1930
Marjorie
2020
Marjorie Loew
April 6, 1930 — September 5, 2020
Marjorie Roppel Loew, beloved wife, mother,grandmother, great-grandmother, formerly of Tamaqua, PA, long-time resident of Abington, Pennsylvania and resident of Matthews, North Carolina since 2016 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5th, 2020 at the age of 90 wonderful years.
Born Sunday, April 6, 1930 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late George B. And Dorothy (Derr) Roppel. She was also predeceased on February 12, 2020 by her husband of 60 years, John “Jack” Loew, who always treated her like a queen and the love of his life.
Surviving are; daughter, Lisa L. Wilson wife of Grant of Charlotte, NC; son, David A. Loew of Abington, PA; sister, Mary Lou Garrity wife of Norman of Naples, FL; granddaughter Brittany Wilson Schmalfeld wife of Jack of Charlotte, NC; grandson Chris Wilson husband of Jenna of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter Brooke Wilson and great-granddaughter Amelia Wilson of Charlotte, NC. Many nieces, nephews and extended family also survive Marjorie.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School Class of 1948, Marjorie matriculated to Kutztown Teachers College earning her degree in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten in Allentown, PA until marrying Jack on July 25, 1959. They moved to the Philadelphia, PA area and she continued teaching until they started their family a year later.
Marjorie had a strong faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ, who carried her through to the end. She was a long time active member of Abington Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania. She joined Matthews United Methodist Church in North Carolina in 2016 when she and Jack relocated to Plantation Estates in Charlotte, NC to be near their daughter Lisa and family. She loved Plantation Estates, first in independent living and then assisted living, and all the wonderful and caring residents and staff. The family extends their most grateful thanks for the compassionate care given to our mom.
Marjorie was a long time member of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) which helps educate women through scholarships and grants. She loved the many friends she had there. She enjoyed socializing with people and bringing joy to their day. She also enjoyed playing bridge and Scrabble and had a beautiful talent with arranging flowers and caring for plants.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Graveside services will be held on September 12, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. from Sky View Memorial Park, 149 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials may be sent to Matthews United Methodist Church, 801 South Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105.
Online condolences or a fond memory of Marjorie may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Sunday, April 6, 1930 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late George B. And Dorothy (Derr) Roppel. She was also predeceased on February 12, 2020 by her husband of 60 years, John “Jack” Loew, who always treated her like a queen and the love of his life.
Surviving are; daughter, Lisa L. Wilson wife of Grant of Charlotte, NC; son, David A. Loew of Abington, PA; sister, Mary Lou Garrity wife of Norman of Naples, FL; granddaughter Brittany Wilson Schmalfeld wife of Jack of Charlotte, NC; grandson Chris Wilson husband of Jenna of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter Brooke Wilson and great-granddaughter Amelia Wilson of Charlotte, NC. Many nieces, nephews and extended family also survive Marjorie.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School Class of 1948, Marjorie matriculated to Kutztown Teachers College earning her degree in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten in Allentown, PA until marrying Jack on July 25, 1959. They moved to the Philadelphia, PA area and she continued teaching until they started their family a year later.
Marjorie had a strong faith in her Lord, Jesus Christ, who carried her through to the end. She was a long time active member of Abington Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania. She joined Matthews United Methodist Church in North Carolina in 2016 when she and Jack relocated to Plantation Estates in Charlotte, NC to be near their daughter Lisa and family. She loved Plantation Estates, first in independent living and then assisted living, and all the wonderful and caring residents and staff. The family extends their most grateful thanks for the compassionate care given to our mom.
Marjorie was a long time member of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) which helps educate women through scholarships and grants. She loved the many friends she had there. She enjoyed socializing with people and bringing joy to their day. She also enjoyed playing bridge and Scrabble and had a beautiful talent with arranging flowers and caring for plants.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Graveside services will be held on September 12, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. from Sky View Memorial Park, 149 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials may be sent to Matthews United Methodist Church, 801 South Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105.
Online condolences or a fond memory of Marjorie may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marjorie Loew, please visit our flower store.
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