Arthur F. "Art" Marrie

Boardman - Arthur "Art" Francis Marrie, 87, a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home. Born December 6, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio, Art was the son of the late Michael and Bernice (Snyder) Marrie. He was a 1955 graduate of Boardman High School. He later served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Art dedicated 39 years of his career to the banking industry, beginning at Union National Bank in downtown Youngstown, which later became Bank One. He retired as Vice President of Finance in 1996. Thereafter, Art worked as an office clerk at Hynes Industries in Youngstown for 20 years. A devoted member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Boardman, Art was active in the Men's Bible Study, served as a Sunday collection counter, helped reviewing the church financials, and remained a faithful presence in the congregation. Art enjoyed spending time outdoors working in his yard and watching football. He and his beloved wife, Susan, shared a love of music and frequently attended outdoor concerts and band performances in the area. He is survived by his daughter, Colleen S. (Michael) Robek of Slingerlands, NY; his sister, Linda Melek of Boardman, OH; his sister-in-law, Holly Marrie of Paradise Valley, AZ; one nephew; and several nieces. In addition to his parents, Art was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Susan R. (Redman) Marrie, whom he married on November 9, 1963, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Susan passed away on January 27, 2023. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Marrie; his sister, Kathryn Carlson; and brothers-in-law Kenneth Melek and Richard Carlson. Family and friends may call on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive in Boardman. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Reverend Richard Kidd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman, OH 44512, in memory of Art. Arrangements are being handled by Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market Street, Boardman, Ohio. Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with the family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Arthur "Art" F. Marrie, please visit our floral store.