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John Leo Marx
January 29, 1938 – August 28, 2023
John was a proud Navy Veteran whose valiant battle with brain cancer ended on Monday, August 28th at St. Lukes Hospital Orwigsburg, with his loved ones by his side.
John was born January 29th, 1938, to Anthony and Hazel (Harris) Marx. Also, proceeding him in death a son, John Leo Robert Marx, grandson Charlie Strouse. Four brothers, Max, Bobby, Tommy, and Kenny Marx. One sister, June McDonald, husband Paul, sister in-law Maureen Marx.
Joanne Patricia (Laughlin) Marx, mother of his children. Companion Marge Pancavage.
He leaves behind two daughters, Therese (Marx) Rakus, husband Bill, and Sheila Marx. Two sons, Gary Marx, wife Maria, Eric Marx, wife Patti.
He was loved by his grandchildren, Tara Hixon her companion Michael Goodwin, Gary Marx, wife Heather, Cody Rakus, wife Heather, Dakota Rakus, AJ Hahn, Ean Hahn, Cullen Strouse, Chelsea Fleming, and Nadine Lucero, husband Stephen.
Adored by his great Grandchildren, Alexia Hixon, Bryce Delpais, Freya Wolfe, Dakota Shoemaker, Alexandria Gasbarra, and Ezra Gasbarra.
Two Brothers Charles Marx, wife Linda, Joe Marx. Two sisters, Bernadette (Marx) Bound, husband Gene, Barbara (Marx) Hennershitz, husband Gerald. Two Sister-in-law’s, Dawn Marx and Laverne Marx, Cousin Harry (Bud) Feinauer, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
John will be remembered for his love of yard sales, fishing, polkas, and his Navy Days!
A Religious service will be held on Tuesday September 5th at 7:30PM at the Robert A Evans Funeral Home, Pike Street, Port Carbon, with MSGR William Glosser officiating.
Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday evening from 5 till time of services at the Funeral home. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
John will be laid to rest in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with Military Honors.