Virginia (Aust) Marr (1929 - 2010)

Born 21 May 1929 in Bethlehem, Leigh Co. Pa.

Ancestors

Died 1 Feb 2010 at age 80 in Fork's Township, Pa [uncertain]

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Sources

Virginia Marr's records and research.

Michelle Harrison Kintner book: The Kintner's of Monroe Co., PA. & Related Families. See Tree on RootsWeb

Biography

Ginny Marr did extension genealogy research. Her papers are used as the basis for much of the Eilenberger research that Michelle Kintner used.

Obit

From the Express-Times

Virginia L. Marr, 80, of Forks Township died Monday, February 1, 2010 in her home. Born: May 21, 1929 in Bethlehem, she was a daughter of the late Louis W. Aust and the late Virginia Eilenberger Aust Hank. Personal: She and her husband, Richard J. Marr, Jr. were married for 60 years. She graduated from Easton High School in 1947 and attended Churchman Business School. She was the author of a biography of Easton native and clockmaker, George Bush and a publication referencing Northampton County cemeteries. Memberships: She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Easton where she served as a deacon and she was the founding secretary treasurer of the Pennsylvania Jazz Society. Survivors: husband, Richard; a daughter, Sue E. Marr of Bethlehem; a son, Richard J. Marr, III of Freeville, NY; a sister, Arlene Hutson of Sussex, NJ; and two grandchildren. Services: Services will be private. The Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton is handling the arrangements. Memorials: Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042.