Mary Jane Cranmer, 74, of the Colonial Towers, Towanda, PA passed away Wednesday morning, September 5, 2018 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Ron Huff in Wysox Township, PA following declining health. Mary was born in Granville Summit, PA on January 10, 1944, the daughter of Jay and Evelyn Elizabeth Kilborn Burgess. She was a graduate of Canton High School with the class of 1962.
Mary was employed by the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company in Mildred, PA and as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, PA for many years. Mary was a member of the Monroeton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially with her grandchildren, bus trips with the Towanda Area Senior Citizens group, playing cards with family and friends, gardening, and in early years working at Wheeler’s Greenhouse in Powell, PA.
Mary was employed by the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company in Mildred, PA and as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington Township, PA for many years. Mary was a member of the Monroeton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially with her grandchildren, bus trips with the Towanda Area Senior Citizens group, playing cards with family and friends, gardening, and in early years working at Wheeler’s Greenhouse in Powell, PA.
Surviving are her children, Jeff Cranmer of Kenly, NC, Rebecca and Ron Huff of Towanda, Brenda and Ron Forbes of Wysox, grandchildren, Seth Huff, Samantha Huff (Cody Fitch), Casey Huff, Noah Huff, Ronald (Christina) Forbes Jr., Kaylyn (Zach) Kerstetter, Elena Cranmer, great granddaughter, Holland Fitch, brothers, Lewis (Dawn) Schanbacher of Canton, PA, Meylert (Audrey) Schanbacher of West Burlington Township, PA, Marty (Julie) Burgess of Williamsport, PA, brother-in-law, Jim Ramsey of Florida as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Rex E. Cranmer on December 29, 1999. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Interment will be in the Monroeton Cemetery, Monroeton, PA. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, PA is assisting Mary’s Family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com
