Born in Reading on December 12, 1914, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Luke and Mary Julia (Souders) Pennebacker.
She was a 1934 graduate of Reading High School.
Mary was employed with CNA Insurance for twenty five years as a clerk before retiring in 1975.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting and gardening.
Surviving are a son, Melvin "Mel" L. Hornberger and his wife, Nancy (Tiley) of Schuylkill Haven; a daughter, Margaret Hornberger of Reading; four grandchildren: Theresa Brignola and her husband, Clifton; Lisa Elliott; Janene Geary and her husband, Steve; and Eric Hornberger; seven great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a sister, Marion Otto.
Services for Mary are private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Sinking Spring Cemetery.
Auman's Inc. Funeral Home, 390 W. Neversink Rd., Reiffton is entrusted with the arrangements. Mary's online guestbook may be signed at www.aumansinc.com.
