Marian P. Brennan

Marian P Brennan, age 101, of Providence Place, Pottsville, formerly of Barry Twp, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Providence Place. She was born on Sunday, December 26, 1915, in Barry Twp, a daughter of the late Robert C Ludwig and the late Clara E Hoch Ludwig. She was a 1933 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and a graduate of Kutztown University. Marian was an elementary teacher for the Tri-Valley School District, teaching at various Barry Twp elementary schools during her 40 year career. She was a member of Christ's United Lutheran Church, Ashland and St. John's "Kimmel's" Lutheran Chruch, where she taught Sunday School and served on the church council. She was also a member of the former Weishample Grange, Tri-Valley Senior Citizens, and Schuylkill County Retired Teachers Association. As a youth she was very active in the 4H organization, and served as the state delegate to the National 4H Camp in Washington DC in 1935. Marian was an avid quilter and enjoyed baking and traveling with friends and relatives. She was also known for playing a mean hand of Pinochle. Her husband Jerome D Brennan passed away in 1981. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and by four sisters Mildred Kimmel, Grace Ludwig, Esther Warcola, and Margaret Ludwig. She is survived by a son, Daniel J Brennan and his wife Christine of Hamburg; two grandsons, Kristopher D Brennan of Hamburg and Michael J Brennan and his wife Sheena of Maidencreek Twp, Berks County; a great grandson, Liam M Brennan; a sister, Leona Zerby of Frederick, MD; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Christ's United Lutheran Church, Ashland, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Brian Beissel officiating. A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday at the church. Burial was made in St. John's "Kimmel's" Cemetery, Ashland. Memorial contributions can be made to Christ United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland PA 17921. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Marian P. Brennan

December 26, 1915 - November 2, 2017