Adams County woman stands by former Pa. priest accused of abuse

YORK (PA)
The York Daily Record

October 3, 2018

By Brandie Kessler

For 76 of her 77 years, Sally Sneeringer has lived in the same house, in view of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Conewago Chapel in Adams County.

That is where she attended Mass every week, until last year.

“I had back surgery in ’72 which left me with a brace on both legs,” Sneeringer said. “At one time, I did not need any other assistance, just the braces.”

As her mobility deteriorated, Sneeringer used a cane and eventually, a walker. These days she doesn’t get out much. Now, she said, her minister comes to her home to give her communion.

To help her tackle all the other tasks and errands in her life, Sneeringer has her lifelong family friend, Herbert Shank, to help.

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