Obituary of Mary B. Wales

Mary B. Wales, age 85, of Tioga, PA, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at her home. Mary was born January 7, 1925 in Lawrence Twp., PA, a daughter of Elmer and Lelia (Barber) Seeley. She was a member of the Jackson Summit First Baptist Church. Mary enjoyed crocheting, knitting quilts, embroidery, cooking and gardening. She was employed at the former A & P in Horseheads for sixteen years and worked on the family farm for many years. Mary is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, William and Lonna Wales, Jr. of Elmira, NY, Terry L. Wales of Tioga, PA; four daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Ralph Meckel of Crystal Lake, IL, Mina Wheeler of Hammondsport, NY, Robin Pequignot of Elmira, NY, and Ellen and Calvin Rollyson of Nancy, KY; a brother, William Seeley of Bath, NY; 25 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by a son, David Wales in 1983, seven brothers and sisters Elmer Seeley, Laura Robinson, Louise Dixon, Madilyn Wallen, Dewella Plasky, Bessie Seeley and Carrie Seeley. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at Marys home on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. with the Rev. Eugene Charsky officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Marys memory to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701. Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com