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Florence E Garman (Markley)

Florence E. ‘Sparky’ Markley

May 5, 1942 – Jan. 17, 2021

Florence E. “Sparky” Markley, 78, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday evening at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Sarah (Ogden) Garman.

Florence was married twice, first to the late Eugene Teufel, and then to M. Dean Markley.

Surviving are daughters, Stephanie (Bill) Sheehan and Patti (Bob) Harpster; a son, M. Dean (Rose) Markley; a sister, Margaret “Peggy Arend; a brother, L. Paul Garman; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by sisters: Kay Teufel and Mary Quarello; a brother, Kin “Pete” Garman; and a great-granddaughter, Ashley.

Florence graduated from Altoona High School in 1960. She retired as an office manager from Professional Hearing Aid Center.

She attended First Grace Brethren Church, and was a life member of the Ladies Auxillary Juniata VFW Post No. 8685.

She enjoyed going to the beach, jigsaw puzzles, visiting relatives in California, going to New York and going on cruises.

There will be no public viewing or funeral service at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Vincent J. Good Funeral Parlor, 328 Fifth Ave., Altoona.



 
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01/19/21 03:14 PM #1    

Sandra L Kenner (Pritts)

This is a hard one to put on here.  She was a member of our reunion committee.  We had several lunches on my patio and she was at all of them.  I even have several puzzle that she lent me to do during covid.  She was a beautiful kind and sweet friend. She just moved last year into a house with her daughter and she was so excited about it.  We never know, RIP my friend.  Love Sandy 


01/19/21 08:49 PM #2    

Eileen D Evans (Newberry)

So sad to hear about Flo she was sweet and kind and she will be missed RIP my friend 


01/20/21 10:20 AM #3    

William H Culp

  I was saddened to hear of Flo's passing. I never knew her in school, but we became good friends at our Class Reunion Luncheons. When we get together again, it will be different. Something will be missing. We used to buy each other lunch. It started as a result  of something Sonny Laganella and I used to do. When Sonny passed away, Flo picked up Sonny's part. 

    Flo had recently bought a house and was excited about furnishing it to suit herself. She had family near and it would have been the place for her to retire and enjoy life.

    Flo, Rest In Peace in God's Love. You have earned it. We will miss you and think of you when we can get together again. 

    Bill

 

    


01/20/21 02:54 PM #4    

Darlene W Askey (Zink)

Oh my, Dear FLO.  How I wish I would have known you were sick. You were always a precious friend and Assistant Treasure for the 1960 Class Reunion Committee. Thank you for all you did!!! I'm so glad you were always able to come to the committee meetings and I thank you for often buying my lunch! You were so precious and I'm sure you will be missed at your church that you were devoted to! I'm so glad I will see you in heaven. I know you are enjoying seeing and being with JESUS!!! You are missed!!!! darlene zink

 


01/21/21 06:37 AM #5    

Gregory W Miller

We will miss her at lunches.  Hope she is in heaven looking down on all os us,                                                     Gregg Miller

 

 


01/22/21 09:40 PM #6    

Paul R Caracciolo

So sorry to hear of the passing of Florence.
She was a very sweet person and we all enjoyed her presence at the AHS reunion meetings. She even went out of her way to pick me up for one of those meetings when I was unable to drive due to illness. May she rest in peace and prayers to her family. I am sure she's in a special place.

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