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Marvin L. "Doggie" Downard Jr.

Marvin L. "Doggie" Downard Jr. obituary

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Marvin Downard Obituary

Downard Marvin L. Downard Jr. "Doggie", 71, of Johnstown, passed away on March 6, 2015 surrounded by family. He was a loving and caring husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Susan Downard; loving children, Linda (Doug) Smith, David (Patty) Schaller, and Thomas (Kimberly) Schaller; loving grandchildren, Grant, Abigail, David, Thomas, Jacob, Olivia, and Vivian; previous wife, Margaret Downard; loving children, Marvin Downard, Mare (Troy) Castner; loving grandchildren, Eric, David, Michael, Travis, Trenten, and Marlee; sister, Margaret Bowland; sister-in-law, Hellen Downard; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME located at 207 S. Main St., in Baltimore with Pastor John Dotson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Lancaster. Friends and family may visit during calling hours on Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. at the funeral home. To send an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2015.

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Linda Smith

April 7, 2015

Dad, We love and miss you so very much. You are thought of every day and you will be in our hearts forever !! Love you

Pat Ellis

March 11, 2015

I loved and appreciated the way you loved my sister "Sue" I will always remember you in my heart. We always had fun when we would visit in each other's homes. Love your sister in law, Pat Ellis

Deb Mitchell

March 10, 2015

Sue, I know we haven't actually met as of yet, but it feels like we have. You and Marvin were so fortunate to have found each other. I'm sure all of those great memories you made together will help you through this difficult time. Love Ya, Deb

Connie Schaller

March 10, 2015

Thank you Marvin for all you did for me (us). You were a wonderful, big hearted caring father and grandpa. You will be greatly missed. Love you!

DEWEY AND JEAN CRAIG

March 8, 2015

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SUE AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY;

Tom Schaller

March 8, 2015

I love you dad. You will forever remain in my heart.

March 8, 2015

will miss you my Marvin baby. Words will never say what you meant to me. You were and always will be my sweet husband with the sweetest voice I will ever here. I loved you when I married you, but I love you so much more now and forever and always. Watch over me my Angel. Your loving wife "Sue baby"

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