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1939
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2019
Marilyn deNeuf Obituary
In June of 1959, Marilyn earned an Associates of Arts degree at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont. After moving to western Pennsylvania to raise her family, Marilyn earned her Real Estate broker's license, and worked at several local real-estate agencies. She settled her career path by gaining an advanced designation as a Senior Residential Appraiser to become the first female appraiser in Centre County, Pa. Marilyn then continued appraising homes for many years while she enjoyed her hobbies of art, antiques, organic gardening, wine, books, and travel.
Marilyn had a feisty spirit and moved at 130 mph, with little patience for those that couldn't keep up. Marilyn was an avid reader and continued learning about any subject - which kept her mind sharp. She was also up-to-date on the newest technology, fashions, and make-up trends - even at 80 years old.
For the last 25 years, Marilyn's life partner and best friend was Tom Giles. They both had a passion for simply prepared, yet deliciously-made gourmet dishes, and they often enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Marilyn and Tom frequently shared photos of their excursions to the Penn State Arboretum, local farmer's markets, Fisherman's Paradise, and the Mid-State Trail. However, their favorite place to enjoy was a cottage at Rye Beach, New Hampshire overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Isles of Shoals.
Marilyn is survived by her three children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren (with one more on the way): son Joel deNeuf and two grand-daughters, Amiee McCormick and Brandi Watford, and three great-grandchildren, Raelyn, Blake and Andrew; daughter Suzanne Sturtevant, her husband, David, and grandson Kenneth (Kenny) Anderson; and daughter Karen Smith, her husband, Adrian, and two grandchildren, Alison and Adam. She is also survived by her closest friends, Sally Lenker and Trish Zapsky.
A Celebration of Life atop Nittany Mountain will be held on December 15th from 2-5 p.m. An interment of ashes across the Atlantic Ocean will be held in Rye Beach, New Hampshire at a future date. Any donations may be made to Shaver's Creek Environmental Center. For additional information email: [email protected]
An online guestbook may be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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thomas shade
December 9, 2019
Condolences to all the family.
Marilyn helped us purchase our first home. She was a real professional and a classy lady. Her kindness will not be forgotten.
December 5, 2019
Celebration of Life
December 15 from 2-5 PM
Above the Valley Event Center
559 N Pennsylvania Ave, Centre Hall, PA 16828
Marcia Donlin
December 4, 2019
Marilyn was such a funny, smart, giving person . So sorry for your loss.
Lisa Cataldi
December 4, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you Karen and family.
Bob and Jean Zito
December 3, 2019
Marilyn you will be very missed and still loved by all whom you left behind! We enjoyed visiting you and Tom at your cottage in New Hampshire and in Connecticut. With other CT cousins Scott, Marc Zito, Laurie Zito Cotton, and their families!! We will your remembering sweet Face and personality forever!! Your cousins Bob, Jean, and daughter, Judy ZITO !
Sherri de Neuf
December 1, 2019
Marilyn was grandmother and great-grandmother to my two daughters and 3 grandchildren. She was always very energetic and was able to spend more time with her grandchildren as they became young adults. I was very saddened to her of her passing. My thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Love you all,
Sherri
Richard Porter
December 1, 2019
I was sad to read the news of Marilyn's passing. I always enjoyed working with her when I was in the real estate business in State College. We were always able to share a laugh or two in the course of any given transaction. Sending sympathy to Marilyn's family and friends.
Suzy Fye
December 1, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I wish I had gotten to know her better. I enjoyed the times that I had gotten to talk with her. She was very energetic and never seemed to stop. May God give your family strength during this difficult time. RIP Marilyn. I will miss you.
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