Mary M. May Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Magdalene May, 96, of Hughesville, died Thursday, January 25, at Muncy Valley Hospital. Her husband of 45 years, Clayton M. May, preceded her in death on August 21, 1988. Born June 13, 1921, in Wake County, NC, she is the daughter of the late James B. and Ruth (Curry) Ross. Prior to her retirement, Mary was employed as a Nurses Aid at the former Lysock View, now Valley View Nursing Home, and retired from Muncy Valley Hospital. She was a member of The Beacon: a United Methodist Church, formerly Bethany United Methodist Church, Hughesville. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an active member of the PA Ridge Runners, traveling to nearly every state including Alaska. Surviving is a daughter, Beverly S. (Larry) Rupert of Muncy; two sons, Larry G. (Gloria) May of Hughesville, Dorrance R. (Susan) May of Hughesville, seven grandchildren, Charlene Sheets, Brett May, Dana Rupert, Alicia Bergey, Allison Gray, Ashley May, Dakota May; nine great grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy L. May of Hughesville. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother A.E. Ross, buried in France during WWII; sisters, Judith Ross Sanders, Rebecca Ross Greene, Bobbi Ross Kelly. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hughesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary's name to Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, 100 N. Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com

Mary M. May

June 13, 1921 - January 25, 2018