Mary Agnes Ginther

Mary Agnes Ginther, 95, knowing that her family loved her, passed from this world to the next on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Masonic Village in Burlington Twp., NJ, due to age-related complications. Mary Agnes (an only child) was born in Saint Francis Hospital, Bronx, NY, to Hubert and Magdalena (Augart) Schweter on May 21, 1928. She grew up in the Bronx as a small child later moving to Long Island with her mother and father. One day, while she and her family were visiting a friend who owned a small gas station/garage in “South Jersey”, she met a dark, handsome young man by the name of Adam who stopped there frequently--and, soon after, they fell in love. During their courtship, Adam made numerous trips to her family’s home in Long Island--including some with a freshly-slaughtered pig from his farm in the back seat of the car hoping to impress her folks! Adam did manage to impress them and married the beautiful city girl and only child, Mary Agnes, in February of 1948 during a snowstorm. Not letting a meager snow storm keep them from honeymooning, they took to the treacherous roads and drove to Daytona Beach! After enjoying sun, fun, and each other; they returned to Adam’s farm in Florence Township. Along with the crops, they grew a beautiful family which included two daughters and one son. The farm would be her home for the next 49 years before she and Adam moved to Edgewater Park. Over her most interesting and fulfilling lifetime: As Mary Agnes’ family was planning to move from the Bronx to Long Island, her dad was self-building their new home with the assistance of his little ‘GoFor’. Someone had to get that darn hammer or other tool that fell off the roof—and she was it! Worked as a Bell Telephone operator when switchboards were high tech (one ringy dingy, two..). Learned how to ‘can’ the delicious fruits and vegetables grown on the farm—all organic, of course! Tried instilling the love of piano into her children and grandchildren—sometimes a hard sell! However, one granddaughter came to really love and excel at it and later became a dedicated music teacher—so one out of six wasn’t bad! Made the best pumpkin custard pie, mac and cheese, and jelly pancakes on the planet! As an accomplished seamstress with an eye to detail, she made her own clothing as well as that of her children. Once the girls were in high school, she continued designing and creating the most beautiful and fashionable outfits (including many prom/special occasion dresses) for the one daughter who didn’t sew (the other daughter became an expert just like mom). The unskilled daughter was voted ‘Best Dressed’ (among other things) by her peers. She just wishes she kept all those groovy 60’s outfits to this day! Taught her daughter-in-law how to cook with the scariest of all kitchen gadgets—the pressure cooker! Ever the consummate gardener, she could work for hours-on-end on her massive, stunningly beautiful gardens which adorned many areas of the farm. Many people driving by would stop their cars, get out, and walk to get a closer look at the beauty she created. She relished every opportunity to give her visitors a tour of her gardens and impart a little plant knowledge along the way. Even well into her 90’s, Mary Agnes still managed to do all her own gardening, just hoe hoe hoeing away in the soil eliminating every last pesky weed! As family historian, she kept years of calendars where she meticulously recorded every event that ever happened in the tiniest writing on every blank calendar block. She kept everyone informed on birthdays and any other important dates—since some were apt to slip our mortal minds. She always treated her friends and the friends of her children with kindness and generosity. Many of her daughters’ friends became even closer with her as they grew older. Mary Agnes had a never-ending prayer list each and every night. Sometimes it took her so long to get through it, she actually never slept before it was time to get up! Mary Agnes was predeceased by her husband of 72 years Adam Nick, and her parents Hubert and Magdalene (Augart) Schweter. Sadly, she leaves behind her two daughters, Linda Blumberg (Benjey) of Medford, NJ, and Elizabeth Taylor of Delanco, NJ; and her son, Adam Ginther (Terry) of Allenwood, NJ. She is also survived by three awesome grandchildren, Alyssa Robin-Blumberg (Benjamin) and her family of Sunnyvale, CA; Nicholas Ginther (man’s best friend, Radar) of Brick, NJ; and Kathryn Sarlo-Ginther (Matthew) and her family of Matawan, NJ; and four super amazing great grandchildren: Adelyn Roo and Rosalie Mae Robin; Evan Nicholas and Chelsea Mary Sarlo. Mary Agnes will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her throughout her long and meaningful lifetime. A heartfelt thanks to Samaritan Hospice and the Masonic Village nursing staff for tending to Mary Agnes’ end-of-life needs. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Samaritan Gift Processing Center [P.O. Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425], Ocean’s Harbor House [808 Conifer Street, Toms River, NJ 08753] or any charity of your choice. A Funeral Mass for Mary will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the Holy Assumption Church, 1290 Hornberger Ave, Roebling, NJ 08554 at 10:30am. Burial will follow the Mass at Cedar Hill Cemetery, in Florence, NJ.

Mary Agnes Ginther

May 21, 1928 - January 25, 2024