Marion E. Irwin

Irwin - Marion E, 96, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, formerly of Indian Lake Borough, passed away on June 8, 2020. Born on April 19, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Carl J. and Ethel (Costlow) Meyers. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert C. Irwin; siblings, Richard, Virginia (Sottile), Robert, and Francis. Survived by brother, Carl W. of San Diego, and her loving children, Cheryl A. (Robert B.) Webb, Pittsburgh, Richard C. and partner, Susan C. Miller, Somerset; grandchildren, Daniel J. Webb, married to the former Alix Tindall, Washington, DC, Michael P. Webb, married to the former Meredith Pieper, Pittsburgh, Stephen M. Webb, married to the former Hilary Dubnansky, Pittsburgh, Patrick J. Irwin, married to the former Summer Healey, Ashland, OR, Anna C. Irwin, wife of Nicholas Hill, Charlottesville, VA, and Christopher P., married to the former Madison Cardenas, San Antonio, TX, and ten great grandchildren. Marion was a 1942 graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School where she was Captain of the girls’ basketball team and a majorette. She was employed by the Pennsylvania Electric Company prior to her marriage in 1947. Marion raised her children and supported her husband’s optical lab business in Johnstown and was a member of the Garden Club. She was a master baker and shared her sweet confections with her extensive family and large number of friends. Together with her husband she delighted in taking their children on outings in her 1963 green Triumph convertible. She was a particularly warm and outgoing woman with a wonderful sense of humor and a perpetual smile. Upon retirement she and her husband moved to Indian Lake and enjoyed golf and boating. They spent winters in Largo, Florida and developed many lasting friendships there. Marion spent her final six years at Laurel View Village and the family wishes to extend thanks to the administration and staff for the wonderful care they provided throughout her stay. Friends will be received from 12 – 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Fr. David S. Peles, Pastor. Committal will be at Richland Mausoleum. Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.