Marlene L. Norris

 Marlene L. Norris, 81, of Tarentum passed away peacefully in her home in Fawn Township on February 5, 2026.
 
 Born January 19, 1945 in Fawn Twp., she was the daughter of  Edith A. Turner and raised by her maternal grandparents, Edwin and Anna Turner.  Marlene lived a full and meaningful life in Fawn Township.  

Marlene attended Tarentum High School.  She worked in several roles but held positions as office manager and assistant for many years to Dr. Robert Barrage, DDM of Natrona Heights and as secretary and treasurer of D & D Auto Salvage of Tarentum, in which she retired from in 2007.  She served long term as Fawn Township Planning and Zoning Commissioner and Supervisor in the past.   She was a member of the Fawn VFD #1 Ladies Auxiliary for many years.  
 
Marlene was a racing enthusiast and spent most of her years involved in following racing of all types; most notably in the support of her family members that raced at Lernerville Speedway.  It was her true passion.  She was an avid reader and even had her own library.  She was highly regarded for her knowledge, involvement and assistance in the community over the years.  She and her husband enjoyed their later years as snowbirds in Florida
 
 Surviving are her  husband, David A. Norris, Sr., two  sons, David (Mary Lou) Norris, Jr. of Sarver and Michael (Anne) Norris of Sarver; Her grandchildren David (Julie) Norris, III of Tarentum, Michael (Jessi) Norris of Sarver and Melinda (Nico) Dabecco of Natrona Heights as well as eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson:  Also surviving are her sister, Elaine (John) Morrow of Saxonburg and her brother Edward Leya of Russellton.  

She will be laid to rest privately in the Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery in Sarver.  
 
 Memorial donations may be made to the South Butler Community Library or the American Cancer Society.  

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