M. Jeanne Lindemuth

Meryl Jeanne (Gingrich) Lindemuth’s first step in life’s journey was on May 29, 1935, and, after a short illness, her final earthly step was on February 3, 2026, at the age of 90. She was a former resident of Maytown, and most recently of Mount Joy. Born Meryl Jeanne Gingrich on the Musser farm, Garfield Road, she was the daughter of the late Ohmer Franklin Gingrich and Mabel L. Lydian (Fry) Gingrich. Jeanne accepted the Lord Jesus as her Savior at age 11. She began her working career at age 13 riding the bus to Lancaster City to work at Adler’s Shoe Store. She was a 1953 graduate of the former East Donegal Township High School. Before marrying Gerald L. Lindemuth on July 7, 1956, she worked at Gingrich Insurance Agency. She spent 18 months in Georgia with Gerald while he was in the Army. Retiring in 1999, she was employed by the Donegal School District as the assistant librarian at Maytown and Riverview Elementary for 31 years, where she enjoyed working with children. She was a member of Maytown Church of God where she was involved in music ministry. After retirement she volunteered with Meals on Wheels, the East Donegal Conoy Christian Food Bank, and was active in the East Donegal Township High School Alumni Association. Jeanne’s exposure to and love of music started young with lots of singing and music at home and church. As adults she and her three sisters enjoyed singing together. A graduate of the Wolf Institute of Musical Art, she loved playing piano for family, school, church, and community groups. Family was always a priority, especially being involved in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives. She enjoyed spending time at the mountains and beach, gardening, canning, and freezing. She was a great cook; we’re especially going to miss her strawberry pie at Memorial Day and her coconut tort at Christmastime. She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Gerald L. Lindemuth, their son, Gregory Lindemuth (Ruth), of Mechanicsburg, PA, and daughter Jolene Snyder (Benjamin) of Mount Joy, PA. Also her five precious grandchildren: Jennifer Lindemuth of Thailand, Emily Good (David) of Airville, PA, Grant Lindemuth (Michaela) of Brookhaven, PA, Ethan Snyder of Mount Joy, PA, and Rachel Kalinowski (Jordan) of Elizabethtown, PA. To top that, she was proud of her four great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Dahlia, and Alora Good; and Reuben Kalinowski. She is also survived by a sister, June Gochenour of York County. She was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Interment will be private at Maytown Union Cemetery. Jeanne’s memorial service will be held at Sheetz Funeral Home, 16 E. Main Street, Mount Joy, PA on Monday, February 9, at 12 noon. Following the service, everyone is invited to the Gathering Place, 6 Pine Street, Mount Joy, PA to visit and share a meal with the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Maytown Union Cemetery c/o Thomas Johnstin, 49 Stackstown Road, Marietta, PA, 17547.

Tributes

M. Jeanne Lindemuth

May 29, 1935 - February 3, 2026