Wanda A. (Root) Marvin

Wanda A. Marvin, 95, of Morris died on Friday October 7, 2016.  She was born February 26, 1921, the daughter of Bruce A. and Daisy (Thompson) Root.

Wanda worked for Sylvania and retired from GTE in 1981 after 36 years of service.  She attended the Morris United Methodist Church, was a 65 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Montoursville.  Wanda loved her family, and enjoyed her friends, she was an avid gardener, and especially enjoyed playing Bingo and visiting Florida.

Wanda is survived by her sister Vivian Urban of Liberty;  two step-sons:  Edward (Ruby) Marvin of San Antonio, TX, and Foster (Roberta) Marvin of Covington, PA;  six step-grandchildren;  11 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters:  Madelyn Wilcox and Nellie Domineski; three brothers:  Clifford, Harold, and James Root; and two husbands:  Harold Hostrander and Edward Marvin.

Friends and family are invited to Wanda’s Life Celebration on Wednesday October 12, 2016 from 1-2pm with funeral to follow in the funeral home, burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, and pastors Julie Rosensteel, and Sheri Butters officiating.

If desired, memorials in her memory may be made to either:  the Morris-Blackwell United Methodist Church 1990 Route 287 Morris, PA 16938, or the Morris Fireman’s Ambulance Association PO Box 11 Morris, PA 16938.

Local arrangement are entrusted to Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home, LTd. 139 Main Street, Wellsboro.  To share your fondest memories of Wanda and sign her guest book, visit www.tusseymosher.com