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Marilyn McPherson Obituary
She was born Oct. 14, 1938, in Latrobe, Pa., to the late John C. Stiffler and Mildred E. Shaffer Stiffler.
Mrs. McPherson was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during peacetime. She was a member of the National Horseshoe Pitching Association and was inducted into the Butler County Horseshoe Hall of Fame in 2001. Mrs. McPherson liked hunting, and cheering for Pitt basketball and football and also for the Steelers and Penguins.
She is survived by three sons, Thomas McPherson Jr. of Chicora, Ralph McPherson and his wife, Lori, of Butler and John McPherson and his wife, Debra, of Worthington, Pa.; two daughters, Connie Hillberry and her husband, Douglas, of Worthington, Pa., and Karen Edwards and her husband, Bruce, of Harmony; eight grandchildren, Thomas W. III and his wife, Ashton, Daniel, Ralph Jr., Michael, John, Taylor and Abigail Gregory and her husband, Corey, Emily Wise and Melissa Marree and her husband, Douglas; four great-grandchildren, Caleb, Colin and Cole Gregory and Lainey Kay Marree; one brother, Donald Stiffler and his wife, Elizabeth, of New Derry, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Mac" W. McPherson Sr., who she married Nov. 8, 1958, and who died Sept. 18, 2006; her infant brother, John C. Stiffler Jr.; one grandson, Zachary Holmes; and one sister, Betty Jean Hamerski.
MCPHERSON - Friends of Marilyn "Marly" R. Stiffler McPherson, who died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Alden Towberman of St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating.
Private burial will take place at the Butler County Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to the Quality Life Service, 612 N. Main St., Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Linda Kramer
December 1, 2016
I will always remember Mrs. McPherson coming to get milk at our farm and having great chats with her. She was always so cheerful. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will always with you!
Tom & Susie Duffey
November 28, 2016
We fondly remember making apple butter with Marly and Tom and the family at the Fenelton house. Condolences to the family and friends at this sad time.
Shirley A. Protzman
November 26, 2016
Memories go a long way back when we played volleyball at Clearfield Twp. Elementary School. Marly was always fun to be around.
May God grant peace and comfort to all who mourn her passing.
Sam and Dee Adams
November 22, 2016
Marilyn, you would of been our neighbor here in December once we moved over by you.You was a real sweetheart, R.I.P. dear friend.
Terry Edwards
November 21, 2016
She is with your Dad at long last. Keep the wonderful memories of her alive. Wishing you love, prayers. God bless.Love Terry & Mark
November 21, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Donald Lynn
November 21, 2016
Dear McPherson Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. May God bless and be with you all.
Donna Anthony
November 20, 2016
Sorry for your loss. She was a very special person. Will miss our talks at suffleboard.
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