Marianne Mertens - Harley

Marianne Mertens - Harley, 57 years of a age, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.

Born Thursday, January 23, 1964 in Philadelphia county the daughter of the late John Jacob Thompson, and Mary Ann (Bazemore) Thompson. She was also predeceased by her son, Michael J. R. Mertens

Surviving are; her husband of 35 years, Gary W. Harley; daughters, Savannah J. Harley of Port Carbon, Marianne E. Harley and her fiancé Jason Bellitts of Weatherly, Amanda L. Harley of Weatherly; sisters, Donna Cerelli, Charlotte Alberswerth and Bonnie Mertens; Brother, Gabriel Mertens; grandchildren, Sandy, Charlotte, Grace, Madelynne, and Waylon; aunt, Christine Bazemore. Nieces and nephews also survive Marianne.

Marianne attended Luzerne County Community College. She was an advocate, assisting families who have lost children. A devoted grandmother, Marrianne helped homeschool her grandchildren. She was a good cook, and baker.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday August 7, 2021 at 11 o'clock A.M., Union Cemetery located on East Main Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com