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Obituary of Marguerite M. Archer , 95

Name of Deceased Marguerite M. Archer
Age 95
Date of Death 05/28/2011
Date of Birth 08/08/1915
Funeral Home Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services

Marguerite M. Archer, 95, of Mifflinburg, formerly of State College, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Riverwoods Senior Living Community, Lewisburg.

She was born August 8, 1915, in Williamsport, a daughter of the late Harry and Ann Meehan Stopper.

On February 5, 1951, she married John J. “Jack” Archer who preceded her in death on May 8, 2003.

Marguerite graduated from St. Joseph High School in Williamsport. Most of her life was devoted to being a homemaker.

Marguerite was a dedicated, faithful, and devout member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in State College, and while living in Mifflinburg, she attended St. George Catholic Church there. She was a member of the Penn State Faculty Golf and Bowling Team, and enjoyed gardening.

Surviving Mrs. Archer, are her daughter Susan E. Dufford and her husband Geoffrey of Selinsgrove, a son Thomas S. Archer of Mifflinburg and two grandsons, Matthew and Alex Dufford.

In addition to her parents and husband; one son John P. Archer, and five siblings, Patricia, James, Robert, Elinor and John preceded her in death.

A mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a. m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA with Monsignor David Lockard as Celebrant. The family will receive friends immediately following the mass. Ennichment will be at 2:15 p. m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in the Garden Mausoleum at Centre County Memorial Park, 1032 Benner Pike, State College, PA

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 820 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA 16801; or to St. George Catholic Church, 999 Buffalo Road, Mifflinburg, PA 17844

An on line guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.