Marsha Marie White, 47, of RR 3 – Box 471C, Altoona, Pa. died Saturday morning, June 21, 2008 at her residence.
She was born June 19, 1961, a daughter of Kirk A. and Iris Loretta (Fink) Lathero.
She was married to the late Richard M. White who died in 1995.
She is survived by two daughters: Sara Marie White and Beth Ann White of Altoona.
Three sisters and a brother: Kathy McCall, Kirk A. Lathero (Vickie), Sherri Pellas (Kim) of Altoona and Bonnie Neely of Tyrone.
Her father, Kirk A. Lathero of Altoona. Her grandfather, Paul W. Grove of Tyrone. Aunt, Barbara K. Watson and Uncle, David E. Fink of RD 3, Tyrone.
There are several nephews, one niece and one great nephew.
Preceded in death by her mother, Iris (Fink) Nye and her step-father Ronald Nye.
She was a graduate of Altoona High School in 1979 and attended the Bald Eagle Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Sinking Valley Grange and active in the Star’s of Hope Cancer Support Group in Altoona. She enjoyed the outdoors and camping.
She was active at Skills of Pa. Family Living in Altoona and a caregiver for special friends Diana Hocking and Linda O’Connor for 12 years.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone with Rev. Ted Zeigler officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Skills of Pa., Family Living Dept., 805 Chestnut Ave., Altoona, Pa., 16601.
