Marlene J. PETRY

Marlene J. PETRY, 80, formerly of Genesee and Williamsport, PA, died Sunday, September 6, 2015 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born June 12, 1935, in Aliquippa, PA she was the daughter of Victor J. and Martha Habedank Petry. Marlene was a piano teacher in the Williamsport area for many years. She was an airplane pilot and received much enjoyment from flying. Surviving are: three children, Diane Janette Tracy and Clayton Joseph (Elizabeth) Slingerland, both of Ulysses, and Steven E. Slingerland of Genesee; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Victor J. Petry, Jr. of Blaine, TN; a sister, Kathleen Pierce of Havertown, PA; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; and her step-father, Elmer L. Merrick. A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM, Friday, September 11, 2015 in Ulysses Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cole Memorial Skilled Nursing Patient Activity Fund, 1001 E. Second St., Coudersport, PA 16915. Arrangements are entrusted to the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.