Musser, Mary Z. 1 2 3 4
| Birth Name | Musser, Mary Z. |
| Gender | female |
| Age at Death | 83 years, 7 months, 12 days |
Narrative
Obituary for Mary Z. Hollinger (Musser)
Mary Z. Hollinger, 83, entered into her eternal rest at Landis Homes Retirement Community, October 19, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren Hollinger, the loving and devoted mother of 7 children, 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Mary was born on March 7, 1929. She was the daughter of David Musser and Lena Zimmerman Musser. She grew up on
the family farm with her brother Paul Musser.
Mary was an avid quilter for her family and for MCC PA Relief Sale. She lovingly gave of her time to family dedicating many hours to her grandchildren, especially her special needs grandson, Philip. She partnered with Warren in their business Hollinger’s Farm Market, Ephrata serving for many years as the gift shop manager.
Mary and Warren served as House Parents in Alva Scotland through Dove Westgate Church where she met her dear friend of many years Nan Nyguist and later at Turning Point, Lititz. She was a member of Indiantown Mennonite Church and then at Dove Westgate Church.
Mary is survived by brother, Paul Z. Musser, and children, Mary Ann, wife of Nelson Bowman, Ephrata; David Hollinger, husband of Deborah Replogle Hollinger, Denver; Marian Rutt, wife of Philip Rutt, Akron; Danny Hollinger, husband of Dawn Martin, currently of Abu Dhabi, UAE; Julia Hollinger Wray, wife of John Keating, Annandale, VA; Joyce Haller, wife of Richard Haller, Leola; and Jerry Hollinger of Bethesda, MD; 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
A viewing will be held from 6:00-8:00pm Monday, October 22 at Dove Westgate Church, 1755 W. Main St., Ephrata. Memorial Services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, October 23 at Dove Westgate Church with Pastor Deryl Hurst officiating . There will be no viewing Tuesday.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
The family wishes to thank Landis Homes staff for the loving care given to Mary over the last two years and to Hospice of Lancaster County for offering support and comfort during her last days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in memory of Mary Hollinger to Landis Homes Retirement Community at 1001 E. Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA. 17543.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.
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Events
| Event | Date | Place | Description | Sources |
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| Birth | 7 March 1929 | |||
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| Death | 19 October 2012 | |||
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Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | Musser, David Gehman | 2 June 1880 | 4 December 1966 | |
| Mother | Zimmerman, Magdalena Martin | 10 July 1891 | 12 June 1959 | |
| Brother | Musser, Paul Z. | 4 March 1927 | 9 October 2016 | |
| Musser, Mary Z. | 7 March 1929 | 19 October 2012 |
Families
Family of Hollinger, Warren B. and Musser, Mary Z. |
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| Married | Husband | Hollinger, Warren B. ( * 24 March 1929 + 30 December 2010 ) | ||||||||||||||
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| Name | Birth Date | Death Date |
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| Hollinger, David Lee | 11 March 1952 |
Pedigree
Ancestors
Source References
- Philip Ruth: O'er Stormy Seas: The Far-Flung Family of Mart and Mattie Zimmerman
- http://www.stradlingfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/1379031/Hollinger-Mary/obituary.php
- Martin E. Ressler: A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Christian F. Zimmerman IV
- Philip Ruth: Outline Descendant Report for Martin M. Zimmerman
