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Marla Hunter Obituary
Marla was born in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 27, 1981, a daughter of James and Nancy Hunter of Wilkes-Barre.
Marla graduated from E.L. Meyers High School in 1999, and furthered her education at Bloomsburg University, where she graduated in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in sociology.
She worked at PA Child Health Care in 2004, and then took a job with Luzerne County Children & Youth Services until the present.
She was a member of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Benjamin and Mary Hunter, New York, N.Y.; and maternal grandparents, Herman and Mary Reh, Wilkes-Barre.
Marla is survived by her parents, James and Nancy Hunter, Wilkes-Barre; twin sister, Malinda Hunter, Wilkes-Barre; sister Megan Toney and her husband, Robert Toney, Wilkes-Barre; sister Mary Lavin and her husband, Michael Lavin, Wilkes-Barre; the love of her life, her dog, Candice; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Marla had the ability to brighten the lives of anyone she met.
Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Friday from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, with services at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Parrish Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Marla was very well known for her loving nature and care for all people and animals. Those who desire may give contributions to the SPCA, Fox Hill Road, Plains Township.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marla Hunter
August 11, 2013
Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,there will always be sunshine after the rain.
Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall, but God's always there to help you through it all...only prayer can help...believe and believe it.
A friend
Donna Bianchino-Mellner
August 10, 2013
Dear Mary, My thoughts are with you and your family...
August 9, 2013
Dear Nancy and family,
We were so sorry to learn of the loss of your daughter. She was a very accomplished young woman. She obviously takes after her mom, so caring and dedicated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Rita, Maureen, Ann and Jimmy Walsh
July 31, 2013
Jimmy, Nancy, Mary and Melinda, We were so sad to hear that our niece Marla's passing. Receive our deep and sincere condolences. We still in shock, can't express with words how much we loved our niece Marla. Last time we saw her was at Melinda's wedding. Marla was very funny, always happy -All is left on us is her beautiful smile! she has a place in our heart always -We have Marla pictures with us. We Pray to give all lots of strength. Her memories will always be on us. "God Bless You Dear Niece Marla and Rest in Peace"
Uncle Ed and Aunt Lucy 7/20/2013
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Theresa Ryan
July 25, 2013
Dear Nancy & Jimmy, I was so sad to hear about your beautiful daughter Marla. My heart is breaking for you & my prayers are with you. Love, your old friend, Theresa Ryan
Marcinkowski Family
July 24, 2013
Malinda, we are so sorry for your loss. We pray you and your family stay strong during this most difficult time.
Sarah & Sean Dewey/Murtha
July 23, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will truly be missed!
Kellie Kizis
July 23, 2013
I am so saddened to hear of Marla's passing. I worked with her at cys and she always made me laugh. I would always call ner mmaaarrrlllaaa every time I talked to her. She even tried to give me tips on getting healthier. She was outgoing and was fun and is sure going to be missed. I know she is flying high watching over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Karen Chapin Nash
July 20, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May fond memories get you through.
Melissa Evans
July 20, 2013
To the Hunter family,
I was heartbroken to hear of Marla's passing. I wanted to express my condolences as I am out of town. Praying for strength for your family!
Melissa (Robinson) evans
Bill Mosser
July 19, 2013
Words can never express the deep sadness of the lose of a great friend and wonderful young woman. She touched the lives of everyone that she met and knew her. She will always have a special place in our hearts and have wonderful memories of her. Rest In Peace my dear and wonderful friend. Our love and prayers go out to your family.
Nicole Moore
July 19, 2013
Words cannot espress how saddened I was to hear that Marla had passed. She was such a loving, silly, and kind person. I worked with her for over two years at CYS and enjoyed the many conversations and comedic reprieves she provided me on many tough days. I pray that the family can find peace and comfort in knowing that she awaits them in Heaven. God Bless...
Patsy Jackson
July 19, 2013
Dear Hunter Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Marla's passing. We got to know each other through our work phone. She totally loved her family and her animals. She will be greatly missed. RIP my riend.
Judy Welch
July 19, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Brenda Labatch-Cavalari
July 19, 2013
To the Hunter family I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Marla but I can see she touched many people's lives. My thoughts & prayers are with your family. May you keep her memories always in your heart & may God help you through this difficult time. Love & prayers.
July 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to the Hunters at this difficult time, very sorry.
Phil Klug
July 19, 2013
The sheer amount of the people at the viewing has to be a testimony to Marla's beautiful soul...
Lois Morris Horn
July 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss of your daughter Marla I remember her and her twin when I worked at Kistler School how cute they looked dressed alike. A very pretty girl rest in peace. Lois Morris Horn.
Tessa Mantione
July 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hunter family in this time of great sorrow.
George & Jenny Blauer
July 18, 2013
To Malinda & entire Hunter Family... we truly are heartbroken after hearing of your loss... our heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. Literally, anything you need- George & Jenny Blauer -&- Holly & Angeline
Linda Kreuzer
July 18, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Marla's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I worked with Marla for a short time but enough to know she was such a kind and compassionate young woman who always had a beautiful smile. I will always remember this about her. May God bless your family and give you strength during this difficult time.
Tori White
July 18, 2013
I am so so sorry for your loss R.I.P
Tom and Amy Sod
July 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy Fountain
July 18, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Hunter family.
The Koneskis
July 18, 2013
We are so deeply sorry and heartbroken over this. There are no words that can really define how wonderful Marla was. We are sending all of our prayers for you.
Tricia
July 18, 2013
We send our love and deepest sympathy to our Uncle Jim and Aunt Nancy and our cousins. We will miss our sweet and thoughtful cousin Marla terribly.
Love Tricia (Herrman) and Matt Lemucchi and Family
Colleen Owens
July 18, 2013
Dear Hunter family,
Please accept all my love and support at this difficult time. My heart is breaking for you and the loss of Marla. I will remember the many laughs we shared in high school, but most of all I will remember her for her kind and gentle spirit and good heart. She was always nothing but kind and compassionate. I hope you find strength in knowing how many lives she touched. She will be missed dearly.
With deepest sympathies,
Colleen Owens
Kelly Caucci
July 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. I met Marla in college and though I didn't know her very well, I was still very saddened by the news. She always came across as a sweet, considerate, fun-loving person. Such a tragic loss. RIP Marla.
Julie Yaron
July 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family.
Mimi
July 18, 2013
Hunter Family, I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Marla. I remember her when she was just a baby, so sweet. My deepest condolences to Jim, Nancy, Mary, Megan, Malinda and your extended families. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Jennifer Hagen
July 18, 2013
It must be true that only the good die young. I will miss Marlas happy hellos and smile she would give daily at work. She had a unique perspective on things and was a special soul. Rest in peace Marla.
Linda Schultz(Zionce)
July 18, 2013
To The Hunter Family, My prayers and thoughts go out to you
July 18, 2013
My dearest cousin who never left a day unlived and was a bright light for our family. Rest in peace. Cousin Kim
Kelly Horning
July 18, 2013
Marla I still can not believe you are gone words can not express how much you will be missed and how thankful I was to have a friend like you in my life you were a positive influence in my life and you taught me a few life lessons that I will carry with me forever my face soaked in tears my heart full of sadness and my life at an incredible loss because i never had a friend quite like you I will miss so many things about you, your laugh, your sense of humor, and your quick wit to name a few I know that even though I can not see you that you are in my heart...I can't believe you are gone...</3
Yvonne Miller
July 18, 2013
Praying for the family during this very difficult time. May God be with you and strengthen you.
Lisa Sanfilippo & Family
July 18, 2013
My thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time. I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please take care.
Nikki Allen
July 18, 2013
praying for your family and friends. hoping that they can manage to go on without you. you were a beautiful person inside and out. its been many years since I've seen you, but looking through past messages we shared, you were the same sweet funny girl I new in high school. RIP Marla...now no one can hurt you and you can still watch over us. In the sadness of all this....I am glad to know there's an angel like you watching because you truly were an angel here on earth.
July 18, 2013
We were deeply saddened to hear of Marla's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kristin Baranoski Flowers & Family
Cindy Koder
July 18, 2013
God bless the family and Marla. It was such a pleasure to have met and worked with Marla. She did some very wonderful things for the people she met and the animals she saved. Marla will have a special place in my heart for the wonderful things she did for me at work, helping me rescue animals and for being a friend. Rest in peace Marla!!!
Norell Fuller
July 18, 2013
My friend, my heart is heavy and laden with sorrow to know that your light has gone out in this world. You will always be dear to my heart. I'll miss our laughter. We had so much fun together. Peace be with you, angel.
Eddie Bell
July 18, 2013
Deepest sympathies and condolences upon your falling asleep in the Lord. Rest in Peace! dearest Marla
Donna Bianchino-Mellner
July 18, 2013
Mary, Mike and family...My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lori Overa
July 18, 2013
"May the road rise to meet you, May the wind always be at your back, May the sunshine warm your sweet face...And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand..." Deepest condolences to the Hunter family. May the love of those around you help you through the difficult times ahead. I will miss you Marla.
christy Edwards
July 18, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Tara Hughes
July 17, 2013
I am deeply sorry for your loss, and your whole family will be in my prayers...May you all take comfort in each other in the days to come.
Jessica Timek
July 17, 2013
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Norman Sallitt Jr.
July 17, 2013
My heart is Broken.
July 17, 2013
We love you Marla - Beautiful memories of your kindness, sweetness and very loveable acts are for ever kept in our hearts!. "WE ALL" going to "Miss You" -We loved you so much dear niece!
Uncle Ed and Aunt Lucy Hunter
Gina Gaskin
July 17, 2013
My condolences to the family..she was a great person and will be missed by many
Becky Brominski
July 17, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the Hunter family! Marla's infectious smile will not be forgotten! Hugs and Love!
Debbie DeSpirito
July 17, 2013
Malinda and family - I can't even imagine the sorrow and pain you and your family are going through at this difficult time. I am deeply sorry for your loss and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Sarah Kosloski
July 17, 2013
Marla touched the lives of every person (and animal) she came in contact with. I am a better person for knowing her. She will always be missed and will never be forgotten.
Romaine Bradshaw
July 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Rene Nagle
July 17, 2013
Oh Marla, where do I start? I remember so much of our time together when we were little. How Aunt Nancy (mom)had you and Malinda in your matching clothes, and the family gatherings my parents had where we all hung out. :)Our conversations we had online and the recent time you spent coming to all the family parties. You were loved by many and you will remain forever in my heart. See you, grandpa and grandma one day in heaven, love you.
Cousin Rene & Tommy
Michele Schrader
July 17, 2013
May you rest in peace my cousin.. I love you with all my heart and I'm really going to miss you!!
Yurii Lynn Harden
July 17, 2013
I had the pleasure to work with Marla for many years at CYS...she always had a smile whether she was having a good or bad day (something that was not an easy task to do). The last few years, we kept in touch through Facebook, largely talking about her pets. She will be greatly missed; I am certain more than she could have EVER imagined. May God bless the Hunter family through your grief; know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Katrina Bennett
July 17, 2013
Nancy and family, There are no words to describe your loss but I hope you can take comfort in knowing that Marla is finally at peace and free from all the pain she was feeling. Holding you all in my heart and prayers. RIP Marla, may your soul soar high......
Cindi Stapleton Konnick
July 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Bruce & Cheryl Myers
July 17, 2013
Dear Hunter Family,
We didn't know Marla personally, bu spoke with her on the phone a few times and she was always so kind and helpful. We truly believe she is at peace in the arms of Jesus, our Saviour. We will be keeping all of you in our prayers.
Jean Brodie-Druby
July 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I am heart sick. I don't have the words to express how my heart aches for all of you. I hope in time that you will find comfort. May her memory be eternal.
Will Moore
July 17, 2013
Will miss u buddy. Rip marla. Keep a spot open for us. Watch over us and keep us safe.
Elaine Witczak Szczygiel
July 17, 2013
May you all find comfort and peace during these hard times..Sending sympathy and prayers along the way.
Jen Lines
July 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hunter family at this difficult time. Marla was a great friend and she will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Marla
MARGE DEMARCO
July 17, 2013
Nancy and family: I always loved Marla and did get to know her in high school. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIRL. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOURS. YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED IN MY PRAYERS MARGE DEMARCO
jennifer & melissa stoudt
July 17, 2013
so sorry about ur loss prayers are with ur family thought this time she was such a nice person and a nice friend she will be missed but not forgotten
Tracy Fine
July 17, 2013
To the Hunter family
I was so sad to hear of Marla's passing. May she be forever at peace and in the comfort of god's grace. Bless you all in this hardest of times.
Robin Moore
July 17, 2013
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the entire Hunter family. May you feel comfort in the love that surrounds you at this difficult time. God be with you all.
Alyssa Fort
July 17, 2013
So sad to hear about the passing of Marla! I will keep her all of you in my prayers. May she rest in peace and her memory be eternal! Xoxo
Nina Ziomek (Mercadante)
July 17, 2013
Jim, Nancy, Mary, Megan, & Malinda
Im so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all
Marla will be miss dearly.
Joann Fine
July 17, 2013
Nancy and family: from the Fine family and our girls to all of you, we are so very sorry for your loss and are praying for all of you. Please let us know if we can be of any help to you. Hugs to you all.
Nina Ziomek (Mercadante)
July 17, 2013
Jim,Nancy,Mary,Megan,&Malinda
Im so sorry for your loss of Marla... she was a good person and will always be remembered. My prayers are with you at this time of need. She will be missed dearly by all.
July 17, 2013
Mary,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Bruce and Paulette Reilly
Kim Kostelnik
July 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Hunter family. Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Michael Rahl
July 17, 2013
I enjoyed many a cigarette break with Marla when I began my job. She was a buddy when I needed one. She will always hold a tender place in my heart.
Mary Beth Allen
July 17, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of Marla. God bless the entire Hunter family in this sorrowful time.
Gino Mercadante
July 17, 2013
Nancy,Jim & Family. I am sorry to hear of your loss and my prayers are with all of you during this time. She was such a great person and always hey a smile that lit up a room. She will be always missed but never forgotten. May she watch over all of you from the skies above.
Sincerely,
Gino/Katie
Holly Taylot
July 17, 2013
I'm very sorry for your loss
Gert Landmesser
July 17, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Marla's passing. She was always so friendly and outgoing, and made people feel at ease around her. We only worked together for a short time , but she was one of those people that are unforgettable. My heartfelt condolences to her family.
Megan Roccograndi
July 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Marla was a wonderful friend. I will miss her.
Sherry Ashford
July 17, 2013
My wonderful Marla, I can only hope to try and touch half as many lives as you. I wish you peace. I love you dearly.
Bethann Geiser
July 17, 2013
Dear Nancy & Family... I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all remembered in my prayers.
Heather Barber/ Elias
July 17, 2013
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Hunter family
Nancy Jacobs
July 17, 2013
Nancy, Mary, Megan and Melinda .... my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
barbara kershner
July 17, 2013
Nancy we are sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with Marla and your family. Kershner/Belles family
Jeanette Rosenau
July 17, 2013
Hoping you find peace.
Sheila Danowski Bunk
July 17, 2013
The Hunter Family,
I am so deeply sorry to hear about Marla. Your family is in my prayers.
erin BOOTE
July 17, 2013
So very sorry for your loss, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.
Debbie George-Robbins
July 17, 2013
So sorry to hear about the loss of Marla. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Ann & Jim Pius
July 17, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 17, 2013
We were so saddened to hear about Marla. She was such a sweet girl. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. Lorrie & Ed Pomanek
Stephanie Daniels
July 17, 2013
What a sad day for the world..from the junglegym to the office to the events u were a beautiful person I wish I could of been there for u in your time of need.Forever in my heart rest easy sunshine!
Keith Burritt
July 17, 2013
To the Hunter family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and God Bless.
Debby Harbay
July 17, 2013
Nancy & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort during this most difficult time.
Lydia Brill
July 17, 2013
I can't even imagine the pain you all must be feeling at this point in time. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the Hunter family.
Judi and Richard Omerza
July 17, 2013
Marla will be in our hearts forever. She was a great caring person
Nancy Bonito
July 17, 2013
My continuing thoughts and prayers are with all of Marla's family...
July 17, 2013
Mary, Michael & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Judi and Richard Omerza
July 17, 2013
Miss you Marla. Love to you and family
Chrissy
July 17, 2013
May God bless your family at this time..Nancy and Malinda, I hope you find strength while grieving for your daughter and sister. Chrissy, Dr. Lezinsky's office (formerly Dr. Kim)
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