Mary G. Kane
1922 ~ 2011
Mary G. Kane, 89, of Orrstown, died on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the Chambersburg Hospital.
Born on June 4, 1922, in Stoufferstown, PA, a daughter of the late John B. & Mary B. Buhl Cool. On September 2, 1950, Mary married Mr. Harvey R. Kane, Jr., in the Orrstown Presbyterian Church.
Mary was employed as a custodian at Shippensburg University, retiring in 1984. She previously worked for the former Stanley Corporation, Chambersburg, for many years.
She was a long-time member of the Orrstown United Brethren Church, since 1950. She and her husband Harvey liked to go on antiquing trips throughout the area. Mary was a very good cook, and enjoyed taking care of her two boys and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Harvey; two sons, Thomas G. (Eileen) Kane of Marion and Galen R. (Vickie) Kane of Orrstown; four grandchildren, Allen Kane, Ellen Egolf, Tammy Anderson, and Dawn Magee; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, one brother, one great grandson, and one great granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at the Orrstown United Brethren Church. The Rev. Milton R. Herrold, Jr. will officiate. Interment will be in the Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg. Viewing will be one hour prior to the services on Wednesday, at church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Home Nursing Agency’s Healthcare Hospice at 201 Chestnut Ave. PO Box 352 Altoona, PA 16603.