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Mary E. Stover 1930-2025

Mary E. Stover, age 95 of New Oxford, passed away November 28, 2025 at Cross Keys Village.

She was born April 7, 1930 in Manchester, PA to the late Paul and Florence (Newcomer) Hoover.

Mary was widowed by her husband, Rev. Jacob F. Stover.

Mary attended Bermudian Covenant Brethren Church in Dover and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, traveling, gardening and bird watching.

She is survived by her daughter, Carol McKinley and husband, Larry of Thomasville; son, Chris Stover and wife, Barbara of Broadway, VA; daughter-in-law, Tamara Stover of New Oxford; six grandchildren, Aaron & wife, Natalie, Brian & wife, Stephanie, Hunter & wife, Jacqueline, Tanner & wife, Jessica, Jacob & wife, Kelli and Sally & husband, Jimmy and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Margaret “May” Poff of York and Pauline Lenz of Mt. Wolf.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral & Cremation, Ltd., 111 S. Main Street, Bendersville.

At Mary’s request, there will be no viewing.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Bermudian Covenant Brethren Church, 279 Bermudian Church Road, Dover, PA 17316. Rev. Ronald Cook will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to KJNP c/o Bermudian Covenant Brethren Church.

To leave a condolence for the family, please visit the funeral home’s website.

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