Jean A. Depew

Jean A. Depew
Jean A. Depew, 90, of Manheim and formerly of Peekskill, NY went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Born in Peekskill, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Ruth Weeks Jessup. Jean retired after thirty years as a Personnel Specialist for the Veterans Administration. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Manheim and a former member of Woodlawn Christian Fellowship, Hyattsville, MD where she was involved with the “WOW” Women of Woodlawn Bible Study group. Her interests included reading, gardening, needlework and church activities. Jean also enjoyed entertaining and she loved to spend time with her family.

Surviving are two children, Steven husband of Joyce Depew of Colora, MD and Debra Cornelius of Manheim, two grandchildren: Stacey Chambers and Christopher Depew, three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Depew and a son-in-law, Ed Cornelius.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM. There will be a viewing from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment in Manheim Fairview Cemetery, Penn Township. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Jean’s memory to Grace Family Ministries, Inc., 143 Main Street, Ashland, PA 17921.