Marsha G. Hedlund, 73, of Bradford passed away Thursday (Sept. 11, 2025) at UPMC Hamot, Erie.
She was born April 8, 1952, in Bradford, a daughter of the late George "Dutch" and Maxine Pepe Glander.
She was a 1970 graduate of the former Bradford Central Christian.
On April 26, 1980, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, she married Richard W. Hedlund, who preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 2006.
Marsha was employed by Bradford Hospital, Miles Bradford, Kendall Witco and various local attorneys prior to being hired as a secretary at Dresser Manufacturing Co., where she worked from June 1994 until her retirement in June 2016.
She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where she volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister; the Fireflies Cootiettes where she was a past Grand Grayback as well as many other positions; VFW Frances Sherman Auxiliary where she was instrumental in the annual Memorial Day parade; American Legion Post 108 and the former Bradford Moose Club. Marsha enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino and working on jigsaw puzzles, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by seven nieces and nephews, Katherine Meeks of Bradford, Rita Timblin of Bradford, Scott Meeks of Custer City, Tyler Hedlund of Great Valley, N.Y., Cole Hedlund of Great Valley, Brian (Letty) Schuetrum in California and Kim Nelson in Indiana; brother-in-law, Timothy (Diane) Hedlund of Great Valley; sister-in-law, Patricia (John) Schuetrum of Mitchell, Ind.; two great-nephews, Justin Sikes of Bradford and Hunter Tanner of Smethport; one great-niece, Sara (Anthony) Claussen in North Carolina; and five great-great-nieces and -nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Sue Ann Meeks; and one niece and one nephew.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 17, 2025) at Mascho Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernard Catholic Church with the Rev. James Gutting as celebrant.
Private burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to a
charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Mascho Funeral Home Inc. Online condolences can be expressed at
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