Marion S. Breakwell – Belle Vernon
Marion S. Breakwell, 88, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in the Baldwin Health Center. A daughter of the late Merwin G. and Elizabeth Bates Shryock, she was born in Erie on July 31, 1932. Marion was a member of Fells United Methodist Church, had been active for many years with various bridge clubs and when her children were younger, was an active hockey mom. She was a founding member and one of the first paramedics for the former Rostraver Emergency Medical Service and had been a substitute teacher in the Belle Vernon Area School District. A resident of Belle Vernon for her entire adult life, Marion was a graduate of Allegheny College, where she met her late husband, Clifford Lee Breakwell, and was active in her sorority. She loved cooking, visiting the casino and the occasional scratch off. With a love for travel, her favorite trip had been Alaskan cruises. She traveled throughout Europe, including London, along with Israel and the Middle East. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Lee Breakwell of Pittsburgh and Scott Breakwell; four grandchildren and their spouses, David L. (Kayla) Buchko, Nathan D. (Amanda) Buchko, Rachel Buchko-Ruiz (Michael Ruiz) and Sarah (Mark) Goulart, all of Ligonier; and 12 great-grandchildren, Auxanna, Natalie, Elizabeth, Giavonna, Isabella, Aubrey, Tatianna, Madeleine, Ava, Frederick, Margaret and Claire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Lee Breakwell on Feb. 9, 1990; a daughter, Elizabeth Buchko on Feb. 28, 1999; and a brother, David J. Shryock. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com, 724-929-5300. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Ryan Washabaugh officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Face masks are required in the funeral home.
