Mary E. (Takach) Speer, 84, wife of the late Robert L. Speer, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Chestnut Knoll in Boyertown.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late George and Cora (Rightnour) Takach.
Mary was a dedicated homemaker most of her adult life while enjoying arts and crafts, jigsaw puzzles and coloring. She was also a talented sewer making clothes and Halloween costumes for her daughter.
Surviving is her daughter Sherry L. McCollum, wife of John E. McCollum; brother Michael Takach, husband of the late Elizabeth; grandson Jonathan McCollum; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother James Takach and her sisters Jane Matthews, Alice Robinson, and Georgeann Updegrove.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://act.alz.org/) in Mary’s name.