Marian Schroyer (Wilson)

April 9, 1929 - November 30, 2014

Marian W. Schroyer, 85, of Chambersburg passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Menno Haven. She was born April 8, 1929, in Newport, Pa, the daughter of the late John Benjamin Wilson and Gladys (Cauffman) Wilson. A 1947 graduate and valedictorian of Newport High School, she went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg State Teachers College. She taught fourth grade at New Franklin Elementary School in 1951, when the building was new and remained teaching there for 32 years. She was a lifetime member of The Pennsylvania State Teachers Association, the Franklin County retired Teachers Association, and The National Education Association. In addition to teaching, Marion enjoyed playing the organ and piano and did so throughout high school and college. She enjoyed traveling, had the opportunity to visited Europe twice and tour 11 countries. Marian had also visited all the States in the U.S except Alaska. Her husband of 63 years survives her, along with numerous nephews and nieces in West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Utah. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 on Friday, December 5, 2014 in Lincoln Cemetery, with the Reverend Mark Ruzicka officiating. Arrangements are by the William F. Sellers Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St John’s United Church of Christ, 1811 Lincoln Way E Chambersburg, PA 17202 or Menno Haven Benevolent Fund, 2075 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marian Schroyer (Wilson), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.