Marburger

Dorothy L. Sutton Marburger, 85, of Evans City died Thursday at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

Born June 22, 1928, in the family home in Evans City, she was the daughter of the late Orie Junior and Roxie Jane Fair.

It was her calling and joy to show others “the path of life” through membership at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where she was involved with the VTC Sunday school class, Lutheran Church Women (Mary Circle), a Communion deacon, former Sunday school superintendent and vacation Bible school coordinator. She also did this service in many community organizations, including Meals on Wheels for over 40 years, Junior Women's Club, Christian Women's Club, Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout leader, Friends in Christ, the Evans City Library and the Evans City Historical Society.

Dorothy was the Evans City High School class valedictorian of 1946 and had organized many class reunions. She helped make the world a better place through visiting, supporting missions, sending cards and phone calls.

Something she never thought possible but she did accomplish was traveling to all 50 states and 65 countries, the Holy Land being her favorite trip.

She enjoyed competing in various bowling leagues and placing in several state tournaments, playing bridge, family stitching club and attending the Butler County Symphony.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dale Marburger, former owner of the Marburger Dairy, who she married Feb. 18, 1950, and who died Aug. 2, 1968; and three brothers, Jerry, Chuck and John Sutton.

Dorothy is survived by her children, the Rev. Randall (Diane) Marburger of Mechanicsburg, Rebecca (Rege) Rengers of Evans City, Roberta (Scott) McMillen of Sandston, Va., Robin (Steve) VanDyke of Evans City, with whom she made her home, and Richard Marburger of Mesquite, Texas; her sister and best friend, Jean Sutton of Evans City; one brother, William (Phyllis) Sutton of Bradford Woods; two special sisters-in-law, Katie Marburger of Zelienople and Janet (Rich) Beahm of Harmony; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

MARBURGER — The family of Dorothy L. Sutton Marburger, who died Thursday, June 27, 2013, will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Evans City.Visitation also will be Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Evans City from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Services will follow at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. David Saylor, her pastor, officiating.If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 202 Van Buren St., Evans City, to the Evans City Library, 204 S. Jackson St., Evans City, PA 16033 or to the VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.