Marianna O’Brien Marder, 92, entered her heavenly home at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Marianna was born May 28, 1926, in Brunswick, Georgia.
She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Yorktown. Marianna loved life and always enjoyed helping others in so many ways, she loved to hug everyone, dance and animals. She was a giver in so many ways. Marianna did so many things in her 92 years of life. She was involved in the neighborhood watch, a Girl Scout leader and worked for the American Cancer Society for many years. She was also involved in the RCIA in the church some years ago. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Marianna was the oldest of 11 children (nine brothers and one sister) to Joanna and Joseph O’Brien of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Calvin Marder. Left to cherish her memories are five children, Linda, Carol, Judy (Eddie), Lori (Mark) and Michael; three grandsons, Steve (Molly), Justin and Eric; one great-grandson, Zane; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 12, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 315 Harris Grove Lane, Yorktown.
