Marie T. VanDeMark

Marie T. VanDeMark

Marie VanDeMark Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2016.
Marie T. VanDeMark, 56, of 3338 Orwell Hill Rd., Rome, Pa. passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 11, 2016 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Marie was born in Towanda, Pa. on June 10, 1959, the daughter of William A. Bryan and Agnes "Becky" Hochberg Bryan. She was a graduate of SRU High School, East Smithfield, Pa. with the class of 1977. Marie was employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for 26 years until her retirement in 2008. Marie loved spending time with her family and was an avid supporter of Northeast Bradford School girls' sports. She was a devoted fan of Notre Dame football and enjoyed reading in her leisure time.

Her family includes her husband, Richard VanDeMark Jr. whom she married on May 19, 2001 at their home on Orwell Hill; her mother, Agnes "Becky" Bryan; brothers, William "Butch" Bryan, Daniel Bryan and wife Dawn; sister, Deborah Strobridge and husband Robert all of East Smithfield; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Beverly and James Lake of Durell; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kristie and Brent Payne of Ashland, Pa., Cheyenne and Dan Smith of Smethport, Pa.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joshua and Kirstie Lake of Athens; nephews, Kyle Stage and wife Kara, Nicholas Bryan and wife Jan, Matthew Bryan all of East Smithfield, Garrett VanDeMark of Philadelphia, Pa., Christopher Payne of Ashland, Pa., Ricky Payne of Ashland, Pa., Gunner Lake of Athens; nieces, Aaliah Smith and Zepher Smith both of Smethport, Pa.; special cousin, Joyce Farley of Dushore, Pa; several additional cousins and her beloved canine companion, Morgan.

Marie was preceded in death by her father, William A. Bryan in 1992; sister, Rose Ann Bryan in 1995; father-in-law, Richard VanDeMark Sr. in 2004 and brother- in-law, James E. Finnerty.

Abiding with Marie's request, a private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Northeast Bradford School girls soccer or girls softball programs, P.O. Box 94, Rome, PA 18837, in Marie T. VanDeMark's memory. The Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home of Towanda, Pa. is assisting Marie's family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

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January 8, 2024

Joyce Farley posted to the memorial.

January 14, 2016

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January 14, 2016

Jackie Benjamin & Brian Streeter posted to the memorial.

Joyce Farley

January 8, 2024

Such good memories of our childhood together at Grandmom“s farm.

January 14, 2016

Ricky and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength, comfort and peace you need.
Marilyn Markish

Jackie Benjamin & Brian Streeter

January 14, 2016

RIP Marie. Our sincere sympathy to her family. She and I graduated together and my husband worked with her at DuPont.

Dave & Debbie Chapman

January 14, 2016

Ricky, Dave and I are so sorry for your loss the memoires that you and Marie made can never be taken away. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and take care.

Robyn Chilson

January 13, 2016

Rick, So sorry for your loss. We hope that it brings some comfort to know others are thinking of you...

Daryl Smith

January 13, 2016

Ricky, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 13, 2016

Rick,Becky & Family, I,ll miss Marie,she was a good niece.
Aunt Irene, New Albany, Pa

Harry & Jeanni Mader

January 12, 2016

Ricky & family : So sorry for your loss.

Michele Cowles

January 12, 2016

Ricky and Family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna Brown

January 12, 2016

Rickie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. God bless and take care. She is in God hands now. No more o sun and suffering.

Becky jefferson Stradley

January 12, 2016

So sorry to all for your loss always enjoyed knowing Marie she will be missed

Dan Patton

January 12, 2016

Rick & Bryan Family: Marie was a very nice person, She always had a smile anytime we would see her. sorry for your loss. Dan, Annette & Dusty Patton

Sabrina Walker

January 12, 2016

Dear Ricky,
Sorry for the loss of Marie and I loved coming to your house to help her clean and since family is the only ones aloud at the funeral can you tell her Sabrina said rest in piece.

January 12, 2016

Hi.Ricky it's me sabrina I used to clean for marie I am 12 and i am sorry for your loss I wish I could come to the funeral but it's only for family but if you can tell her Sabrina said Rest In Peace that would be lovely thanks.

David Rogers

January 12, 2016

Rick I'm very sorry for your loss, Marie was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

Sonya Heeman

January 12, 2016

My deepest sympathies! Hugs and prayers to all!

David VanDeMark

January 12, 2016

Ricky and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of Marie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deana

January 12, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of such a young and loved woman. My prayers go out to the entire family, especially Ricky. If there is anything that I can do please let me know!

Penny, Joe and Paul Myner

January 12, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Marie's passing. She was such a sweet woman. My heart goes out to Rick, her mom, and her brothers and sisters. Gone too soon. Heartbreaking. She will be missed greatly.

Angie Oliver

January 12, 2016

Marie will be missed greatly. I always enjoyed seeing her and laughing with her. My love to you, Ricky. We are here for anything you might need.

Mark Van DE Mark

January 12, 2016

Sorry to hear about your loss

January 12, 2016

My loving sympathy to Ricky and all of Marie's loved ones. Joyce

Diane Hagadorn

January 12, 2016

My heart is so heavy today for the loss of Marie. I so enjoyed working and visiting with her at DuPont. My thoughts are with Ricky, his family and all the Bryan family. RIP my friend.

Jeff and Wendy Davidson

January 12, 2016

Ricky, Jeff and I were very sad to hear Marie passed. What a happy soul Marie was. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Condolences.

Virginia Walker

January 12, 2016

Sorry for your loss Sabrina loved going to her house.She liked to help her clean. God Bless

Tori Kingsley

January 12, 2016

So sad to hear about the loss of Marie. She was such a wonderful person! She will be missed. Prayers for Ricky & the family!

January 12, 2016

Becky & Family, I,m very sorry for your loss. She,ll be missed. Irene & Family

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