Mabel H. Starr
KLINGERSTOWN • Mabel “Mem” H. Starr, 97, formerly of Klingerstown and Georgetown Heights Apartments, died May 19 at Premier at Susquehanna Village.
She was born March 20, 1923, in Pitman, a daughter of the late Lizzie (Rebuck) and Victor Y. Reiner.
She attended the Pine Park High School and worked in several local garment factories, Muskin Shoe Factory and Mandata Poultry.
She was a member of Salem Church of Rough and Ready, Klingerstown.
Mabel is survived by a son, Dennis Starr of Fearnot; a daughter, Christine Gessner of Leck Kill; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Russell W. Starr, who died Dec. 7, 1994; two daughters, Marie Miller and Beverly Wedde; two sisters, Katie Reiner and Ruby Mullen; four brothers Charles, Daniel, Harry and John Reiner; and her companion Clarence (Quelly) Brosious.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held when such gatherings are permissible.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Salem Church of Rough and Ready Memorial Fund, 1128 Ridge Rd., Klingerstown PA 17941.
Stephen R. Rothermel Funeral Home, Klingerstown, is handling arrangements.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit srrfh.com
