Marianne Baranek Humbert

Marianne Baranek Humbert, 87, formerly of York Haven, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 in her residence in Morgantown, WV surrounded by her loving family.
Marianne was born on June 16, 1930 in Haydentown PA to the late Paul Baranek and Mary Zapotosky Baranek.

She was a tireless, hardworking, and fiercely independent woman with a quick wit and heart of gold. A loving mother and homemaker who was widowed at the early age of 36, Marianne raised and cared for her four children on her own while still finding time to be a surrogate mother to many of their friends. She was selfless and always doing for others before herself. She loved cooking and baking for the holidays, often making over 100 dozen cookies plus her famous Whoopie Pies and Chocolate Crunch to share. Friendly and outgoing with a great sense of humor, she never met a stranger. She lived life to its fullest and appreciated even life’s smallest joys. She took great pride in maintaining beautiful fingernails and enjoyed the frequent comments from friends and family. Marianne treasured her precious time with family and Skyping her grandson James who lives in Texas. She also enjoyed reading newspapers and traveling with her daughters. She especially enjoyed her yearly trips to the Greenbrier.

Marianne was retired from Rite Aid Corporation in Shiremanstown, PA after 18 years of employment. A longtime member and Christian Mother at the Holy Infant Church in York Haven. She was active within the community as a life member of the VFW, Etters, PA and a supporter of the auxiliary.

Marianne is survived by her four children, whom she adored and will miss her dearly: John (Debby) Humbert of Red Oak, TX, Roxann Humbert and Michelle Humbert of Morgantown, WV, and Kevin Scott (Kelly) Humbert of York Haven, PA; grandchildren Karla (Tim) Murphy of Frost, TX, Jennifer Humbert of Waxahachie, TX and Gena (Chris) Crabtree of DeSoto, TX; great-grandchildren Austin Meter, James Newman and Ezekiel Crabtree; sisters Kathryn Baranek and Pauline Lorence; sister in law Patty Baranek; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Dewey Humbert; grandson Scott Humbert; brothers Fred and Paul Baranek.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the people that have touched her life, especially to friends Paul and Barb Becilla, special caregivers Judy D. and Judy Y., Nurse Practioner Martha Powers, Dr. Kim Carey, Justin Deskovich and all the “dips” at OSPTA and HealthSouth in Morgantown, and the Amedisys Hospice staff for all the special care and compassion they provided Marianne. Your hearts and hands cared for her on this earth, but now she is in God’s arms.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to her courageous and caring life. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Friday, December 15, 2017 in St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 50 N. Morgantown St. Fairchance, PA. Viewings will be from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm Wednesday in Parthemore Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Cumberland, PA and 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm Thursday in Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, Fairchance. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Fairchance.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are respectfully requested in Marianne’s memory to the VFW Post 537, 1095 Pines Rd. Etters, PA 17319.

To send messages of condolence to Marianne’s family or for driving directions, please visit www.Parthemore.com or www.deancwhitmarshfuneralhome.com .