Marlin L. Shumaker

Marlin L. Shumaker, 99, of New Kensington, passed away February 27, 2020, at Freedom House, Blue Skies of Texas, San Antonio TX. He was born August 15, 1920, in Brackenridge Pennsylvania, Allegheny County, a son of the late Clarence and Ida Mae Shumaker. He lived in New Kensington from 1948 until 2015 when he relocated to San Antonio Texas. April 17, 1945 he married his darling wife, Stella Margaret (Scheetz) Shumaker. He served in the Merchant Marine in WWII as an Engineering Officer. After his military service he later worked as the Parts Manager for Greenwald Ford in New Kensington. He later finished his few remaining work years as a tow truck driver for Hawk Auto Body in New Kensington. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and immensely enjoyed camping and the outdoors. He spent many hours walking in his spare time and enjoyed golfing.

 He was preceded in death by his wife Stella Margaret Shumaker in 2009; son, Lyle Shumaker, 1957; mother Ida Shumaker 1979; father, Clarence, 1992; brother, Clarence Shumaker, Jr. 2007, and sister Valjean (Shumaker) Mochanski,  2013. Survivors include his sons, Major Keith (Susan) Shumaker, USAF Retired, of San Antonio Texas, and Roger (Michelle) Shumaker, of La Porte Indiana; grandchildren, Lauren Shumaker, Tonya Jerue, Joseph (Yeimi) Sank and Matthew (Christina) Shumaker; great-grandchildren, Kirsten, Samantha, Jasmine, Aaron, Tristan and Cordelia.

 Visitation 4-7 PM Monday and Tuesday from 10 am until the time of service at 11AM  in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. VISIT: dusterfh.com