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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Mary Ellen
Girty
Sep 18, 1942 — Nov 7, 2026
Franklin, PA
Obituary
Mary Ellen Girty, 84, of Franklin, passed away at Sugar Creek Care Center on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Born in Townville, PA on September 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Isabelle Brown VanCise.
She formerly worked at the Caring Place as an Aide. Mary will always be remembered as the best Mom in the world.
Surviving are three children; Ron Ritchey, Marlene Snyder, and Bill Jock; 10 grandchildren, Ronald Ritchey Jr., Kenneth Andrew Ritchey, Robin Rice, Janell Snyder, Amber Ketcham, Jacob Jock, Heidi Cheers, Jodi Simanteris, Autumn Held and Madison Held and 18 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clyde VanCise and a sister, Beatrice Potts and many friends.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Green and two sisters.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting huffguthrie.com.
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