Marjorie J. Houseknecht

January 4, 1927 - February 18, 2018

Marjorie J. “Marge” Houseknecht, 91, of Muncy, died Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Highlands Care Center, Laporte. Marjorie was the wife of Lewis S. Houseknecht who preceded her in death on July 10, 1982. Born January 4, 1927 in Nordmont, she is the daughter of the late Rolland F. and Ethel (Phillips) Boatman. Marge was a graduate of Sonestown High School, and retired as a Supervisor at the former Carey-McFaul Window Fashions, Muncy. She was a member Muncy Valley Fire Company Auxiliary and the Sonestown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and the Benton VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, reading, and doing crafts. Surviving are two daughters, Martha J. Hartman of Stillwater, Dodie S. (William) Brown of Muncy; a son, Gary L. (Mary Jane) Houseknecht of Montoursville; two sisters, Carol J. Smith of Cogan Station, Mary J. Koch of Sonestown; seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son Richard Houseknecht; two sisters, Violet Mausteller, and Lorraine Phillips. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville, with Pastor Max Walters officiating. Interment will be in Twin Hills Memorial Park, Muncy. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com