Marie C. Persing

Marie C. Persing RN

Marie C. (Purcell) Persing, 68, of Elysburg passed away Thursday February 6th at Geisinger Medical Center-Danville.

Born on December 17, 1956 in Ashland she was the daughter of the late Marie (Wolkoski) and John Purcell.

Marie graduated from Mount Carmel Area High School in 1974.

She was of the Protestant faith.

Marie was the wife of the late Richard A. Persing who passed in 2022.

Marie last worked as a Registered Nurse for Geisinger Medical Center-Danville prior to that she worked for North Central Secure Treatment Unit.

Marie enjoyed crocheting, baking and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother John Purcell and step infant son Richard Franklin Persing.

Marie is survived by; son Brian Persing (Kassidy) of Bloomsburg; step children Frank & Tara; grandchildren Riker, Adalee, Jillian, & Rachael.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday February 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Rothermel-Heizenroth-Clark Funeral Services Inc, 387 W. Valley Ave, Elysburg Pa 17824. A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday morning February 13th from 10-11:00 AM at the Elysburg funeral home prior to services.  Burial will be at Northumberland Memorial Park following services.

Rothermel-Heizenroth-Clark Funeral Services Inc-Elysburg / Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc-Ashland has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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