and Rod traveled to Scotland, Rod’s birthplace, twice to meet his extended family. Together they also vacationed in the Caribbean. Mary Lynn had two West Highlands (Rory and Ali), they were her greatest stress relievers.

She is survived by her husband and two children, Derek and Sheena Grant of Lancaster; two brothers, David (Amico), husband of Jean O’ Connor of Lancaster, and John P. (Amico), husband of Nancy Schreck of Lancaster; two sisters, Sandy, wife of Paul W. Friesher of Lancaster; and Bonnie, wife of Lyn Hahnlen of Sinking Springs; a brother-in-law, Alex Grant of Columbia; and a sister-in-law, Marlene Amico, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a brother Frank Amico.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 1, 2008 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church 2427 Marietta Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601 at 12 p.m. with Rev S.T. Antony Raja as celebrant. Friend will be received at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment will take place at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Mary Lynn’s name can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202.

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Dear Rod, Sheena and Derek,

Only a short time has passed and I miss my best friend dearly. We have shared so many wonderful years of ups and downs but that is what is so special about the relationship of a best friend. My best friend, Marylynn, is at peace and her suffering has been put to rest. There will never be a more special best friend than Marylynn in my heart. Someday I will meet her again and we will be together forever, as BEST FRIENDS.

Love you all forever,

Donna

I had the pleasure of knowing her and working with her,a great Gal.

May all those who loved her savor her memory and celebrate her.

David A. Weber

THE GRANT FAMILY:

MY NAME IS KASANDRA AND I WORKED WITH MARY LYNN AT MOUNTVILLE FAMILY PRACTICE. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON WITH A BIG HEART. WE MISS HER VERY MUCH AT WORK. WORK IS NOT THE SAME WITHOUT HER. SHE WAS PART OF THE FAMILY. I WISH THE GRANT FAMILY THE BEST…

KASANDRA BETANCOURT

To the husband and children of Mary Lynn, Sandy and Nancy and her 2 brothers, David and John.
 
Wish to send my personal sympathy to all of you. Your loss is overwhelming to you, for the sudden death of Mary Lynn. Knowing Nancy and Sandy from the Rosary Group, of which I am a part of, will continue to pray for all of you,
  Do know that your brother Frank has welcomed her into his arms as she entered Paradise.  Leukemia is a dreadful disease, and how well I know-since it took my son also so quickly in yrs. past.  May God grant you the strength to continue on.  You have a big support group all around Lanc. City.
  Your strong faith will help you.  May the Peace of Christ be with each and everyone of you. The Rosary Group of St. Anne Church (Monday nite group) offers many prayers for the family.  With deepest sympathy…

Rita Boyer

We were so sorry to see that Mary Lynn passed away. We didn’t know about her illness, and were shocked to see her obituary in the paper.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jim and Traci Scott

MAY THE MANY LOVING MEMORIES YOU EACH HAVE, SEE YOU THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME .  PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN THE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OF ALL WHO KNOW YOU, WITH OUR DEEPEST AND MOST SINCERE SYMPATHY,

BARB AND BILL RUSSELL

ROD,   

Mike and I WERE VERY SORRY TO HERE OF MARY LYNNS PASSING WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN ARE PRAYERS.

MIKE AND KATHY BOWERS

My condolences to the whole family. I had known Mary Lynn since she was a teenager and we always had a good visit when she came to the office.

Sue Smith

Dental Hygienist, Drs Hanley and Creisher

Mary Lynn will always be my childhood friend. Memories of Mary Lynn’s constant companionship growing up in the neighborhood frequently come flooding back to me whenever I think of Home. Fun, funny and generous, Mary Lynn knew how to be a friend. My most heartfelt condolences go out to Mary Lynn’s sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, and to her husband and children.

Monica Curtin Aguirre

Rob and family:

It was with sorry that we heard of your loss.  We’ve know each other for many years.  We’ve enjoyed our visits with her for several years at B J’s, Lowe’s
and Mountville Family Practice.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God continue to care for you at this time.

              The Wachob’s
              Bev & Ron

I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER (WIFE) PASSING. I WORKED WITH HER AT BJ’S FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND SHE AND I ALWAYS HAD A GOOD TIME RUNNING REGISTER TOGETHER ON BUSY SUNDAY’S. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT SHE LOVED YOU ALL SO MUCH AND HER MEMORY WILL LIVE ON IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER.

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

KIM MCGAHAN (FLS@BJ’S)

Dear Rod,

I just saw Mary Lynn last month at MFP so I am shocked to read about her passing.I am thinking of you and your children.

God Bless,
Margie

Wishing you comfort in your sorrow.  Thinking about you and wishing you courage to help see you through day to day.  And hoping your memories will warm your heart always. and bring so much comfort your way.

Though I can’t take away you sorrow, I hope you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Fondly,
Beth, Christopher,Sara and Madison Amico

I am so sorry to see that Mary Lynn passed away. My father ( Ben Cicero who passed away 1/1/2004)) was also her cousin. I did not spend alot of time together with Mary Lynn growing up, but remember all of the great times we had at her mothers ( Aunt Rosie’s) home visiting. My prayers are with you.

My mother Mary Cicero is not able to attend any services, but she asked me to pass on her condolences and her prayers.

Tony Cicero

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