Mary Jane Irvin Keim

Mary Jane Irvin Keim, 86, of Lancaster, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at her home in the Brethren Village Retirement Community. She was the wife of the late George V. Keim. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late J. Martin and Viola Luttenberger Irvin.

Mary Jane graduated from McCaskey High School in 1940 and continued her education at Millersville State Teachers College graduating in 1944. She began her lifelong teaching career in Pottsgrove and retired from the Octorara School District in 1984 with 27 years of service.

She was a member of the Church of the Open Bible in Parkesburg and the Parkesburg Area Senior Citizens.

She is survived by two daughters: Cynthia L., wife of Richard F. Miller of Willow Street and Suzanne K., wife of Dale Groff of Gap; four grandchildren, Heidi Morgan of Lancaster, Holly Mann of Willow Street, Sarah Byler of Gap, and Richard Miller III of Refton; and five great grandchildren. Special thanks to her caregivers Becky, Gwen and Stephanie.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:00 am from the Parkesburg United Presbyterian Church, 511 W. Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Upper Octorara Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the service.

A memorial service will also be held at the Brethren Village Chapel on Thursday evening, November 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to AseraCare Hospice, 315 Primrose Lane Suite 101, Mountville, PA 17554.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com