Florence E. “Sparky” Markley
<p>Florence E. “Sparky” Markley, age 78, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lemuel Paul and Sarah (Ogden) Garman. Florence was married to the late Eugene Teufel and then the late M.Dean Markley. Surviving are daughters: Stephanie (Bill) Sheehan and Patti (Bob) Harpster; a son, M. Dean (Rose) Markley; a sister, Margaret “Peggy” Arend; a brother, L. Paul Garmen; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death sisters: Kay Teufel and Mary Quarello; a brother, Kin “Pete” Garman; and a great granddaughter, Ashley. Florence graduate from Altoona Area High School in 1960. She retired as a office manager from Professional Hearing Aid Center. She attended First Grace Brethren Church and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary Juniata VFW Post #8685. She enjoyed going to the beach, jigsaw puzzles, visiting relatives in California, going to New York and going on cruises. There will be no public viewing or funeral service.</p>Obituary
Florence E. “Sparky” Markley, age 78, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lemuel Paul and Sarah (Ogden) Garman. Florence was married to the late Eugene Teufel and then the late M.Dean Markley. Surviving are daughters: Stephanie (Bill) Sheehan and Patti (Bob) Harpster; a son, M. Dean (Rose) Markley; a sister, Margaret “Peggy” Arend; a brother, L. Paul Garmen; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death sisters: Kay Teufel and Mary Quarello; a brother, Kin “Pete” Garman; and a great granddaughter, Ashley. Florence graduate from Altoona Area High School in 1960. She retired as a office manager from Professional Hearing Aid Center. She attended First Grace Brethren Church and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary Juniata VFW Post #8685. She enjoyed going to the beach, jigsaw puzzles, visiting relatives in California, going to New York and going on cruises. There will be no public viewing or funeral service.
Events
There are no events scheduled. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Florence E. “Sparky” Markley.
Visit the Tribute Store