Westmoreland County PA Archives Obituaries.....Marks, John Oliver "Curly" , Sr. September 11, 1992
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Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) 09/12/1992
John Oliver "Curly" Marks Sr., 86, of Latrobe RD 6, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1992 in
Loyalhanna Care Center, Derry Township. He was born March 30, 1906, in Unity
Township, a son of the late Calvin and Mary Hughes Marks. Prior to his retirement he
was employed by Latrobe Steel Co. He was a World War II veteran, having served in
the 617th Quartermaster Depot Company in the United States Army. He was a square
dance caller for the Curly Marks Orchestra and was a charter member of Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church, Latrobe, where he served as head usher. He was also a member
of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerle No. 01188 of Latrobe, the DAV Commanders Club
and the National Wildlife Federation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his wife, Margaret E. McCracken Marks; a brother, George Marks; two
sisters, Margaret Lentz and Daisy Gibson; and a grand-daughter, Lynn Ann Cawoski. He
is survived by three sons, John O. Jr. and Ralph E., both of Latrobe, and Richard H.
Marks of Bolivar; two daughters, Mrs. James (Shirley) Moretti of RD 5, Latrobe, and
Mrs. Thomas (Elaine) Cawoski of RD 6, Latrobe; 19 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Estella Forsha of RD 5, Latrobe, and Mrs. William
(Nina) King of RD 4, Latrobe; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special friend,
Mary Emert. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 pm Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
pm Sunday at the Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 1500 Ligonier St., Latrobe.
Service will be celebrated at 11 am Monday in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,
Latrobe, with the Rev. William E. Ordelt Jr officiating. Interment will follow in
Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Cook Township.

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