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Marian W. Cherry, 96, of Granville, passed peacefully into her eternal home on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at William Penn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lewistown.
Born Feb. 7, 1929, in Bratton Township, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Anna (Mertz) Casner. On Feb. 23, 1948, she married James D. Cherry, Sr. They shared 68 years of marriage until his passing on April 29, 2016.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Marian was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Casner and Kenneth Casner, and her sisters, Janet Hoffman and Goldie McKalips. She is survived by her sister, Doris Foltz, and sister-in-law, Dottie Casner.
Marian is also survived by her children, Deborah (Erven) Priest, David (Karen) Cherry, Donald (Susan) Cherry, and James (Charlene) Cherry; her grandchildren, Mark (Staci) Priest, Michael (Marvise) Priest, Brian Priest, David (Jennifer) Cherry, Tami (Travis) Mattern, Ryan (Lilliah) Cherry, Daniel (Emily) Cherry, and Jonathan (Jessica) Cherry; and her great-grandchildren, Tyson Priest, Aiden Priest, Marleana Priest, Aishe Priest, Helena Priest, Quentin Priest, Connor Cherry, Carson Cherry, Chase Mattern, Chesney Mattern, Chance Mattern, Frankie Cherry, Sunny Cherry, Levi Cherry, Elizabeth Cherry, Sophie Cherry, and Zoe Cherry.
Marian was employed for many years with American Viscose and Avtex Fibers, where she later retired.
A faithful member of Granville United Methodist Church and a proud supporter of the Granville Fire Company, she was known for her generous spirit and gifted hands--baking pies, cakes, and pepper slaw for family and friends. Each year she delighted in making donuts for Fastnacht Day, often with the loving help of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never missed a chance to call family and friends to take orders for chicken halves in support of the fire company's fundraisers.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from 11 a.m. to noon at King-Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown, with a funeral service to follow, Pastor Chris Lutz officiating. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marian's memory may be made to Granville Fire Company, PO Box 5, Granville, PA 17029, or Granville United Methodist Church, 1346 N River Rd, Granville, PA 17029.
Online condolences may be shared at www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com.