Marlene Patterson 81, of New Beaver Borough passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, following a brief illness.

Born June 30, 1941, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harry Morgan and Helen (Duff) Patterson.

Marlene graduated from Mohawk High School in 1959 and New Castle Business School. She worked several places until starting her own business in 1985 named Marlene Patterson Freight Agency and Mini Storage in Wampum.

Marlene was a member of Wampum United Methodist Church.

She designed her own Christmas Cards, enjoyed planting flowers and yard work, and was an animal lover.

Marlene is survived by a brother, Jay (Nancy) Patterson of New Beaver Borough; sister-in-law, Susan Patterson of Wampum; three nephews; three nieces; and great-nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Morgan Edwin Patterson.

Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main St., Wampum, with the service immediately following at the funeral home. Marlene's pastor, Dave Keppen, will officiate.

Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wampum United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh. com.