Marianne Adel Poletti

Marianne Adel Poletti (Maroney), age 88, entered the Lord's eternal presence on January 9, 2024. She was born to a father of Irish descent, John Maroney, and a mother of Polish descent, Marion (Ignasjewski), at the Wyckoff Heights Hospital in Brooklyn, New York on December 22, 1935. As the oldest of 10 children and her father's occupation as a New York City policeman, she often helped with household duties growing up. Prior to marrying, Marianne was a candidate to join the Sisters of Mercy as a catholic nun. She volunteered at the Free Catholic Library where she met Robert E. Poletti and married on October 12, 1957. Before the young couple left NYC to pursue Robert's new work assignments, they had two children, Robert and Bernadette. Her husband's assignments had the couple living in various states (Idaho, South Dakota, Colorado, California) where they had two more children, James and Donna. Work moved the family to York, PA where they finally settled and had three more children, Daniel, Michael, and David. Marianne worked at Hickory Farms and as a Tupperware salesperson where she ascended to district manager. She was active in the community and an advocate for the rights of the unborn. She loved to garden, bake, give lots of hugs, watch John Wayne movies, play bingo, and attend gatherings with friends and family. She was known for her love of life, sense of humor, the ability to make friends with complete strangers, and her strong faith in Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior. Robert and Marianne were married for 63 years until Robert passed on March 6, 2021 at 94 years old. She is survived by her 7 children, 21 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and siblings Barbara and Eddie. She was proceeded in death by her husband; and siblings Matthew, John, Joanne, Michael, Thomas, Daniel, and Ginny.

A Celebration of Life is planned to be held on January 30th at Yorkshire Church in York, PA. Marianne will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.