Fearneyhough, Mary 1892-1995

FEARNEYHOUGH, RITCHIE, MAHAN

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 11/8/2010 at 18:59:48

The Brooklyn (IA) Chronicle; May 10, 1995

MARY FEARNEYHOUGH

The daughter of John and Virginia M. Ritchie, Mary was born Aug. 26, 1892, in Singers Glen, Va. She attended rural schools near Singers Glen.

She was married to W.W. Fearneyhough. Following their marriage the couple lived in Lima, Ohio for several years, later moved and made their home in Hartwick. Mary was a long-time member of the Hartwick Congregational Church and a member of the ladies aid.

She is survived by her children; one son, William Fearneyhough of Altoona, and one daughter, Frances M. Mahan of Aberdeen, Md.; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mary died May 6, at Brookhaven Nursing Home, at the age of 102. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers, three sisters and one great-grandchild who died in infancy.

Service is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, at McAninch Fremming Funeral Home, Victor.

Rev. Paul Hughes, pastor of Congregational Church, Hartwick will be officiant.

Music will be provided by organist Mrs. Frances Hughes, accompanied by vocalist A.J. "Woody" Woodman, performing "Beyond The Sunset" and "Amazing Grace."

Pallbearers will be Richard Martens, Howard Olson, Harry Roberts, Wallace Roth, Ralph Smith and Everett Williamson.

Interment will follow services at Hartwick Cemetery.

Following the committal service the family will receive friends at the Hartwick Congregational Church.