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G. Mary Richlin, 75
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8/13/2012 10:42:00 AM
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G. Mary Richlin, 75, of Overton (Sullivan County), passed away on Thursday Aug. 9, 2012 at the Dar-Way Elder Care Center in Forksville.
Mary was born on June 28, 1937, a daughter of the late George S. and Gladys Sherman Fassett in Forks Twp. Overton. On June 1, 1957 she married James H Richlin Sr. in St. Francis Xavier Church in Overton and celebrated 55 years together.
She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, and St. Basil's the Great Church of Dushore.
Mary was a past president and current vice president of the V.F.W. Post 384 Ladies Auxiliary of New Albany. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and reading. But her greatest love was her family and especially her grand and great-grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her husband, James of Overton; three children, James H. Richlin Jr. of Towanda, Tina and Jeffrey Meck of Hughesville and Elaine C. Richlin of New Albany; five grandchildren, Brian Richlin, Wade Richlin, Amanda West, Shannon Clark and Sarah Adams; a step grandson, Allan Meck; three great grandchildren, Owen and Landen Clark and Ellie Adams; a sister June Armes; and a brother Benjamin Fassett.
Mary was also survived by Rebecca Rosenberry, whom she considered a daughter.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Edward Teeter and Earl Fassett, a brother-in-law Harley Armes and a son-in-law Arden West.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday Aug. 13, 2012 in St. Basil's the Great Catholic Church in Dushore with the Very Reverend Glen McCreary of Church of The Resurrection in Muncy presiding.
Interment will follow in the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Overton. Family and friends are invited to view from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday evening in the Russell P. McHenry Funeral Home, 119 Carpenter St., Dushore.
Memorials may be directed to the Diabetes Foundation or the American Heart Association , in Mary's Memory.
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