Mary M. "Mibs" Cleaver

Mary M. "Mibs" Cleaver, age 105, formerly of Pennsburg, PA, and Long Beach Island, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019. Daughter of the late William and Lyda (Townsley) Maun, Mary Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia and raised in Drexel Hill, PA. She graduated from Upper Darby H.S. 1932 and Drexel University 1936. Mibs was class president and active in numerous clubs while at Drexel, graduating with a degree in Home Economics. After graduation, she taught Home Economics and coached girls hockey until her marriage to E. Eugene Cleaver, M.D. in 1941. After Dr. Cleaver's service during WWII, they returned to East Greenville, PA, where they raised 3 sons initially living above Dr. Cleaver’s medical practice before eventually moving to Pennsburg. Mibs was president of the Upper Perkiomen Valley Woman's Club, founder of Parliamentary Law Group and involved in many other community volunteer positions. An avid reader and storyteller to her grandchildren, she enjoyed flower arranging, membership in the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and was a member of the Palm Schwenkfelder Church. Mibs had a passion for playing Bridge and she used her organizational skills to host many Bridge Club Parties at her home. Nana played card games of all kinds with her grandchildren especially Kings in the Corner. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, traveling, and especially loved having the family together for the holidays. Mibs is survived by 3 sons: Gene (Kathy), Bill (Diana), and John (Anita) Cleaver; 9 grandchildren: Rachael Cleaver, Sarah Cleaver-Kennedy (Shannon), Michael Cleaver (Tara), Kimberly Kishbaugh (Heath), Jennifer Raab (Doug), Stephanie Mims (Robin), Jessica Walter (Troy), Kristin Hickman (Brandon), and Matthew Cleaver; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, E. Eugene Cleaver, M.D. in 1999; and her brother, William E. Maun. As Mibs requested, her committal service will be private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mary's name may be made to The Palm Schwenkfelder Church, 833 Gravel Pike, Palm PA 18070 or Chemo-Care, Inc. PO Box 3563, Wilmington, DE 19807. To send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com

Mary M. "Mibs" Cleaver

March 12, 1914 - March 18, 2019

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