Mary Lee Povish

January 20, 1928 - September 8, 2020

Mary Lee Povish, 92, of Montoursville, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at Arista Care Loyalsock. Mary Lee was born Jan. 20, 1928 in Clearfield County and was the daughter of the late Wilbur Orvis and Alice Marian (Farrell) Rauch. She moved to the Williamsport area in 1942 and met William Povish in 1945. On Dec. 6, 1947, she married William and shared 72 years of marriage. Mary Lee was an active member of Picture Rocks United Methodist Church. She played piano since she was 10, and for more than 42 years for the church choir and filled in for the organist when needed. She was responsible for the flower arrangements at the church on Christmas, Easter and other occasions. She played an active role in the biweekly dinners for the local Lion's Club. She was an avid square dancer, a talented seamstress and was well-known for her sticky buns and raisin filled cookies. She also enjoyed the vacations as a member of the Travel Club in Hughesville. She is survived by her husband, G. William Povish; a daughter, Karen Povish of Montoursville; and by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Lena Smeal. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In Mary Lee's memory, memorial contributions may be made to Picture Rocks United Methodist Church, 48 Laurel Run Road, Picture Rocks, PA 17762. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McCarty~Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.