Marie R. Campbell, 98, entered into God’s eternal care on Monday, January 9, 2023 while residing at Moorehead Place in Indiana with her family by her side. She was born on August 12, 1924 in Heilwood, PA, to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Bielcik) Rohacheck.
Marie was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Indiana over the decades. She enjoyed being part of Bible Studies, Women of the ELCA, and Christmas Bazaar. She encouraged her children by reading and singing to them as well as providing a beautiful example of lifelong learning in academics, music, and the arts. She shared her talents of crocheting, embroidery, cooking and baking.
Marie retired from the G.C. Murphy Company. She was an avid reader and greatly enjoyed music. She also enjoyed feeding the birds, deer and other animals in her backyard.
Marie is survived by her children, Margaret Kuerzi of Orange County, CA, John (Lori) Campbell of Avoca, PA, Robert (Susan) Campbell of Johnstown, Marilynn (Richard) Howard of Beaver Falls, and Linda Erickson of Phoenix, AZ; son-in-law Walter Maust; one sister Elizabeth Rohacheck of Indiana; grandchildren Stephen, Julie, Erika, David, John, Scott, Todd, Kristin, Stephanie, Brian, and Matthew; 19 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband James M. Campbell, daughters Judith Maust and Janet Mallino, brothers Andrew and Steve Rohacek, an infant brother Michael, sisters Anna Bash, Ludmila Ruminova and Helen Ekis, as well as sons-in-law Jack Mallino, John Kuerzi and John Erickson.
Friends will be received by the family from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 100 South 6th Street, Indiana, PA 15701 with Pastor Tedd Cogar officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
Marie’s family wishes to express a special thanks to the caregivers and staff at Moorehead Place and 365 Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made in Marie’s memory to the Zion Lutheran Church, 100 South 6th Street, Indiana, PA 15701.
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