Mary Sue (Wengerd) Schlabach

Mary Sue Schlabach, Milledgeville Road, Cohranton (Deer Creek Twp.) passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family, Sunday evening, February 23, 2020 following a  courageous  6 month battle with cancer.  She was 75.

Mary Sue was born in Hadley Pa, on July 30, 1944, a daughter of the late Ervin C. and Nancy (Yoder) Wengerd.   On September 26, 1963 she married the Oscar H. Schlabach who had preceded her in death on May 20, 2014.  She was a homemaker and along with her husband and family had served for 12 years as missionarys in Paraguay, South America.  Mary Sue enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. She is remembered by her family for being a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a member of the Pilgrim Fellowship Mennonite Church.    Every single day, Mary Sue received input from her family and friends, who wished her well and boosted her spirits, Mary Sue was grateful for the words of encouragement that she received.

She is survived by 7 sons, Lamar (Rosa) Schlabach of Middleburg, PA., Walter (Estela) Schlabach of Paraguay, S.A., Ervin (Laura) Schlabach of Hadley, Tim (Joanna) Schlabach of Cochranton, Paul Schlabach of Erie, Martin (Kristina) Schlabach of Cochranton and Joseph(Naomi)Schlabach of Cochranton. 4 daughters, Ruth (Carlos) Garcete of Sugar Creek, Oh., Rachel(David) Bonnett of Hadley, Martha (David)Peachey of Belleville and Nancy (Jonas) Coblentz of Victor, Montanna; Three sisters, Martha Schlabach of Paraguay, S.A., Fannie (Virgil) Kanagy, Blackville, S.C., Keturah (Scott) Jones, Guthrie, KY.,  Five  brothers, Wallace (Lydia Ann) Wengerd, Wagoner, S.C., John (Linda) Wengerd, Cochranton, Ervin (Loretta) Wengerd, Jr.,  Wagoner, S.C., Reuben  (Sally) Wengerd , Wagoner, S.C. and Martin (Barbara) Wengerd, Hadley.   40 Grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Titus Schlabach; 1 brother, Lewis Wengerd

The funeral service will be held at the Pleasantview Conservative Mennonite Church, 3488 County Line Road, Cochranton on Friday, February 28 , 2020 at 11:00 am with ministers,  Jonas Coblentz, Mose Troyer, Thomas Schlabach and Daniel Beiler officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Pilgrim Fellowship Church Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp.  Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm and 5:00 – 8:00pm and may share memories and condolences online at www.snyderfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville.

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