Mary Shoup, 100, a former resident of Ringtown, recently a guest at the Laureldale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and of the Shenandoah Manor Senior Living Community passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025.

Mary was born in Sheppton, on March 30, 1925, a daughter of the late Steve and Marie (Krutz) Fellin. She worked in the local garment industry as a machine operator.

A long time member at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown, she was also a member of the church Dorcas Club. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed crocheting and sewing.

She was loved very much by her family, husband Kermit,  daughter Carol and son-in-law John Ferenchick of Flying Hills, Reading, PA. Granddaughter Kimberly and grandson-in-law, Costel Potcovaru, and Great-Grandson Alexander.

Surviving her are Daughter Carol, Granddaughter Kimberly, and Great-Grandson, Alexander.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Shoup in 2019, a son Thomas, a son in-law John Ferenchick, a grandson Richard and a grandson in-law Costel Potcovaru.

Because Mary loved reading and loved her town library, donations can be made in memory of her to the Ringtown Public Library, 132 W Main St, Ringtown, PA 17967, or online at ringtownlibrary.org.

Mary will be laid to rest alongside her husband Kermit at St. John's Cemetery in Ringtown during private family services, which are being provided by the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Ringtown, PA. You may leave an online condolence at www.ringtownfuneral.com