Marian May Lewis

            Marian May Lewis, Age 96, peaceably went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 19, at Chandler Estates.  Born in Pen Argyl, PA on July 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late R. Earl and Myrtie (Dietz) Doney.  She was the wife of the late Robert B. Lewis, with whom she spent 48 years of marriage.  She was a 1941 graduate of Pen Argyl High School and a 1945 graduate of Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, where she sang with the world-renowned Westminster Choir.

            For many years Marian served as an Organist and Choir Director.  From 1946 to 1948 she was Organist and Choir Director at the First Baptist Church of Selma, AL; from 1948-1967 at Trinity UCC, Wind Gap, PA; from 1968-1994 at Locust Grove UCC of York, PA  and finally as Organist of Faith United Presbyterian Church, Pen Argyl, PA from 2011-2018.  From 1945 until 2019 she taught hundreds of private piano pupils, many of whom went on to become very successful musicians.

            Marian was also an irrepressible spirit and was dedicated to an active life of service.  She served as an Elder at Faith United Presbyterian Church, Pen Argyl, where she also sang in the choir, was a member of the Quilters and functioned in a variety of roles as the need arose.  She was a member of My Brother’s Keeper of Wind Gap where she participated in the creation of over 10,000 sleeping bags for homeless individuals. 

            Marian is survived by nieces and nephews:  Wendy Bodogh of Pen Argyl, PA and husband, Gene Bodogh, daughters Lauren and Kelsey Bodogh.  Nephew Gregory Oaten of Bethlehem Twp, PA and wife Jeannette; Niece Gail Pfeiffer and sons Jeffrey Pfeiffer, wife Mary Lynn, children Megan and Daniel, and Steven Pfeiffer and children Zachary and Suzanna.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Lewis; Sister, Winifred Oaten, and Nephews William Pfeiffer and John Pfeiffer, Jr.

           A service of remembrance of the life of Marian Mae Doney Lewis, who passed from our midst on April 19, 2020, will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church of the Slate Belt, 332 Kennedy Drive, Roseto, PA  18013 on Saturday, October 23, 2021 beginning at 10:30 a.m.  There will be a luncheon at the Church following the service.  Due to current Coronavirus precautions, all worshippers are respectfully requested to kindly bring a mask. 

             In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials please to Christ Presbyterian Church, 332 Kennedy Drive, Bangor, PA  18013. 

             The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements.  On line condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.