Mary V. Fife
February 25, 1941 ~ September 4, 2023
Born in: Mercer, Pennsylvania
Mary V. Sullivan Fife, 82, of Townville, passed away, Monday, September 4, 2023, unexpectedly at home. She was born on February 25, 1941 a daughter of Karl Schnell and Miriam McIntosh Schnell. She married John Sullivan; he preceded her in death. She subsequently married Joseph Fife on June 3, 1977, he survives.
She was a 1959 graduate of Townville High School and she was employed as a nurse's aid at Titusville Area Hospital and Crawford County Care Center.
Mary was a member of Townville Baptist Church where she was involved with various groups within the church. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and will be remembered for her kind nature.
In addition to her loving husband, Joseph, left to cherish her memory are her children, Cheryl Warner and her husband, Paul of Pleasantville, Richard L. Sullivan and his wife, Karen of Townville, Steven J. Sullivan and his wife, Alisha of Dublin, VA, David A. Sullivan of Holly Hill, FL, John J. Sullivan and his wife, Brenda of Orange City, FL; step children, Melanie Ryder and her husband, Brian of Montgomery, PA, and Jo Anna Ryder and her husband, Dale of Elizabethtown, PA; sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, John Sullivan; brother James Schnell; sister, Barbara Schnell; and a granddaughter, Cassandra Ryder.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Friday, September 8th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville with an additional hour of calling on Saturday, September 9th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. at Townville Baptist Church, 33274 N. Main Street, Townville. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor James Riley, officiating.
Mary will be laid to rest in Kingsley Cemetery, Townville.
Memorial donations can be made in Mary's memory to the Townville Baptist Church, 33274 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Mary's book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
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To the family of Mary Fife, so sorry to read of Mary’s passing. I went to Elementary School at Five Corners with her.Mary taught me to ride a bicycle one summer when I was at her house and stayed for dinner. I enjoyed her company at school those years. I’m so sorry for your lost.
Irene Metcalf Cross Allen
Heaven has certainly gained an angel. Mary was one of the kindest, caring sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I met Mary while caring for her father. Later she joined the staff of the Crawford County Care Center and I had the pleasure of working with her. She cared for the residents as if they were her own parents. Always smiling and willing to help. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who has had the opportunity to know her.
Mary was one of the sweetest persons I have ever known. She honored her Lord with a lifetime of service to others. From her being my 2nd grade teacher at the Townville Baptist Sunday School, to then years later marrying my uncle Joe, and live just down the road from my parents, I have had the opportunity to see her living out a God honoring life in so many ways. Every time we were in the area and visited family, when we would run into Mary, she would always have a warm welcoming smile and kind word. She was an example for all. May God comfort you, her family, in this time of loss. For you a great loss, for her a great big welcome into Heaven with her Lord. Tim Bryant, one of the 5 Bryant Boys.
My deepest sympathy to all of Mary’s family. I had the pleasure of working with her on a private duty job. She was such a treasure! She was one of the cutest, sweetest, kind, caring, and compassionate people I have ever met. She was a true blessing. I’m so fortunate I was able to stay in touch with her over the years. I will always cherish the cute Christmas ornaments she made for me. Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace! God bless. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary was always the kindest and friendliest person I’ve ever know. She always had a smile and a word of encouragement. She will indeed be missed.
I can’t think of a kinder, sweeter person than Aunt Mary. She was always thinking of others and left a big impact on so many. Our world would be a much better place with more Aunt Mary’s. My condolences to her entire family. She will be greatly missed!
Mary was such a sweet person. A great aide and loved by the residents and staff at Crawford County Care Center.