Arlene Marks

Arlene Marks, 95, a resident of Homewood at Plum Creek in Hanover, died on January 24, 2024.

Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillie Gerhart Wiest. A graduate of East Cocalico High School, Bryland Institute, and McCann School of Business, she also attended Cedar Crest College. Arlene worked as a secretary, Program Coordinator of Chestnut Hill United Church of Christ, and was a Food and Nutrition Instructor at Lehigh Carbon Community College. As an active youth leader, she led work camps in several states and worked side-by-side in Christian ministry with her husband of 67 years, The Rev. Earl Marks, who died in 2017. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Hanover.

Arlene is survived by her daughter, Holly Sue Reed of Annapolis, MD; two grandsons, Jason Reed of Felton, PA and Justin Reed of Centreville, MD.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Homewood Chapel at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover, PA 17331. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hanover Area Council of Churches, 136 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331.