Obituaries
March 24, 2023

Marjorie Ferguson – Brownsville

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Marjorie Ferguson, 101, of Brownsville, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Mon Valley Care Center. She was born in Elco on March 3, 1922, daughter of Huey and Bertha Hall Ferguson. Marjorie was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Roscoe. She worked for many years in the insurance business and before retiring, she was employed by Interstate Paper Supply Company in Roscoe. Marjorie is survived by many cousins. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 1008 Furlong Ave., Roscoe, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with the Rev. Candace Cook presiding. Interment will follow at Howe Cemetery Long Branch. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

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