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Mary M. (Weiss) McFadden Schiavone, 86

July 03, 2016

Mary M. (Weiss) McFadden Schiavone, 86, of Lancaster, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 in her residence.
Born in Elizabethtown, she was the wife of Michael C. Schiavone Sr, to whom she had been married 2 ½ months. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo McFadden, who died in 2006, and her parents, Frank and Barbara (Schmidt) Weiss.
She was an active member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Lancaster.
The “Matron of Valleybrook”, she loved crafts, cooking, gardening, and supporting charities. Mary enjoyed sharing her creations with friends, families, and those in need.
Mary is survived by her son, Shawn McFadden and his wife Lee of Bristol, CT; a daughter, Therese Cruciano and her husband Tim of West Chester; 6 stepchildren: Patricia Hogentogler and her husband Stuard of Mountville; Mary K. Roda and her husband David of Lancaster; Theresa Horn and her husband Philip of Mount Joy; Margaret “Peggy” H. Garguilo and her husband John of Frederick, MD; Kathryn Mullins of Fairfax, VA; and Michael C. Schiavone, Jr and his wife Yolanda of Mount Joy; 5 grandchildren: Matt, Colin, and Brendan McFadden and Maddie and Bella Cruciano; one great-grandson, Robbie McFadden; and 3 sisters. She was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Claire Matyi; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Saturday, July 9, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 with the Rev. Daniel Powell as Celebrant. Family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the church at the address above.

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August 12, 2016

My dear neighbor, Mary. She was so loving toward my son in Lancaster since he was born. Always had cookies and wonderful stories to tell. She was very special to us. She made the best cabbage casserole and apple dumplings.
She had such a good heart. I’m happy to hear that she met someone to share her love of life with.
I am very sad to hear of her passing. She was committed to her church and workshops. God will take good care of her.
i did not know her new husbands family. My condolences are with Shawn and Theresa, as well as her husband.
always,
melissa Solomon and Seth

July 08, 2016

To the McFadden and Shiavone families: I am so very heartbroken to hear of Mary’s passing. She was such a special friend to me. She was the first to welcome me and offer a place at her table at the St. John Neumann Bazaar workshops. She taught me so much, to love and be thankful for everything, not to mention how to make Granny squares. These past few months have been the happiest I have seen her. I will miss her so very much. Sleep sweet my dear friend.
Jamie Schuring, Lititz, PA

July 07, 2016

Aunt Mary was the most kind, gentle, and fun-loving of the Weiss women. I enjoyed her gracious and generous disposition thru out my life. I will miss her dearly. She showed me how to enjoy life to the fullest and every day I will continue to celebrate her spirit.
With fondest regard,
Kathy A. Weems
Lewisberry, PA.

July 07, 2016

Dear Shawn and Therese, We were so sorry to read of your mom’s passing. You have mine and Kim’s sincere condolences. Some of us from Sioux Drive remembered her not long ago when I mentioned on Facebook that I had just made her pasta casserole. She was such a lovely lady, the epitome of that overused term.
Hugs to all of you.
Linda Zysk Helbeck, Port St Lucie, FL and
Kim Zysk Bagatell, Jupiter, FL

July 07, 2016

RIP aunt Mary.

July 06, 2016

So sorry for your loss.I found Mary to be Very kind and gracious.I will miss my time I spent with her.
Anthony Weems

Visitation: Saturday, July 09, 2016; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Saturday, July 09, 2016; 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd; Lancaster, PA
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