ELORNIA MAE WILSON, age 76 years, of New Park, PA died on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at York Hospital. She was the wife of Mervin Wilson with whom she had shared 56 years of marriage.

Born on August 12, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Parsons) Amburg. Mrs. Wilson and her husband had lived in York County for the past 37 years, having moved from New Jersey. She was active with the Citizens V.F.C. Ladies Auxiliary in Fawn Grove; a member of Prospect United Methodist Church where she sang in the church choir and was known for her homemade funnel cakes. A homemaker, she also owned and operated the Gatchellville Store with her husband for many years where friends and family felt welcome and enjoyed fellowship together. When the store was closed, it was reopened by her daughter, JoAnn Wilson, and Mrs. Wilson continued to offer a place for social gathering where the community felt at home.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by:
Four children-
Kathleen Wert and her husband, Brian of Cresco, PA
Joanne Wilson of New Park, PA
Bill Wilson and his wife, Ann of Crossroads, PA
Steven Wilson and his wife, Robin of Airville, PA

Seven grandchildren- Shawn Wert; Brandon Wert; Tara Edrington; Cory Wilson; Dalton Wilson; Shielby Wilson and Jarrett Wilson

Two great grandchildren-Sydney and Zoe Wert

A sister and a brother with numerous loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Jean Wilson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Prospect U.M. Church, 8 Orchard Rd., New Park, PA 17352 with Reverend Andrew Bradley, Sr. officiating.

Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Visitation will be held with her family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, her family would appreciate memorial contributions to her church at the above address.

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