CANTON Marjorie Prall Brubaker, 81, formerly of Ashland and most recently of Canton died Monday morning, Dec. 11, 2006, at Altercare of Canton, following a lingering illness. She was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Franklin, Pa., the daughter of Carl and Ida Wetjen Prall. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Maryville College in Tennessee and received a master's degree in Christian education from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.
On Oct. 14, 1950, she married the Rev. Donald Wayne Brubaker, who preceded her in death June 6, 1984. Being the wife of a minister, the family moved several times and lived in Ashland from 1962 to 1963. While in Ashland for that year, Mrs. Brubaker worked as the librarian for the Ashland Theological Seminary. The family then moved to Tucson, Ariz., but returned to Ashland in 1964. At that time, Mrs. Brubaker began to volunteer at First Presbyterian Church and became the church librarian from 1986 to 2000. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ashland where she was an ordained Elder.
She enjoyed gardening and was known for rescuing animals. She is survived by her daughter, Gretta (Michael) Workman of North Canton; three grandchildren, Meagan Workman, David (Meredith) Workman and Chris Workman; and one sister, Dolores McCracken of Mesa, Ariz. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Sue Dickson officiating. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, One Marion Ave. Suite 308, Mansfield, Ohio 44903; or Ashland County Humane Society, 1710 Garfield Ave., Ashland, Ohio 44805. Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
On Oct. 14, 1950, she married the Rev. Donald Wayne Brubaker, who preceded her in death June 6, 1984. Being the wife of a minister, the family moved several times and lived in Ashland from 1962 to 1963. While in Ashland for that year, Mrs. Brubaker worked as the librarian for the Ashland Theological Seminary. The family then moved to Tucson, Ariz., but returned to Ashland in 1964. At that time, Mrs. Brubaker began to volunteer at First Presbyterian Church and became the church librarian from 1986 to 2000. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ashland where she was an ordained Elder.
She enjoyed gardening and was known for rescuing animals. She is survived by her daughter, Gretta (Michael) Workman of North Canton; three grandchildren, Meagan Workman, David (Meredith) Workman and Chris Workman; and one sister, Dolores McCracken of Mesa, Ariz. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Sue Dickson officiating. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, One Marion Ave. Suite 308, Mansfield, Ohio 44903; or Ashland County Humane Society, 1710 Garfield Ave., Ashland, Ohio 44805. Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
CANTON Marjorie Prall Brubaker, 81, formerly of Ashland and most recently of Canton died Monday morning, Dec. 11, 2006, at Altercare of Canton, following a lingering illness. She was born Jan. 5, 1925, in Franklin, Pa., the daughter of Carl and Ida Wetjen Prall. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Maryville College in Tennessee and received a master's degree in Christian education from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.
On Oct. 14, 1950, she married the Rev. Donald Wayne Brubaker, who preceded her in death June 6, 1984. Being the wife of a minister, the family moved several times and lived in Ashland from 1962 to 1963. While in Ashland for that year, Mrs. Brubaker worked as the librarian for the Ashland Theological Seminary. The family then moved to Tucson, Ariz., but returned to Ashland in 1964. At that time, Mrs. Brubaker began to volunteer at First Presbyterian Church and became the church librarian from 1986 to 2000. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ashland where she was an ordained Elder.
She enjoyed gardening and was known for rescuing animals. She is survived by her daughter, Gretta (Michael) Workman of North Canton; three grandchildren, Meagan Workman, David (Meredith) Workman and Chris Workman; and one sister, Dolores McCracken of Mesa, Ariz. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Sue Dickson officiating. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, One Marion Ave. Suite 308, Mansfield, Ohio 44903; or Ashland County Humane Society, 1710 Garfield Ave., Ashland, Ohio 44805. Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
On Oct. 14, 1950, she married the Rev. Donald Wayne Brubaker, who preceded her in death June 6, 1984. Being the wife of a minister, the family moved several times and lived in Ashland from 1962 to 1963. While in Ashland for that year, Mrs. Brubaker worked as the librarian for the Ashland Theological Seminary. The family then moved to Tucson, Ariz., but returned to Ashland in 1964. At that time, Mrs. Brubaker began to volunteer at First Presbyterian Church and became the church librarian from 1986 to 2000. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ashland where she was an ordained Elder.
She enjoyed gardening and was known for rescuing animals. She is survived by her daughter, Gretta (Michael) Workman of North Canton; three grandchildren, Meagan Workman, David (Meredith) Workman and Chris Workman; and one sister, Dolores McCracken of Mesa, Ariz. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Sue Dickson officiating. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, One Marion Ave. Suite 308, Mansfield, Ohio 44903; or Ashland County Humane Society, 1710 Garfield Ave., Ashland, Ohio 44805. Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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