"TOGETHER AGAIN"CUMBERLAND Mary Jane Conway, 92, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17 at Golden Living Nursing Home, Cumberland, after having been admitted on Friday, July 15 following a year long illness at home.Born December 7, 1923, in LaVale, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Bertha (Edwards) Wise. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George "Bud" Arthur Conway, who passed away on July 15, 2006; daughter, Cynthia Kay Conway Oates, who passed away on December 14, 2004; one daughter-in-law, Hazel (Lawler) Conway; three brothers, William, Frank, and Kenneth Wise; sister, Aletta Mae Wise Laslo; and step-sister, Emma Cunningham.Surviving are one son, Gary Lynn Conway, Churchville, Va.; grandchildren, Caleb and Adie Conway, Churchville, VA and Leslie Oates of Cumberland, along with her nieces JoAnn Hockman (Denny), of Cumberland, Carol Grabowski (Wayne) of Gore, VA, Glenda Wise Valentine of Ruthers Glen, VA; one brother, Raymond G. Wise, Cumberland; and several great nieces and nephews.Mrs. Conway was a homemaker and a 1942 graduate of Fort Hill High School. She worked at Kelly Springfield Tire Company during WWII, and afterward, at Newcomer's Jewelry on Virginia Avenue. On July 19, 1945, she and Bud were married. Mary Jane and Bud were on Mare Island, CA when the Japanese surrendered during WWII on June 6, 1945.Mary Jane was a lifelong resident of Cumberland, and was a member of the Emmanuel/ Bethel United Methodist Church where she served for many years as church treasurer, and as a faithful worker at the annual Ham and Oyster Dinner. She was a member of the South Cumberland Republican Club, served on the Civil Service commission for many years, and was a former member of the Musical Ladies Bowling League. She also was a manager of the Concessions at Cavanaugh Field, and volunteered for meals on wheels.In her younger years, she loved fishing with Bud, spending time at camp at the South End Rod and Gun Club, going on vacation with Bud and the kids, spending time with the many couples with whom they were friends, and attending Fort Hill high school football games. Together they attended many Fort Hill reunions, and also Bud's naval ship reunions of the USS Picking, on which he served during WWII.Mary Jane and Bud spent their retirement as caregivers for their daughter, Cindy, who had multiple sclerosis, and granddaughter, Leslie, who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. She and Bud gave of themselves selflessly, not only to the girls, but to their extended family and many friends as well. "Aunt Jane" was known throughout Cumberland for her cooking and baking skills, her outspoken nature, her sense of humor, and her compassionate caring for anyone who needed it.Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Ave., Cumberland, on Tuesday, July 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 20 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Richard Jewell officiating.Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.The family graciously request their friends and relatives refrain from sending flowers. Those desiring to honor Mary Jane's memory may make a contribution to Shrine Transportation Unit.Condolences for the family may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com