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Mary H. Shepherd, formerly of Julian, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at her home in McVeytown.
Born Feb. 20, 1985 in State College, she was a daughter of Judy N. (Lose) Young of McVeytown and the late Robert E. Holderman.
Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Sissy and Karen Holderman.
In addition to her mother she is survived by eight siblings, Donnie Holderman and wife Janet of Mt. Union, Robert Holderman of McVeytown, Robin Holderman of Mt. Union, Gary Lee Girton Jr., Rick Adams of Howard, Kristina Beightol and husband Troy of Reedsville, Debbie Holderman of Texas, Grant Holderman of Danville, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
After graduating from State College Area High School she studied crime scene investigation and forensics at Kaplan University.
Mary enjoyed taking care of her dog, shopping, playing Xbox, and cosmetology.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions to help her family defray funeral expenses may be made to Harshbarger Funeral Home, P.O. Box 385, McVeytown, PA 17051.
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