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Marie M. Barner Russell Rogers Knarr, 87, of Castanea passed away Mond
ay, Dec. 5, 2016, at Williamsport Regional Medical Center.
Born in Mill Hall on May 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Gro
ver Cleveland and Nancy E. Barner.
Marie was a graduate of Mill Hall High School.
She was a hard worker which was obvious as she was employed at variou
s locations over the years including Sylvania, Sweet Shop of Mill Hall
, John Weaver’s Store in Mill Hall, Nittany Inn in Lamar, Brodart, an
d Interstate Travelers Services where she started and ran restaurant
s and truck stops.
Marie enjoyed embroidery, sewing, gardening and cooking.
She would do anything for anyone in need.
Marie was a true matriarch of her family. Most important to her was th
e time she spent with family, especially her children, grandchildren a
d great-grandchildren. They were her life.
Surviving is her husband of five years, Linn H. Knarr of Castanea; he
son, Edward R. Russell of Mill Hall; two daughters, Gail A. Russel
l Lucas of Howard and Sherri L. (Arn) Best of Loganton; two brothers
, Jimmie (Sandy) and Gordon (Patricia) Barner, both of Mill Hall; he
sister, Pearl Lehman of Northumberland; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-g
andchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Le
e F. Russell, Jr.; three brothers, Grover C., Clifford and Raymond Bar
er; and her sister, Nancy Barner-Haffley.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral H
ome, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington.
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