Celebrating the life of
Amy Krimm Devaney
Passed away on March 24, 2013
Amy Krimm Devaney
Amy Covert Krimm Devaney died March 24 in Savannah, Georgia. She was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Lawrence Edwards Krimm and Mildred Duffy Krimm. Amy graduated from Marymount Academy in Tarrytown, New York, Connecticut College and attended graduate school at Columbia University. For many years, she was employed in the family business, the Charles R. Krimm Lumber Company in Williamsport, where she was vice-president. Amy was a long time resident of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Allentown Pennsylvania and Savannah, Georgia.
Throughout her life, Amy was a champion athlete, especially in field hockey and golf. Amy also championed the less fortunate. She was the President of the Junior League of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; President of the Williamsport Home; President of the Lycoming County Association for the Blind; Trustee of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind; a board member of the Wiley House in Allentown, Pennsylvania; and active in several other community associations in Williamsport and the Lehigh Valley. Over the years, Amy was a member of Williamsport Country Club, Lehigh Country Club, where she was the ladies golf club champion, and the Landings Club.
Amy was predeceased by her husband, William J. Devaney. She is survived by a son, William Devaney, a daughter-in-law, Maria Devaney, and grandchildren Margaux, Henry and William, all of Bronxville, New York. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Krimm of Annapolis, Maryland and her sister, Joan Krimm McShane of Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Amy was forever true to herself, fierce in her loyalty to her family, and she will be missed. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 5 at the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Savannah Humane Society, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
I will truly miss Amy. She was one remarkable lady! I was privledged to take care of her hair for many years.My sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family. Anita Morgan
- Anita Morgan, savannah, GA
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your loved one. The surname Krimm caught my eye as I read the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. My grandmother, Edith Barbara Krimm Godfrey, was most likely a first cousin to Amy Krimm Devaney. I can recall her speaking of the Krimm lumber company and I believe that her home was located close to the company. Edith's father was Leopold Krimm, who, along with a large contingent of the Krimm family, is buried the St. Boniface cemetery here in Williamsport. Again, I am sorry for your recent loss. May God bless.
- Pamela Edwards Nolan, Williamsport, PA
For many years, Amy was the sole female member of the 'lunch bunch' at the Marshwood Club in the Landings in Savannah, Ga. She was a favorite of all and was warmly welcomed back whenever she came in after sadly leaving our community. She was one classy lady. I send my sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Eric Hobday
- Eric Hobday, Savannah, GA
I will truly miss Amy. She was one remarkable lady! I was privledged to take care of her hair for many years.My sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family. Anita Morgan
- Anita Morgan, savannah, GA
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your loved one. The surname Krimm caught my eye as I read the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. My grandmother, Edith Barbara Krimm Godfrey, was most likely a first cousin to Amy Krimm Devaney. I can recall her speaking of the Krimm lumber company and I believe that her home was located close to the company. Edith's father was Leopold Krimm, who, along with a large contingent of the Krimm family, is buried the St. Boniface cemetery here in Williamsport. Again, I am sorry for your recent loss. May God bless.
- Pamela Edwards Nolan, Williamsport, PA
For many years, Amy was the sole female member of the 'lunch bunch' at the Marshwood Club in the Landings in Savannah, Ga. She was a favorite of all and was warmly welcomed back whenever she came in after sadly leaving our community. She was one classy lady. I send my sincere sympathy to her family and friends. Eric Hobday
- Eric Hobday, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
