Obituary: Mary Jane Shaner

Albion, New York: Mary Jane Shaner, age 96, passed away on July 2, 2016, at Medina Memorial Hospital in Medina, New York. She was born May 16, 1920, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Harvey and Gertrude Costlow.

Mary Jane is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Richard) Peoples of Ocoee, Florida, Barbara (Doug) Morey of Albion, New York, Judith (Bruce) Liddle of Schoharie, New York; sons, Melvin (Elizabeth) Shaner of Shawboro, North Carolina, Alvin (Anita) Shaner of North Huntington, Pennsylvania; sister, Nancy Wallace; brothers, Dan (Annie) Costlow, Jim (Virginia) Costlow; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There are no prior calling hours. Mary Jane’s memorial service will be held at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home Inc., 21 West Ave., Albion, New York, at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17.

Memorial contributions in Mary Jane’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; or to a charity of one’s choice. To share a special memory of Mary Jane, please visit christophermitchell.com.