Obituary of Mary F. Haldeman

Mary F. Haldeman, 89, of Palmyra, PA, formerly of Landisville, passed into Glory on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Londonderry Village.  Born in Ridgely, MD, she was the daughter of the late Paul S. Ebling, Sr. and Lillie V. Cohee Ebling.  She was the wife of Glenn F. Haldeman for 65 years prior to his passing in 2021.

After graduating from high school, Mary entered 1-W service and served as a volunteer in the kitchen for one year in Falfurrias, TX. It was during her year in Texas that she met Glenn who was also volunteering in 1-W service.  Mary was a member of E-town Grace where she was a longtime kitchen coordinator.  Mary was the cafeteria manager for many years at Mount Joy Vo-Tech.  Earlier, she was employed as a baker by the former Hostetter's Banquet Hall in Mount Joy. She also enjoyed cooking and baking at home for family and friends.

She is survived by a son, Ronald K., husband of Debra A. Becker Haldeman, of Elizabethtown and a daughter-in-law, Beverly S. Gainer Haldeman, wife of the late Curtis D. “Curt” Haldeman of Elizabethtown; three grandchildren, John (Ashley) Haldeman, Julie (Mike) Shearer, and Jeremy (Katelyn) Haldeman; seven great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Faulkner of Sudlersville, MD.  In addition to her parents and husband and son, she was also preceded in death by six brothers, Roland, G. Dudley, Arthur, Marvin, Harold, and Paul Ebling, Jr.; and two sisters, Annice Fike and Mildred Parrott.

A funeral service will be held on Friday afternoon, September 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at E-town Grace, 305 Anchor Road, Elizabethtown, PA.  The family will receive guests at the church on Friday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.  All are invited to a luncheon in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the service.  Interment will follow in Chiques Cemetery, Manheim.  Memorial contributions may be made to E-town Grace or Londonderry Benevolent Fund, 1200 Grubb Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078. To express a condolence with the family or for additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.