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Marjorie M. Gunnett

June 14, 1929 - June 21, 2019

Marjorie M. Gunnett, 90, rural Williamsburg, passed away Friday morning, June 21, 2019, at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring.

She was born in Williamsburg, daughter of the late Luther H. and Sarah Ellen (Zook) McClure. On July 20, 1951, she married Richard D. “Dick” Gunnett in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2017.

Surviving are two children: Dean Richard “Rick” (Melissa) Gunnett and Jo Ellen Holland, both of Williamsburg; three grandchildren: Mandi Prough, CD Gunnett and Dusty Holland; and three great-grandchildren: Laney and Regan Prough and Fin Gunnett.

She was preceded in death by two sisters: Doris Gwin and Dorcas Royer; two brothers: Ralph and Robert McClure; and a half-sister, Lois Shreiner.

Marjorie was a 1947 graduate of Williamsburg Community High School and also received a degree in accounting from Altoona School of Commerce in 1949. She assisted her husband with the daily operation of Gunnett’s Garage in Williamsburg, and had also been employed as a secretary for Williamsburg School District, a tax collector for Catharine Township, a teller for First National Bank, Hollidaysburg, and in Sears Service Center, Altoona.

Marjorie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg. She enjoyed bowling, skiing, riding motorcycles, knitting, reading, gardening and working outside. Marjorie loved playing cards and was a member of a few Pinochle card clubs over the years. She was also very proud of earning her solo pilot license, making two solo flights.

Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg, and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, Pastor Tiffany E. Marvich officiating. Private interment will be held at Royer Cemetery, rural Williamsburg.

Memorial contributions in memory of Marjorie may be given to Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Company Station 90 or a local charity of your choice.

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