Mary Woomer, 91

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Woomer, 91, North Manchester, died July 28, 11:00 a.m., at Wabash County Hospital.

She was born July 10, 1919, in Expedit, Pa., to Alonzo L. and Emma B. (Marsh) Danvir. She married Arch Mahlon Woomer on Nov. 17, 1947; he died Aug. 10, 2003.

Mrs. Woomer was a 1937 graduate of Blacklick Township High School in Cambria County, Pa. She was a homemaker and during World War II she worked at Sylvania Co., Altoona, Pa. She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church and Ivy Chapter # 69 Order of Eastern Star, both of North Manchester. She was also a member of Daughters of the Nile, Altoona, Pa.

She is survived by a son, Gary M. (Sue) Woomer, Downington, Pa.; a daughter, Kathy (Roger) Prater, North Manchester; two grandchildren, Jeffrey M. (Tara) Woomer and Tracey (Andrew) Blickos, both of Coatsville, Pa.; five great-grandchildren; three nieces; and three nephews. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Funeral services will be held Aug. 6, 7 p.m., at Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Calling will be Aug. 6, 5-7 p.m., at the church. Burial will be in Bald Eagle Cemetery, Bald Eagle, Pa.

Preferred memorials are to Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences for the family of Mrs. Woomer may be sent online to www.mckeemortuary.com.