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Marlene J. Claassen

1960 - 2025

Marlene J. Claassen obituary, 1960-2025, Arnold, PA

BORN

1960

DIED

2025

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Rusiewicz Funeral Homes Inc. - Lower Burrell

3124 Leechburg Road

Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Marlene Claassen Obituary

Marlene June Claassen, 65, of Arnold, reunited with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was born in New Kensington on June 27, 1960, to the late George Claassen and Lois Estenfelder Stuckey. She had been a resident of Arnold since 1992, previously residing in Springdale and New Kensington. Marlene worked for Zoll Medical as well as ABC Beverage and Robicon (currently Siemens). She enjoyed her Bible study, gardening, maintaining her home and property, traveling, road trips, nature, reading, and movies. She is survived by her daughter, Rachael Ecker (fiance Eric Fularz) of Leechburg; Christopher Cappello (Jelena Krinock) of Lower Burrell; and siblings, David Claassen, Mark Stuckey, and Ronald Stuckey. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel Claassen and Bryan Stuckey. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 p.m. until the time of memorial services, Wednesday, June 2, 2025, by Rev. Harold Mele at 7 p.m. at THE RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Road, at Alder St. www.RusiewiczFH.com. In lieu of flowers, Marlene pledged her support to Light of Life Mission in Pittsburgh (www.lightoflife.org) as well as Compassion International (www.compassion.com).

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Published by Tribune Review on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Maureen Stefancin

July 1, 2025

Prayers for Marlene“s family. I worked with Marlene and she always made me laugh at something going on during the work day.

Natalie Raachini

July 1, 2025

Our Sincere Condolences ~

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Cindy Pennington

July 1, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family. Marlene was a great lady! You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Negrich

July 1, 2025

My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. I worked with her and have fond memories with her.

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Rusiewicz Funeral Homes Inc. - Lower Burrell

3124 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068

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