IRVING, N.Y.---Marlene K. Bess, 71, of Irving, formerly of Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020, in Buffalo General Medical Center, Buffalo, after a long illness.
Born on Monday, February 14, 1949, in Bradford, Pa., she was a
daughter of James E. and Louise West Bess.
Marlene served the Lord for a period of years as a nun. For many years, she was a caregiver to
handicapped children.
Marlene was a member and past president of DDSO, an agency serving
adults with developmental disabilities in New York State. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds. Marlene collected bells, a passion she shared
with her mother.
Surviving are her adopted daughter, Jill Hyman of Sturgeon Point;
a sister, Genevieve Stone of Stockton; and several cousins, including Mary
Ellen Stonemetz of Irving, who lovingly cared for Marlene in her home.
In addition to her parents, Marlene was predeceased by a son,
Ronnie Barksdale; and her eldest sister, Patricia Bess Petruzzi.
There will be no public visitation or funeral services. Burial will be in the Pauline M. West
Cemetery, Millport, Pa.
Marlene’s family has entrusted her care and cremation
arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard
Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Marlene, please
visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com
or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
