Marilyn J. Sipe

Marilyn J. Sipe, 69, of 201 Palmer Ave., Franklin, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 in the early morning at her residence. Born March 31, 1940 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late William A. Stuck, Jr. and Gladys I. Alt Stuck. She was a retired RSA from Polk Center and had previously worked at Franklin Hospital. Marilyn was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was once a volunteer for the American Red Cross. Marilyn enjoyed QVC shopping and crossword puzzles. She loved riding in her car. Marilyn is survived by her son, James H. Sipe of Utica and her daughter, Penny J. Cornell and her husband, Chip, of Franklin; three brothers, William J. Stuck and his wife, Marsha, of Reno, David E. Stuck and his wife, Sue, of Oil City and Tom G. Stuck and his wife, Dalila of Lanai City, Hawaii; and four sisters, Bette M. Keefer of Franklin, Linda K. Carillo of San Antonio, Texas, Peggy S. Stuck of San Antonio, Texas and Nancy Vanderweele of Silver Spring, Maryland. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Jennifer J. Cornell-Anthony and her husband, Eric R. Anthony, of Franklin and David M. Collins of Franklin; her great-granddaughter, Alexis G. Anthony of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marilyn is preceded in death by her grandparents, her son, David Sipe, her brother-in-law, Charles Keefer, her step-father, Harry Simpson, and her step-mother, Lois Stuck. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut St., Franklin, on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Janz of Christ United Methodist Church, presiding. Interment will follow at Old Sandy Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.