Ken’s Parent’s Wedding Day. They pose for a photo on the church stairs after eloping to Washington, D.C. (Update: I just learned she will be buried in that same dress).
Obituary
Marlene Kay Diviney, 76, of Morrisdale, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 13, 2018, at her residence.
She was born on December 19, 1941, in Morrisdale, a daughter of the late James and Edith (Wilson) Densham.
Marlene was a 1959 graduate of the former Morris Township High School.
She was a member of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Church and a member of the chapel’s Daughters of the King Guild, Hawk Run. In her earlier years, she was a member of the Rainbow Girls.
She was married on September 16, 1961, at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Washington D.C., to Kenneth Russell Diviney, Sr., who survives at home.
She is also survived by two daughters, Elizabeth A. Abraham and her husband, Robert, of Altoona, and Diane L. Diviney, of Philipsburg; one son, Kenneth R. Diviney, Jr. and his wife, Sue, of Ashburn, Virginia; three grandchildren: Ryan and Kari Diviney, both of Ashburn, and Victoria “Tori” Mattern, of Philipsburg; two sisters, Doris Roberts, of Greenbelt, Maryland, and Nancy Millinder and her husband, Ed, of Mineral Springs; one brother, Robert Densham and his wife, Peggy, of York Haven, (Pa.); and numerous other extended family members.
Marlene was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Densham and Janet Nearhood; and two brothers, William and James Densham, in addition to her parents.
Visitation will be on Sunday, September 16, 2018, from 1 to 4 pm at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg.
The funeral service will be on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 10 am at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Hawk Run, with Rev. Cliff Johnston, officiating.
Interment will be in Allport Cemetery, Allport.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Marlene’s memory to the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 23, Hawk Run, Pa 16840.
My condolences to you and yours. May she rest in peace.
Holding you all in my heart and prayers. Gail Greene
so sorry for your loss your family will be in our prayers
My heart reaches out to you. I am so sorry your mom died. I do hope you are able to go up and say goodbye. Could you hire a nurse for a day or two? I’d be happy to donate towards that.
Wendy, thank you for suggesting that but I only trust Ryan with 2 other people… one of which is in the hospital and the other is my daughter who is doing her best to cover both bases.
I get that. Hugs.
Oh Ken, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother and for Sue’s injury. I am praying for healing, comfort and strength for all of you, and am here for you as always. Please let us know if you need anything at all <3
Ken, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Also praying that Sue heals quickly.
I’m sorry to see your post Ken. I remember when you were little and lived across the road from us (Chaney’s). Mary Beth and I would play with your sisters. I have vivid memories of your Mom. My condolences to your family,
So sorry to hear about your mom Ken, I always liked her, you Dad and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for the loss of your Mom and trying to be where you need to be. I know first hand how hard juggling everything is that life throws at us. You gotta do what you gotta do. Peace and prayers.
My sincere sympathy for you and your Dad and the rest of the family. May she rest in the peace of Christ and in eternal memory.
Sending love and hugs. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom, Ken. Lifting up prayers for healing for beautiful Sue <3 I'm going back to watch the video of you giving Ryan a haircut, for some reason it is the most calming thing.
Praying for your family as always I do not know how you continue to do what you do, but your family is blessed to have you!
Keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers! Ken, you have to be the most dedicated, determined, strong, brave, generous man I know and your family is blessed to have you!
Sending prayers and love to you Ken and family on the loss of your Mom. May she Rest In Peace and for your Dad to find comfort Hoping Sue is feeling better ❤️
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. It is always hard to lose a loved one. Also, I hope Sue’s health has improved. I will keep you all in my prayers. I have kept Ryan in my prayers, since day one.