Mary Ann Hernley

Mary Ann Richard Hernley, 82, of Lebanon died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon. She was the wife of Delmas M Hernley. Delmas & Mary Ann had just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in December. Born in Fredericksburg on July 31, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Kathryn Gingrich Richard. Mary Ann graduated from Fredericksburg High School with the class of 1947. She also was enrolled for two and half years of nursing school at Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing. Mary Ann dedicated many years of her life to taking care of her daughter Wanda. She was a lifetime member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg where she was very active in the Lutheran Church Women. She sang as a soloist in the church choir, played the piano and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a member of Fredericksburg American Legion, past president of the Fredericksburg Elementary PTA and the Fredericksburg High School Alumni Association. Mary Ann was a delegate for the N. Lebanon young farmers Association and active in FFA and 4-H helping with community activities. Mary Ann hosted a foreign exchange student from Germany and she was always there for her family and friends. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Shawn D. Hernley and wife Karen of Lebanon; two daughters Carmelle J. Hernley of Lebanon, Heather L. wife of Steve Sharer of Laceyville; five grandchildren Merritt, Amber and Miranda Hernley, Kyle and Richard Sharer; two great-grandchildren Makenzie and Jayden West. She is predeceased by a daughter Wanda Mae Hernley; three Brothers John Glen Richard, Lynn G. Richard and Dale E. Richard Sr.; two sisters E. Nita Richard and June B. Matthews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 30, at 11AM from the St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3050 S. Pine Grove St. Fredericksburg, PA 17026. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery. A viewing will take place on Sunday, January 29, from 2 to 5PM at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 and Camp Meeting Rd. Jonestown and one hour prior to the service at the church. Contributions can be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church Memorial fund. PDF Printable Version

Mary Ann Hernley

July 31, 1929 - January 24, 2012