Mary Jean Pfleger, devoted nurse
Mary Jean Pfleger, 74, of Ocean City, Md., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022.
She was born Aug. 7, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pa., to the late Robert Jopling and Ruth Young Jopling.
Jean worked as a nurse prior to her retirement.
Mary Jean is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Rimmer Pfleger Jr. She is survived by her children: John R. Pfleger (Stacy Lynn) of Georgetown, James R. Pfleger (Holly) of Millsboro, and Jennifer J. Hearne (Jason) of Ocean City, Md.; siblings: Betty Roethlisberger of Millsboro, Bobbye Shetzline of Florida, and Brian Jopling of Millsboro; six grandchildren: Colby Pfleger, Kailen McMullen, Britaney Guinta, Jason Hearne Jr., John R. Pfleger IV and Miranda Hearne; and four great-grandchildren: Lukah McMullen, Rhen Pfleger, River McMullen and River Lynn Guinta.
A private graveside service will take place at Henlopen Memorial Park in Milton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org.
Online condolences can be made by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
