Marian E. Grubb

Marian E. Grubb obituary, Palmyra, PA

Marian E. Grubb

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Marian Grubb Obituary

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Marian E. (Hess) Grubb, 94, of Palmyra, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1931 to the late Paul and Parthene (Hausenstein) Hess. She was predeceased by her loving husband since 1977, Harry Grubb.

Marian was a faithful and lifetime member of her church, Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, Palmyra. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards, dancing, going out to eat, and being with friends and family. More than anything she was a loving mother and sister.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Grubb; and sister, Betty Ruhl and husband Marlin. She was predeceased by her daughter, Pamela Troutman and brothers, Paul and Gerald Hess.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10 AM at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville. A time of viewing will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, PA 17078.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to her church, Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, 131 Gravel Hill Rd., Palmyra, PA 17078.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 W. Pine St., Palmyra, PA 17078. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FinkenbinderFamily.com

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Upcoming Events

Aug

29

Viewing

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

25 W Pine St, Palmyra, PA 17078

Send Flowers

Aug

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Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Grand View Memorial Park

, Annville, PA 17003

Send Flowers