Marie P. Switzer

Lock Haven - Marie P. (Merrill) Switzer, 84 died, Monday evening, September 17, 2007 at Susque-View Home where she resided for 4 ½ years. She was a former resident of Dunnstown. She was born June 9, 1923 in Lock Haven the daughter of the late William & Edna (Shadle) Merrill. She was preceded in death by her husband John W. "Bill" Switzer on October 29, 1987. Marie attended First Baptist Church of Lock Haven and she enjoyed puzzles and gardening. Surviving are one Son Donald "Butch" (Mary Ellen) Switzer of Howard. Four daughters: Patricia M. Kaslin of Jamestown, NY Helen L. (Robert) Hock-Watkins, Althea (Raymond) Watkins and Ruth A. (Irvin, Sr.) Bowmaster all of Dunnstown. Seven Grandchildren Ten Great Grandchildren Six Great Great-Grandchildren Two Brothers Richard Dershem and Russell Dershem both of Williamsport Three Sisters Emma Peters and Phyllis Todd both of Lock Haven and Nancy Gardner of Jersey Shore. She was preceded in death by two daughters Barbara Ann and Sharon Rose also one grandchild Cecelia Jean Watkins Three step-grandchildren Nathan, Irvin and Wayne Bowmaster and one brother and three sisters. The funeral service will be held 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with Mr. Bill Felmlee officiating. Friends and relatives will be received at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Lung Association or the Children's Miracle Network. Interment will be private at Cedarview Memorial Park, Strattonville, PA online condolences can be sent to www.Bestlifetributes.com