Biography:
Mary M. Selby, 103, Littlestown’s oldest resident, died Tues afternoon, May 3, at Gettysburg Hospital after a brief illness. She had lived in Littlestown with her surviving son, Richard “Dick” Selby. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard, on July 20, 1959. Mary was born Jan 5, 1913 near Taneytown to John and Anna (Sanders) Clabaugh. She was predeceased by sisters Mildred Bowling and Helen Oaster and brothers Bernard, Frank, Clarence, Robert, Joseph and Guy. She is survived by her sister Ann Sneeringer of Bonneauville and her brothers, John Clabaugh of Mt. Pleasant Twp and James Clabaugh of Hanover.
Known for her volunteer and charity work, Mary received numerous accolades – Littlestown Outstanding Citizen Award, Gettysburg Soroptimist Club Humanitarian Award and Lifetime Achievement Award from the Stonesifer King Legacy Guild as well as several commendations from the American Red Cross and Gettysburg Hospital Auxiliary. She worked with the Red Cross Bloodmobile’s canteen for numerous years and Hospital Auxiliary Thrift shop when she was 100 years old.
An active member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Mary was past president of the Deanery and Parish Council of Catholic Women, chairman of the Altar Guild and past president of the St. Aloysius Senior Citizens “Friendly Group.” She taught second grade First Communion Sunday School for two decades, supervised the dining room at St. Aloysius – hosted banquets and bazaars in the past and served on Parish Council and bingo committees.
Mary was charter member and past president of the Alpha Fire Company Auxiliary and F.O.E. auxiliary and volunteered at the annual Fire Company Carnival for some 50 years. She was a past president of the Littlestown Senior Citizens and a former member of the Adams County Chapter of the American Cancer Society during which she arranged transportation for cancer patients. She was also a member of the Littlestown Women’s Community Club GFWC, Bonneauville CWV and Littlestown VFW Auxiliary.
Mary also received compliments on her Chicken Rice soup made for two St. Aloysius Bingo committees and for her Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge.
Mass of Christian Burial is Sat, May 7, at 11 A.M. at her church with The Rev. James M. Sterner Celebrant. Viewings are Friday 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 P.M. at Little’s Funeral Home, Littlestown with the Rosary recited at 8 P.M. Interment is in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown. Pallbearers will be John Study, Wayne Hooper, Gary Strevig, Dave Oaster, Chad Clabaugh and John Legutko. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mary’s name may be sent to Dick Selby to help establish the Selby Family Charitable Trust or to Mary’s Church @ 29 S. Queen St., Littlestown, PA 17340. Online condolences may be shared on www.littlesfh.com
Condolences(09)
Bucky Hood
May 12th, 2016 11:29 am
#9
so sorry to hear this. She will always be remember by the Alpha Fire Co. and by me from seeing her at the banquets.
Lois Koons
May 10th, 2016 7:18 pm
#8
Sending much love and my deepest sympathy to my former classmate and friend, Richard. I am so sorry. Your mother lived a very full life and one of which you should be so proud. Thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Clissa
May 6th, 2016 11:26 am
#7
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time! Mary was quite a lady and a role model for many of us. I am going to miss her smiling face especially at our Council and Senior affairs!
May she rest in the arms of Jesus!
May she rest in the arms of Jesus!
Elthea Connolly
May 5th, 2016 7:20 am
#6
Mary was a kind loving person. She had a beautiful smile and a loving heart for all, We worked together on blood drives for years, My sympathy to Dick and family. She is with her God now.
John Bowser
May 5th, 2016 3:54 am
#5
A sad time for The Littlestown Community. We have lost a special lady. Kind, gentle and always giving of herself to others, she was my Godmother and a family friend. She will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy for Dick and her family.
Saint Mary of Littlestown, RIP
Saint Mary of Littlestown, RIP
Marian Sneeringer
May 4th, 2016 8:42 pm
#4
Deepest sympathy to Dick, Ann, and family. Mary was an active lady who was a model of a Christian woman living life fully. May God grant her rest and peace.
Deb Dillman Young
May 4th, 2016 7:32 pm
#3
Deepest sympathy for Dick and all of the family and friends that Mary touched. She was a special lady!
Harriet Glass
May 4th, 2016 5:07 pm
#2
The Conewago District Council of Catholic Women sends its deepest sympathy to Mary's family. She was an inspiration to all of us and a very dear lady. May God's love comfort her family and know that she is safely home in the arms of her Lord.
Harriet Glass, President
Harriet Glass, President
Janet E. McMaster
May 4th, 2016 3:01 pm
#1
I will miss seeing you on Friday nights at the VFW and on Saturday nights at Mass. You gave a whole new meaning to the word "volunteer" and because things always had to be perfect when setting the tables for banquets, I still remember those three little words "No, No, No"! That's because every utensil had to be in the right place. Rest in Peace Mother Mary, you earned it!
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