Ann L.  McMearty (nee Kyper) passed away April 9, 2023 at the age of 86.

She was born in Altoona, PA to John and Jennie Kyper in 1936.  Ann graduated from Altoona High School and Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse.

She married Howard McMearty in 1957 and worked at Millville Hospital for 15 years as an RN. She later attended Glassboro State College, receiving a BA degree in School Nursing. After working for Deerfield Twp. School for 8 years, she worked for the Millville School District for a total of 25 years before retiring.

She was a member of the Cumberland County Retired Educators Association, a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Millville, and the Les Aimants Circle of the church, and current member of New Hope United Methodist Church of Millville.

Ann was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a natural care giver, willing and eager to help whoever needed her. Her daughters knew her as the nicest person in their lives and would often tell you they were blessed with the best parents ever. Mom will be sadly missed.

Ann was preceded in death her parents, her husband Howard (Micky) McMearty in 2017, her siblings Richard, Fred, James, Donald, and Doris, and son in law, Bill Reichard

She is survived by four daughters, Lisa Westog (David), Holly Donath, Susan McMearty, and Jennifer Gardner (Stanley); grandchildren, Kory Theilen (Jon), Brendan Westog Taylor Gardner (Rick), Michael Gardner, William Reichard III, and Blaine Donath; great grandchild, Frederick Charles Palmer IV; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the many people who helped care for Ann in the last years of her life including family, friends, and care givers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ann's memorial service 11 AM Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Barr Funeral Home, 2104 E. Main Street, Millville, where visitation will begin at 9:30 AM. Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to the Compassionate Care Hospice c/o Amedisys Foundation,3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge LA 70816.