The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

Adeline “Lynne” Maack

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Adeline “Lynne” Maack, 95, died peacefully in her sleep with her daughter at her side on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Lynne, formerly of Pottstown, Douglassvi­lle and Marco Island, Florida was the widow of Herbert R. Maack. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late John H. Longaker and the late Harriett (Wentz) Longaker.

Lynne was a graduate of Pottstown High School and received her degree in English and Spanish from Hood College, Frederick, MD. Lynne devoted her life to her family, service and volunteeri­ng. She held leadership positions with The Pottstown Hospital and Memorial Hospital auxiliarie­s, Family Service Associatio­n, Chester County Girl Scout Council, and Pottsgrove High School PTA. She was past president and on the advisory board of her local Junior League and on the Pottsgrove Council of Republican Women. She volunteere­d at the Pottstown Hospital and the Marco Island, Florida, Chamber of Commerce.

She is survived by two daughters, Susan E. Maack- Addison, wife of David Addison, Reading and Nancy L. Evans, Tucson, AZ; two sisters, Barbara Leary, Pottstown and Carol Gavin, Ft. Wayne IN; grandchild­ren, Benjamin (Amanda) & Andrew (Ashley) Addison; Julie (Chris) Glasgow & Michael (Jackie) Kopson; and Scott Evans. Great grandchild­ren, Ashton, Adeline and Bradley Addison, Connor and Maddox Glasgow, Oliver, Maximus and Charlotte Kopson. She was predecease­d by one daughter, Deborah Kopson, toddler brother, Richard, and brother John Longaker, grandson Blake Evans, and great granddaugh­ter Skyler Glasgow. Burial and service will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributi­ons may be made in her memory to St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 1188 Benjamin Franklin Highway East, Douglassvi­lle, PA 19518 or Hood College, Office of Institutio­nal Advancemen­t, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701.

Arrangemen­ts are by the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory, at 359 King St. in Pottstown, PA.

Our web site exists to serve the friends and family of the deceased. Go to http://www. schumacher­andbenner.com to extend sympathies and access additional service details.

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