Janet Elaine Stackhouse Marsh
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Janet Elaine Stackhouse Marsh, 88, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was the wife of the late Willard J. Marsh for over 67 years. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Norman A. Stackhouse, Sr. and Verna Mae Criswell Stackhouse.
Janet was an area resident most of her life. She retired as a cafeteria worker from the Octorara Area Schools. She was a member of the Parkesburg Presbyterian Church where she served as Deacon and Elder. Janet was also a member of the church choir and was always eager to help with the many and various church activities.
Janet was a Den Mother for Webelos Troop #135 and later in life volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She was a member of a running club and enjoyed hiking. She was also always happy to play a game of miniature golf. Janet treasured spending time with her grandchildren and went on many and various day trips with them. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband.
She is survived by her children, Gary Marsh of Parkesburg, Timothy (Keyu Lu "Jade") Marsh of Parkesburg, Sandra (Mark) Parcells of Lincoln University, and grandchildren, Nola, Duncan, Veronica, and Anna Parcells, and a step-grandson, Jingxi Lu of Beijing, China.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Georgetown Methodist Cemetery, Bart Township, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg, 511 Main Street, Parkesburg, PA 19365; or Brandywine River Valley Home Health & Hospice, 125 Bell Tower Ln., Suite 1B, Oxford, PA 19363.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Comfort and Peace
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18. Please know that I am here for you, I see you, I hear you, I am with you, I am for you, and I love you. With love in Christ, your pastor, Rebecca
She was loving, caring and so
She was loving, caring and so much fun. I couldn’t have imagined a better Mom-Mom. I’ll treasure our memories together, and hold tight to all she taught me. I’m sad she’s not with me in body, but I’m thankful that she is home with Pop-Pop in Glory. I love and miss you, Mom-Mom!
Gary,
Gary,
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family. Know you are in our prayers.
Love,
Bull, Cheryl, Khori, Kapri and Bill-Bill
In Deepest Sympathies to the Marsh family
To the Marsh Family, Our deepest sympathies to each and everyone of you. Janet was such a warm and gentle person. She was always smiling, and I never heard her talk bad about anyone. She will be missed deeply by everyone who knew her. We pray that all the beautiful memories you have of her, help to ease your pain and sorrow. May God be with all of you and surround you with his precious love.
Love Alma Mendenhall’s Children
Your Loss
Like to drop a note on my not being in attendance on Tuesday for your mom, grandmother and friend memorial / celebration of life service. anted to show my respect to you all in condolences to the loss of your loved one, Janet. Not sure when the next time I'll be in your company, but you're always in my thought and prays. Rhett
She was such a loving
She was such a loving grandmother and I am so happy I was able to spend a lot of my summer with her. I'll miss her dearly and I'll never forget the time we spent together.