Marlene R. Ditzenberger, 80, a former resident of 309-9th Street, Franklin, died peacefully at 2:30 AM Monday, November 6, 2017, in Sugarcreek Station; with her loving family by her side, following a period of declining health.

She was born October 29, 1937, in Pittsburgh, a beloved daughter of the late: Robert and Naomi Porter Lang.

She was a 1955 graduate of Franklin High School.

Following her husband’s retirement, they became residents of Hobe Sound, FL for 7 years; until moving back to Franklin for the summer months but continuing to return to Hobe Sound for the winter months. While in Florida, she was an active member of St. Christopher Church. She looked forward to the happy times she shared with her family and friends; most especially the fun times with her grandchildren and square dancing with her husband. Marlene will be deeply missed by all those who loved her.

Marlene enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and being an active member of the Red Hat Society.

She was also an avid reader.

She was an active and faithful member of St. Patrick Church in Franklin, where she was a longtime member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers at the church.

She was married November 30, 1957, to Robert P. Ditzenberger; who preceded her in death on September 4, 2014.

She is survived by a son: Frank Matthew Ditzenberger of Polk, and two daughters: Lisa Marie Grove and her husband John of Franklin and Lori Diane Ditzenberger of York. Also surviving are her grandchildren: David Matthew Ditzenberger of Franklin, Angela Lynn Gerber and her husband Jay of Edinboro, John Thomas Grove of Pittsburgh, Kasey Lynn Grove of Franklin, Devin Zachary Cathcart and Gage Nicholas Cathcart both of York; and his great-grandchildren: Emma and Brody Ditzenberger, both of Beauford, SC, Dade Gerber of Edinboro and Troy Grove of Pittsburgh.

Also surviving is her sister, Nancy McKinley of Santa Paula, CA and two brothers: Robert A. Lang and his wife Eileen of Waynesburg and Thomas Lang and his wife Peggy of Franklin; in addition to two brothers-in-law: Richard Ditzenberger and Ted Ditzenberger, both of Franklin and by three sisters-in-law: Rebecca Davis and her husband Kenneth of Franklin and Cindy Hutchison and her husband John of Claypool, Indiana and Kay Ditzenberger of Fredonia; in addition to many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son: Robert Andrew “Andy” Ditzenberger.

In accordance of her wishes, there will be no public visitation.

Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 11 AM in St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty Street, Franklin with Monsignor John J. Herbein, pastor officiating.

Private interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be directed in Marlene’s name to either: St. Patrick Church or to The Knights of Columbus, Attn.: Seminarian Fund, 1436 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home, 1328 Elk Street, Franklin.

Please visit: www.hartlefuneralhome.com for further information and to leave a note of condolence.