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Marlene Schutz Obituary
Marlene R. (Skarbek) Schutz, 66, wife of Kerry S. Schutz, of Douglassville, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019, at her residence.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late
Joseph E. and Florence A. (Sroka) Skarbek.
Marlene enjoyed playing golf, racquetball, tennis and biking with her husband. She loved spending time with her family at the beach. Marlene was the executive assistant to the vice president of Institutional Advancement at Alvernia University.
Surviving along with her husband is her son, Kyle Schutz; brother, Joseph R. Skarbek, husband of Carol; and several nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Marlene was predeceased by her brother, Edmund M. Skarbek, husband of the late Patricia.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Church, 223 Beech St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Interment will be held privately at a later date. Visitation will be held Saturday from 9:00-10:45 a.m. at the church gathering center.
Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center Inc., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, is entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marlene's memory to the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters, 450 Saint Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19607.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Schutz
Lori Stichler
March 30, 2019
Marlene always had a smile and kind words to say about everyone and everything. She will be sorely missed. May her husband & son find comfort in knowing she was loved by many.
Gwendolyn Malecki
March 19, 2019
As a member of the Alumni Committee at Alvernia University for years, I have had the pleasure of conversing with and sharing in so many events that Marlene was in attendance. ALWAYS - ALWAYS - those who were fortunate to be in her company knows and will miss her smile, greetings, kindness, willingness to help and her genuine caring about each and every person she spoke to just as if they were the only person in the room. Our sympathy, prayers, God's blessings and our thoughts are with you and your family - Thaddeus & Gwendolyn Malecki
Robert & Marie Elena Letter
March 1, 2019
Dear Kerry & family,
Please accept our sincerest sympathy in the loss of Marlene, and know we are keeping you in our thoughts. Prayers for strength during this saddest time, and may you eventually find peace in your hearts as you try to move forward. May Marlene rest in the arms of Jesus and the Angels.
Sincerely,
Bobby & Marie Elena Letter
March 1, 2019
Kerry and Kyle,
I am so very sorry to hear of Marlene's passing.
She was a wonderful lady who was always smiling and was thoughtful and caring towards everyone she met. Keep all the good memories of her in your heart, and she will always be with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both during this very difficult time.
Diane Freas
(Dana's mom)
Mark Schucker
March 1, 2019
Kerry and Kyle, so sorry to hear of your loss. Marlene was always so quick with a smile and friendly greeting. She will be missed by all that had the privilege to know her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Cassidy
March 1, 2019
Kerry,
So sorry to hear about your loss of Marlene. We are keeping you and your son in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kathi & Buzz Cassidy
February 26, 2019
Kerry and Kyle - I am so, so sorry to hear about Marlene. You are both in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you both during this difficult time. Carol, Rich, Tyler and Rebecca Russ.
Jake Nevitt
February 26, 2019
Sorry for your loss
February 26, 2019
Kerry and Kyle, sending prayers and love to you both. Steve and I are sorry to hear this .
Steve and Theresa Hinaman
Steve & Kim Wesolowski
February 26, 2019
Kerry and Kyle -
We are so sorry for you loss. Marlene was such a kind, positive person and always greated you with a smile. We well keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
JOHN & DONNA RONCASE
February 26, 2019
DEAR KERRY & KYLE,
SO SAD TO HERE THE NEWS ABOUT YOUR WIFE/MOM.
VERY HARD TO GRASP WHAT HAPPENED SINCE WE WOULD
SEE YOU AT ST. GABES MOST SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9AM MASS AND THEN ON OCCASION AT BROOKE'S CAFE FOR BREAKFAST. KNOW THAT YOU BOTH ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
SINCERELY,
JOHN & DONNA RONCASE
DOUGLASSVILLE
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