With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary G. Fahner-Short of West Chester, Pennsylvania, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on November 1, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary G. Fahner-Short to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Mary farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Mary is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Edward Lawrence Fahner and Roberta Schultz Fahner; her husband Joseph Peter Short; her sons, Andrew James Short and Stewart Fahner Short; and her stepdaughter Sarah Jean Short.

Visitation was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Catholic Church. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the St. Joseph of the Brandywine Catholic Church (10 Old Church Rd, Greenville, DE 19807). A burial was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at the Catholic Church.

Memorial donations in Mary's name may be made to Kennett Area Community Service (https://kacsimpact.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux, Inc.

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November 8, 2024

Love, Sandy R, Laura M, Mindy S, Renie E, Regina P, Gina.C and Jennifer S. sent flowers

“In loving memory of Mary G. Fahner-Short, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship. With love from your Danville, California friends: Sandy Rogers, Laura McClure, Mindy Strout, Renie Ellis, Regina Penna, Gina Cefalu-Paulick and Jennifer Serpan”

November 4, 2024

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November 4, 2024

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November 5, 2024

Joseph Asma wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Joe and Family, We are so sorry to learn about Mary's passing. She was truly a bright shining light of a person and an leaves amazing legacy in her two sons. We were lucky enough to attend Joe and Mary's wedding many years ago and loved the chemistry that was shared between the loving couple. We are so sorry for your loss and will pray for healing strength for you all. Godspeed Mary. God bless you Joe, Andrew, Stewart and Sarah. All of our love and support, Joseph & Nancy Asma”

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