Mary E. Proseus

Mary E. Proseus
Landisville, PA (formerly of Rochester, NY) passed away at age 91 peacefully on October 29, 2014 at Mennonite Home surrounded by her family following a beautiful prayer led by the chaplain. Born in Madison, WI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Scherer) Dickert. Mary was the loving wife of Richard A. Proseus with whom she was happily married to for 68 years.

Mary was a devout Catholic and received communion regularly from Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. She sang in the choir and was a lector at St. John the Evangelist Church in Rochester, NY. She was an avid reader and enjoyed helping first grade students develop their reading skills. She enjoyed traveling to Europe and Korea. Mary adored spending time with her family and loved ballroom dancing with her husband.

In addition to her husband, Richard, Mary is survived by 4 daughters: Margaret M. Proseus of Canandaigua, NY, Barbara P. Ives, wife of Joseph L., of Landisville, PA, Judith P. Safranski, wife of Gerald, of Newark, DE and Mary P. Bell, wife of Hiram, of Odenton, MD; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and close family friend, Dr. Pamela Tarkington of Canandaigua, NY. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Dickert; and 2 brothers, Joseph and Edward Dickert. Mary's family would like to thank all of the staff at Mennonite Home who not only provided their mother with excellent care each and every day, but also provided her with their love.

Friends may call SATURDAY (11/8) from 8 - 845 AM at St. John The Evangelist Church (549 Humboldt St.) where her Funeral Mass will follow at 9 AM . Interment. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please consider honoring Mary with a donation to Peace of Christ Parish (25 Empire Blvd., 14609) or the Mennonite Home (1520 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601). Online Condolences welcomed at:
www.CrawfordFuneralHome.com
www.SnyderFuneralHome.com

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