Marianne Myers, 85, of Meadow Lands, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in the Washington Hospital, with her family at her side.
She was born on September 27, 1937, in Augsburg, Germany, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helena Miller Rast.
Mrs. Myers had worked as a sales clerk for Phyllis' Fashions in Meadow Lands and was a full-time mother and wife.
Marianne was a member of the Meadows Track Chapel.
She loved hanging out at her daughter's beauty salon and spending time with her family. She enjoyed touring Amish country, going to flea markets and cooking.
On December 24, 1955, she married Cyrus Merle Myers, who died September 29, 2017.
Surviving are four children, David Myers (Lori) of Logan, Ohio, Nancy McCracken (Rodney) of Washington, and Joseph Myers (Chris) and Charles Myers (Renae), both of Houston; seven grandchildren: Amanda Burgess (Patrick) and Tyler, Seth, Brandon, Christian, Lucas and Matthew Myers; four great-grandchildren: Heath and Mia Burgess, Korbin Dallas and Killian Myers; a brother, Helmut Rast (Corolla) of Regensburg, Germany; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a daughter, Marianne Myers; a brother, Ervin Rast; and her twin sister, Evelina Rast.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, in the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, Owner / Supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, with Reverend Joseph DiDonato officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Meadows Track Chapel, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301. Checks may be made out to CHHA – The Meadows.
Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.
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3 Entries
J.R
June 6, 2023
To say Marianne was a beautiful light is an understatement. I had the pleasure of treating Marianne for her Dialysis over the past year. Even when not feeling good or in pain she was gracious and kind. Her bright smile was so infectious. I´ll miss your humor and stories of life. Rest in peace.
Shonia Hinton
June 2, 2023
It was an honor to care for such a wonderful woman whom will be missed dearly, it is with a heavy heart that Personal Care at Evergreen sends their condolences to the family and friends of a woman who would light up a room with her beautiful smile.
Kelli Budney
June 2, 2023
To the family of Marianne, I had the pleasure of caring for Marianne at Evergreen personal care, She will be greatly missed.
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