Mary Ellen Sheidy

Remembering Mary Ellen with Love... Mary Ellen Sheidy, 65, of Denver Borough, Lancaster County, PA, died in her home Saturday, April 5, 2008, after a long illness. Born in Coatesville, a daughter of Harold Shoemaker, Sr., Christiana, and the late Roberta (Clifford) Rinier, she was the wife of Charles W. Sheidy for 47 years. A 1960 graduate of Octorara High School, Mary Ellen received her Associates in English degree with honors from Philadelphia Community College. She worked for Muskogee School for the Blind, Muskogee, Oklahoma, Beacon Lodge Camp for the Blind, Mt. Union, PA (founded by her uncle, Carl Shoemaker), and as a legal secretary for many years. A member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Ephrata, she was a talented gardener, an avid "Scrabble" player and regularly completed the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzles. More than anything else, Mary Ellen lived for her family, especially her grandchildren. Also surviving are a daughter, Jennifer, wife of Steve Wolfson, Bloomfield, NJ; sons, Sean, husband of Sandi (Doll) Sheidy, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin; and Kevin, husband of Lori (Fox) Sheidy, Lititz, PA; grandchildren, Mandi, Brandi, Kolin, Ryan, Lauren Madeline; brothers, Harold (Janina) Shoemaker, Jr., Gretna, Virginia; Larry (Cheryl) Rinier, Syracuse, NY; and Richard Rinier, Reinholds, PA. A sister, Suzanne Enright, predeceased her. Private Services... In accordance with her wishes, Mary Ellen will be cremated and there will be no viewing or public services. A private memorial service will be held by the family. By her request, please omit flowers and remember her with contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, Post Office Box 4125 , Lancaster , PA 17604-4125 .