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Mary married Oscar Robert GILMORE on 26 Sep 1915 in Clinton Co, PA. Oscar was born on 23 Jun 1892 in Boalsburg, Harris Twp, Centre Co, PA; died on 28 Jul 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Kathryn Parks, 92, of McElhattan entered into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born May 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Robert and Mary Barner Gilmore.

Mary Kathryn graduated from Mill Hall High School and enjoyed attending the class reunions.

She was employed by Hammermill Paper Co. for 26 years. She was also a friend and caregiver for many years to Hall and Betty Achenbach.

Mary Kathryn was active in her church, serving on many committees, and especially enjoyed going on mission trips.

In recent years, she enjoyed going to the Texas Restaurant in Lock Haven and volunteering at the Salvation Army.

She is survived by four sons, Lewis A. (Peggy) of Mechanicsburg, Ronald C. (Linda) of Mill Hall, Robert F. (Mary Ellen) of McElhattan and John O. (Crystal) Parks of Mill Hall; a sister, Charlotte Fetterolf of Madisonburg; a daughter-in-law, Marie Lomison of Howard; and a near and dear friend, Holly Yohe of Williamsburg.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Scott (Nan) Parks, Jennifer (Scott) Parks-Snyder, Joelle (Shawn) Gil, Aaron Parks, Travis (Amanda) Parks, Adam Parks, Jacob (Alesia) Parks, Katie Ann (Zachary) Renzo and Eli Parks, as well as 11 great grandchildren, Will, Drew and Allison Parks, Lucas, Alex and Davis Snyder, Isaac Parks, Isabeau and Henry Parks and Corbin and Sage Parks.

Mary Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Parks (1991); a son, Richard W. Parks (1995); three sisters, Sarah, Polly and Grace; and two brothers, Robert and Tommy.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 11 a.m. at McElhattan United Methodist Church, 502 McElhattan Drive, McElhattan, with Pastor Laura King officiating. Interment at Hayes-Fearon Cemetery will be at the convenience of her family.

Friends and family will be received on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, and again on Saturday at McElhattan United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions in Mary Kathryn’s name may be made to either the McElhattan United Methodist Church or the Lock Haven Salvation Army through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be given by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com

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