Mary A. Plants

Mary A. Plants, age 97 of West Middletown, Pa., passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 in Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care, Washington, Pa.  She was born April 21, 1927 in Independence Township, Washington County, Pa., a daughter of the late Charles Vance and Bessie (McDonald) Liggett. Mrs. Plants was a 1946 graduate of East Washington High School and lived in the West Middletown area all of her life.  She worked as a secretary for Mashall’s Dry Goods in Washington and served as Tax Collector for West Middletown Borough and the Avella Area School District.  Mrs. Plants was the oldest member of the Grove United Presbyterian Church in West Middletown. On April 14, 1949 she married Crell Virgil Plants who died on April 30, 2019.

Surviving is a step son, Crell V. Plants, II of Georgia; a step granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her husband and parents is a brother, Zane G. Liggett and three sisters, Margie Lehman, Shirley Kerestly and Patsy Starr.

Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at West Middletown Cemetery. Pastor Gary Gibson will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa., Martin J. Yoskovich, Funeral Director/Owner and Aaron S. Walker, Funeral Director. The family suggests donations to the Grove United Presbyterian Church, PO Box 88, West Middletown, Pa. 15379.