Obituaries
Marie Elizabeth Oatman DeVerter, 93
October 03, 2023
Marie Elizabeth Oatman DeVerter, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Marie was born to parents Leroy Benjamin and Evelyn Ellen (Spotts) Oatman in Lancaster, PA. She married her beloved husband Richard W. DeVerter in 1949, who passed just 5 days prior to her.
Marie was a charter member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church where she was a devout parishioner. She is most well known for her breathtaking artistic abilities. As a skilled foley artist she was a yearly participant of the Kutztown Folk Festival for 22 years. In her free time, she loved gardening and birdwatching. Most importantly, she loved her family, taking care of them and planning fun trips for everyone.
Left to cherish her memory is her grandson, Brett Dworsak (Susan), great grandchildren Richard Paul and Elizabeth Marie Dworsak, and her sister, Janet Toth. She was predeceased by her brothers Harold Leroy Oatman and John Richard Oatman.
Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.
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January 20, 2025
You do not know me. I live in Lexington, NC. While at a local shop “treasure hunting” I was blessed to find the most beautiful artwork. A small hand painted picture of twin birds. So lovely. While I have had for several years I just today noticed handwritten on back the artist couples names; Dick N Marie DeVerter Bird In Hand, PA. I will think of them fondly in their passing and imagine the stories their lives together on Earth created. Left to be cherished until we all meet again….or for the very first time…Max Ehrmann’s ‘Desiderata’ guides the soul.
Kelly Ellwood
October 26, 2023
Marie you always put a smile on my wife’s and I faces. It was amazing talking with you and Richard. We miss you bunches but you are in pain no more. May you rest in peace.
Rob villeaume
