Byron Reed Mays

Byron Reed Mays, 87, formerly of New Cumberland, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 in Brightview Westminster Ridge, Westminster, MD.

He was a retired cost accountant with AMP, Inc., Harrisburg; a Korean War Army veteran; and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, New Cumberland.

Byron was born in New Cumberland to the late George and Meda (Kohler) Mays. In addition to his parents, he was the widower of Ann (Posavec) Mays and was preceded in death by his sister Carlyn Mays Craig.

He is survived by his son Michael B. Mays and wife Karen of Greensboro, NC; two granddaughters, Shannon and Carlyn Mays; several brother and sister in-laws as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1300 Bridge St. New Cumberland with the Rev. J. Michael McFadden as Celebrant. Viewing will be from 9:30-10:30 am Tuesday in Parthemore Funeral Home &
Cremation Services, New Cumberland. Burial with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Twp.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions in Byron’s memory to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157 or the National Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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