Lillian M. "Lil" MacCready

 Lillian M. MacCready, 86, of Minersville, passed away Sunday, October 18th, at Genesis Eldercare Schuylkill Center, Pottsville.

She was born in Minersville, Pa. on February 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Edith B. (Lewis) and Frank L.  MacCready.  She was a graduate of Minersville High School.

Lillian was a member of First Congregational Church of Minersville.  She was a longtime employee of the former Messner & Hess 5 & 10 store.

Lillian was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a member of the church choir and taught Sunday School for many years.  She was proud of her Welsh Heritage and looked forward to the St. David’s Day celebration (The Gymanfa Ganu - Welsh Hymn Sing) at First Congregational church. She was a lifelong resident of Minersville and looked forward to Friday night football cheering for the Battlin’ Miners.  She was a devoted Aunt to her many nieces and nephews and enjoyed holiday celebrations with all her family members.

Lillian was preceded in death by Brothers and Sisters: Lewis, Kenneth, Harry, Edith, Willis, Donald (Archie), Jean, Robert, Arlene, Sam and Russell.   She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Lillian is survived by nieces and nephews.

All Services are private at the convenience of family. .

Interment at Schuylkill Memorial Park Schuylkill Haven.

Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

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