Wilcox, Pennsylvania
Age 89
JOHNSONBURG - Beverly Marlene Cook, 89, of 1102 Horner Road, Wilcox, passed away Thursday morning (Feb. 20, 2025) at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, following a brief illness.
She was born in Wilcox, a daughter to the late Carl H. and Martha Lehman Johnson. On Nov. 20, 1954, at Wilcox Presbyterian Church, she married Carl W. Cook. He preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 2013.
A lifelong resident of Wilcox, Marlene was a graduate of Wilcox High School. She was a member of Wilcox Presbyterian Church, where she had been the Sunday school superintendent for 40 years and the organist for many years, following in her mother's footsteps. Marlene was also a member of the Jones Township Senior Center where she had been the treasurer for many years, and she had been a volunteer at its Cash Bash for many years.
Marlene was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed by her family as well as her many dear friends.
She had retired in 1997 after working for Johnsonburg Area School District for 22 years in the cafeteria. She had also previously worked for Stackpole Corp. in Kane, Bauer's Fashions of Johnsonburg and the Grant House in Wilcox.
Marlene is survived by her children, Scott (Valerie) Cook of Ridgway, Layne (Brenda) Cook of Erie, Dale (Patty) Cook of Wilcox, Barry (Tina) Cook of Ridgway and Susan (James A.) Smith of Wilcox; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Gordy (Ann) Johnson of Kanesholm; and a sister-in-law, Eleanor Johnson of Kane.
In addition to her parents and husband, Marlene was predeceased by brothers Alvin Johnson and Carly Johnson.
A funeral service for Beverly Marlene Cook will be conducted at noon Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Wilcox Presbyterian Church with Lay Minister Robert Johnson as celebrant. Interment will be in Wilcox Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Arrangements are under direction of Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 401 Chestnut St.
If desired, memorial contributions in Marlene's name may be made to Wilcox Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 132, Wilcox, PA 15870; Jones Township Senior Center, 320 Fairies St., Wilcox, PA 15870; or Wilcox Fire Department, P.O. Box 117, Wilcox, PA 15870.
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I'm so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing; my thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She was such a wonderful, pleasant, kind and thoughtful lady and will be missed by many.
Jill
March 06, 2025 | Coworker
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always.
Leslie Zilcosky
February 28, 2025 | Johnsonburg, PA | Friend
I first met Mrs. Cook when I was a sales rep coming to the cafeteria at Johnsonburg High School and later finding out her son was dating my cousin, Tina which they eventually married. This came about as me stating my Mother was originally from Burg. We had numerous conversations over the years. Last time I saw her and spoke with her was at Tina's Mother's passing. Mrs. Cook was a super nice, kind person and now she's in God's Loving Arms. My sympathy goes out to her family. RIP.
Denny Skraba
February 24, 2025 | DuBois, PA | Acquaintance
Marlene Cook, as we all knew her, was not "just" from Wilcox, she "IS" Wilcox. Throughout her life, as I knew her, she was everything Wilcox embodied and still does among many. She was gracious, loving, always smiling. Her children share that smile and graciousness. And, all who knew her, knew her laugh it was infectious and as light as sunbeams at dawn on a sultry summer morning.
Marlene was a friend of my mother’s and when she attended her funeral, we were going through an old...
S B
February 24, 2025 | Wilcox, PA | Friend
Marlene, 4th from right, bottom row. Senior Trip 1953
S B
February 24, 2025 | Wilcox, PA | Friend
Marlene, 2nd from the right .. Wilcox High School Cheerleaders; Class of 1953
S B
February 24, 2025 | Wilcox, PA | Friend
Marlene, 2nd from right, at lunch in Washington, DC for the Wilcox Class of 1953 trip.
What a smile and laugh ...
S B
February 24, 2025 | Wilcox, PA | Friend
Rest in Peace Marlene
Maryanne and Ron Peterson
February 22, 2025 | Wilcox, PA | Friend
Memorial Magnolia Tree
Connor & Catherine Swiatek
February 22, 2025
