Marjorie A. Malin, 72, Myerstown, went home to be with her Lord after a courageous battle with cancer for over 2 years, on Friday, April 13, 2012 at her residence. She was the wife of Joseph L. Malin to whom she was married for 54 years. Born in Lebanon on February 11, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Leroy and Catherine Heisey Leibich.
She had been employed for 9 years at Hauck Manufacturing and later for 10 years at Gehl. She attended Bible Fellowship Church, Lebanon. Marjorie enjoyed crafts, craft shows, gardening, dominoes and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she is survived by children, JoAnne, wife of Steven Risser, Reynoldsburg, OH; Kim M., wife of Carl Croneis, Lebanon; Joseph D. Malin, Sr., Myerstown; Kelly S., wife of Robert Blouch, Jr., Myerstown; Marlene K. Darkes, Myerstown; Michael J., husband of Beth Malin, Cornwall; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Esther, wife of Larry Shaud; Doris Leibich and brother, Mark Leibich, all of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by brothers, Harry and Jack Leibich and sisters, Helen Gamble and Eloise Hummel.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Marjorie's funeral services on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 10 AM from Bible Fellowship Church, 1635 Mill Road, Lebanon with Rev. Calvin Reed and Rev. Leroy S. Heller officiating. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening, April 17, 2012, from 7 to 9 PM at Ruffner-Porterfield Funeral Directors & Cremation Services, Ltd., 890 Isabel Dr., (next to Quentin Circle), Lebanon and on Wednesday from 9 AM until time of service at the church. Burial will be made in Grand View Memorial Park, Annville. In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in Marjorie's memory may be made to Bible Fellowship Church, 1635 Mill Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042 or the Hospice of the Good Samaritan Hospital, 4th & Walnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042.