Mary Abernathy
She was born May 4, 1932, in Macomb, a daughter of Harry and Susie DeMoss Ritter. She married Dale Abernathy on Oct. 30, 1950, in Macomb. He preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 2001. She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Walters and Eleanor Thorne; three brothers, Harry Ritter Jr., Paul Ritter and Jack Ritter; and one stepbrother, Gene Miller. Surviving are two sons, Jim (and Charlene) Abernathy of Table Grove and Jeff (and Karen) Abernathy of Lewistown; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. For years, she was a caregiver and housekeeper for several area Table Grove families. She was an avid crocheter and donated many lap blankets to area nursing homes. Private graveside services will be held. Burial will be in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements. Memorials in her memory may be made to the Table Grove Fire Department. Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Vol. 149, No. 8
Mary L. Abernathy, 94, of Macomb, formerly of Table Grove, died at 5:35 p.m. July 3, 2026, at The Elms in Macomb.
