RUSSELL, Marvin E.

Marvin E Russell, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at home in Peoria, AZ on June 9, 2007 of congestive heart failure. He was born on April 17, 1922 in Lock Haven, PA to John E and Myrtle Young-Russell and was one of nine children. Surviving siblings include Mabel Russell-Shoemaker, Sylvia Russell-Barth, Allen Russell and Carl Russell. He was preceded in death by brothers Kenneth, Jesse, and Harry Russell and sister Lois Russell-Walizer. Marvin graduated from Lock Haven High School in Lock Haven, PA in 1942. He proudly served 31/2 years in the US Navy as an instructor and aboard the L.S.T. 691 during WWII. He later attended Williamsport Community College in Williamsport, PA. He was a member of local 810 Plumbers & Pipefitters in Williamsport, PA. Marvin is survived by his wife, Haroldine E. Russell whom he married on July 20, 1946. Marvin and Harlodine raised 4 children in Woolrich, PA. Surviving sons include Wayne E. Russell and spouse Ann Russell, of St. Johns, AZ and Marvin E. Russell, Jr and Su Russell, of Jersey Shore, PA. He was preceded in death by daughters Cynthia Russell and Pamela Russell. Grandchildren include: Chris Probst, Tara Esposit, Heather Russell, Marvin E. Russell, III, Brian Russell, William Porter and Katie Porter. Great-grandchildren include: Colby and Madison Probst, Koral and Evan Esposit, Samantha, Jared and Lynnae Russell, Nataleigh and McKenzie Russell and Carlos and James Porter. Marvin was an avid hunter and angler. He was a member of the Peoria Rod and Gun Club where he enjoyed trap shooting. He was also a member of the American Legion. Memorial Services were held in Peoria, AZ. Internment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Woolrich, PA. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association. Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/16/2007.