Obituary

On February 1, 2025, our most precious and beloved mother, Mary Clapper May, entered the Kingdom of Heaven due to complications from T-PLL, a rare form of Leukemia.

Mary was born on April 22, 1938, in Hyndman, PA to Rollo and Frances (Luman) Clapper. She was preceded in death by her parents, her soulmate and husband, Donald “Pep” May; two brothers and a sister.

Mary is survived by her children, Todd (Susie) May, Tim (Joy) May, Jill (Troy) Wigfield; grandchildren, Jonathan May and daughter, Lena; Kiera (Zack) Kendall and children, Liam, Layla, and Jaxon; Kiana (Kenny) Sigler and children, Kennedy and Kain; Brittany (Kevin) Paulos and children, Arabella, Luciana, Cole, Gabriella, Giavanna, and Sutton; Dustin (Kayla) Wigfield and son, Jayce; Tanner (Lexi) Wigfield and son, Axel; Abriana (Bryce) Miller and children, Brooklynn, Bryelle and Bowen. A sister, Paula Zan, friend Lee Blythe, special nephew, John (Gina) Baker and family, and very special friend, Ethel Whipple.

Mary grew very close to her hospice family, Jada Kagarise, Brenda Sechrengost, and Pastor John Bennett.

A 1956 graduate of Hyndman High School and 1959 graduate of Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Mary married the love of her life, Pep May, on July 10, 1959. They were married 62 ½ years.

Mary was a Surgical Nurse, assisting many different doctors in the Cumberland area, but mostly assisting Dr. Andrew Stasko Sr. Later in her life Mary had an Electrology Business and owned and operated several businesses in and around Bedford including The Bedford Hotel/Tavern Restaurant.

She was a member of Tulls Hill Bible Church. She loved all her church family, especially Pastor Steve Corbett and wife Lisa.

We know our mother loved her family deeply, and we felt that love every day of our lives. Her one wish is for everyone to have a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

A viewing will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to the time of the service at 1 p.m. at Tulls Hill Bible Church, 1847 Tull’s Hill Rd., Bedford, PA.

Burial will follow at Madley Cemetery, Buffalo Mills.

In lieu of flowers, Mary’s wish was for donations to be made to Tulls Hill Bible Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zeiglerfuneralhome.com