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Mary S. Harnish, 86

March 15, 2020

Mary S. Harnish, 86, of Lampeter, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.
She was the wife of the late John A. Harnish, who passed away in 2014. Born in Mastersonville, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Mabel Steinmetz Brandt.

Mary had been a homemaker and owned a farm on Lampeter Rd. with her husband where she was known for selling eggs. She enjoyed traveling to see her family and was active with the Lancaster Senior Center.

She attended Lampeter Church of The Brethren.

Mary is survived by her children: Lorraine married to Larry Cole of Willow Street, Marion married to Jeff Kuehn of Fargo, ND, and John F. married to Mary Jane Harnish of Viroqua, WI; her 7 grandchildren: Jeremy, Patrick, Amanda, Andrew, Aimee, Angie and Alex, her great grandson, Novae; and by her sister, Grace Maurer of Neffsville. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Roy and Allen Brandt, and her sister, Elizabeth Peifer. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Maddie.

Friends will be received on Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 6-8PM at the Bachman Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 7 S. Decatur St., Strasburg, PA, and again from 10-11AM at the funeral home on Friday, March 20, 2020, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM. Interment will follow in Longeneckers Reformed Mennonite Cemetery.

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Condolences to the Family

March 17, 2020

Im sorry to hear the news of aunt mary passing my prayers are with all of you during this sad time. May God give you strength to get through this sad time.
Mary Ann Brandt Blauch

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Strasburg, PA
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Strasburg, PA
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