Patricia “Patti” Marburger, 89, died on Monday at her home.Marburger served for many years on the borough council, where she was in charge of the public works department.

MARS — A stalwart of the borough whose direct communication style will not soon be forgotten has died.

Patricia “Patti” Marburger, 89, died on Monday at her home.

Marburger served for many years on the borough council, where she was in charge of the public works department.

She was also a member of the Mars History and Landmark Society, and is well remembered by the society's president, John Watson.

“I loved Patti,” Watson said. “She definitely cared for this community.”

Watson, who called Marburger “the Sophie Masloff of Mars” after the former Pittsburgh mayor of renown, said he has known Marburger for more than 20 years.

He remembered her driving to the Mars Cemetery in Adams Township to park and watch the local deer frolic in the peaceful setting.

“She was an adorable lady,” Watson said.

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