Marjorie Lopez, 77, of Warren, PA died on Monday morning, September 17, 2012 at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice House. She was born March 28, 1935 in Falconer, NY to the late Elmer and Linnea Francis.
Marjorie graduated from Falconer High School and was a resident of Warren for the past 56 years. She was employed by the city of Warren as a bookkeeper for many years until her retirement. Marjorie believed in natural health and well-being and promoted this as an active Shaklee distributor. She loved music classical to pop and spent her summers enjoying concerts, symphonies, operas and theatre at Chautauqua Institution.
As a member of the Unity of Chautauqua Church, she loved and served her church as a longtime member of their board of directors. Every Sunday throughout the Chautauqua season she cooked and served a luncheon for the public at her church. Marjorie loved the Warren community and served it in many different ways over the years. She was an active and supportive volunteer of the Struthers Library Theater, a member of the Women’s Club, the Lion and Lioness clubs, Philomel club, the Garden club and the Antique Study club, along with tirelessly volunteering for many city organizations and events over the years.
Marjorie was famous for making outstanding homemade pies – apple, rhubarb, cherry, pecan, berry and that unforgettable pie crust. May a smile come upon your face as you remember your favorite!
Marjorie is survived by her daughters – Susan George of Warren and Sally (Kent) Heeter of Key Largo, FL.; a sister – Alice (Ralph) Brown of Randolph, NY; a brother in law – William Johnson of Warren along with many nieces and nephews and their children. She was preceded in death by two sisters – Laura Johnson of Warren and Faye Caswell of Falconer.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East St, Warren, PA 16365 on Friday, September 21, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the Interfaith Chapel located on the Warren State Hospital grounds with Rev. Ron Neff from Unity of Chautauqua conducting the service. In honor of Marjorie’s memory, donations may be made to Struthers Library Theater, 302 Third Ave, Warren PA 16365, Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren PA 16365, or Warren Public Library, 205 Market St, Warren PA 16365. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Our deepest sympathies to Susan and Sally. Marjorie was such a dear friend to our late mother, Rosalie, and to all of us kids. We will surely miss her smile and gentle nature. As my 15 year old daughter said when told of Margie’s passing “Grandma and Marjorie are back together” God Bless
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Marjorie was such a sweet and wonderful person and was always willing to help her community. She will be missed very much. My deepest sympathies go out to her family.
Susan, you have been in my thoughts and prayers since we meet at the Hospice House.My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Your patient and loving care of your mother was and remains an inspiration, Susan. My sincerest condolences to you and your family, and I look forward to being with you at the celebration of her life on Saturday.
Susan and Sally,
You have our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts ache for your loss. Margie will be missed by so many. We’re sure you know how much your mother loved this town and the people. She proved her love by being active on numerous Boards and Committees where she felt her presence might offer some good. Her heart was big and always overflowing. It was almost unimaginable how she’d find room for yet one more committee to join when her plate already looked so full. Because of the all the people she touched, her memory will live within the hearts of more than you will know. Therefore, your mother will live to infinity.
Though presently it’s difficult, it’s your own cherished memories and that of all the other family members, whom we also offer condolence, that will allow you to heal. As you allow yourself to recall those good times you shared, every day of sorrow will diminish and be replaced with overwhelming love.
Though death leaves a heartache no one can heal..love leaves a memory no one can steal! May God’s peace be with all of you.
Susan and Sally, I echo all the above remarks about your remarkable mother. I also sent an e-mail message to the funeral home, but wanted to underscore what a loss to the community Marjorie’s passing is. Your personal loss must be immeasurable. Love and peace to you both. Ginny Richardson